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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicol Bolas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kawoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Kawoski 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!

Bolas
vs
Kawoski

178 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
202 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicol Bolas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Kawoski!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawoski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bolas's waist but Bolas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawoski off to one side.
Kawoski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kawoski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolas is looking for a sweep. Kawoski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kawoski is working for a kimura here but Bolas manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kawoski's guard.

Bolas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bolas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Kawoski has his foot on Bolas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolas works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kawoski keeping moving, preventing Bolas from controlling successfully.

Kawoski looking for a guillotine here but Bolas defends easily.
Bolas stands up over Kawoski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolas is stalling in the full guard.

Kawoski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawoski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kawoski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kawoski looks gassed!
Bolas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kawoski's head.
Bolas chips away with some ground and pound.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bolas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kawoski defends it well.
Kawoski wants to get back to full guard.

Kawoski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kawoski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bolas is looking for a kimura but Kawoski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolas to get the leverage.
Kawoski is trying to stand up here but Bolas is controlling him well.

Kawoski actively working from the bottom here.
Bolas is keen to just control but Kawoski is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bolas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kawoski defends it well.
Bolas is trying to control the action in half guard but Kawoski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolas 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.

Kawoski actively working from the bottom here.
Kawoski looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bolas slaps away a takedown attempt from Kawoski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nicol Bolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kawoski.

Bolas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bolas trying to control from half guard but Kawoski is working away.

Kawoski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bolas seems to be working for a kimura but Kawoski defends the submission attempt.

Kawoski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bolas passes into side control!
Kawoski is not content to let Bolas control the position.
Kawoski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bolas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kawoski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bolas postures up in Kawoski's guard and throws a big left but Kawoski blocks it.
Bolas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawoski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nicol Bolas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kawoski with a poor takedown

and Bolas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kawoski is looking to improve his position.
Bolas is trying to control the action in half guard but Kawoski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kawoski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolas pulls his head out easily.
Nicol Bolas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawoski tries to get to full guard but Bolas has control of the leg.
Kawoski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

Kawoski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kawoski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kawoski looking for a guillotine here but Bolas defends easily.
Bolas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kawoski is looking for a triangle but Bolas pushes his legs off easily.
Bolas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kawoski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolas controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bolas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawoski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolas manages to get himself to full guard.

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

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

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

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kawoski is looking for a triangle but Bolas pushes his legs off easily.

Kawoski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Bolas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kawoski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bolas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Kawoski working for a triangle but Bolas defends it easily.
Bolas trying to control but Kawoski is working from the bottom.

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

Bolas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bolas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kawoski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kawoski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bolas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bolas wants to take a breather but Kawoski is having none of it.

Bolas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

Bolas wants to work for an arm triangle but Kawoski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kawoski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

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

Bolas drops back looking for a leg! Kawoski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kawoski manages to kick Bolas off! Bolas jumps back into Kawoski's guard.
Bolas wants to control from the top but Kawoski keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolas throws a big right hand that misses.

Kawoski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolas defends well.
Bolas throwing strikes but missing.
Bolas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kawoski keeping moving, preventing Bolas from controlling successfully.

Kawoski is looking for a triangle but Bolas pushes his legs off easily.
Bolas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kawoski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolas defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kawoski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bolas uses it to pass to side control.
Bolas scores with punches from side control.

Bolas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kawoski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kawoski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Bolas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kawoski, who protects the arm well.
Kawoski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bolas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kawoski tries to get to full guard but Bolas has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolas trying to mount his opponent but Kawoski defends it.

Kawoski looking for subs from the bottom but Bolas mounts him!
Kawoski working to try and regain half guard.
Kawoski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Kawoski is looking for a triangle but Bolas pushes his legs off easily.
Bolas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Kawoski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolas is pushing down on Kawoski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kawoski is fighting to maintain full guard but Bolas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kawoski taking some punishment here, with Bolas in his half guard.

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

Kawoski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Igor Kawoski.
I think Kawoski 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 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kawoski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steiner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Agonoize - Baeng Baeng Goodbye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Steiner
vs
Dirt

174 cm
21
150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Joe Dirt has been cut.
Steiner tries to clinch but Dirt moves out of range.

Steiner moves into the clinch successfully.
Dirt working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steiner.
Steiner lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steiner.
Steiner pushes Dirt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dirt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steiner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steiner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steiner lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steiner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dirt wants to stall.
Dirt is looking to break free of the clinch but Steiner has double underhooks.
Dirt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steiner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirt.
Steiner scores with a shot to the side of Dirt's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steiner.
Steiner lands a nice uppercut.
Dirt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steiner prevents it.
Max Steiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Dirt looks gassed!
A short right from Steiner.

Dirt is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner misses with the head strike.
Steiner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Dirt is still on wobbly legs! Can Steiner finish him?
Steiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Steiner misses with the head strike.
Dirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Steiner.
Dirt seems to have recovered his senses.
Dirt looking to stall.
Dirt has had enough of the clinch but Steiner keeps him there for the moment.
Dirt trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Steiner scores with a nice short uppercut.

Steiner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steiner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirt.

Steiner has managed to clinch.
Steiner unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dirt! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Steiner is unloading with more strikes now! Dirt drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fajtah Thaijtah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Bartowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fajtah Thaijtah has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Thaijtah
vs
Bartowski

180 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thaijtah closes the distance and pushes Bartowski back into the cage.
Bartowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Thaijtah avoids the damage to the body.
Bartowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bartowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thaijtah throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thaijtah landing knees to the body.

Thaijtah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Thaijtah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Thaijtah.
Bartowski wants a takedown.

Thaijtah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thaijtah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bartowski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thaijtah.
Bartowski looks gassed!
Bartowski shoots in for a takedown but Thaijtah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fajtah Thaijtah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Bartowski.

Thaijtah forces Bartowski back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thaijtah is working Bartowski over against the cage.
Thaijtah landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thaijtah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bartowski's face.
Thaijtah scores a nice knee to the body.
Thaijtah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Thaijtah.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thaijtah.
Thaijtah with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaijtah scores with a knee to the head.
Thaijtah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bartowski's face.
Thaijtah landing knees to the head.
Thaijtah with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thaijtah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thaijtah lands a knee to the head.

Thaijtah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fajtah Thaijtah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Thaijtah breaks the clinch.

Thaijtah clinches with his opponent.
Bartowski trying to control the position but instead, Thaijtah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bartowski into the cage.
Bartowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Thaijtah won't allow it.
Thaijtah lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Thaijtah.
Bartowski takes an elbow to the forehead.

Thaijtah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thaijtah lands with a slapping head kick.

Thaijtah drives through and clinches with Bartowski against the cage.
Thaijtah manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thaijtah with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thaijtah leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thaijtah lands a damaging elbow.
Thaijtah leaning against his opponent.
Bartowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Thaijtah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Thaijtah instigates a clinch.
Thaijtah landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thaijtah with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Thaijtah.
Thaijtah lands an elbow that stopped Bartowski in his tracks for a moment.
Thaijtah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thaijtah landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bartowski takes a shot to the head.
Bartowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Thaijtah avoids the damage to the body.
Bartowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thaijtah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thaijtah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thaijtah with a knee to the head.

Thaijtah breaks the clinch.
Bartowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Thaijtah sprawls well. He's pushed Bartowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Thaijtah moves into range and clinches up with Bartowski.
Thaijtah content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thaijtah lands a right hand.
Thaijtah has Bartowski pressed against the cage.
Bartowski lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thaijtah stalls.
A knee to the head by Thaijtah.
Thaijtah unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bartowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thaijtah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thaijtah landing knees to the head.
Bartowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thaijtah avoids it.
Thaijtah leaning against his opponent.

Thaijtah breaks from the clinch.
Thaijtah scores with a punch to the head.
Thaijtah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Thaijtah moves into range and clinches up with Bartowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thaijtah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartowski, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Thaijtah.
Bartowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bartowski fails to pull guard.
Thaijtah lands a knee to the head.
Bartowski tries to pull guard but Thaijtah holds him up against the cage and eventually Bartowski drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Thaijtah.
Bartowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thaijtah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bartowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thaijtah walks away with a smile on his face. Bartowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fajtah Thaijtah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Bartowski.
Bartowski shoots in for a double leg but Thaijtah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Thaijtah drives through and clinches with Bartowski against the cage.
Thaijtah using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thaijtah slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thaijtah.

Thaijtah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thaijtah throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thaijtah lands a head kick. Bartowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thaijtah.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaijtah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thaijtah's waist but Thaijtah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bartowski off to one side.
Fajtah Thaijtah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Thaijtah lands but Bartowski takes it in his stride.
Bartowski closes the distance looking to clinch

and Thaijtah counters by moving into the clinch.
Fajtah Thaijtah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thaijtah misses with a knee strike.
Bartowski blocking some punches.
Bartowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thaijtah walks away with a smile on his face. Bartowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thaijtah wants to clinch

and Bartowski counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bartowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bartowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thaijtah walks away with a smile on his face. Bartowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Thaijtah has managed to clinch.
Thaijtah's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski is trying to break the clinch but Thaijtah is controlling him.
Thaijtah manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bartowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thaijtah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Thaijtah.

Thaijtah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartowski shoots in for a takedown but Thaijtah shows good takedown defense.

Thaijtah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Thaijtah lands a knee to the head.
Thaijtah lands an elbow that stopped Bartowski in his tracks for a moment.
Thaijtah with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thaijtah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thaijtah lands a knee to the body.
Come on Thaijtah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thaijtah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bartowski can do to turn this around?
Bartowski takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaijtah lands a nice knee to the body.
Thaijtah stalling the fight.
Bartowski working Thaijtah over with knees to the body.

Bartowski pulls guard successfully.

Thaijtah gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bartowski looks for a takedown but Thaijtah sprawls well.
Thaijtah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bartowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Thaijtah has closed the distance and engaged Bartowski in a clinch.
Thaijtah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartowskis head.
Thaijtah lands a nice elbow.
Bartowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thaijtah utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thaijtah misses with a punch to the body.
Bartowski trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thaijtah.

Thaijtah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fajtah Thaijtah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartowski with a poor takedown
and Thaijtah counters with a low kick, right behind Bartowski 's knee.

Thaijtah clinches with his opponent.
Bartowski tries to circle away but Thaijtah has him pinned against the cage.
Thaijtah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bartowski's face.
Thaijtah using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bartowski is trying to force a seperation but Thaijtah has the dominant position.
Thaijtah lands an elbow inside that Bartowski shrugs off.

Thaijtah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartowski closes the distance but Thaijtah moves to the side
and Thaijtah counters with a low kick, right behind Bartowski 's knee.
Bartowski with a poor takedown

and Thaijtah moves into the clinch.
Bartowski tries to break free but Thaijtah pushes him back against the cage.
Thaijtah landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fajtah Thaijtah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bartowski wants to clinch but Thaijtah slips to the side

and Thaijtah counters by moving into the clinch.
Bartowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thaijtah avoids it.
Bartowski is trying to force a seperation but Thaijtah has the dominant position.
Thaijtah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thaijtah is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Thaijtah.
Thaijtah with a knee to the head.
Bartowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thaijtah lands an elbow inside that Bartowski shrugs off.

Thaijtah breaks from the clinch.
Thaijtah throws a head kick that misses.
Bartowski with a poor takedown
and Thaijtah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thaijtah lands a nice looking body kick.
Thaijtah scores with a head kick.
Bartowski wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bartowski throws a push kick but Thaijtah slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowski misses with a double jab.

Thaijtah moves into the clinch successfully.
Thaijtah landing knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thaijtah takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bartowski misses with a knee to the head.
Thaijtah holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bartowski wants to break free but Thaijtah has control.
Bartowski takes a knee right on the jaw!

Thaijtah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bartowski gets the takedown into side control.
Bartowski wants to control but Thaijtah is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartowski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thaijtah sneaks out the side door and pushes Bartowski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bartowski throws a body punch but Thaijtah moves out of range.
Thaijtah lands a nice looking body kick.
Thaijtah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thaijtah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartowski misses with a takedown attempt - Thaijtah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bartowski closes the distance and clinches up with Thaijtah, looking for a takedown. Bartowski pushes Thaijtah against the cage but Thaijtah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fajtah Thaijtah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Bartowski.
Thaijtah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thaijtah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thaijtah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bartowski with a poor takedown
and Thaijtah makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bartowski really felt that one!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Thaijtah counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Thaijtah to work.
Thaijtah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bartowski's face.
A knee to the head by Thaijtah.

Bartowski has clasped his hands together around Thaijtah's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thaijtah is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bartowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bartowski wants to take a breather but Thaijtah manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bartowski.

Thaijtah pushes Bartowski off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thaijtah has closed the distance and engaged Bartowski in a clinch.
Thaijtah slows down the pace here.

Thaijtah breaks the clinch.
Bartowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thaijtah counters with a low kick, right behind Bartowski 's knee.

Thaijtah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thaijtah lands with a light punch inside.
Bartowski tries to pull guard but Thaijtah holds him up against the cage and eventually Bartowski drops back down to his feet.
Chuck Bartowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fajtah Thaijtah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Thaijtah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fajtah Thaijtah!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Scotsdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hearld dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Phillip Scotsdale has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Scotsdale
vs
dam

194 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phillip Scotsdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, hearld dam!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotsdale looks to land a combination but dam avoids it well.
dam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scotsdale but Scotsdale pushes him off and we're back to square one.
dam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scotsdale sprawls well. Scotsdale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. dam gets slowly back to his feet.
dam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phillip Scotsdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hearld dam.
Scotsdale throws a leg kick but dam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scotsdale goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scotsdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
dam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scotsdale.
dam shoots in for a takedown but Scotsdale shows good takedown defense.

dam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scotsdale is trying to defend but dam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
dam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
dam controlling the action here.
Scotsdale wants to control but dam is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scotsdale blocking the ground and pound attempt from dam.
Scotsdale trying to hold on to dam's head to control him but dam postures up.
dam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scotsdale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scotsdale thumps dam with a low kick.
dam avoids the body shot from Scotsdale.
dam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scotsdale swivels and escapes.
Scotsdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillip Scotsdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scotsdale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phillip Scotsdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from dam is defended easily by Scotsdale.
dam looks gassed!
Scotsdale doesn't manage to clinch there - dam circles away.
Scotsdale misses with a head kick.

dam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
dam stopping the sweep attempt from Scotsdale.
dam looking to sit in guard and control but Scotsdale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scotsdale trying to control but dam is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dam wants to stand and escape but Scotsdale is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Scotsdale 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.

Scotsdale drives through and clinches with dam against the cage.

Scotsdale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
dam blocks a head kick by Scotsdale.
Scotsdale throws a shot to the body.
dam shoots in for a takedown but Scotsdale shows good takedown defense.
dam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scotsdale circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scotsdale.
Nice body kick from Scotsdale.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scotsdale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scotsdale throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scotsdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Scotsdale lands a head kick that stumbles dam and the fighters go to the mat.

dam is rocked!

It looks like hearld dam has been cut.
Scotsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but dam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dam is breathing heavily.
dam is looking to stand up but Scotsdale isn't so interested in that idea.
Scotsdale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scotsdale sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but dam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scotsdale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Scotsdale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on hearld dam's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Scotsdale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scotsdale.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
dam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Scotsdale gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from dam.
dam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scotsdale keeps working.
dam controlling the action here.
dam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scotsdale keeps working.
dam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
dam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scotsdale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for dam on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotsdale tries to roll over but dam keeps him under control.
dam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
dam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scotsdale is trying to control but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Scotsdale.
Scotsdale scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scotsdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
dam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scotsdale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick from Scotsdale lands but dam takes it in his stride.
Scotsdale lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scotsdale connects with a high kick.
dam is still on wobbly legs! Can Scotsdale finish him?
dam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Scotsdale.
dam seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotsdale tries to clinch but dam moves out of range.
dam blocks a head kick by Scotsdale.
Scotsdale looks for the body kick but dam saw that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scotsdale!
dam shoots in looking for a takedown. Scotsdale tries to sprawl out of it but dam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scotsdale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
dam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scotsdale as he jumps to the side.
Phillip Scotsdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hearld dam.
dam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scotsdale throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scotsdale takes a swing at dam's ribcage but misses.
Scotsdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scotsdale tries to clinch but dam is having none of it.
dam takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Scotsdale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scotsdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
dam slips a jab and a cross from Scotsdale.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotsdale tries to land a front kick but dam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scotsdale throws a right and a left that both miss.
dam shoots in but no luck this time.
Scotsdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scotsdale lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Scotsdale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scotsdale keeping moving, preventing dam from controlling successfully.
dam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
dam working some strikes from top position.
dam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phillip Scotsdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scotsdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
dam postures up in Scotsdale's guard and throws a big left but Scotsdale blocks it.
dam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scotsdale is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

dam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Scotsdale trying to control the position.
Scotsdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
hearld dam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
dam throwing strikes from guard but Scotsdale blocks nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Scotsdale!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbados Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Slim
vs
Silva

183 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barbados Slim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Slim there.
Slim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slim!
Silva avoids the body shot from Slim.
Slim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Slim!
Slim is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Slim is working hard here to advance position.

Silva has hold of Slim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Slim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Slim tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.

Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slim is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.

Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Silva looks gassed!
Slim can't escape the position.
Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Slim sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slim is trying to keep Silva in close.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Slim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Slim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Slim is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim moves nicely into side control.
Silva prevents Slim from improving position.
Silva tries to buck Slim off but Slim is having none of it.

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

Slim is working to tighten is grip on Silva's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Silva has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Slim is really squeezing tight and eventually Silva passes out! Slim breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barbados Slim!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colon Pointin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by My Block. Colon Pointin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Howard
vs
Pointin

165 cm
21
163 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

175 cm
20
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colon Pointin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pointin takes a swing at Howard's ribcage but misses.
Pointin cracks a nice hook into Howard's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Howard or perhaps it was just good defense by Pointin which made him look bad.
Pointin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howard.
Pointin throws a sloppy head kick and Howard moves out of range easily.
Howard shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pointin instigates a clinch.

Pointin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pointin - that will leave a mark!
Howard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pointin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pointin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pointin connects with a high kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pointin as Howard shoots in.
Pointin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Howard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pointin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Pointin shows good takedown defense.
Howard fails to land the takedown.

Howard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Pointin manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pointin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howard prevents Pointin from getting back to his feet.
Howard could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Howard wants to control from the top but Pointin keeps moving.
Pointin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howard is one step ahead there.
Pointin seems keen to control Howard's posture.
Howard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pointin seems keen to control Howard's posture.
Let's hope that Pointin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Howard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pointin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pointin looking to control.
Pointin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pointin keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Pointin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pointin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pointin misses with a series of wild punches.
Pointin with a hook.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but Pointin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Howard 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Howard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pointin tries to roll over but Howard keeps him under control.
Pointin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Howard 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.
Howard throwing strikes but missing.
Pointin wants to get back to his feet but Howard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pointin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pointin pulls Howard in to control the position.
Howard throws and elbow that misses. Pointin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howard's guard. Nice move by Pointin!
Howard is trying to hold Pointin in close to prevent damage but Pointin has managed to pass into half guard.
Howard is trying to maintain the position but Pointin is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
Pointin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howard moves away.
Howard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pointin scores with a sloppy right hand. Howard should have avoided that one.
Pointin lands a nice shot to the body.

Howard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Howard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pointin is working to get back to half guard.
Howard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pointin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pointin tries to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Howard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Howard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pointin tries to lock up and control but Howard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Howard with the ground and pound from mount.
Pointin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Howard.
Pointin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Howard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pointin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

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.
Pointin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pointin is looking to improve his position but Howard isn't that keen on the idea.
Howard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Howard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Howard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pointin hang on?
Pointin regains half guard.
Pointin wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pointin trying to control from the bottom.
Pointin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pointin trying to keep a closed guard but Howard is proving a slippery customer.
Howard is fighting to break Pointin's control of his arms but Pointin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pointin wants to get back to his feet but Howard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pointin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pointin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pointin is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pointin sprawls well. Pointin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pointin's waist but Pointin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
Pointin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pointin throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Pointin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colon Pointin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Pointin throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
Mike Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pointin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Pointin misses its intended target.
Pointin lands a glancing blow to the side of Howard's head.
Pointin lands with a straight right. Howard didn't see that one coming.

Howard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howard postures up.
Howard cracks Pointin with a solid left hand.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Pointin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pointin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pointin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pointin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howard's guard.
Pointin looking to pass the guard.
Pointin wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pointin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Colon Pointin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Colon Pointin.
Pointin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howard.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pointin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pointin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pointin misses with a wild combination.
Pointin throws a leg kick which misses Howard's front leg but catches the back leg as Howard tries to avoid it.
Pointin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Howard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Howard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Howard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Pointin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Pointin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Howard napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard can't do much from the bottom here.
Mike Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pointin wants to stand but Howard is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Howard's face as Pointin controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colon Pointin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Cringe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ho
vs
Cringe

188 cm
23
213 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

189 cm
25
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue 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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dean Cringe!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cringe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Ho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cringe to the mat! Cringe manages to get full guard.

Ho drops back looking for a leg! Cringe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cringe manages to kick Ho off! Ho jumps back into Cringe's guard.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Cringe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho looking to pass the guard.
Cringe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ho's guard.
Cringe won't allow Ho to get back to his feet.

Ho looking for a guillotine here but Cringe defends easily.
Cringe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Ho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cringe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cringe sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

Ho scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Cringe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ho has time to react.
Cringe tries to clinch but Ho is having none of it.
Ho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ho lands with a right hand.
Cringe lands a jab to the nose.
Cringe throws a right and a left that Ho avoids nicely.
Cringe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cringe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ho throws a jab when Cringe was well out of range.

Ho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cringe to the mat! Cringe manages to get full guard.

Ho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho tries to free his leg and advance position but Cringe is retaining full guard.
Cringe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ho stops Cringe from standing up.
Ho pushing down on Cringe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cringe trying to control from the bottom.
Cringe wants to get back to his feet.
Cringe is looking for a sweep. Ho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ho throws a nice looking combination but Cringe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cringe throws a nice looking combination but Ho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Ho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ho slips under a jab.
No joy there for Ho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dean Cringe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cringe fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ho throws a body punch but Cringe moves out of range.

Ho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ho lands in his opponent's guard.
Cringe trying to control the position.

Ho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cringe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cringe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cringe!
Ho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cringe lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho. Cringe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Cringe connects with a crisp jab.
Cringe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ho.
Ho shoots in looking for a takedown. Cringe tries to sprawl out of it but Ho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cringe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cringe lands a jab to Ho's midsection.
Cringe scores with a shot to the body.
Cringe loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
A jab from Cringe finds it's way through Ho's defenses.
Ho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Cringe moves away and avoids it.
Cringe tries to clinch up.
Ho lands with a nice combination. Cringe backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Ho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cringe moves away from the strike by Ho.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Cringe throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cringe.
Dean Cringe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cringe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Cringe.
Cringe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cringe connects with a jab.
A combination from Ho does no damage.
Cringe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho.
Cringe wants to clinch.
Ho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ho.
Ho looks for a takedown but Cringe sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cringe scores with a jab. Ho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cringe misses with a wild combination.
Cringe scores with a nice strike.
A punch combination from Cringe misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cringe misses with an uppercut. Ho saw that one coming.
Cringe moves in looking to clinch but Ho pushes him off.
Cringe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kai Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cringe just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ho swinging wildly here.
Jab by Cringe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cringe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Cringe misses.
Cringe tries to move into range but Ho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cringe lands a nice shot to the body.
Cringe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Cringe's shoulder, as Cringe tries to avoid the shot.
Ho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cringe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ho somewhat.
Cringe lands a slapping body shot.
Ho throws a series of punches but Cringe avoids them all with ease.
Ho misses with a straight right.
Ho tries to bum rush Cringe with a series of wild strikes but Cringe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cringe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cringe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Cringe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ho keeps control of Cringe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cringe can't break the clinch.

Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho misses with a series of wild punches.
Cringe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.

Cringe moves into the clinch.
Ho fails to pull guard.
Cringe tries to circle away but Ho has him pinned against the cage.
Cringe keeps control of Ho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cringe lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Ho breaks from the clinch.
Ho throws a hook but Cringe avoids it easily.
Cringe scores with a jab. Ho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Cringe.
Cringe dips to his left and cracks Ho with an uppercut!
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cringe circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Ho catches Cringe right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cringe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cringe scores with a sloppy right hand. Ho should have avoided that one.
Ho connects with a looping right hand.
Ho blocks a jab.
Cringe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cringe scores with the left hand. Ho knows he should have avoided that one.
Ho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cringe throws out a loose jab but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cringe, as that shot connected.
Cringe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho fails with the takedown.
Ho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A cross from Cringe lands.
Jab, jab by Cringe - just one landing.
Ho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cringe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cringe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cringe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho drops his hands momentarily and Cringe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cringe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Cringe 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! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Cringe. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cringe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Ho to counter with a crisp jab.
Cringe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ho finds it's way round the side to connect with Cringe's head.
Cringe slips under a jab from Ho.
Cringe misses with a series of wild punches.
Ho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cringe.
Ho misses with an uppercut.
Cringe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cringe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cringe tries to clinch but Ho moves away
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cringe misses with a double jab.
Dean Cringe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cringe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ho has time to react.
Ho fails with a takedown attempt.
Ho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cringe slips a straight right by Ho.
Ho misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ho drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cringe is looking to stand up but Ho isn't so interested in that idea.
Ho advances position into side control!
Cringe is trying to improve his position.
Cringe can't do much from the bottom here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cringe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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.
Cringe tries to escape but Ho is in control.

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

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Ho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeburdiah Zappatista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Bongwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bongwater's choice of entrance music: Peter Tosh - Speech about Herb. Bud Bongwater is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Zappatista
vs
Bongwater

188 cm
23
198 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

196 cm
22
214 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Battalion Athletics

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeburdiah Zappatista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bud Bongwater!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zappatista displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bongwater throws out the jab.
Zappatista lands a front kick.
Bud Bongwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zappatista misses with a body kick.
Bongwater misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Zappatista. No joy for Bongwater on that attempt.
Zappatista fails with the takedown

and Bongwater counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zappatista's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bongwater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zappatista swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zappatista wants to sweep here but Bongwater controlling him for the moment.

Bongwater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bongwater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bongwater passes Zappatista's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bongwater prevents Zappatista from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongwater trying to control the action but Zappatista is working from the bottom.
Zappatista trying to hold on to Bongwater's head to control him but Bongwater postures up.
Bongwater trying to control the action but Zappatista is working from the bottom.
Zappatista wants to improve his position but Bongwater is controlling well.
Bongwater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bongwater defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zappatista.
Bongwater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zappatista was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongwater.
Zappatista misses with a wild combination.

Zappatista shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zappatista showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zappatista pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bongwater is keeping the position for now.
Zappatista being controlled here momentarily.
Bongwater keeping moving, preventing Zappatista from controlling successfully.
Zappatista wants to pass the guard but Bongwater is keeping the position.
Zappatista postures up.
Zappatista in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zappatista being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista throws and elbow that misses. Bongwater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zappatista's guard. Nice move by Bongwater!
Bongwater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bongwater stopping the sweep attempt from Zappatista.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bongwater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Bongwater looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zappatista!
Zappatista wants to hold on but Bongwater pushes him away.
Bongwater trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bongwater landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater landing strikes from the mount.
Bongwater in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bongwater scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zappatista?
Bongwater working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zappatista is looking to get to half guard.
Zappatista is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zappatista regains half guard.
Zappatista wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bongwater works his way into full mount!
Bongwater avoids the attempt from Zappatista to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bud Bongwater will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bongwater looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zappatista on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bongwater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zappatista gets back to full guard.
Zappatista controls Bongwater momentarily but Bongwater frees himself.
Bongwater wants to control from the top but Zappatista keeps moving.
Zappatista 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.
Bongwater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bongwater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zappatista takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zappatista takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bongwater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zappatista.
A left lands for Bongwater.
Zappatista takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zappatista fails with the takedown
and Bongwater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bongwater throws a shot from downtown. Zappatista moves away and avoids it.
Bongwater throws a hook but Zappatista blocks it.
Zappatista looks to land a body kick but Bongwater moved away.
Zappatista looks to land a right hand but Bongwater moved out of range.
Bongwater fails to land with a series of punches.
Zappatista uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bongwater.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bongwater misses.
Bongwater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Bongwater.
Zappatista wants to clinch.
Bongwater throws a jab when Zappatista was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bongwater checks a leg kick.
Zappatista takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bongwater throws a jab when Zappatista was well out of range.
Bongwater throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zappatista on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Bongwater throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Bongwater shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zappatista is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista manages to get to full guard.
Bongwater preventing the sweep.
Bud Bongwater has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bongwater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bongwater trying to control the position from guard on top but Zappatista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zappatista looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zappatista keeping moving, preventing Bongwater from controlling successfully.
Zappatista keeping full guard, as Bongwater tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Zappatista is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bongwater is aware though and is defending well.
Bongwater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zappatista's head.
Bongwater pushing down on Zappatista's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zappatista is looking to control Bongwater's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zappatista avoid being mounted?
Zappatista slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bongwater trying to control but Zappatista is working from the bottom.
Bongwater won't allow Zappatista to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Bongwater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zappatista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Zappatista has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zappatista there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bongwater with a nice cross.

Zappatista closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bongwater did well to prevent Zappatista getting side control.
Zappatista seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bongwater does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bongwater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bongwater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bongwater controls Zappatista momentarily but Zappatista frees himself.
Zappatista throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bongwater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bongwater trying to keep a closed guard but Zappatista is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zappatista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bongwater decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zappatista is looking to improve his position.
Bongwater drops an elbow to the side of Zappatista's head.
Zappatista is trying to maintain the position but Bongwater is very close to passing his half guard.
Zappatista gets back to full guard.
Bongwater stopping the sweep attempt from Zappatista.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zappatista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Zappatista working for a triangle but Bongwater defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater tries to free his leg and advance position but Zappatista is retaining full guard.
Bongwater throwing strikes but missing.
Bongwater trying to move into half guard but instead Zappatista has managed to sweep!
Bongwater wants to sweep here but Zappatista controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zappatista scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bongwater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zappatista is one step ahead there.
Zappatista postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista stopping the sweep attempt from Bongwater.
Bongwater controls Zappatista momentarily but Zappatista frees himself.
Bongwater keeping moving, preventing Zappatista from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bongwater leaves Zappatista with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zappatista shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bongwater pinned against the cage. Bongwater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zeburdiah Zappatista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bongwater has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bongwater works Zappatista's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bongwater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zappatista with a poor takedown
and Bongwater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeburdiah Zappatista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bongwater lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bongwater.

Bongwater shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zappatista napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bongwater working the ground and pound.
Bongwater working the head and body with strikes.
Bongwater tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zappatista tries to improve position but can't.
Bud Bongwater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zappatista manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bongwater's best efforts.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Bongwater!