Reach 17 - Hilo Homeboyz PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeroen Rosendale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamus McFisticus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rosendale might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go to sleep bitch- Eminem ft. Obie Trice and DMX.. This should be a great matchup!

Rosendale
vs
McFisticus

185 cm
20
198 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeroen Rosendale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shamus McFisticus!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosendale swinging wildly here.
Rosendale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McFisticus tried to score with a low kick but Rosendale checks it.
Rosendale throws a head kick that McFisticus semi-blocks.
Rosendale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rosendale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rosendale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rosendale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rosendale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rosendale!
Rosendale throws a nice looking combination but McFisticus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McFisticus throws a jab when Rosendale was well out of range.
Rosendale misses with a series of wild punches.
McFisticus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McFisticus misses the shot to the body.
Rosendale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosendale throws a head kick but McFisticus moves out of range.
McFisticus tried to score with a low kick but Rosendale checks it.
McFisticus is looking to land body kicks.
Rosendale throws a head kick that McFisticus semi-blocks.
McFisticus fails to land with a series of punches.
McFisticus swings for the body but Rosendale moves out of range.
Rosendale scores with a push kick.
Rosendale misses with a double jab.
A right-left combo lands from Rosendale.
McFisticus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rosendale blocks a head kick by McFisticus.
Rosendale falls off balance throwing a combination
and McFisticus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rosendale is breathing heavily.
McFisticus throws a body punch but Rosendale moves out of range.
Rosendale plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosendale throws out a loose jab but McFisticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Rosendale misses.
Rosendale scoring well with a low kick there.
Rosendale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFisticus just misses with a punch to the body.
McFisticus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFisticus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jeroen Rosendale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFisticus scores with a leg kick.
McFisticus is looking to clinch but Rosendale is avoiding it.
Rosendale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McFisticus tests Rosendale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McFisticus drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rosendale right on the button. Rosendale goes down! McFisticus follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McFisticus gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamus McFisticus!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rash Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rash Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. damn it feels good to be a gangsta - Geto Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matt Rash Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jacobs
vs
Rash Jr

185 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Rash Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rash Jr backs up against the cage.
Jacobs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rash Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Rash Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacobs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs trying to control but Rash Jr postures up.
Rash Jr slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
Jacobs is looking to escape.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. Rash Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rash Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jacobs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash Jr trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Rash Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rash Jr.
Jacobs tries to kick Rash Jr off but Rash Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rash Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rash Jr is controlling the pace.
Jacobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rash Jr.
Rash Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jacobs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rash Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rash Jr preventing the sweep.
Rash Jr stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rash Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rash Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rash Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rash Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rash Jr throws and elbow that misses. Jacobs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rash Jr's guard. Nice move by Jacobs!
Rash Jr managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Rash Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rash Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rash Jr wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Rash Jr has control of Jacobs's left arm, preventing Jacobs from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Rash Jr.

Rash Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jacobs prevents Rash Jr from improving his position.
Rash Jr trying to get back to full guard but Jacobs takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rash Jr tries to hold on but Jacobs pushes him away.
Rash Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Rash Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rash Jr looks gassed!
Rash Jr is just holding on here. Jacobs manages to take his back.
Jacobs really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rash Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rash Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacobs. Jacobs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rash Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rash Jr wants it to stay on the feet.

Rash Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rash Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Rash Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rash Jr is one step ahead there.

Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rash Jr wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

Rash Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jacobs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rash Jr winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rash Jr.
Jacobs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jacobs.
Rash Jr with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
Rash Jr works over Jacobs with some ground and pound from guard.
Rash Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Rash Jr from controlling successfully.
Rash Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rash Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rash Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rash Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jacobs being controlled here, momentarily.
Jacobs 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rash Jr working some strikes from top position.
Rash Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rash Jr is in close to Jacobs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jacobs tries to strike from the bottom.
Rash Jr is in close to Jacobs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rash Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rash Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr with a nice head shot there.
Rash Jr is in close to Jacobs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rash Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Jacobs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rash Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jacobs is in close to Rash Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rash Jr pulls Jacobs in close to prevent any damage.
Matt Rash Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Rash Jr.

Rash Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jacobs wants to control but Rash Jr is keeping busy.
Rash Jr trying to control from half guard but Jacobs is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Rash Jr 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!

Rash Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacobs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rash Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jacobs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rash Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Rash Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rash Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs avoids it well.
Rash Jr working away.
Rash Jr working the head with strikes.
Rash Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jacobs 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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rash Jr's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rash Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rash Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Jacobs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jacobs trying to control but Rash Jr postures up.
Rash Jr is looking to take a break and control but Jacobs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rash Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rash Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jacobs trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jacobs's head.
Rash Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Rash Jr is thwarting Jacobs's attempts to control the position.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Rash Jr winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rash Jr is pressing down on Jacobs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacobs is holding on for now.
Jacobs taking some punishment here, with Rash Jr in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Rash Jr seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rash Jr slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
Rash Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rash Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Matt Rash Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rash Jr is nestled in close to Jacobs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rash Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rash Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jacobs is looking to improve his position.
Rash Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rash Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jacobs wants to control but Rash Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rash Jr drops an elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Rash Jr stalling.
Rash Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rash Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rash Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Rash Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rash Jr 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Rash Jr!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coal Hagride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Depp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hagride's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I am Black Torment. On his way into the cage it seems that Coal Hagride has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Coal Hagride seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hagride
vs
Depp

166 cm
25
183 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

182 cm
23
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Coal Hagride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Depp!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagride misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Depp.
Depp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Depp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Depp fails to land with a series of punches.
Hagride circles away from the clinch attempt.
Depp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hagride closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Depp to the mat! Depp manages to get full guard.
Depp wants to sweep here but Hagride controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagride postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagride landing with the ground and pound.
Hagride lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Depp keeping full guard, as Hagride tries to pass.
Depp wants to sweep here but Hagride controlling him for the moment.
Hagride working some strikes from top position.
Hagride lands a couple of digs.
Hagride throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Depp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hagride gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hagride wants to pass the guard but Depp is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Depp is looking for a triangle but Hagride pushes his legs off easily.
Hagride trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hagride stopping the sweep attempt from Depp.
Hagride lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Depp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hagride is working Depp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Hagride is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Depp is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Depp has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Depp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hagride manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Depp has Hagride in his guard.
Hagride loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Depp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Depp is working for a submission of some sort.
Depp looks gassed!
Hagride tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

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.

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

Depp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hagride looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Depp avoids the body shot from Hagride.
Depp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hagride slips under a jab.
El Depp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Depp throws a head kick that misses.

Hagride closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Depp is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hagride connects with a decent elbow.

It looks like El Depp has been cut.
Depp defending against the ground and pound.
Hagride is putting a hurting on Depp here, landing some big shots from side control.
Depp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagride is putting a hurting on Depp here, landing some big shots from side control.

The cut above El Depp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hagride working the ground and pound.
Depp sneaks back into half guard.
Hagride thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Depp's head.
Depp has a hand on Hagride's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hagride takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
A big strike lands for Hagride! That's really hurt Depp and he's turned his back - Hagride keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hagride jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coal Hagride!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Eagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Eagen
vs
Gein

185 cm
19
203 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
21
217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, CJ Eagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Gein!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gein wants it to stay on the feet.
Gein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eagen is able to avoid easily.

Gein drops Eagen with a beautiful combination! Eagen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gein is looking for the KO!

It looks like CJ Eagen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eagen fails to land the takedown.
Eagen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gein circles away quickly and effectively.
Gein misses the shot to the body.
Eagen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Eagen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Eagen is rocked!
Gein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Eagen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Gein feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Eagen sprawling to the canvas! Eagen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gein finish him?!
Oh Eagen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

CJ Eagen's cut is getting worse.
Gein throws a pinpoint strike between Eagen's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Eagen crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Gein scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Gein!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppy Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peppy Greco told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Savage
vs
Greco

185 cm
22
189 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezekiel Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peppy Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a series of punches but Greco moves out of range.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Savage.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greco keeps working.
Greco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savage postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Savage moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Savage wants to take a breather but Greco manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Savage.

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

Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greco connects with a couple of short punches.

Savage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savage wants to sweep here but Greco controlling him for the moment.
Greco throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.

Savage is looking for a triangle but Greco pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greco is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Greco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savage is trying to control the position but Greco postures up.
Greco throws and elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greco's guard. Nice move by Savage!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Greco holds on and takes a little breather.
Greco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Greco.
Greco keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Greco is looking to land body kicks.
Greco throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.

Greco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Greco showed some decent athleticism there.
Savage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco throws and elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greco's guard. Nice move by Savage!
Savage wants to pass the guard but Greco is keeping the position.
Greco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Greco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Savage has hold of Greco's hands but Greco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Greco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Savage tries to clinch up.
Savage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greco.
Savage doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Greco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Savage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Greco passes into half guard.
Greco 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Greco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Greco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savage wants to control but Greco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peppy Greco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savage has hold of Greco's hands but Greco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greco throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
Greco looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Savage trying to control but Greco is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Savage has gone for a leg lock! Greco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Savage's guard.
Greco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greco is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Greco lands a couple of digs.
Greco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savage's head.
Greco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greco stands and throws Savage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greco postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Greco is working Savage over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Savage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Savage works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Greco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savage wants to control but Greco is keeping busy.
Greco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greco throwing shots but Savage is blocking nicely.
Greco trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well.
Greco looks to land a strike but Savage avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greco. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage fails with the takedown

and Greco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savage won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage manages to work his way to half guard, despite Greco's best efforts.
Savage gets full guard.
Greco scoring with some ground and pound.
Greco is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greco manages to get himself to full guard.
Savage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greco's head.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Greco blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peppy Greco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Greco just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage darts in trying to clinch

and Greco counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greco postures up and lands a big shot to Savage's brow.
Greco lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco thows a big elbow that misses.
Greco postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Greco looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Greco 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.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greco pulls Savage in close to prevent any damage.
Savage sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Greco is retaining full guard.
Greco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Savage with a flurry of punches that miss.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slow jab from Greco misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a wild combination.
Savage throws a series of punches but Greco moves out of range.

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

Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Greco.
Greco looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Greco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Savage puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Greco is trying to control Savage's posture. Savage takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Greco! Savage is rotating here... this could be the end... Greco is out! Savage has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ezekiel Savage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vick Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Eminerm - Lose Yourself. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Collins
vs
Armstrong

180 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

181 cm
22
181 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong feints and then cracks Collins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Collins down.
Collins scores with a sloppy right hand. Armstrong should have avoided that one.
Armstrong throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins scores with a three punch combo!
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Armstrong, right into the meat.
Armstrong needs to keep his hands up - Collins had a free shot at his head there.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Armstrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid body kick from Armstrong.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Armstrong throws a low kick but Collins avoids it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Armstrong.
Armstrong with the ground and pound but Collins regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Armstrong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins won't allow Armstrong to pass to mount.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins is staying active underneath Armstrong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.
Armstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collins's efforts to push away.
Armstrong has Collins pressed against the cage.

Armstrong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Collins uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong trying to control the position.
Collins tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to keep Collins in close.

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.
Collins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Collins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vick Armstrong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Armstrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collins jabs at Armstrong's body.
Armstrong scores with a nice head shot.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Armstrong swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Collins.
Collins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Collins.
Armstrong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Collins finds it's way round the side to connect with Armstrong's head.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong staying out of range there.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Robert Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Armstrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armstrong defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Armstrong doesn't seem bothered though.
Armstrong is looking to score with low kicks.
Robert Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robert Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins wants to clinch up but Armstrong keeps it at a distance.
Collins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Collins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armstrong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Armstrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Armstrong tries to land a front kick but Collins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Armstrong swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Collins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Collins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Collins tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins gets caught flat footed, as Armstrong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Armstrong trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.

Armstrong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Armstrong has Collins in his guard.
Collins won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong pulls Collins in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Collins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Collins looks to land a combination but Armstrong avoids it well.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Collins sizes up Armstrong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Collins works Armstrong's body with a nice hook.
Collins cracks Armstrong with a good jab.
Collins closes the distance but Armstrong moves to the side
and Armstrong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Collins lands with a hook. Armstrong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
Armstrong is looking to slow Collins down with leg kicks.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Collins throws a combination that misses

and Armstrong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Collins!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.

Armstrong jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Collins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Collins and Armstrong has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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

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.
Collins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Armstrong connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Collins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Armstrong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Armstrong with the ground and pound but Collins regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.

Armstrong is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Armstrong to get the leverage.
Armstrong looks to land a strike but Collins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Armstrong trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Decent striking displayed by Collins there.
Collins throws a right and a left that Armstrong avoids nicely.
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.

Armstrong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins defending against the ground and pound.
Collins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Armstrong wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Armstrong throwing strikes but Collins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vick Armstrong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Beatdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kamehameha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Beatdown
vs
Kamehameha

190 cm
21
240 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

194 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Beatdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kamehameha!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamehameha catches Beatdown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beatdown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beatdown slips a jab and a cross from Kamehameha.
Beatdown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamehameha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Kamehameha drops Beatdown with a beautiful combination! Beatdown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kamehameha is looking for the KO!

It looks like Barry Beatdown has been cut.
Kamehameha throws out a powerful jab.

Beatdown is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamehameha steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Beatdown is out on his feet! Kamehameha sets himself and nearly takes Beatdown's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). King Kamehameha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Karellin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gangles McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee has chosen Rottencore by Spitting Vitriol as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alexander Karellin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Karellin
vs
McGee

205 cm
25
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

210 cm
27
214 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Karellin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gangles McGee!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Karellin pushes him off.

Karellin drives through and clinches with McGee against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Karellin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Karellin as the two fighters clinch.

McGee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee clinches but Karellin breaks the clinch

and Karellin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Karellin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGee tries to break the clinch but Karellin is controlling the position.
Karellin tries to break free but McGee pushes him back against the cage.

Karellin manages to break the clinch.

Karellin takes the fight into the clinch.
McGee tries for a takedown but Karellin manages to get underhooks.
Karellin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karellin digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karellin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from McGee misses.
McGee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Karellin counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karellin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
McGee looks gassed!

Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karellin throws a combination that misses
and McGee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karellin punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Karellin catches McGee right on the button with a cross.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karellin cracks McGee with an open hand slap.
Karellin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karellin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karellin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karellin scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karellin cracks McGee with a good jab.

Karellin forces McGee back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Karellin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee fails to pull guard.
McGee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karellin has him pressed against the cage.
Karellin gets through McGee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Karellin breaks from the clinch.
McGee moves forwards but Karellin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karellin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGee shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexander Karellin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gangles McGee.
A punch combination from Karellin misses.
Karellin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGee closes the distance looking to clinch

and Karellin counters by clinching up.
Karellin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGee being controlled against the cage.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karellin cracks McGee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from Karellin.
McGee shoots in for a double leg but Karellin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexander Karellin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Karellin rushes McGee and presses him up against the cage.
Karellin pushes McGee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karellin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Karellin manages to break the clinch.
Karellin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karellin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karellin lands a really nice looking cross but McGee seems unphased.
Karellin tries to bum rush McGee with a series of wild strikes but McGee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karellin lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee fails with the takedown.

Karellin has taken the fight to the clinch.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Karellin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McGee.
A left and a right from Karellin both land. Nice combination.
McGee tries for a takedown but Karellin circles away easily
and Karellin counters with a nice body shot.
Karellin lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karellin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karellin throws a nice looking combination but McGee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee misses with a double jab
and McGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karellin lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Karellin dominated that round.
That's time! Karellin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Karellin lands a nice hook to McGee's body. McGee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karellin lands a body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karellin cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
Karellin gets through McGee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karellin taking a breather.
Karellin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Karellin on the inside.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gangles McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karellin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Karellin scores with a nice head shot.
Karellin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGee counters with a left and a right that stings Karellin.
Karellin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karellin scores with a punch to the head.
Alexander Karellin is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karellin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGee is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karellin lands a jab-cross combination.
Karellin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karellin's corner calls for a 1-2. Karellin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Karellin does no damage.
McGee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karellin counters with a nice uppercut.
McGee dodges the punch combination from Karellin.

Karellin forces McGee back against the cage and clinches.
Karellin digs a right hand into McGee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGee's gas tank.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karellin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karellin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karellin lands a right hook to the body.

Karellin closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karellin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karellin cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
Karellin pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karellin stalling in the clinch.
Karellin lands with a left to the head.

Karellin manages to break the clinch.
Karellin throws a nice looking combination but McGee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karellin lands a nice looking body shot.
Karellin cracks a nice hook into McGee's ribs.
McGee throws a push kick but Karellin slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karellin swinging wildly here.
McGee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karellin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
Karellin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGee doesn't seem bothered though.
Karellin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left lands for Karellin.
Karellin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karellin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karellin, as that shot connected.

Karellin drives through and clinches with McGee against the cage.
Karellin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McGee duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karellin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Karellin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGee, pushing him back against the cage.

Karellin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karellin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexander Karellin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karellin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karellin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGee circles away quickly and effectively.
McGee dodges the punch combination from Karellin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee tries to clinch but Karellin moves away

and Karellin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alexander Karellin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karellin stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Karellin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Karellin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Karellin stuffs the takedown.

Karellin rushes McGee and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Karellin as the two fighters clinch.
Karellin pressing his opponent against the cage.

Karellin breaks the clinch.
Karellin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.

Karellin instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Karellin to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Karellin.
A right handed body shot lands from Karellin.
Karellin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karellin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karellin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karellin presses McGee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karellin stalling against the cage.
Karellin lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Karellin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karellin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Karellin.
Karellin lands a body shot.
Karellin slowing the pace effectively.

Karellin manages to break the clinch.
Karellin tries to bum rush McGee with a series of wild strikes but McGee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karellin works McGee's body with a nice hook.
Karellin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karellin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.
Karellin misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karellin darts in and clinches McGee up against the cage.
McGee wants to get back to striking at distance but Karellin won't allow it.
McGee tries to pull guard but Karellin holds him up against the cage and eventually McGee drops back down to his feet.
McGee tries to break the clinch but Karellin is controlling the position.
Karellin digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Karellin breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Karellin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karellin. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karellin throws a right and a left that McGee avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Karellin misses.

Karellin clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Karellin.
McGee fails to pull guard.
Alexander Karellin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gangles McGee.
Karellin stalling the fight.
Karellin digs a right hand into McGee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGee's gas tank.

Karellin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karellin tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from Karellin.
Karellin throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease.

Karellin closes the distance and pushes McGee back into the cage.
Karellin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGee tries to pull guard but Karellin holds him up against the cage and eventually McGee drops back down to his feet.
Karellin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGees head.
McGee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karellin walks away with a smile on his face. McGee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karellin avoids it really well and circles away.
Karellin lands with a cross.
Gangles McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Karellin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karellin throws a one two combo.
Karellin blocks the body kick.
Karellin stalks McGee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGee's face. McGee staggers backwards, shaken.
Karellin scores with the left hand. McGee knows he should have avoided that one.
McGee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karellin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Karellin misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karellin lands a slapping body shot.
McGee looks to clinch
and Karellin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Karellin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Karellin!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: we'll be alright - Travie McCoy. Ralph Gracie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mahal
vs
Gracie

164 cm
21
154 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taj Mahal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mahal gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mahal off and has taken his back!
Gracie lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mahal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mahal is looking to improve his position.

Mahal looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mahal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mahal won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie throwing shots but Mahal is blocking nicely.
Mahal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mahal.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mahal has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mahal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mahal has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gracie doesn't defend quickly enough and Mahal has managed to lock this one up! Can Gracie escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mahal on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Taj Mahal!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tooney Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco comes to the cage accompanied by Tooney highlight reel. Tooney Greco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Cross's chin.

Greco
vs
Cross

215 cm
25
272 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
255 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tooney Greco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Cross!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cross misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Greco misses.
Cross tries to land a front kick but Greco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greco throws a front kick that sends Cross stumbling back into the cage.
Cross tries to land a body kick
letting Greco counter with a right hand.
Cross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Greco lands with an uppercut that bounces Cross off the cage and back into rage.
Cross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cross takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Tooney Greco has been cut.
Cross lands an elbow just above Greco 's eye.
Cross just leaning against Greco, taking a breather.
Cross lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greco's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Cross has managed to clinch.
Greco tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
Greco managing to block the knees to the body from Cross.
Greco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greco takes an elbow to the temple.
Greco pushes off an throws an elbow but Cross leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Greco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greco is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
Greco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross lands an elbow inside that Greco shrugs off.
The referee calls for Cross to work.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cross just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greco's brow.
Cross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Tooney Greco's cut is getting worse.
Cross lands a nice elbow.
Cross lands an elbow just above Greco 's eye.

Tooney Greco's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Greco throws an elbow but misses.
Cross has Greco pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cross.
Cross lands a nice elbow.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Cross gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cross lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jeez, Tooney Greco's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tooney Greco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Cross!
Marcus Cross is the new heavyweight champion!