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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernandes el Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). el Maya comes to the ring accompanied by Mr. president-Coco jambo. Fernandes el Maya looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

el Maya
vs
Bubba

182 cm
22
187 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fernandes el Maya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Bubba!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bubba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
el Maya looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Bubba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bubba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
el Maya managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bubba.
A lull in the action here as Bubba stalls from top position.
Bubba misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bubba tries to advance to mount but can't.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
el Maya is looking to regain half guard here but Bubba keeps moving and retains side control.
el Maya is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bubba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bubba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

el Maya pushes Bubba up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bubba looking for a takedown.
Bubba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
el Maya digs a right hand underneath Bubba's ribcage. Bubba let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Bubba has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics el Maya uses from the top position.
Bubba has his hands on el Maya's head, controlling the position.
el Maya wants to pass the guard but Bubba is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bubba pushes el Maya off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bubba blocks a head kick by el Maya.
el Maya moves in looking to clinch but Bubba pushes him off.
Bubba tries to close the distance and clinch but el Maya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bubba fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernandes el Maya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Bubba.
Nice sprawl there from el Maya as Bubba shoots in.
el Maya wants to clinch but Bubba slips to the side

and Bubba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bubba.
el Maya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Brandon Bubba has been cut.
el Maya missing with knees to the body.
Bubba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bubba tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
el Maya stalling.
Knees in the clinch landing for el Maya.
el Maya leaning his opponent against the ropes.
el Maya landing knees to the body.
el Maya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bubba.
Bubba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but el Maya has him pressed against the ropes.
Bubba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. el Maya smiles and moves away.
Bubba shoots in but no luck this time.
Bubba shoots in looking for a takedown. el Maya tries to sprawl out of it but Bubba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. el Maya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bubba scores with a one two! el Maya had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bubba fails to land the takedown.
el Maya tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bubba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernandes el Maya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
el Maya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
el Maya throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bubba counters by moving into the clinch.
el Maya lands an elbow just above Bubba 's eye.
el Maya gets underhooks to prevent Bubba's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Bubba.
Bubba is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bubba is working for takedown but el Maya is calmly controlling the position for now.
el Maya prevents a takedown attempt there.
el Maya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
el Maya stops a takedown attempt from Bubba.
Bubba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Bubba manages to break the clinch.
el Maya misses with a kick to the body

and Bubba counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for el Maya!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
el Maya is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bubba is trying to control here but el Maya has managed to regain half guard.
el Maya is refusing to be controlled, as Bubba sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Bubba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Bubba's cut.
That's time! el Maya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bubba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Bubba pushes el Maya up against the ropes in a clinch.
el Maya looking to slow down the pace here.
Bubba blocks an elbow strike from el Maya.
Good body shot from Bubba.
el Maya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bubba lands a hook to the side of the head.
el Maya blocks an elbow strike from Bubba.
Bubba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. el Maya just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bubba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bubba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernandes el Maya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Bubba.
Bubba is working for takedown but el Maya is calmly controlling the position for now.

Bubba pulls guard effortlessly.
el Maya trying to control but Bubba is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba controls el Maya momentarily but el Maya frees himself.
el Maya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bubba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bubba is trying to control the position but el Maya postures up.

Bubba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

el Maya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
el Maya lands with a slapping head kick.

Bubba is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
el Maya tries to clinch
and Bubba counters with a straight right hand.
el Maya closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bubba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bubba just leaning against el Maya, taking a breather.
Bubba jumps guard but el Maya stands there with Bubba around his waist. Bubba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Bubba ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bubba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
el Maya being controlled here momentarily.
Bubba trying to keep a closed guard but el Maya is proving a slippery customer.

Bubba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bubba wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba trying to control the position here.
Bubba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with el Maya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bubba keeping moving, preventing el Maya from controlling successfully.
el Maya passes Bubba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bubba is trying to get back to full guard.
el Maya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bubba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bubba is trying to get back to full guard.
el Maya wants to take a breather but Bubba is having none of it.

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

Bubba pushes el Maya up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bubba tries to score a body lock takedown but el Maya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Bubba to work.
el Maya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bubba has el Maya pressed against the ropes.
A knee to the head by el Maya.
Bubba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but el Maya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Come on el Maya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
el Maya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bubba blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brandon Bubba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brandon Bubba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

el Maya tries to clinch up

and Bubba counters by clinching up.
Bubba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
el Maya swings wildly with an uppercut but Bubba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bubba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but el Maya is keeping busy.
el Maya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
el Maya misses with a knee to the head.

Bubba pulls guard successfully.
Bubba working a defensive guard here.
el Maya wants to control from the top but Bubba keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bubba can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
el Maya looking to sit in guard and control but Bubba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bubba trying to control but el Maya is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba trying to move into half guard but instead el Maya has managed to sweep!
el Maya 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.
Bubba seems keen to control el Maya's posture.
Bubba wants to sweep here but el Maya controlling him for the moment.
el Maya trying to control but Bubba is working from the bottom.
Bubba looking to control but el Maya passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
el Maya prevents Bubba from improving his position.
el Maya trying to control the action but Bubba is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bubba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bubba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
el Maya tries to clinch but Bubba moves away

and Bubba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. el Maya smiles and moves away.
el Maya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bubba's head.
Fernandes el Maya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandes el Maya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
el Maya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bubba works el Maya's body with a nice hook.
el Maya avoids the head kick by Bubba.
An inside leg kick lands from el Maya.
el Maya looks to clinch

and Bubba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bubba.
el Maya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bubba blocks it with crossed arms.
Bubba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. el Maya just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Fernandes el Maya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Bubba.
Bubba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bubba is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. el Maya gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
el Maya lands a nice knee to the body.
el Maya is trying to maintain a safe position but Bubba gets an underhook and turns el Maya into the ropes.
Bubba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but el Maya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bubba just misses with a elbow thrown towards el Maya's brow.
Bubba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but el Maya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bubba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubba looking to stall.
Bubba tries to pull guard but el Maya won't allow it.
Bubba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but el Maya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bubba lands a right hand.
el Maya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
el Maya can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Bubba tries to break the clinch but el Maya is controlling the position.
el Maya is stalling here.
el Maya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bubba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as el Maya takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the ropes, el Maya throws an elbow but misses.
el Maya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
el Maya is looking to control Bubba's arms but Bubba gets an underhook and turns him. Now el Maya has his back to the ropes.
Bubba is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. el Maya gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
el Maya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bubba's face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
el Maya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bubba is still on wobbly legs! Can el Maya finish him?

That has opened up Brandon Bubba's cut even more.
Bubba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bubba seems to have recovered his senses.
el Maya tries to land knees in the clinch but Bubba avoids the damage to the body.
el Maya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernandes el Maya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bubba 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Bubba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smith
vs
Sampson

179 cm
19
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Smith tries to clinch but Sampson is having none of it.
Sampson wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Sampson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sampson tries to clinch up.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Sampson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sampson trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Sampson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
I looks like Sampson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sampson wants to stand up but Smith has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sampson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Sampson is stalling in the full guard.
Sampson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.
Sampson advances position into side control!
Sampson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Despite being in the dominant position, Steve Sampson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sampson looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Sampson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a takedown

and Sampson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Sampson postures up.
Sampson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to keep Sampson in close.
Sampson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sampson prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Sampson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sampson passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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.

Sampson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith tries to roll over but Sampson keeps him under control.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sampson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sampson is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Sampson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sampson - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sampson. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Sampson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sampson controlling the position.
Sampson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sampson taking a breather here.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is looking to control Sampson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Sampson seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has hold of Sampson's hands but Sampson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith trying to hold on to Sampson's head to control him but Sampson postures up.
Sampson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sampson controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sampson moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!
Smith wants to hold on but Sampson pushes him away.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sampson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sampson lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sampson scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Sampson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Sampson has a good base and remains in mount.
Sampson controlling the pace for now.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Sampson maintains control.

Sampson is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson prevents Smith from getting the reversal.

Sampson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sampson controls the position from side control.
Smith gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Smith with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sampson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.

Smith is working an open guard so Sampson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses

and Sampson counters by clinching up.

Sampson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Sampson.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Sampson counters with a nice body shot.

Sampson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith wants to control but Sampson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to remain calm as Sampson controls from the top position.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sampson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sampson is controlling the pace.
Smith trying to control but Sampson postures up.

Sampson is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.

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.
Smith trying to control here.
Sampson slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is trying to control but Sampson manages to pass to mount!
Smith tries to hold on but Sampson pushes him away.
Smith regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Sampson is controlling him
Sampson prevents Smith from improving his position.
Sampson stalling.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Steve Sampson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sampson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy.
Sampson stalling.

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.
Sampson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sampson working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Sampson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Bannion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Mathers
vs
Bannion

180 cm
21
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Mathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rex Bannion!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bannion throws a head kick that half lands.
Mathers fails to land the takedown.
Bannion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mathers throws a head kick that misses
and Bannion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bannion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mathers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Bannion pushes Mathers up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mathers wants to break the clinch but can't.

Mathers pulls guard.
Mathers trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mathers is on top in guard.
Bannion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mathers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bannion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers wants to control from the top but Bannion keeps moving.
Bannion is looking to stand up but Mathers isn't so interested in that idea.
Bannion keeping moving, preventing Mathers from controlling successfully.

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.
Mathers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mathers wants to control from the top but Bannion keeps moving.

Mathers stands up from Bannion's guard - Mathers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bannion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bannion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannion throws a head kick that misses

and Mathers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Mathers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bannion keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathers shoots in and drives through. Bannion sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Mathers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bannion misses with a two punch combination.
Bannion throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers moves out of range easily.
Mathers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mathers is breathing heavily.
Mathers throws a right hand that Bannion ducks under and follows up with a left that Bannion also avoids with ease.
Bannion is looking to clinch but Mathers is avoiding it.
Bannion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bannion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bannion but Bannion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mathers throws a combination that misses
and Bannion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mathers thinking.
A head kick misses from Bannion.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bannion.
Bannion throws a head kick that misses

and Mathers counters with a shoot takedown. Bannion fights it but they end up in guard.
Bannion wants to stand up but Mathers is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannion keeping moving, preventing Mathers from controlling successfully.
Mathers stands and throws Bannion's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mathers happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harry Mathers 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.

Mathers tries for a takedown but Bannion circles away easily
and Bannion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mathers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bannion.
Bannion misses with a head kick.
Mathers shoots in for a takedown but Bannion shows good takedown defense.
Mathers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Mathers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mathers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mathers is taking a breather. Bannion says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bannion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mathers.
Bannion is refusing to be controlled, as Mathers sits in half guard.
Mathers is really struggling to control Bannion but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mathers working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mathers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mathers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bannion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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.
Mathers drops an elbow to the side of Bannion's head.
Mathers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bannion is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mathers controlling the position easily from mount.
Mathers throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mathers stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bannion is breathing heavily.
Mathers avoids the head kick by Bannion.
A head kick by Mathers misses
and Bannion counters with a good low kick that Mathers was not able to check.

Mathers drives through and clinches with Bannion against the ropes.
Mathers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bannion letting Mathers take a breather here.
Bannion looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Bannion.
Bannion letting Mathers take a breather here.
Mathers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bannion smiles and moves away.
Mathers fails with the takedown.
Bannion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mathers counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mathers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bannion uses from the top position.
Bannion won't allow Mathers to sweep him here.
Mathers is pulling down on Bannion's head. It's preventing any offense from Bannion, at least for the moment.
Mathers has a closed guard, preventing Bannion from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mathers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bannion backs up against the ropes.

Mathers gets a clinch.
Mathers managing to block the knees to the body from Bannion.
Mathers tries for a takedown but Bannion manages to get underhooks.
Bannion looking to stall.
Mathers managing to block the knees to the body from Bannion.
Mathers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bannion just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Mathers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Mathers is looking for a kimura but Bannion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mathers to get the leverage.
Mathers is pressing down on Bannion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bannion is holding on for now.
Bannion pushes Mathers off looking to stand but Mathers dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mathers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bannion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannion is trying to stand up here but Mathers is controlling him well.
Mathers is looking to take a break and control but Bannion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mathers is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bannion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bannion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

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

Mathers moves into the clinch successfully.
Mathers avoiding damage as Bannion throws knees to the body.
Bannion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bannion avoiding damage as Mathers throws knees to the body.
Bannion is looking to control Mathers's arms but Mathers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bannion has his back to the ropes.
Mathers managing to block the knees to the body from Bannion.
Stalling in the clinch from Mathers.

Mathers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathers misses with a takedown attempt - Bannion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Mathers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bannion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathers looks for a takedown but Bannion sprawls well.

Mathers closes the distance and clinches.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Mathers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Mathers catches Bannion right on the button with a cross.
Mathers looks for a takedown but Bannion sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mathers darts in and clinches Bannion up against the ropes.
Mathers looking for a takedown.
Bannion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mathers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mathers is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bannion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bannion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bannion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bannion is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mathers is keeping busy.
Mathers tries to pull guard but Bannion holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mathers drops back down to his feet.
Bannion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

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

Bannion stands up from Mathers's guard - Bannion perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Mathers.
Bannion throws a poor cross that misses

and Mathers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bannion.
Bannion landing knees to the body.

Mathers breaks from the clinch.
Mathers throws a push kick but Bannion slaps the foot to one side.
Mathers wants to clinch up but Bannion keeps it at a distance.

Mathers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Mathers taking a breather here.
Bannion is not content to let Mathers control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bannion is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mathers is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Mathers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mathers, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Mathers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Stanlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans has chosen Scatman (RIP) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Stanlay
vs
Evans

185 cm
19
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Plays chess

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, Billy Stanlay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Evans!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evans gets caught flat footed, as Stanlay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stanlay trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Stanlay won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
Stanlay trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.

Stanlay drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Stanlay off! Stanlay jumps back into Evans's guard.
Evans throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stanlay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanlay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Stanlay backing up. Stanlay nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Stanlay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stanlay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Stanlay misses with a takedown
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Stanlay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans throws a head kick but Stanlay moves out of range.
Evans looks gassed!
Stanlay shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.

Evans rushes Stanlay and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Stanlay lands a takedown into guard.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stanlay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stanlay won't allow Evans to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control the position.
Stanlay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Evans wants to stand up but Stanlay is controlling him.
Stanlay trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Evans swinging wilding here.
Stanlay pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to clinch.
Stanlay wants to clinch.

Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Evans breaks from the clinch.

Evans rushes Stanlay and presses him up against the ropes.
Stanlay is trying to break the clinch but Evans has him pressed against the ropes.

Evans breaks from the clinch.
Stanlay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stanlay fails with a takedown attempt.

Stanlay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanlay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Evans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evans looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Stanlay is not going to allow Evans to sit and survive in this position.
Stanlay throwing sloppy strikes.
Stanlay struggling to keep hold of the position.
Evans grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Stanlay has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Evans rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Stanlay dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stanlay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stanlay. Stanlay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Billy Stanlay has been cut.
Stanlay checks a low kick from Evans.
Nice defenses there by Stanlay.
Billy Stanlay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanlay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Stanlay persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Stanlay counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Evans!
Stanlay throwing strikes here but Evans is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Evans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stanlay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Evans is looking to escape.
Evans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanlay looking to control but Evans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Evans is desperately trying to improve his position but Stanlay has a good base and remains in mount.
Stanlay manages to capitalize on a mistake by Evans to take his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stanlay somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Evans tries to break free.
Stanlay trying to control.
Evans breaks Stanlay's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

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.

Stanlay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Stanlay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Evans is wriggling around trying to escape.
Evans is squirming around, avoiding Stanlay's attempts to control the action.
Stanlay is really struggling to control Evans but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanlay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stanlay tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
Stanlay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Evans looks a forlorn figure.

Stanlay jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Evans manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stanlay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans tries to improve position but can't.

Stanlay stands up.
Stanlay misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanlay throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanlay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanlay scores with a punch to the head.
Evans is looking to clinch.

Evans clinches with his opponent.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stanlay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Evans will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stanlay up against the ropes.
Stanlay tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Stanlay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanlay tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
The is referee keeping an eye on Evans - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Stanlay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Stanlay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Evans tries to clinch there but Stanlay circles away.
Evans tries to clinch up but Stanlay circles away and keeps his distance.
Chris Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stanlay.
Stanlay tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Stanlay closes the distance but Evans moves to the side
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans is looking to clinch but Stanlay is avoiding it.
Stanlay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stanlay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Stanlay persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Stanlay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans wants to clinch

and Stanlay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stanlay.

Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stanlay tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stanlay ducks right into an uppercut from Evans.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Stanlay has double underhooks.

Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans tries to clinch up but Stanlay circles away and keeps his distance.
A choreographed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Stanlay on that attempt.
Stanlay tries to clinch up.
Stanlay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Evans counters by clinching up.
Stanlay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Stanlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans misses with a kick to the body.
Stanlay is looking to clinch.
Stanlay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans tries to clinch but Stanlay is having none of it.

Stanlay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evans's guard.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Evans throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Evans keeping full guard, as Stanlay tries to pass.

Evans working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stanlay has passed into half guard!
Billy Stanlay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans is trying to stand back up but Stanlay is controlling him
Evans moves into full guard.
Evans lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stanlay!
Evans landing shots from mount.
Chris Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to control but Stanlay wriggling away.
Stanlay tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Stanlay is in a horrible position here. Evans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stanlay tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Evans working the ground and pound effectively.

Evans has hold of Stanlay's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stanlay manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stanlay is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evans thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stanlay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stanlay is working to get back to half guard.
Stanlay manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stanlay throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stanlay wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.

Stanlay pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stanlay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Stanlay!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Viduka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Morrison has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Viduka
vs
Morrison

176 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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, Harry Viduka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viduka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morrison's waist but Morrison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viduka off to one side.
Viduka looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Viduka tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Viduka or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrison which made him look bad.
Viduka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morrison's waist but Morrison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viduka off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Viduka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Morrison shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Morrison was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morrison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Viduka swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Morrison throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Viduka is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison punching from mount but Viduka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Viduka is trying to escape the mount but Morrison keeps good control and instead manages to take Viduka's back.

Morrison working for the choke.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Morrison is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Morrison is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Viduka holding both Morrison 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viduka is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morrison not allowing Viduka to control his hands.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrison keeps control of the position as Viduka tries to break free.
Morrison connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Viduka to escape the position.
Morrison scores with punches to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morrison looking for the RNC.
Viduka is trying to stand back up.
Morrison lands strikes to the head.
Morrison missing with strikes from the back.

Viduka 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 Morrison gets his way!

Morrison is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Viduka is defending well though. Morrison let's go of the attempt for now.

Morrison is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Viduka taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Morrison.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Morrison!