Warriors VI.5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Nugget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Groove is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Nugget
vs
Groove

187 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

205 cm
20
196 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Nugget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Groove!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groove moves in looking to clinch but Nugget pushes him off.
Groove thuds his right hand into Nugget's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nugget looks to land a combination but Groove avoids it well.

Groove looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nugget is staying active underneath Groove, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nugget might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Groove takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nugget tries to kick Groove off but Groove keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Nugget has one foot on Groove's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ted Nugget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groove throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Groove.
Nugget misses with a double jab

and Groove decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nugget's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Groove trying to control the position from guard on top but Nugget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groove thows a big elbow that misses.
Groove wants to control from the top but Nugget keeps moving.
Groove works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugget tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Groove manages to move to mount!
Groove is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Groove tries to control but Nugget wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Nugget really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nugget is breathing heavily.

Groove looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Nugget bucks up and throws Groove to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Groove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nugget.
Nugget swinging wilding here.

Groove has closed the distance and engaged Nugget in a clinch.
Groove tries for a takedown but Nugget manages to get underhooks.
Groove trying to land knees to the body.
Nugget is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nugget wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Groove breaks the clinch.
Nugget fails to land with a series of punches.
Nugget fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Groove clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nugget misses with a combination

and Groove counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nugget's guard now.
Groove stops Nugget from standing up.
Groove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nugget is keeping the position for now.
Nugget wants to stand and escape but Groove is having none of it.
Groove working some strikes from top position.
Groove sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nugget's guard.
Groove working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Groove stops Nugget from getting back to his feet.

Groove 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. Nugget tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Groove!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg Groove!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stinkn Landfill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Sundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stinkn Landfill looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Landfill
vs
Sundin

204 cm
18
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
251 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stinkn Landfill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Sundin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Landfill gets caught flat footed, as Sundin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Landfill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Landfill is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sundin dives into side control.
Sundin controls the position.

Sundin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Landfill's face as Sundin controls the position.
Landfill is trying to get back to his feet.
Sundin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Landfill is trying to buck Sundin off.
Landfill is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundin is staying tight to Landfill's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Sundin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Landfill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sundin trying to control the action but Landfill is working from the bottom.
Landfill is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sundin is controlling him well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Landfill misses with a few strikes there.
Sundin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landfill doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sundin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Landfill's guard.
Sundin prevents Landfill from getting back to his feet.
Sundin passes Landfill's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landfill tries to kick Sundin off but Sundin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sundin is trying to control the action in half guard but Landfill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

and Sundin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Sundin moves into full mount! Landfill won't be happy about that!
Sundin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Landfill is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Landfill's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundin controlling the position easily from mount.
Sundin moves to the back position.

Sundin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Landfill has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Sundin looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Landfill is controlling Sundin 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Sundin is pulling down on Landfill's head. It's preventing any offense from Landfill, at least for the moment.
Sundin is trying to control the position but Landfill postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sundin holds on and takes a little breather.
Landfill wants to stand but Sundin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Sundin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sundin trying to control the position here.
Sundin wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sundin pulls Landfill in to control the position.
Sundin is trying to control the position but Landfill postures up.
Landfill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jeff Sundin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Landfill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sundin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Landfill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sundin misses with a kick to the body.
Sundin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sundin misses with a takedown attempt
and Landfill counters with a good low kick that Sundin was not able to check.

Landfill shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Landfill showed some decent athleticism there.
Landfill prevents Sundin from improving his position.
Sundin is trying to control but can't.
Sundin keeping hold of Landfill's head, controlling as best he can.
Sundin gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sundin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Landfill is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sundin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Landfill's back instead.
Jeff Sundin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landfill has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundin controls the position.
Landfill is trying to get back to his feet but Sundin has full control of the position and if anything, Landfill has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Sundin is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Landfill has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sundin has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Landfill taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sundin doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeff Sundin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dr James Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Drebin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James Andrews
vs
Drebin

170 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

170 cm
19
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dr James Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Drebin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews misses with a few strikes there.

Andrews darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drebin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drebin punching from the bottom.
Drebin is refusing to be controlled, as Andrews sits in half guard.
Andrews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drebin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drebin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andrews is working away from the top position though.
Andrews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drebin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet.
Drebin is trying to stand.

Drebin looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drebin shoots in for a double leg but Andrews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drebin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drebin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Andrews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drebin stops Andrews from standing up.
Drebin sitting in guard here, content to control.

Drebin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drebin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andrews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andrews wants to stand up but Drebin is controlling him.
Andrews is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Andrews throws and low kick but Drebin moves out of range easily.
Andrews fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrews misses with a wild combination.

Drebin shoots in and bounces Andrews off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Andrews manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Drebin is looking to improve his position but Andrews isn't that keen on the idea.
Andrews trying to control but Drebin is having none of it.
Drebin tries to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews blocks Drebin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Andrews wants to control the pace but Drebin is squirming around nicely.
Drebin is trying to escape the mount.
Drebin tries to lock up and control but Andrews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andrews trying to control but Drebin is having none of it.
Drebin wants to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.
Andrews wants to control the pace but Drebin is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drebin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drebin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Drebin is desperately trying to improve his position but Andrews has a good base and remains in mount.
Andrews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drebin is looking to escape.
Drebin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrews avoids the attempt from Drebin to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews prevents Drebin from getting the reversal.
Drebin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drebin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andrews scores with the left hand. Drebin knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrews lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrews. That snapped Drebin's head back.
Dr James Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drebin throws a nice head kick!
Drebin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andrews tries to avoid it but Drebin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andrews to the ground. Andrews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrews lands a jab-cross combination.

Drebin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andrews to the mat! Andrews manages to get full guard.
Drebin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Drebin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Andrews, up you get!
Dr James Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drebin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrews shoots for a takedown but Drebin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrews fails with the takedown

and Drebin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andrews won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Drebin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Drebin is breathing heavily.
Andrews wants to clinch but Drebin slips to the side

and Drebin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Drebin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drebin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr James Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drebin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrews is trying to break the clinch but Drebin has him pressed against the cage.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch but Drebin keeps him there for the moment.

Drebin breaks the clinch.

Drebin gets a takedown into half guard.
Andrews is looking to control Drebin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andrews avoid being mounted?
Andrews is trying to stand.

Andrews manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Drebin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andrews looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Drebin is looking to take a break and control but Andrews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Andrews's face as Drebin controls the position.

Drebin stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Drebin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Drebin taking a breather here.
Andrews is pushing Drebin's head away, looking to escape. Drebin manages to hold on to the position though.
Andrews is looking for a sweep.
Drebin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrews keeps working.
Andrews struggling a bit here.
Andrews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Andrews gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andrews will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Andrews managing to control the position.

Andrews is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Andrews is looking to break free of the clinch but Drebin has double underhooks.
Drebin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrews can't break the clinch.
Drebin prevents Andrews from breaking the clinch.
Drebin tries to pull guard but Andrews won't allow it.
Andrews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrews tries to break the clinch but Drebin is controlling the position.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch but Drebin keeps him there for the moment.
Andrews is looking to break free of the clinch but Drebin has double underhooks.
Andrews wants to break free but Drebin has control.

Drebin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drebin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrews pushes Drebin away with a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews swats away the attempt to clinch by Drebin.
Drebin slips a jab and a cross from Andrews.

Drebin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Andrews takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Andrews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Drebin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Drebin working away.
Drebin staying calm.
Frank Drebin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drebin trying to control the action but Andrews is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drebin lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Drebin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Drebin shoots in for a double leg but Andrews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drebin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrews.
Drebin shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrews tries to sprawl out of it but Drebin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Drebin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andrews trying to keep a closed guard but Drebin is proving a slippery customer.
Andrews wants to stand and escape but Drebin is having none of it.
Andrews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andrews wants to stand but Drebin is controlling the position.
Andrews looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drebin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andrews lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Drebin!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drebin is squirming around, avoiding Andrews's attempts to control the action.
Drebin is trying to escape the mount.
Andrews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drebin is looking to escape.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Dr James Andrews just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Andrews lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drebin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andrews as he avoids it easily.
Dr James Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Drebin.
Andrews throws a right hand that Drebin ducks under and follows up with a left that Drebin also avoids with ease.

Drebin has Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Drebin keeps control of Andrews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Drebin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drebin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrews misses with a wild combination.
A clash of legs there as Drebin blocks the low kick.
Dr James Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drebin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drebin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Drebin moves into the clinch.

Drebin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andrews uses from the top position.
Andrews won't allow Drebin to sweep him here.
Drebin managing to control the position.
Andrews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drebin is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drebin has control of Andrews's left arm, preventing Andrews from doing any damage.
Drebin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drebin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Drebin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drebin keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.

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.
Drebin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Drebin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andrews's guard.

Drebin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drebin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drebin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Andrews trying to control the position.

Drebin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Andrews tries for a takedown but Drebin circles away easily

and Drebin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Drebin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Drebin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drebin 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Drebin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cactus Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Guti
vs
Horn

185 cm
19
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Guti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cactus Horn!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Guti sprawling to the canvas. Horn follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Guti hang on?

Guti is rocked!

It looks like Dan Guti has been cut.
Horn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oh Guti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guti is trying to control but can't.
Horn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Horn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horn winds up and cracks Guti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Horn prevents Guti from improving his position.
Guti taking some punishment here, with Horn in his half guard.
Horn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Guti seems to have got his legs back now.
Guti is looking to improve his position.
Horn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horn prevents Guti from standing back up.
Horn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Guti actively working from the bottom here.
Guti is trying to get back to full guard.
Horn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guti is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Guti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horn.
Horn catches Guti napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Guti to the canvas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guti had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Horn is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Guti Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Horn's back instead.

Horn fending off the submission attempt from Guti.
Guti is breathing heavily.

Horn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Guti gets his way!
Horn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Horn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Guti trying to control the action but Horn is working from the bottom.

Guti is working for a kimura but Horn is defending it quite comfortably.
Horn moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guti trying to control the position from guard on top but Horn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guti passes Horn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guti wants to stand up but Horn has a hold of him and won't allow it.

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

Guti seems to be looking for submissions.
Guti works his way into full mount!
Horn has given up his back here. Will Guti look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Guti has his arm under Horn's chin here. Game over son! Guti squeezes tightly and Horn is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Guti!
Dan Guti retains his heavyweight title!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Venkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Dee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Venkman
vs
Dee

185 cm
21
187 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Venkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Dee!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venkman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Dee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Venkman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dee.
Dee cracks Venkman with a solid left hand.
Venkman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dee.
Dee throws a big right hand that misses.
Dee with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Venkman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dee stopping the sweep attempt from Venkman.
Venkman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dee's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee is striking but Venkman is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
Dee is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Dee is desperately trying to improve his position but Venkman has a good base and remains in mount.
Dee looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Venkman tightening his grip on Dee, looking for the choke.
Dee is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Venkman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dee is defending well though. Venkman let's go of the attempt for now.
Venkman is breathing heavily.
Venkman has the hooks in. Dee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dee holding both Venkman 's hands and preventing any damage.
Venkman is hanging on to Dee's back as he tries to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee breaks Venkman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Venkman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dee is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Venkman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dee's back instead.
Dee turns into Venkman and is now in his guard.
Venkman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venkman works his way to his opponent's back.

Venkman is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dee with him. Dee is trying to defend but Venkman has an arm under the chin now! Dee grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Venkman!
Peter Venkman retains his middleweight title!