Legacy 11: First Blood PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Pauling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera comes to the cage accompanied by cuz u r next. This should be fireworks!

Vera
vs
Pauling

188 cm
18
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Russian Experiments

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dominic Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Pauling!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera moves out of range as Pauling throws a body kick.
Pauling ducks right into an uppercut from Vera.
Vera jabs Pauling right on the nose. Pauling blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Vera finds it's way through Pauling's defenses.
Pauling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pauling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Vera.

Pauling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pauling looking to pass the guard.
Vera wants to get back to his feet but Pauling is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pauling trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pauling looks gassed!

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

Vera stands and steps away. Pauling gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera connects with a looping right hand.
Pauling walks into a jab.
A jab from Vera finds it's way through Pauling's defenses.
Vera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vera avoids the head kick by Pauling.
Pauling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Vera coming out on top.
Vera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pauling tries to clinch up.
Vera lands a head shot.
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
Vera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pauling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vera.
Vera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pauling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vera.
Pauling on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pauling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pauling walks into a jab.
Vera lands a right hook to the body.
Vera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pauling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pauling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Vera instigates a clinch.
Vera misses with the head strike.
Pauling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vera lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Daniel Pauling has been cut.
Vera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vera goes for a takedown attempt but Pauling pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left lands for Vera.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Pauling.
Vera lands a really nice looking cross but Pauling seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for Vera. That snapped Pauling's head back.
Pauling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pauling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pauling throws a head kick that misses.
Pauling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pauling tries to clinch
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pauling throws a lazy head kick
and Vera counters with an outside leg kick.
Vera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pauling's hands.
Pauling throws a lazy head kick
and Vera counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera throws out a powerful jab.
Vera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Vera.
Pauling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pauling at a distance.
Vera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
Vera's corner calls for a 1-2. Vera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pauling with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Vera to counter with a crisp jab.
Vera lands a two punch combo.
Vera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pauling misses with a takedown
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniel Pauling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pauling blocks a leg kick.
Pauling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Vera. That snapped Pauling's head back.
Pauling takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Vera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Pauling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vera scores with a body shot.
Vera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pauling throws a lazy head kick
and Vera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pauling has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pauling there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daniel Pauling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pauling throws a lazy uppercut
and Vera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pauling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pauling takes one on the button.
Pauling throws a poor cross that misses
letting Vera counter with a right hand.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pauling misses with a body kick.
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
Pauling throws a lazy head kick

and Vera counters by clinching up.
Pauling is breathing heavily.
Vera lands a body shot.
Pauling tries to break the clinch but Vera is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vera.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauling is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Vera on the inside.
Pauling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vera lands with a left to the head.
Vera lands with a right to the head.
Vera scores with a shot to the side of Pauling's head.
A short left from Vera.

Pauling is rocked!
Vera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pauling is still on wobbly legs! Can Vera finish him?
Vera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pauling backwards.
Vera lands a big right hand! Pauling is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Vera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baxter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morgan
vs
Bonnar

184 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baxter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Bonnar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Bonnar and sends Morgan crashing to the mat! Bonnar follows him down to the mat - Morgan regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Morgan is rocked!

It looks like Baxter Morgan has been cut.
Morgan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bonnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oh Morgan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonnar trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonnar is pressing down on Morgan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morgan is holding on for now.
Bonnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonnar wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
Bonnar works his way into side control.
Bonnar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Morgan prevents Bonnar from taking his back.

Bonnar throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Morgan has his hands clasped together but Bonnar breaks the hold and Morgan is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bonnar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Bonnar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Exvanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by This Calling. Exvanderson has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Exvanderson

178 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremiah Exvanderson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exvanderson tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Exvanderson which made him look bad.
Exvanderson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lee 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.

Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Exvanderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Exvanderson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Exvanderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Exvanderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Exvanderson tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.

Lee is working for a kimura but Exvanderson is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Exvanderson takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Exvanderson trying to stall but Lee improves his position.

Exvanderson manages to break the clinch.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Exvanderson's waist but Exvanderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Exvanderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Exvanderson lands a head kick!
Exvanderson throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Exvanderson scores with a head kick.
Exvanderson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Exvanderson clinches but Lee breaks the clinch
and Lee counters with a solid body kick.

Exvanderson moves into range and clinches up with Lee.

Lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Exvanderson is trying to keep an underhook but Lee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Exvanderson is defending well.
Lee not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exvanderson tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Exvanderson wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee is pressing down on Exvanderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Exvanderson is holding on for now.

Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Exvanderson wants to get back to his feet.

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

Lee clinches up with Exvanderson and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Exvanderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lee wants the takedown. Exvanderson is fighting it off but Lee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Exvanderson's guard against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Exvanderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Exvanderson.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Exvanderson is on top in guard.
Exvanderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Exvanderson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.

Lee working for a triangle but Exvanderson defends it easily.

Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Exvanderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lee is tightening it up a little... Exvanderson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Exvanderson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Exvanderson taps out! nice BJJ there by Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Austin Lee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Garcia
vs
Johnson

184 cm
20
202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamal Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Garcia is looking to clinch.

Garcia scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garciais looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.

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

Garcia is looking to sinch up a triangle. Johnson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Garcia's body to avoid the submission. Garcia has instead reached around Johnson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Garcia arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Garcia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cherokee - Europe. Spade is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ace Of Spades. The key to victory for Peter Stringer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Stringer
vs
Spade

170 cm
21
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Stringer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Spade!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade wants to clinch up but Stringer keeps it at a distance.
Stringer motions for Spade to come forward. Stringer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spade is looking to land body kicks.

Spade has managed to clinch.

Spade pulls guard successfully.

Spade wriggles free and stands up.
Spade tries to clinch there but Stringer circles away.
Johnny Spade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Spade pulls guard successfully.
Spade seems keen to control Stringer's posture.

Spade had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stringer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Spade Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stringer's back instead.
I really don't envy Stringer right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade trying to control momentarily.

Spade has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade doesn't have the hooks in and Stringer manages to turn into his guard.

Spade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Stringer from controlling successfully.
Stringer won't allow Spade to sweep him here.
Spade keeping full guard, as Stringer tries to pass.
Stringer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spade's guard.
Spade trying to control here.
Spade looks gassed!
Stringer wants to free his trapped foot but Spade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spade is trying to get back to full guard.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Stringer swats away the attempt to clinch by Spade.
Stringer is looking to slow Spade down with leg kicks.

Spade shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stringer is trying to control but can't.
Stringer tries to roll over but Spade keeps him under control.
Stringer wants to control but Spade passes into side.
Stringer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stringer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Stringer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spade pushing down on Stringer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spade is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stringer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stringer moves into full guard.
Spade content to stall in guard here.

Spade gets to his feet - Stringer follows without any prompting.
Spade keeps the fight on the outside.

Stringer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Spade decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stringer, up you get!
Spade tries to clinch there but Stringer circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade tries to clinch there but Stringer circles away.
Spade throws the kick towards the body but Stringer avoids it.

Spade scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spade controls the position from side control.
Spade throws an elbow but Stringer slips to the side and avoids it well.

Spade tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stringer is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stringer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spade's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Stringer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Stringer looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Spade dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stringer with a poor takedown

and Spade counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stringer's guard now.
Spade trying to control but Stringer is working from the bottom.

Stringer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stringer trying to keep a closed guard but Spade is proving a slippery customer.
Spade controlling from the top position.

Stringer has his foot on Spade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spade works his way back into a safe position though.
Spade looking to pass the guard.
Stringer being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spade wants to control from the top but Stringer keeps moving.
Spade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade won't allow Stringer to sweep him here.
Spade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Spade scores with a takedown into Stringer's guard.
Spade stands and throws Stringer's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Spade tries for a kimura but Stringer is defending well.
Stringer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spade's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Spade is working for a kimura but Stringer is defending it quite comfortably.
Spade seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stringer 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.

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

Stringer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Spade is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Stringer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Spade's back instead.
I really don't envy Spade right now.
Spade trying to control the hands but Stringer breaks the grip.
Spade rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stringer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Spade controls his leg.
Spade taking some punishment here, with Stringer in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade wants to get back to full guard.
Spade is holding on to half guard well.
Spade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spade.
Spade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stringer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spade's guard.
Spade is refusing to be controlled, as Stringer sits in half guard.
Stringer blocks the strikes from Spade.
Stringer prevents Spade from improving his position.
Spade trying to hold on to Stringer's head to control him but Stringer postures up.

Spade is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stringer pulls his head out easily.

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.

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

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

Stringer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Stringer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stringer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stringer looking for a sweep. Not yet Stringer, not yet.
Spade wants to stand and escape but instead Stringer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Spade is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Spade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stringer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Spade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stringer tries for a takedown but Spade circles away easily

so Spade counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spade passes Stringer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stringer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spade is pressing down on Stringer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stringer is holding on for now.
Stringer trying to control but Spade postures up.

Spade is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stringer is just riding it out for now. Spade eventually gives up the hold.
Stringer is staying active underneath Spade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnny Spade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stringer is looking to improve his position.

Spade is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stringer has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer tries to roll over but Spade keeps him under control.

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

Spade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stringer wants to break free but Spade has control.

Spade is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stringer can't fight it off and eventually Spade manages to take the fight to the floor. Stringer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Stringer pushes a forearm under Spade's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Spade is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Stringer!
Peter Stringer is the new lightweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Modric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bahnie Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ill Bill - War Is My Destiny (Feat Immortal Technique & Max Cavalera) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Modric
vs
Mac

188 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lukasz Modric!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bahnie Mac!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Modric.
Modric looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Modric shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mac but Mac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Modric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mac swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Modric moves in looking to clinch but Mac pushes him off.

Mac looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Modric!
Mac controlling from mount.

Mac is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Mac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bahnie Mac!
Bahnie Mac is the new welterweight champion!