Warriors XIV.5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wacko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Warner
vs
Hogan

225 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wacko Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hogan waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Warner.
Warner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Warner tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warner is looking to clinch.
Warner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogan.

Hogan pushes Warner up against the cage in a clinch.
Hogan throws an elbow that misses.
Hogan missing with knees to the body.
Warner blocking some punches.
Hogan tries to land knees in the clinch but Warner avoids the damage to the body.
Hogan has a couple of punches blocked by Warner.
Hogan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Warner.

Warner successfully pulls guard.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
Hogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hogan is controlling him.
Warner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Warner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Warner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Warner prevents Hogan from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to maintain the position but Warner is very close to passing his half guard.
Warner trying to control from half guard but Hogan is working away.

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.
Warner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hogan wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wacko Warner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hogan is looking to clinch but Warner is avoiding it.
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Warner.
Hogan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warner has time to react.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
Warner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warner wants to clinch up but Hogan keeps it at a distance.
Warner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warner moves out of range as Hogan throws a body kick.
Hogan tries to clinch up

and Warner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Warner.
Hogan trying to keep a closed guard but Warner is proving a slippery customer.
Warner won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.

Warner gets to his feet. Hogan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hogan fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
Warner shoots in but Hogan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Warner tries to clinch but Hogan is having none of it.
Hogan throws a right hand that Warner ducks under and follows up with a left that Warner also avoids with ease.
Hogan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warner tries to clinch but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warner tries to clinch but Hogan moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Warner is looking to clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan missing with knees to the body.
Warner managing to block the knees to the body from Hogan.
Hogan avoiding damage as Warner throws knees to the body.
Hogan stops a takedown attempt from Warner.
Hogan avoiding damage as Warner throws knees to the body.

Warner decides to pull guard.
Warner trying to control the position.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Warner pushes Hogan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Warner tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warner tries to clinch up but Hogan circles away and keeps his distance.
Warner moves in looking to clinch but Hogan pushes him off.
Hogan tries to clinch there but Warner circles away.
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Warner ducks down to avoid it.
Warner wants to clinch up but Hogan keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Warner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warner defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
Warner tries to clinch up.
Paul Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warner looks to clinch

and Hogan moves into the clinch.

Warner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Warner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hogan throws a strike but Warner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Warner trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wacko Warner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Warner.
Warner wants to stand but Hogan has his arm trapped.
Hogan is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is letting Warner control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hogan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Warner's best efforts.
Hogan is trying to maintain the position but Warner is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner works his way into side control.
Warner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Paul Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Warner misses with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warner advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wacko Warner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warner, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wacko Warner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Simeria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr James Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ice Simeria has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Simeria
vs
James Andrews

188 cm
18
216 lbs
2 - 14 - 1

190 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ice Simeria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dr James Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simeria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrews is fending him off so far but Simeria persists. Nope, Andrews circles away and we're back to standing.
Simeria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dr James Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews lunges at Simeria with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simeria's hand.
Andrews scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andrews throws a good cross that connects.
Simeria on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andrews comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simeria is breathing heavily.
Andrews scores with a nice right hand.
Andrews scores with a jab.
Andrews works the jab nicely.

Simeria is rocked!
Simeria throws a nice head kick!
Andrews cracks Simeria with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Simeria is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simeria gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews scores with a jab to the head.
Andrews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andrews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simeria at a distance.
Simeria seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot by Andrews.
Andrews throws a jab when Simeria was well out of range.
A head kick from Simeria lands but Andrews takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andrews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Andrews.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andrews, as that shot connected.
Andrews is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Simeria had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Simeria is looking to clinch.
Andrews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeria manages to avoid it.
Simeria looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrews stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ice Simeria. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Andrews darts in and clinches Simeria up against the cage.

Andrews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dr James Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrews with a hook.
Andrews connects with the punch.

Andrews gets a clinch.
Andrews is looking to break free of the clinch but Simeria has double underhooks.
Andrews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrews is trying to break free.
Andrews is trying to break free.
Simeria looking to stall.
Andrews prevents a body shot from Simeria.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simeria jumps guard and drags Andrews to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Andrews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andrews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andrews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simeria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrews wants to stand and escape but instead Simeria has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Simeria passes into half guard.

Andrews makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Simeria throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andrews's head.
Andrews cracks Simeria with an open hand slap.
Andrews lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeria doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andrews lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Simeria takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is looking to slow Simeria down with leg kicks.

Andrews darts in and clinches Simeria up against the cage.

Andrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrews misses with a straight left.
No luck for Simeria with that takedown attempt.
Simeria moves in looking to clinch but Andrews pushes him off.
Simeria takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Simeria 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrews lands a jab to Simeria's midsection.
Simeria shoots in for a double leg but Andrews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice jab there from Andrews.
Andrews with a jab.
Andrews tries to bum rush Simeria with a series of wild strikes but Simeria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simeria slips under a jab.
Andrews scores with a nice head shot.
Simeria tries to move into range but Andrews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simeria looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andrews throws a series of punches but Simeria moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Andrews there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeria looks to clinch
and Andrews counters with a left to the body.
Simeria throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simeria.
Andrews cracks a nice hook into Simeria's ribs.
A cross from Andrews lands.
Andrews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simeria. Simeria obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simeria, right into the meat.
Simeria stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrews.
Andrews wants to slow Simeria down by chopping away at his legs.
Andrews jabs Simeria right on the nose. Simeria blinks but takes it well.
Simeria slips a jab from Andrews.
Andrews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrews scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrews lunges at Simeria with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simeria's hand.
Andrews tests Simeria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrews lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr James Andrews dominated that round.
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.

Andrews smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrews misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Andrews.
Dr James Andrews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simeria takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simeria doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simeria looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrews jabs Simeria right on the nose. Simeria blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simeria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simeria has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrews finds it's way round the side to connect with Simeria's head.
Andrews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simeria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrews.
Andrews misses with a hook.

Andrews has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrews.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Simeria wants to get back to striking at distance but Andrews won't allow it.
Andrews prevents a body shot from Simeria.

Andrews manages to break the clinch.
Simeria takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrews misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeria ducks under a wild hook from Andrews.
Simeria throws a sloppy head kick and Andrews moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Andrews.
Simeria tries to clinch but Andrews is having none of it.
Simeria fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrews throws a hook but Simeria blocks it.
Simeria walks into a straight right hand from Andrews.
Andrews digs a good body shot into Simeria's ribs.

Simeria gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Andrews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrews dips to his left and cracks Simeria with an uppercut!
Simeria tries to clinch there but Andrews circles away.
Andrews displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andrews tests Simeria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simeria tries to clinch but Andrews is having none of it.
Andrews listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeria shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense.
Andrews cracks Simeria with a good jab.
Simeria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simeria stalks Andrews and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andrews's face. Andrews staggers backwards, shaken.
Simeria throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
Simeria scores with a head kick.
Simeria shoots in for a double leg but Andrews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ice Simeria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simeria on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrews misses with a leg kick
and Simeria finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Simeria's corner calls for a 1-2. Simeria obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Simeria 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Andrews.
Andrews keeps the fight on the outside.
Simeria looks to land a combination but Andrews avoids it well.
Andrews blocks a jab.

Simeria takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrews tries to break the clinch but Simeria is controlling the position.

Simeria breaks from the clinch.
Andrews just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrews swats away the attempt to clinch by Simeria.
Simeria tries to clinch up.
Simeria misses with a head kick.
Andrews stuffs the takedown attempt from Simeria. Simeria gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrews misses with a double jab
and Simeria counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Andrews works over Simeria's head and body with a nice combination.
Andrews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simeria.
Simeria scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeria lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andrews cracks a nice hook into Simeria's ribs.
Good exchange - Andrews coming out on top.
Simeria closes the distance but Andrews moves to the side
and Andrews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Andrews finds it's target.
Good shot there by Andrews.
Simeria fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrews with a hook.
Andrews throws a shot to the body.
Simeria walks into a straight right hand from Andrews.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews lands with a nice body punch.
Andrews lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simeria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simeria misses the jab.
Andrews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice jab there from Andrews.
Andrews takes a swing at Simeria's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr James Andrews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Andrews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simeria's hands.
Andrews takes a swing at Simeria's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simeria.
Andrews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simeria takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simeria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrews fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simeria.
Andrews lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrews scores with a hook to the body. Simeria takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrews lands a jab to the nose.

Simeria shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simeria showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Simeria connects with a nice short shot to Andrews's temple.
Ground and pound from Simeria.
Andrews regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeria wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews wants to stand and escape but Simeria is having none of it.

Andrews scrambles and gets back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Andrews misses.
Simeria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simeria throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andrews's head.
Andrews misses with a looping right.
Andrews sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Simeria lands a head kick. Andrews smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Andrews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simeria looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrews darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice combination there by Andrews.
Andrews lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Andrews.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeria walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeria takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andrews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andrews keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrews avoids the head kick by Simeria.
Andrews scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrews drops Simeria with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Simeria! Andrews dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Dr James Andrews!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Etch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sutherland
vs
Etch

182 cm
23
209 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

176 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Experienced

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicholas Etch!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutherland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sutherland throws a one two combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Etch. That's going to slow Sutherland down.

Sutherland forces Etch back against the cage and clinches.
Etch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sutherland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sutherland stops a takedown attempt from Etch.
Craig Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Etch.
Sutherland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Etch.

Sutherland breaks from the clinch.
Sutherland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sutherland lands a two punch combo.
Nicholas Etch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Etch shoots for a takedown but Sutherland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sutherland!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland doesn't manage to clinch there - Etch circles away.
Sutherland is looking to clinch.
Etch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Sutherland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Etch looking for a takedown.
Etch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sutherland pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Etch.
Etch looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Etch tries to clinch
and Sutherland counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Sutherland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Etch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sutherland scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Etch actively working from the bottom here.
Sutherland working Etch over with strikes.
Sutherland winds up and cracks Etch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sutherland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sutherland is nestled in close to Etch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sutherland wants to stand up but Etch is controlling the position.
Etch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Etch has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sutherland. Oh but Etch has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sutherland goes limp - he's gone! Etch jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nicholas Etch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Suspiria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Suspiria told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Lobo
vs
Suspiria

176 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Lobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Suspiria!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lobo clinches up against the cage.
Suspiria prevents Lobo from breaking the clinch.
Suspiria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lobo prevents the takedown attempt.

Suspiria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lobo throws a right hand that Suspiria ducks under and follows up with a left that Suspiria also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lobo.
Lobo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Lobo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lobo cracks the inside of Suspiria's front leg.
Lobo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Suspiria checks a leg kick nicely.
Lobo throws a nice looking combination but Suspiria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lobo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suspiria's head backwards.
Suspiria steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lobo. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lobo clinches.
Lobo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Lobo is trying to trip Suspiria. He has hold of a leg but Suspiria is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lobo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lobo is breathing heavily.
Suspiria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Suspiria is working an open guard so Lobo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Suspiria circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lobo.

Suspiria gets a takedown into half guard.
Suspiria prevents Lobo from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Lobo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lobo has his takedown stuffed

and Suspiria counters with a single leg into guard. Lobo didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lobo working for a triangle but Suspiria defends it easily.
Lobo is looking to stand up but Suspiria isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo keeping moving, preventing Suspiria from controlling successfully.

Lobo pushes Suspiria off and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Lobo misses

so Suspiria counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lobo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suspiria is controlling him.
Suspiria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobo is keeping the position for now.

Lobo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lobo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Suspiria fails with the takedown

and Lobo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Joe Lobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Suspiria.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suspiria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lobo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lobo is looking to score with low kicks.
Suspiria fails with the takedown
and Lobo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Lobo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Suspiria actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suspiria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lobo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 Joe Lobo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lobo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suspiria tries to avoid it but Lobo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suspiria to the ground. Suspiria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suspiria chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lobo can pounce on him.
Lobo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lobo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lobo throws a right hand that Suspiria ducks under and follows up with a left that Suspiria also avoids with ease.
Lobo closes the distance and clinches up with Suspiria, looking for a takedown. Lobo pushes Suspiria against the cage but Suspiria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Suspiria closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Suspiria prevents Lobo from escaping the position.

Suspiria is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lobo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lobo wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suspiria off and has taken his back!
Lobo wants to control but Suspiria is keeping busy.
Suspiria is really stuck here.
Suspiria manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lobo's guard. Nice work there by Suspiria.
Suspiria slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lobo pushes Suspiria away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Suspiria gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lobo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lobo wants to free his trapped foot but Suspiria is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lobo is trying to control the action in half guard but Suspiria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suspiria wants to control but Lobo is keeping busy.

Lobo stands up from half guard.
Lobo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lobo falls off balance throwing a combination

and Suspiria counters with a shoot takedown. Lobo fights it but they end up in guard.
Suspiria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobo is keeping the position for now.
Suspiria is pushing down on Lobo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lobo is fighting to maintain full guard but Suspiria has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suspiria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lobo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suspiria looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Lobo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lobo throws a head kick but Suspiria moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Lobo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lobo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lobo shoots in for a takedown but Suspiria shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Suspiria drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lobo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lobo manages to get back to half guard.
Suspiria prevents Lobo from standing back up.

Lobo kicks Suspiria off and gets back to his feet.
Joe Lobo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lobo scores with a takedown into Suspiria's guard.
Lobo wants to get up but he can't break Suspiria's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Lobo gets to his feet. Suspiria looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lobo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suspiria misses with a takedown
and Lobo counters with a body kick that stops Suspiria in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suspiria's sensitive parts.
A nice combination there by Lobo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Suspiria shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Suspiria was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marco Suspiria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suspiria unloading with bombs!
Lobo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Suspiria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Suspiria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suspiria doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lobo counters with a nice leg kick.

Lobo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Suspiria is squirming around, avoiding Lobo's attempts to control the action.
Suspiria gets back to half guard.
Suspiria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

Suspiria throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suspiria keeping moving, preventing Lobo from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Suspiria is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Lobo frees his head nicely. Oh but Suspiria has switched to an armbar! Lobo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marco Suspiria!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saiquin Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa has chosen Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Raven
vs
Balboa

170 cm
19
141 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
142 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saiquin Raven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Balboa !
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raven swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Raven changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balboa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Raven staying calm.
Balboa pushes Raven away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Raven gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Balboa tries to buck Raven off but Raven is having none of it.
Balboa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Raven asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Raven trying to control the position but Balboa is working away.
Balboa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Raven fails with the takedown.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa tries to clinch but Raven moves out of range.
Raven shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balboa has his takedown stuffed

and Raven counters with a takedown into side control.
Raven wants to control but Balboa is keeping him busy.
Balboa is letting Raven control him for a moment.
Balboa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa stops Raven from passing to mount.
Raven slows the pace down.
Balboa is looking to regain half guard here but Raven keeps moving and retains side control.

Raven decides to stand back up. Raven steps back and let's Balboa get back to his feet.
Balboa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Raven decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balboa 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa looks gassed!
Raven content to stall in guard here.
Raven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa 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.
Raven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Raven wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Raven looking to pass the guard.
Raven is working hard here to advance position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Balboa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven is controlling Balboa 's trapped leg to prevent Balboa from advancing to side control.
Raven might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Raven gets back to full guard.
Raven trying to control the position.
Raven looking for a sweep. Not yet Raven, not yet.
Balboa lands a couple of elbows.
Balboa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raven is trying to control the position but Balboa postures up.
Balboa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balboa wants to control from the top but Raven keeps moving.
Balboa with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Raven with a poor takedown

and Balboa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Balboa there.
Raven tries to roll over but Balboa keeps him under control.
Balboa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balboa is thwarting Raven's attempts to control the position.
Raven is not content to let Balboa control the position.
Balboa stalling.
Balboa is thwarting Raven's attempts to control the position.
Balboa prevents Raven from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Balboa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raven stuffs the takedown.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Raven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Balboa can't do much from the bottom here.
Saiquin Raven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balboa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Raven is staying active.
Raven moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Balboa is trying to control Raven's posture but Raven avoids it.
Raven wants to control but Balboa is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to control Raven's posture but Raven avoids it.
Raven trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Raven fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balboa sprawls well initially but Raven persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Raven wants to take a breather but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raven wants to take a breather but Balboa is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balboa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raven content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Balboa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raven keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Balboa wants to improve his position but Raven is controlling well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raven misses with a takedown attempt

and Balboa counters with a takedown into side control.
Balboa cracks Raven with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries to stand but Raven is controlling his head.
Balboa trying to control the action but Raven is working from the bottom.
Raven is trying to improve his position.
Raven can't do much from the bottom here.
Balboa trying to control the action but Raven is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Raven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Balboa decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Balboa clinches.
Balboa looking for a takedown.
Raven goes for a takedown attempt but Balboa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raven ducks under a wild hook from Balboa .
Raven shoots and misses

and Balboa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Raven!
Balboa tries to control but Raven wriggling away.
Raven tries to reverse the position but Balboa maintains control.
Balboa controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balboa wants to finish this one by submission but Raven is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Balboa .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Raven bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Raven wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa pulls Raven in close to prevent any damage.
Raven stopping the sweep attempt from Balboa .

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.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven won't allow Balboa to get back to his feet.
Raven wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Raven isn't so interested in that idea.

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

and Raven counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raven won't allow Balboa to sweep him here.
Raven postures up.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Raven tries to free his leg and advance position but Balboa is retaining full guard.
Raven trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Balboa tries to clinch but Raven is having none of it.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saiquin Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raven fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balboa stalks Raven and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raven's face. Raven staggers backwards, shaken.
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Balboa with that takedown attempt.
Raven shoots and misses

and Balboa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Raven!
Balboa trying to control but Raven is having none of it.

Balboa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Raven has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Balboa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa 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 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neck Cranka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grappler Baki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cranka
vs
Baki

165 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Neck Cranka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grappler Baki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cranka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cranka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baki misses with a double jab.

Cranka rushes Baki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Baki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cranka throws a shot from downtown. Baki moves away and avoids it.
Cranka fails with a takedown attempt.
Baki scores with a jab.

It looks like Neck Cranka has been cut.
Cranka takes a swing at Baki's ribcage but misses.
Cranka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cranka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neck Cranka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baki moves out of range as Cranka strikes.
Cranka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baki tries to bum rush Cranka with a series of wild strikes but Cranka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Baki.
Neck Cranka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cranka wants to clinch but Baki slips to the side
and Baki counters with a stiff right hand.

Cranka is rocked!
Baki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Cranka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Baki misses.
Cranka seems to have got his legs back now.
Cranka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baki as he avoids it easily.
Baki avoids the body shot from Cranka.

Cranka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cranka 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.
An elbow from Cranka crashes against the mat.
Cranka working the head and body with strikes.
Cranka in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Baki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cranka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranka is looking to take a break and control but Baki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cranka works to advance to full mount. Baki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cranka looking to ground and pound but Baki is blocking nicely.
Cranka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cranka unloads with some shots from mount but Baki bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cranka is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranka throwing strikes here but Baki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baki is working to get back to half guard.
Cranka looking to ground and pound but Baki is blocking nicely.
Cranka with the ground and pound from mount.

Cranka has control of Baki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cranka landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranka tries to control but Baki wriggling away.
Baki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cranka tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cranka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cranka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cranka looking to finish with strikes here!

Cranka is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grappler Baki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neck Cranka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cranka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Baki.
Cranka swings for the body but Baki moves out of range.
Cranka feints and then cracks Baki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baki down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cranka. Baki shrugs it off though.
Cranka swings for the body but Baki moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cranka.
Cranka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baki moves away.
Grappler Baki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baki blocks a head kick by Cranka.
Cranka misses with a shot to the body
letting Baki counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Cranka.
Cranka swings for the body but Baki moves out of range.
Baki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baki throws a series of punches but Cranka avoids them all with ease.
Cranka is looking to wear down Baki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cranka misses the shot to the body.
Baki is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Baki misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cranka. That's going to slow Baki down.
Cranka swings for the body but Baki moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranka is looking to clinch.
Cranka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cranka throws a looping overhand right but Baki ducks down to avoid it.
Cranka throws a right hand that Baki ducks under and follows up with a left that Baki also avoids with ease.
A jab from Cranka misses.
Cranka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baki will feel that in the morning.
Cranka throws a right and a left that Baki avoids nicely.
Cranka with a poor takedown
and Baki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cranka misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Cranka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Baki gets caught flat footed, as Cranka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cranka wants to control from the top but Baki keeps moving.
Cranka advances position into side control!
Baki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cranka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baki is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Baki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cranka misses with the ground and pound.
Cranka takes a little break here. Baki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cranka with the ground and pound but Baki regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cranka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Cranka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baki defends it well.

Cranka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranka throwing shots but Baki is blocking nicely.
Baki is trying to stand.
Baki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cranka throws a jab but it's blocked by Baki.
Baki looks to throw the jab but Cranka is out of range.

Baki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baki working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranka is looking for a sweep.
Cranka regains half guard.
Baki prevents Cranka from improving his position.

Cranka is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Baki pulls his head out easily.
Cranka moves into full guard.
Cranka scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Neck Cranka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neck Cranka's cut.
That's time! Cranka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cranka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baki throws a combination. Cranka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cranka throws a body punch but Baki moves out of range.
Cranka tries for a takedown but Baki circles away easily

and Baki counters by moving into the clinch.
Baki managing to block the knees to the body from Cranka.
Cranka misses with a knee to the head.

Baki breaks from the clinch.
Baki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baki misses with a few strikes there.
Baki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cranka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baki moves away.
Baki throws a leg kick
and Cranka counters with a solid body kick.
Cranka misses the jab.
Cranka lands a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cranka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baki just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Baki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranka with a poor takedown
and Baki counters with a left and a right that stings Cranka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neck Cranka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranka tries to bum rush Baki with a series of wild strikes but Baki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baki connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Cranka tumbling to the canvas! Baki pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Cranka was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grappler Baki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melanie Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinclair has chosen 50 Cent - Get Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Powers
vs
Sinclair

180 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Boomerang! Nutrition and Development Center

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Melanie Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dennis Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair wants to clinch.
Dennis Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sinclair decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sinclair thows a huge punch but Powers dodges it nicely.
Powers tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Powers is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Sinclair is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sinclair is keen to just control but Powers is a slippery customer.
Sinclair looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sinclair is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sinclair is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Powers is just riding it out for now. Sinclair eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Sinclair fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Powers sprawls well initially but Sinclair persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Powers is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair tries to pass the half guard into mount. Powers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Sinclair is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Powers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sinclair.
Powers wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well.

Sinclair stands up from half guard.
Powers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

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.

Sinclair shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sinclair pushes down on Powers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Powers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sinclair's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sinclair's back!

Powers looking to break Sinclair's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sinclair remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Powers will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Powers is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Sinclair is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Melanie Powers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Venkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobuli Araguli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Venkman
vs
Araguli

185 cm
21
187 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Solid
Solid

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 7 - 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobuli Araguli!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venkman tries for a takedown but Araguli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Venkman shoots in but Araguli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peter Venkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venkman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Venkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Venkman feints and as Araguli raises his hands in defense, Venkman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venkman stands and throws Araguli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Venkman.

Venkman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Araguli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Araguli regains half guard.

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.

Venkman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araguli missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Venkman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araguli defends it well.

Venkman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Araguli is just riding it out for now. Venkman eventually gives up the hold.

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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Araguli is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Venkman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Araguli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Venkman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Araguli is fending him off so far but Venkman persists. Nope, Araguli circles away and we're back to standing.
Araguli stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Venkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venkman shoots for a double leg takedown but Araguli sprawls well. He's pushed Venkman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Venkman.
Araguli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Araguli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Araguli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Venkman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Venkman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araguli throwing shots but Venkman is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Araguli lands a nice short elbow.

Araguli decides to stand and escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venkman looks for a takedown but Araguli sprawls well.
Venkman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobuli Araguli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
Venkman tries for a takedown but Araguli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Venkman shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Venkman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Venkman doesn't manage to clinch there - Araguli circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobuli Araguli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Venkman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Venkman tries to clinch but Araguli moves out of range.
Venkman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Venkman looks for a takedown but Araguli sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Venkman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Araguli prevents Venkman from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araguli tries to buck Venkman off but Venkman is having none of it.
Araguli regains half guard.

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.

Venkman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Venkman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Venkman is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venkman stops Araguli from getting back to his feet.
Araguli is in trouble now - Venkman has advanced to mount!

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.
Venkman looking to take Araguli's back but Araguli rolls and after a scramble, Araguli ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Araguli to escape a tricky position.
Venkman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Araguli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Venkman clearly takes that round.
That's time! Venkman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Horrible takedown by Venkman or perhaps it was just good defense by Araguli which made him look bad.
Venkman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Araguli tries to avoid it but Venkman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Araguli to the ground. Araguli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venkman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Venkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araguli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venkman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Araguli pinned against the cage. Araguli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Venkman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

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.

Venkman gets the takedown into side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Venkman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Araguli to his feet.

Venkman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araguli dodges the ground and pound from Venkman.
Venkman tries to score with some ground and pound. Araguli controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araguli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Venkman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Venkman had his way with Bobuli Araguli in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Venkman shoots in but no luck this time.
Venkman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Araguli as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venkman shoots in for a takedown but Araguli shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Venkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Venkman scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Araguli tries to improve his position but Venkman has taken his back! Venkman has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Araguli tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Venkman pushes Araguli away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Venkman!
Peter Venkman retains his middleweight title!