SOC 1 - Titanomachy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rumple Chopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crocodile Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocodile Dundee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chopkins
vs
Dundee

175 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rumple Chopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crocodile Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chopkins moves into the clinch.
Chopkins wants to break free but Dundee has control.
Chopkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dundee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Chopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Chopkins moves into the clinch.
Chopkins has Dundee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dundee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chopkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dundee gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Chopkins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Dundee stands up from Chopkins's guard - Dundee perhaps looking for a knockout.

Chopkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dundee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chopkins!
Dundee tries to control but Chopkins wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Chopkins tries to hold on but Dundee postures up.
Chopkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dundee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dundee throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chopkins because Dundee loaded up on that one.
Dundee thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

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.
Dundee thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dundee unloads with some shots from mount but Chopkins bucks and avoids them well.
Dundee prevents Chopkins from getting the reversal.
Dundee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dundee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chopkins is squirming around, avoiding Dundee's attempts to control the action.

Dundee working for a guillotine from mount but Chopkins is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chopkins blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopkins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dundee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chopkins holds on to Dundee around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.

Dundee stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dundee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dundee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Chopkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chopkins trying to control but Dundee is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chopkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chopkins with a nice head shot there.
Dundee trying to keep a closed guard but Chopkins is proving a slippery customer.
Chopkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dundee wants to sweep but no luck.
Chopkins looking to sit in guard and control but Dundee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dundee wants to control from the top but Chopkins keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dundee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Chopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chopkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chopkins looks for a takedown but Dundee sprawls well.
Dundee shoots in but no luck this time.
Dundee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rumple Chopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crocodile Dundee.
Chopkins misses with a takedown attempt - Dundee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dundee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chopkins's half guard.
Chopkins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dundee is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chopkins trying to control here.
Chopkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dundee on the ground.
Chopkins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chopkins is trying to stand.
Dundee trying to pass the guard but Chopkins defending well.

Chopkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Dundee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dundee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chopkins keeps working.
Chopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chopkins tries to get out of the position.
Dundee wants to stand up but Chopkins is controlling the position.
Dundee trying to mount his opponent but Chopkins defends it.
Dundee blocks the strikes from Chopkins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chopkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dundee trying to control from half guard but Chopkins is working away.
Chopkins wants to get back to full guard.
Dundee wants to take a breather but Chopkins is having none of it.
Chopkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dundee.
Chopkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dundee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dundee's back!
Dundee trying to control the hands but Chopkins won't let him.

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.

Dundee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dundee trying to control the hands but Chopkins won't let him.
Chopkins punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crocodile Dundee 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Chopkins moves in looking to clinch but Dundee pushes him off.
Chopkins shoots in for a takedown but Dundee shows good takedown defense.
Chopkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dundee as he jumps to the side.
Dundee tries to clinch up

so Chopkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dundee trying to keep a closed guard but Chopkins is proving a slippery customer.
Dundee wants to stand and escape but Chopkins is having none of it.
Dundee trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Crocodile Dundee hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dundee.
Dundee moves in looking to clinch but Chopkins pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chopkins. Dundee shrugs it off though.
Dundee just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dundee is defended easily by Chopkins.
Chopkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Dundee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chopkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumple Chopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chopkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Dundee tries to sprawl out of it but Chopkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dundee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dundee closes the distance looking to clinch

and Chopkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chopkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dundee fails to pull guard.
Chopkins tries to pull guard but Dundee won't allow it.
Chopkins looking for a takedown.
Dundee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chopkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dundee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dundee pinned against the cage. Dundee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dundee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dundee misses with a body punch

and Chopkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dundee tries for a takedown. No joy.

Dundee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chopkins blocks a head kick by Dundee.
Nice takedown defense from Dundee. No joy for Chopkins on that attempt.
Dundee closes the distance and clinches up with Chopkins, looking for a takedown. Dundee pushes Chopkins against the cage but Chopkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dundee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dundee shoots in for a double leg but Chopkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dundee throws a lazy head kick

and Chopkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chopkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dundee wants to control but Chopkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dundee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rumple Chopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dundee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chopkins.
Chopkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dundee trying to hold on to Chopkins's head to control him but Chopkins postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumple Chopkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Costello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Sood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rap Beat kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Costello
vs
Sood

183 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paulo Costello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Sood!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sood rushes Costello and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Costello is looking to break free of the clinch but Sood has double underhooks.
Costello tries to circle away but Sood has him pinned against the cage.

Sood successfully pulls guard.
Costello sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sood's guard.
Costello passes to full mount!
Sood gets back to half guard.
Costello sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sood defending well though.
Sood wants to control but Costello is keeping busy.
Costello tries to pass to full mount but Sood defends it.
Sood is in trouble now - Costello has advanced to mount!
Sood has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Costello working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sood is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sood trying to control the action but Costello just sinks the hooks in.

Costello has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Costello controlling well, preventing Sood from escaping the position.
Costello missing with punches from the back.
Sood is trying to stand back up.
Sood looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sood showing good submission defense here.

Costello is persistently looking for the submission but Sood is defending it well.
Sood wants to control his opponent's hands but Costello gets his hands free.
Costello wants to control but Sood is keeping busy.
Costello throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Costello has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Costello tightening his grip on Sood, looking for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costello tries to keep control of the position but Sood is staying busy.
Costello doesn't have the hooks in and Sood manages to turn into his guard.
Costello working a defensive guard but Sood manages to pass into side control anyway.

Sood decides to stand up, so the ref orders Costello to his feet.
Costello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costello somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sood circles away.
Costello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costello displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Jordan Sood has been cut.
Sood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costello throws a low kick, looking for Sood's leg but Sood calmly moves out of range.

Sood feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Costello keeping moving, preventing Sood from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Costello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Sood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sood tries to close the distance and clinch but Costello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costello with a poor takedown

and Sood counters with a shoot takedown. Costello fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sood wants to control from the top but Costello keeps moving.
Sood wanted to stand there but Costello had control of the position.
Sood wants to control from the top but Costello keeps moving.
Sood is breathing heavily.
Sood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sood passes Costello's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sood stalling away here and it's allowed Costello to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Costello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Costello keeping moving, preventing Sood from controlling successfully.
Costello 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.
Costello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Costello is looking for a kimura but Sood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Costello to get the leverage.
Costello wants to pass to mount but Sood is defending the position.
Costello thows a huge punch but Sood dodges it nicely.
Costello throws a strike but Sood avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sood throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Sood scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Sood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costello is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Costello manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sood's best efforts.
Costello wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Costello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Costello tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Costello trying to keep a closed guard but Sood is proving a slippery customer.
Costello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sood manages to get himself to full guard.
Costello trying to control but Sood is working from the bottom.

Costello thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Sood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jordan Sood's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Costello gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sood counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sood.
Costello keeping moving, preventing Sood from controlling successfully.
Sood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sood throws and elbow that misses. Costello uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sood's guard. Nice move by Costello!
Sood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Costello tries to free his leg and advance position but Sood is retaining full guard.
Sood wants to stand but Costello is controlling the position.
Costello working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costello landing some decent shots from guard.
Sood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

Costello drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sood dives on top into guard.
Sood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sood trying to control the action but Costello is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Costello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Sood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Costello has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sood but great work by Costello.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sood tries to improve position but can't.
Costello throws an elbow but Sood slips to the side and avoids it well.
Costello wants to control but Sood is keeping him busy.
Costello has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Costello trying to control but Sood is having none of it.

Sood defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Costello.

Costello swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sood is now in Costello's guard. A big mistake from Costello there, giving up the dominant position!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Sood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sood 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Sood!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nang porpramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Mooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mooney has chosen Titanic as his entrance music. Nang porpramuk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

porpramuk
vs
Mooney

184 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nang porpramuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Mooney!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooney has a takedown stuffed.

porpramuk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mooney, pushing him back against the cage.
Mooney jumps guard but porpramuk stands there with Mooney around his waist. Mooney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mooney tries to land a knee to the head but porpramuk blocks with his arms.
porpramuk missing with knees to the body.
porpramuk landing knees to the body.
Mooney looks gassed!
porpramuk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. porpramuk obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
porpramuk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
porpramuk lands a knee to the body.

porpramuk manages to break the clinch.
porpramuk scores with a leg kick.

porpramuk clinches.
porpramuk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mooney is defending well for now.
porpramuk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mooney managing to block the knees to the body from porpramuk.
Mooney tries for a takedown but porpramuk manages to get underhooks.
Nang porpramuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Mooney.
porpramuk missing with knees to the body.
porpramuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mooney avoids it.
Mooney tries to throw a body punch but porpramuk avoids it by throwing Mooney back against the cage.
porpramuk scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
porpramuk blocks an elbow strike.
porpramuk wants to break the clinch but can't.
porpramuk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mooney jumps guard but porpramuk stands there with Mooney around his waist. Mooney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
porpramuk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mooney.
porpramuk missing with knees to the body.
Mooney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. porpramuk just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mooney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mooney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Mooney coming out on top.
porpramuk swings for the body but Mooney moves out of range.
porpramuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mooney lands with a slapping head kick.
Mooney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mooney shoots for a takedown but porpramuk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
porpramuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Mooney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mooney throws a lazy right hand but porpramuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
porpramuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Mooney circles away.

Mooney darts in and clinches porpramuk up against the cage.
porpramuk prevents a takedown attempt there.
porpramuk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mooney.
Mooney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
porpramuk lands a good knee to the midsection. Mooney won't want to take too many of those.
Mooney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. porpramuk just stands there and leans against the cage.
porpramuk missing with knees to the body.
Mooney misses with the head strike.
Mooney can't get the takedown.
porpramuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mooney avoids it.
Mooney managing to block the knees to the body from porpramuk.
Mooney managing to block the knees to the body from porpramuk.
Mooney landing knees to the body.
porpramuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mooney avoids it.
Knees to the body from porpramuk.
Knees to the body from porpramuk.
Mooney can't break the clinch.
Mooney avoiding damage as porpramuk throws knees to the body.
Mooney jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as porpramuk walks away with a smile on his face. Mooney gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mooney fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
porpramuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mooney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
porpramuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mooney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mooney on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mooney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but porpramuk circles away quickly and effectively.
porpramuk wants to clinch but Mooney slips to the side
and Mooney counters with a three punch combo that has porpramuk backing up. porpramuk nods at Mooney to acknowledge the strikes.
Mooney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

porpramuk closes the distance and clinches.
Mooney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
porpramuk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mooney throws an elbow but it misses.
porpramuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mooney avoids it.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooney misses with a knee to the head.

porpramuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for porpramuk.
Mooney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nang porpramuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mooney tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and porpramuk counters by clinching up.
porpramuk trying to land knees to the body.
Mooney is trying to force a seperation but porpramuk has the dominant position.
Mooney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but porpramuk blocks it with crossed arms.
porpramuk stops a takedown attempt from Mooney.

Mooney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mooney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and porpramuk counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mooney throws a front kick that sends porpramuk stumbling back into the cage.
Mooney circles away from the clinch attempt.
porpramuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

porpramuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
porpramuk keeps control of Mooney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
porpramuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mooney avoids it.
porpramuk missing with knees to the body.
Mooney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but porpramuk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mooney tries to pull guard but porpramuk holds him up against the cage and eventually Mooney drops back down to his feet.
porpramuk gets underhooks to prevent Mooney's takedown attempt.
Nang porpramuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Mooney.
Knees to the body from porpramuk.
Mooney managing to block the knees to the body from porpramuk.
Mooney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

porpramuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mooney darts in trying to clinch
and porpramuk counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
porpramuk throws an overhand right that lands on Mooney's shoulder, as Mooney tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mooney clinches up with porpramuk and pushes him back against the cage.
porpramuk tries to land knees in the clinch but Mooney avoids the damage to the body.
Mooney fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
porpramuk tries to land knees in the clinch but Mooney avoids the damage to the body.
Mooney working aggressively here.
Mooney tries to score a body lock takedown but porpramuk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
porpramuk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mooney is defending well for now.

porpramuk breaks the clinch.
Mooney lands a jab-cross combination.
porpramuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mooney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
porpramuk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mooney is out of range.
Mooney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mooney tries a head kick but it misses.

Mooney tries to keep at a distance but porpramuk has taken the fight into the clinch.
porpramuk prevents the takedown attempt.
Mooney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. porpramuk smiles and moves away.
Nang porpramuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Mooney tries to keep at a distance but porpramuk has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

porpramuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mooney scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mooney.
Mooney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mooney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mooney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mooney tries to circle away but porpramuk has him pinned against the cage.
Mooney takes a knee to the side of the body.
porpramuk prevents Mooney from breaking the clinch.
porpramuk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mooney.
porpramuk lands a knee to the body.
Mooney drops down looking for an ankle pick but porpramuk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nang porpramuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
porpramuk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mooney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
porpramuk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
porpramuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Mooney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mooney shoots for a double leg takedown but porpramuk sprawls well. He's pushed Mooney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

porpramuk closes the distance and clinches.
Mooney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
porpramuk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mooney is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by porpramuk as Mooney tries to tie him up.

porpramuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mooney swats away the attempt to clinch by porpramuk.
Mooney lands a high kick!
porpramuk lands with a thumping leg kick.
porpramuk is looking to clinch.
porpramuk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mooney lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mooney connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
porpramuk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mooney throws a series of punches but porpramuk avoids them all with ease.
porpramuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by porpramuk.
porpramuk wants to clinch up but Mooney keeps it at a distance.
Mooney lands a glancing blow to the side of porpramuk's head.

porpramuk closes the distance and clinches.
Mooney managing to block the knees to the body from porpramuk.
Mooney throws an elbow that misses.
Mooney tries for a takedown. No joy.
porpramuk lands a good knee to the midsection. Mooney won't want to take too many of those.
Mooney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
porpramuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mooney avoids it.
porpramuk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mooney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mooney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mooney crunches a lovely knee into porpramuk's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nang porpramuk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

porpramuk rushes Mooney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mooney wants to break the clinch but can't.
porpramuk lands an elbow that stopped Mooney in his tracks for a moment.
porpramuk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mooney.
porpramuk prevents the takedown attempt.
Mooney wants a takedown but no success here.
porpramuk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mooney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mooney tries to circle away but porpramuk has him pinned against the cage.
porpramuk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
porpramuk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
porpramuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mooney avoids it.
porpramuk missing with knees to the body.
Mooney tries to pull guard but porpramuk holds him up against the cage and eventually Mooney drops back down to his feet.
Nang porpramuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Mooney.
porpramuk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mooney.
porpramuk unloads a knee to the mid-section.

porpramuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mooney shoots and misses

and porpramuk counters by clinching up.
Mooney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but porpramuk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mooney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
porpramuk prevents Mooney from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
porpramuk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

porpramuk breaks from the clinch.
Mooney with a poor takedown

and porpramuk moves into the clinch.
Mooney can't break the clinch.

porpramuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
porpramuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Mooney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by porpramuk. That's going to slow Mooney down.
Mooney fails with the takedown
and porpramuk counters with a good low kick that Mooney was not able to check.
porpramuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mooney just misses with a punch to the body.

porpramuk has managed to clinch.
porpramuk is looking to break free of the clinch but Mooney has double underhooks.
Mooney is working for takedown but porpramuk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mooney has had enough of the clinch but porpramuk keeps him there for the moment.

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

porpramuk moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

porpramuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mooney scores with a shot to the body.
Mooney lands a head shot.

porpramuk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mooney tries a knee to the head but porpramuk blocks it.
Mooney managing to block the knees to the body from porpramuk.
Mooney throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from porpramuk.
porpramuk prevents the takedown attempt.
Mooney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
porpramuk lands a nice knee to the body.
Mooney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mooney goes for a takedown attempt but porpramuk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
porpramuk is looking to slow Mooney down with leg kicks.

porpramuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
porpramuk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mooney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
porpramuk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mooney.
porpramuk keeps control of Mooney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mooney drops down looking for an ankle pick but porpramuk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from porpramuk. No joy for Mooney on that attempt.
Mooney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from porpramuk.
porpramuk tries to clinch there but Mooney circles away.
A nice combination there by Mooney.
porpramuk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
porpramuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mooney wants to clinch but porpramuk slips to the side

and porpramuk counters by moving into the clinch.
porpramuk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mooney.
Mooney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mooney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. porpramuk smiles and moves away.
Mooney fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
porpramuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Mooney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mooney throws a body punch but porpramuk moves out of range.
Mooney fails with the takedown.
Mooney shoots and misses
and porpramuk counters with a three punch combo that has Mooney backing up. Mooney nods at porpramuk to acknowledge the strikes.

porpramuk clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nang porpramuk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by porpramuk.
Mooney avoiding damage as porpramuk throws knees to the body.
porpramuk trying to land knees to the body.
Mooney throws an elbow but it misses.
porpramuk trying to land knees to the body.

porpramuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mooney falls off balance throwing a combination
and porpramuk counters with a thumping low kick.
Tommy Mooney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nang porpramuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mooney throws a jab when porpramuk was well out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nang porpramuk!

C
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nefertum IMHOTEP (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
IMHOTEP

190 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robbo Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nefertum IMHOTEP!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IMHOTEP throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
IMHOTEP avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
IMHOTEP shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.

IMHOTEP clinches.

IMHOTEP manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from IMHOTEP.
Smith swings for the body but IMHOTEP moves out of range.
IMHOTEP throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith leaves IMHOTEP with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith blocks a head kick by IMHOTEP.
IMHOTEP tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IMHOTEP is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
IMHOTEP ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
IMHOTEP doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith swings for the body but IMHOTEP moves out of range.
Robbo Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swinging wildly here.
IMHOTEP ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

IMHOTEP gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

IMHOTEP is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
IMHOTEP steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
IMHOTEP fails with an attempt to clinch.
IMHOTEP wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Robbo Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nefertum IMHOTEP.
Smith tries to clinch

and IMHOTEP counters by moving into the clinch.
IMHOTEP gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
IMHOTEP tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IMHOTEP prevents a takedown attempt there.

IMHOTEP pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for IMHOTEP with that takedown attempt.
Smith takes a swing at IMHOTEP's ribcage but misses.

IMHOTEP clinches.
Come on IMHOTEP - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from IMHOTEP.
Smith is breathing heavily.

IMHOTEP jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
IMHOTEP bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith keeping moving, preventing IMHOTEP from controlling successfully.

IMHOTEP decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IMHOTEP looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith takes a swing at IMHOTEP's ribcage but misses.
Smith is looking to wear down IMHOTEP with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
IMHOTEP avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from IMHOTEP.
IMHOTEP swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith works IMHOTEP's body with a nice hook.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
IMHOTEP fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith closes the distance but IMHOTEP moves to the side

and IMHOTEP counters by clinching up.

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.

IMHOTEP's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
IMHOTEP fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but IMHOTEP sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
IMHOTEP doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
IMHOTEP moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
IMHOTEP tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. IMHOTEP's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from IMHOTEP.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nefertum IMHOTEP 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.

Smith takes a swing at IMHOTEP's ribcage but misses.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has IMHOTEP pinned against the cage. IMHOTEP gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
IMHOTEP avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith takes a swing at IMHOTEP's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and IMHOTEP counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. IMHOTEP does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - IMHOTEP sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

IMHOTEP throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. IMHOTEP is in Smith's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

IMHOTEP decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
IMHOTEP shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IMHOTEP has a takedown stuffed.
IMHOTEP lands with a slapping head kick.
IMHOTEP misses with a head kick.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Robbo Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nefertum IMHOTEP.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. IMHOTEP tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag IMHOTEP to the ground. IMHOTEP escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
IMHOTEP tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
IMHOTEP fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but IMHOTEP moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
IMHOTEP slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. IMHOTEP sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
IMHOTEP gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. IMHOTEP is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

IMHOTEP breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

IMHOTEP moves into the clinch.
IMHOTEP lands a shot to the body.
IMHOTEP lands a left hand.
IMHOTEP has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith has IMHOTEP pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. IMHOTEP manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

IMHOTEP breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - IMHOTEP looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
IMHOTEP shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

IMHOTEP pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
IMHOTEP goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
IMHOTEP has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a one two! IMHOTEP had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
IMHOTEP takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith digs a good hook to IMHOTEP's body.
IMHOTEP shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
IMHOTEP takes a jab right on the kisser.
IMHOTEP shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith scores with a one two! IMHOTEP had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

IMHOTEP gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but IMHOTEP pulls him back up using the underhooks.
IMHOTEP displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
IMHOTEP landing some nice looking knees to the body.

IMHOTEP escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IMHOTEP.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IMHOTEP shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
IMHOTEP doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

IMHOTEP moves into the clinch successfully.
IMHOTEP stalling in the clinch.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. IMHOTEP fights it off and pushes away nicely.
IMHOTEP shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
IMHOTEP looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
IMHOTEP uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from IMHOTEP.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nefertum IMHOTEP 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. This is the final round!

Smith throws a left and a right that both miss

and IMHOTEP counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by IMHOTEP.
Smith is working for takedown but IMHOTEP is calmly controlling the position for now.

IMHOTEP successfully pulls guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
IMHOTEP controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

IMHOTEP manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Robbo Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

IMHOTEP drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.

IMHOTEP jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
IMHOTEP 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to stand but IMHOTEP is controlling from the bottom.
IMHOTEP is trying to control the position from the bottom.

IMHOTEP is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. IMHOTEP gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

IMHOTEP pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from IMHOTEP is defended easily by Smith.
IMHOTEP tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbo Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IMHOTEP throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
IMHOTEP tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.

IMHOTEP moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

IMHOTEP ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. IMHOTEP no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

IMHOTEP has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
IMHOTEP tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

IMHOTEP darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.

IMHOTEP drags the fight down to the ground.
IMHOTEP looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

IMHOTEP pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
IMHOTEP tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by IMHOTEP.
IMHOTEP walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - IMHOTEP looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IMHOTEP tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
IMHOTEP turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
IMHOTEP tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
IMHOTEP tries to clinch up.
IMHOTEP takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith swinging wildly here.
IMHOTEP looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
IMHOTEP shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
IMHOTEP is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
IMHOTEP leaning against his opponent.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but IMHOTEP gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

IMHOTEP breaks the clinch.
Robbo Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nefertum IMHOTEP is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a hook but IMHOTEP blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nefertum IMHOTEP!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riddick Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ethan dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Braddock
vs
dixon

176 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Riddick Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, ethan dixon!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Braddock has taken the fight to the clinch.

Braddock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braddock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from dixon.

Braddock closes the distance and pushes dixon back into the cage.

Braddock decides to pull guard.
dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Braddock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

dixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
dixon wants to control from the top but Braddock keeps moving.

Braddock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
dixon wants to stand but Braddock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Braddock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Braddock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. dixon defending well though.

Braddock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so dixon is just riding it out for now. Braddock eventually gives up the hold.
Braddock controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
dixon is looking to control Braddock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can dixon avoid being mounted?
Braddock controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
dixon is trying to maintain the position but Braddock is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Riddick Braddock just wasn't active enough.
Braddock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
dixon fails with the takedown

and Braddock counters with a nice double leg into side control. dixon won't be happy with that.
dixon looks gassed!
Braddock taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Braddock stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Braddock closes the distance and pushes dixon back into the cage.

Braddock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
dixon shoots in for a double leg but Braddock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riddick Braddock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ethan dixon.
dixon avoids the head kick by Braddock.

Braddock pushes dixon up against the cage in a clinch.

Braddock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Braddock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Braddock wants to sweep here but dixon controlling him for the moment.

Braddock has his feet on dixon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Braddock shoots for a takedown but dixon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Braddock.
dixon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Braddock swivels and escapes.
dixon has his takedown stuffed

and Braddock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
dixon jumps guard but Braddock stands there with dixon around his waist. dixon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riddick Braddock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ethan dixon.

Braddock pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dixon is breathing heavily.
Braddock keeping moving, preventing dixon from controlling successfully.
Braddock wants to get back to his feet but dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Braddock controlling the position.
Braddock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Braddock tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braddock pulls dixon in to control the position.
Braddock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for dixon on the ground.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Braddock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but dixon gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Braddock breaks the clinch.
Braddock tries for a takedown but dixon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Braddock moves into the clinch.
Braddock lands an elbow inside that dixon shrugs off.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Braddock. No joy for dixon on that attempt.
No luck for Braddock with that takedown attempt.

Braddock has closed the distance and engaged dixon in a clinch.

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

dixon gets tackled into the cage by Braddock. Braddock maintains the clinch.
dixon tries to pull guard but Braddock won't allow it.

Braddock breaks from the clinch.

Braddock forces dixon back against the cage and clinches.

Braddock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braddock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but dixon swivels and escapes.
Braddock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
dixon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
dixon blocks a head kick by Braddock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock thuds a left hand into dixon's body.
Braddock lands a nice looking body shot.
dixon tries for a takedown but Braddock circles away easily
and dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Braddock fails to land the takedown.
dixon with a poor takedown
enabling Braddock to counter with a crisp jab.

Braddock drives through and clinches with dixon against the cage.
Braddock pushes dixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Braddock lands a nice shot to the body.
Braddock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
dixon tries to pull guard but Braddock holds him up against the cage and eventually dixon drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
dixon tries to pull guard but Braddock won't allow it.
Braddock goes for a takedown in the clinch but dixon prevents it.
dixon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Braddock smiles and moves away.

Braddock closes the distance and clinches.

Braddock pulls guard successfully.
dixon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Braddock's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riddick Braddock dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Braddock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braddock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and dixon counters with a single leg into guard. Braddock didn't expect that.
dixon wants to control from the top but Braddock keeps moving.
Braddock controlling the position.
Braddock looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but dixon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Braddock tries to get to full guard but dixon has control of the leg.
Braddock is looking to control dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Braddock avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Braddock defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock is trying to stand up here but dixon is controlling him well.
dixon wants to pass to mount but Braddock is defending the position.
Braddock is trying to stand.
dixon wants to control but Braddock is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Braddock throws the kick towards the body but dixon avoids it.

Braddock rushes dixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Braddock pulls guard successfully.
dixon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Braddock's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Braddock striking off his back but it's not causing dixon any problems.
dixon won't allow Braddock to get back to his feet.

Braddock has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes dixon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Braddock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Braddock throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
dixon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock content just to control the position here.
dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Braddock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Braddock unloads with some shots from mount but dixon bucks and avoids them well.
dixon blocking the ground and pound.

Braddock stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Braddock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
dixon fails with the takedown
and Braddock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riddick Braddock!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Lidae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mer Miber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lidae comes to the cage accompanied by Crack A Bottle. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lidae
vs
Miber

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
221 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Lidae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mer Miber!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lidae has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lidae tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lidae walks away with a smile on his face. Miber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miber shoots in for a takedown but Lidae shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lidae tries for a takedown but Miber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lidae doesn't manage to clinch there - Miber circles away.
Miber tries to clinch up

and Lidae counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miber's guard now.
Miber looking for a sweep. Not yet Miber, not yet.
Lidae postures up in Miber's guard and throws a big left but Miber blocks it.
Lidae with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lidae postures up and lands a big shot to Miber's brow.
Miber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidae postures up in Miber's guard and throws a big left but Miber blocks it.
Lidae is looking to work some ground and pound but Miber has wrist control.
Miber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miber wants to stand and escape but Lidae is having none of it.
Lidae might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lidae postures up in Miber's guard and throws a big left but Miber blocks it.

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

Lidae drops back looking for a leg! Miber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miber manages to kick Lidae off! Lidae jumps back into Miber's guard.
Lidae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lidae postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lidae tries to free his leg and advance position but Miber is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miber holds on and takes a little breather.

Miber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lidae defends it easily.
Miber wants to stand but Lidae is controlling the position.
Lidae working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lidae wants to control from the top but Miber keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miber can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidae throwing strikes but missing.
Lidae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lidae landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lidae missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lidae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lidae wants to control from the top but Miber keeps moving.

Miber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lidae defends it easily.
Miber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Lidae working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lidae stopping the sweep attempt from Miber.
Miber pulls Lidae in close to his closed guard and prevents Lidae from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lidae working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Miber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lidae defends well.
Lidae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miber looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miber with a poor takedown

and Lidae holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lidae has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miber is trying to drag Lidae to the mat but Lidae just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lidae jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miber walks away with a smile on his face. Lidae gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lidae is fending him off so far but Miber persists. Nope, Lidae circles away and we're back to standing.
Steven Lidae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mer Miber.
Miber fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miber is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miber clinches up with Lidae and pushes him back against the cage.
Miber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lidae just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Miber.
Miber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lidae backwards.
Miber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lidae gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miber pressing his opponent against the cage.
Miber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lidae gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miber looking for a takedown.
Lidae tries to pull guard but Miber holds him up against the cage and eventually Lidae drops back down to his feet.
Miber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lidae gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miber missing with knees to the body.
Miber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lidae smiles and moves away.
Lidae swats away the attempt to clinch by Miber.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidae has his takedown stuffed

and Miber holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lidae tries to pull guard but Miber won't allow it.

Lidae has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miber uses from the top position.
Lidae is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lidae sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miber defending well though.
Miber is trying to stand up here but Lidae is controlling him well.
Lidae missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidae throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lidae is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miber tries to get to full guard but Lidae has control of the leg.
Lidae not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miber wants to control but Lidae is keeping busy.
Lidae working the head and body with strikes.
Lidae not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lidae sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miber defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miber keeping hold of Lidae's head, controlling as best he can.
Lidae thows a huge punch but Miber dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Lidae dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Lidae takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lidae tries to avoid it but Miber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lidae to the ground. Lidae escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miber with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lidae counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miber is looking to improve his position.
Lidae thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miber's head.
Miber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lidae. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lidae missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lidae throwing shots but Miber is blocking nicely.
Lidae is trying to control the action in half guard but Miber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lidae scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lidae.
Lidae throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miber wants to improve his position but Lidae is controlling well.
Miber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lidae.
Miber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lidae.
Miber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lidae.
Lidae throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lidae missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lidae missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lidae thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lidae.
Miber wants to control but Lidae is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lidae trying to control the position from guard on top but Miber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Lidae lands a couple of digs.
Lidae throws a big right hand that misses.
Lidae throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lidae with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lidae missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miber is pulling down on Lidae's head to control his posture.
Lidae won't allow Miber to sweep him here.
Lidae with a nice head shot there.
Lidae postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miber 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.
Miber wants to stand but Lidae is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lidae wants to control from the top but Miber keeps moving.
Miber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mer Miber wasn't active enough on the ground.

Miber pushes Lidae up against the cage in a clinch.

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.
Miber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lidae pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steven Lidae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mer Miber.
Miber looking for a takedown.
Lidae fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steven Lidae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lidae.
Miber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lidae walks away with a smile on his face. Miber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Miber as Lidae shoots in.
Miber dives in and grabs Lidae's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lidae pushes down on Miber's head and hops out.
Mer Miber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lidae shoots and misses

and Miber counters by clinching up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Lidae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lidae, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Lidae!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Hiil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonn Rusband (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hiil
vs
Rusband

190 cm
25
314 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
314 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Hiil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonn Rusband!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rusband bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Rusband thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hiil dodges the ground and pound from Rusband.
Hiil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rusband is staying tight to Hiil's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Rusband tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rusband has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hiil is looking for a sweep.
Rusband controls the position from side control.
Rusband in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusband throws an elbow but Hiil slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hiil is trying to control Rusband's posture but Rusband avoids it.
Rusband wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiil keeps working.
Hiil really is a fat lump.
Hiil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rusband takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Rusband is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hiil defends it well.
Hiil wants to improve his position but Rusband is controlling well.

Rusband is working for a submission of some sort.

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.
Hiil is looking for a sweep. Rusband is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rusband thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hiil's head.
Rusband tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hiil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

Rusband is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hiil sees it coming and defends easily.
Rusband wants to pass the guard but Hiil is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiil is looking for a sweep. Rusband is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rusband is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hiil sees it coming and defends easily.
Hiil won't allow Rusband to pass to mount.
Rusband throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rusband keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hiil is looking to improve his position.
Hiil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hiil wants to improve his position but Rusband is controlling well.
Hiil is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rusband jumps into side control!
Rusband wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiil keeps working.

Rusband is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hiil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonn Rusband 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.

Hiil doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rusband counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hiil won't be happy with that.
Hiil looking for a sweep but Rusband has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rusband raining down shots from the mount!

It looks like Jake Hiil has been cut.
Hiil tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Rusband working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rusband avoids the attempt from Hiil to control.
Hiil regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rusband is trying to control the action in half guard but Hiil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Rusband is trying to work for a kimura but Hiil is defending well.
Hiil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rusband.
Hiil is looking to improve his position.
Rusband is pressing down on Hiil's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hiil is holding on for now.

Rusband seems to be looking for submissions.
Hiil works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rusband accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hiil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rusband defends well.
Hiil keeping moving, preventing Rusband from controlling successfully.

Rusband drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hiil looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hiil looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hiil!
Rusband is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hiil tries for a kimura but Rusband is defending well.
Rusband gets back to half guard.
Rusband is breathing heavily.

Hiil in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rusband tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hiil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Hiil!