NFC Fight Night 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nic Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geo Branbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bravo
vs
Branbo

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nic Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Branbo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Branbo.

It looks like Nic Bravo has been cut.
Bravo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Branbo with a poor takedown

and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo working over Branbo with some ground and pound. Branbo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bravo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Branbo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bravo.
Branbo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Branbo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Branbo is keeping busy.

Branbo fending off the submission attempt from Bravo.
Branbo is trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bravo working for a choke but Branbo is defending well.

Bravo working for the choke.
Bravo is breathing heavily.

Bravo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Branbo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Branbo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bravo's guard. Nice work there by Branbo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Branbo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Branbo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Branbo has his takedown stuffed

and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control.
Bravo wants to control but Branbo is keeping him busy.
Branbo wants to control but Bravo postures up.

Bravo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Branbo sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branbo tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
Branbo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bravo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bravo's back!
Bravo staying busy and making it hard for Branbo to control.
Bravo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Branbo's guard. Nice work there by Bravo.

Bravo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branbo looking to control.
Branbo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bravo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Branbo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Branbo kicks off Bravo and gets to his feet.

Bravo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Branbo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Branbo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branbo tries to escape but Bravo is in control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branbo misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bravo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Branbo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bravo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nic Bravo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nic Bravo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bravo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Branbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Branbo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bravo postures up in Branbo's guard and throws a big left but Branbo blocks it.
Bravo stands up over Branbo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bravo is pushing down on Branbo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Branbo is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Branbo's head.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Branbo is working away.
Bravo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Branbo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Branbo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branbo keeps working.

Branbo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo slips a nice elbow through Branbo's hands, connecting with Branbo's forehead.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Branbo is looking to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Branbo blocks the low kick.

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.
Bravo shoots for a takedown but Branbo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
Geo Branbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bravo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bravo is trying to ground and pound but Branbo uses the momentary lack of control by Bravo to regain half guard.
Bravo is tying to control. Branbo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Branbo is trying to control but can't.
Branbo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bravo.
Branbo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bravo.
Branbo punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to pass to mount but Branbo is defending the position.

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

Branbo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bravo sprawls well initially but Branbo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Bravo 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 Branbo. Oh but Bravo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Branbo goes limp - he's gone! Bravo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nic Bravo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and leo prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jimenez
vs
prime

190 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, leo prime!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
prime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from prime as Jimenez shoots in.
Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jimenez swinging wilding here.
prime throws a nice looking combination but Jimenez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
prime shoots in but no luck this time.
prime is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
prime shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez shows good takedown defense.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that both miss.
prime is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
prime dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
prime circles away from the clinch attempt

and prime counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jimenez is trying to break free.
prime misses with a knee to the head.
prime should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jimenez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jimenez jumps guard and drags prime to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but prime is having none of it.
prime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jimenez wants to sweep but no luck.
prime wanted to stand there but Jimenez had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jimenez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jimenez tries to work over prime's front leg with a kick but prime checks it.
Jimenez wants to clinch
and prime counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
prime misses with an uppercut. Jimenez saw that one coming.

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.
Jimenez tries to land a front kick but prime steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Jimenez pushes prime up against the cage in a clinch.
prime keeps control of Jimenez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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

Jimenez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming prime to the mat! prime manages to get full guard.
prime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jimenez is controlling him.

Jimenez gets to his feet. prime looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jimenez is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from prime.
Tony Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of leo prime.

prime pushes Jimenez up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from prime.

Jimenez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
prime tries to clinch but Jimenez is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - prime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
prime blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
prime fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tony Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
prime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
prime throws a series of punches but Jimenez avoids them all with ease.

prime clinches up with Jimenez and pushes him back against the cage.

prime pulls guard.
Jimenez prevents prime from getting back to his feet.
prime has a closed guard, preventing Jimenez from standing up.

prime pushes Jimenez off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for prime with that takedown attempt.
Jimenez with a poor takedown

and prime counters by moving into the clinch.
prime with an attempt at a knee that misses.
prime misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by prime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
prime lands a nice knee to the body.

Jimenez breaks the clinch.
prime dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
prime tries to clinch but Jimenez is having none of it.
No luck for prime with that takedown attempt.
prime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
prime showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jimenez.
prime closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jimenez counters with a two punch combo.
A leg kick checked by prime.
prime closes the distance and clinches up with Jimenez, looking for a takedown. prime pushes Jimenez against the cage but Jimenez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jimenez throws a leg kick that is checked

and prime moves into the clinch.
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 Tony Jimenez 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.

prime with a poor takedown
and Jimenez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jimenez is looking to chop away at prime's legs.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.
prime lands a right hook to the body.
Jimenez throws a leg kick

and prime counters with a takedown into side control.
Jimenez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but prime wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

prime stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jimenez throws a left and a right that both miss

and prime counters by clinching up.
prime lands a knee to the head.
Jimenez can't break the clinch.
Jimenez takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
prime tries a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez wants to break the clinch but can't.
prime unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jimenez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
prime tries for a takedown but Jimenez manages to get underhooks.
prime lands a nice elbow.
prime is trying to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jimenez tries to score a body lock takedown but prime shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez wants to break free but prime has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jimenez as prime tries to tie him up.
prime lands a hook that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
Jimenez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
prime with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from prime.
prime lands a nice knee to the body.
prime's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on prime's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

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

prime darts in and clinches Jimenez up against the cage.
prime connects with a knee to the head.
prime lands an elbow just above Jimenez 's eye.
Knees to the body from prime.
Jimenez wants to get back to striking at distance but prime won't allow it.
Jimenez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
prime landing knees to the head.
prime with an attempt at a knee that misses.
prime crunches a lovely knee into Jimenez's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
prime tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jimenez is trying to break free.
prime tries for a takedown but Jimenez manages to get underhooks.
Tony Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of leo prime.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jimenez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jimenez takes an elbow to the forehead.
prime lands a knee to the head.
prime lands a knee to the head.
prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
prime trying to land knees to the body.
prime using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
prime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jimenez.
Jimenez avoiding damage as prime throws knees to the body.

Jimenez breaks from the clinch.
prime tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimenez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jimenez throws a leg kick but prime moved away.
Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
prime tries to clinch but Jimenez moves out of range.
prime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jimenez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
prime fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

prime moves into the clinch successfully.

prime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
prime tries to clinch up.
prime tries to clinch but Jimenez is having none of it.
prime scores with a decent looking hook.
Jimenez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by prime.
Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tony Jimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
prime gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

prime clinches with his opponent.
prime keeps control of Jimenez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

prime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
prime tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jimenez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jimenez managing to block the knees to the body from prime.
prime with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jimenez wants to get back to striking at distance but prime won't allow it.
prime prevents Jimenez from breaking the clinch.

prime manages to break the clinch.
prime tries to clinch up but Jimenez circles away and keeps his distance.
prime is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
prime lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

prime closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

prime stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jimenez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and prime has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from prime and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Jimenez darts in and clinches prime up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

leo prime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

prime forces Jimenez back against the cage and clinches.
prime tries to land knees in the clinch but Jimenez avoids the damage to the body.
prime blocks an elbow strike.
prime misses with a knee strike.
Jimenez prevents prime from breaking the clinch.
Jimenez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
prime takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from prime.
Jimenez goes for a takedown in the clinch but prime prevents it.
prime scores with a knee to the head.
Jimenez goes for a takedown attempt but prime pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - prime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
prime tries to clinch up but Jimenez circles away and keeps his distance.

prime forces Jimenez back against the cage and clinches.
prime with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
prime tries to land a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks with his arms.

prime pulls guard successfully.

prime pushes Jimenez off and scrambles back to his feet.
prime is looking to clinch.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.
Jimenez misses with a double jab

and prime counters by moving into the clinch.
prime throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jimenez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jimenez tries to break the clinch but prime is controlling the position.
Jimenez tries to break the clinch but prime is controlling the position.
prime tries for a takedown but Jimenez manages to get underhooks.

prime breaks from the clinch.
prime is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jimenez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jimenez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
prime wants to clinch but Jimenez slips to the side
and Jimenez counters with a nice body kick.
prime scores with a jab to the body.
prime misses with a takedown attempt - Jimenez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
prime missing with a left hand there. Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for prime.
prime shoots in but Jimenez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
prime shoots for a double leg takedown but Jimenez sprawls well. He's pushed prime's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jimenez misses with a double jab.
prime tries to clinch but Jimenez is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
prime shoots for a double leg takedown but Jimenez sprawls well. He's pushed prime's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jimenez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

prime rushes Jimenez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
prime with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Jimenez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
prime tries to clinch up.
prime takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
prime tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jimenez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.
prime throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and prime moves out of range easily.

prime closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
prime unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jimenez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
prime tries to land a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks with his arms.
prime landing knees to the body.
Jimenez is trying to break free.
prime throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jimenez blocks it with crossed arms.
Jimenez can't break the clinch.
prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by prime.
Jimenez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jimenez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jimenez is trying to break the clinch but prime has him pressed against the cage.
Jimenez is pressed up against the cage. prime has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jimenez down to the mat. Jimenez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
prime misses with a takedown attempt - Jimenez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
prime tries to clinch but Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez cracks prime with a good jab.
prime cracks a nice hook into Jimenez's ribs.
prime looks to land a combination but Jimenez avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
leo prime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think prime 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... leo prime!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Babak Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Alvero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Dundee
vs
Alvero

194 cm
20
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Babak Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Alvero!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dundee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvero tries to kick Dundee off but Dundee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dundee prevents Alvero from improving his position.

Dundee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvero should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dundee is looking to take a break and control but Alvero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee is controlling the pace.
Alvero is trying to stand up here but Dundee is controlling him well.
Dundee not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dundee shoots for a takedown but Alvero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvero misses with a two punch combination.
Alvero lands a really nice looking cross but Dundee seems unphased.
Brandon Alvero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvero fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvero throws a series of strikes that have Dundee backpedaling.

It looks like Babak Dundee has been cut.
Alvero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alvero.
Dundee is breathing heavily.
Alvero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvero misses with a few strikes there.
Alvero looks to land a right hand but Dundee moved out of range.
Alvero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Alvero misses.

Dundee closes the distance and clinches.
Alvero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Dundee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dundee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alvero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Alvero is posturing up here but Dundee has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Alvero tries to roll out but it's too tight and Alvero has to tap! Slick submission there by Dundee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Babak Dundee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aviv Glazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dye Tryin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tryin has chosen On the way home as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Glazer
vs
Tryin

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Demonic Drugs
Malicious Intent Fight Gear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aviv Glazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dye Tryin!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Glazer. No joy for Tryin on that attempt.
Tryin shoots for a double leg takedown but Glazer sprawls well. He's pushed Tryin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tryin shoots in but Glazer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aviv Glazer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dye Tryin.
Tryin throws a sloppy head kick and Glazer moves out of range easily.
Tryin fails with the takedown.
Glazer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Glazer gets the takedown into side control.
Glazer lands a few punches from side control.
Tryin is trying to get back to half guard.
Glazer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tryin keeps working.
Glazer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Glazer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tryin on the ground.

Glazer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tryin shoots and misses

and Glazer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Glazer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glazer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tryin is keeping the position for now.
Tryin keeping moving, preventing Glazer from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glazer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tryin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Glazer gets to his feet. Tryin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Glazer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Glazer counters with a straight right hand.
Tryin looks gassed!
Glazer works over Tryin's head and body with a nice combination.

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

Glazer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Glazer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Glazer tries for a takedown. No joy.

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

Tryin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Glazer looking to pass the guard.
Glazer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glazer preventing the sweep.
Glazer landing some decent shots from guard.
Glazer landing some decent shots from guard.
Glazer stops Tryin from standing up.
Tryin is trying to control the position but Glazer postures up.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tryin is looking for a triangle but Glazer pushes his legs off easily.

Glazer stands and steps away. Tryin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Glazer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Glazer manages to end up in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Glazer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tryin to his feet.
Tryin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Glazer gets a clinch.
Glazer wants a takedown.
Glazer is working for takedown but Tryin is calmly controlling the position for now.

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

and Glazer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tryin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Glazer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tryin keeping moving, preventing Glazer from controlling successfully.

Glazer stands up from Tryin's guard - Glazer perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tryin misses with a takedown
and Glazer counters with a right hand to the body.
Tryin throws the kick towards the body but Glazer avoids it.
Glazer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tryin on the side of the head.

Glazer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Glazer landing strikes from the mount.
Tryin is trying to escape the mount.
Glazer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glazer working Tryin over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aviv Glazer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Glazer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Glazer shoots in looking for a takedown. Tryin tries to sprawl out of it but Glazer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tryin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tryin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glazer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tryin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glazer counters with a two punch combo.

Tryin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tryin missing with knees to the body.

Tryin manages to pull guard.

Tryin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Glazer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tryin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tryin keeping moving, preventing Glazer from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glazer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tryin is retaining full guard.
Tryin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Glazer wants to control from the top but Tryin keeps moving.
Tryin is trying to control the position but Glazer postures up.
Glazer preventing the sweep.

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

Glazer closes the distance and clinches.
Glazer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aviv Glazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Glazer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tryin is trying to control Glazer's posture but Glazer avoids it.
Glazer scores with punches from side control.
Tryin wants to control but Glazer postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tryin tries to buck Glazer off but Glazer is having none of it.
Tryin struggling a bit here.
Tryin stops Glazer from passing to mount.
Tryin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Glazer trying to mount his opponent but Tryin defends it.

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

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

Glazer pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tryin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Glazer's head.
Tryin is pushing down on Glazer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Glazer is fighting to maintain full guard but Tryin has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tryin is keen to just control but Glazer is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tryin prevents Glazer from improving his position.
Glazer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tryin.
Tryin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Glazer's head.
Tryin wants to control but Glazer is keeping him busy.
Glazer is looking for a sweep. Tryin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Glazer as Tryin shoots in.
Tryin tries to clinch up but Glazer circles away and keeps his distance.

Glazer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tryin sprawls well initially but Glazer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aviv Glazer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tryin kicks Glazer off and gets back to his feet.
Dye Tryin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tryin tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Glazer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tryin's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glazer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tryin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tryin wants to stand and escape but Glazer is having none of it.
Tryin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Glazer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Glazer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tryin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tryin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Tryin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Glazer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tryin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Glazer's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aviv Glazer 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!

Tryin misses with a takedown attempt

and Glazer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tryin's guard now.
Glazer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tryin can do to turn this around?
Glazer wants to control from the top but Tryin keeps moving.
Glazer passes Tryin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Glazer lands with a punch from half guard.
Glazer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Glazer prevents Tryin from standing back up.
Glazer is looking to take a break and control but Tryin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Tryin looking for submissions off his back.

Glazer stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glazer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tryin as he jumps to the side.
Tryin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Glazer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tryin's guard now.
Tryin with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Glazer can't handle though.

Glazer gets to his feet - Tryin follows without any prompting.

Glazer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tryin's guard.
Glazer cracks Tryin with a solid left hand.
Glazer tries to stand but Tryin is controlling from the bottom.
Tryin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tryin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Tryin is looking for a triangle here but Glazer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tryin tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tryin manages to get back to half guard.

Tryin is defending against the submission attempts here by Glazer.
Glazer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glazer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tryin defending well though.
Glazer wants to get back to his feet.
Tryin is trying to maintain the position but Glazer is very close to passing his half guard.
Glazer wants to pass the guard but Tryin is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Good leg kick by Glazer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glazer tests Tryin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Tryin. No joy for Glazer on that attempt.
Tryin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Glazer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aviv Glazer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dye Tryin.
Tryin is trying to stand back up but Glazer is controlling him
Tryin is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Glazer there.
Tryin throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Glazer manages to pass to side control.

Glazer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dye Tryin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glazer tries for a takedown but Tryin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tryin misses with a takedown attempt
and Glazer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tryin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Glazer.
Glazer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aviv Glazer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tryin gets caught flat footed, as Glazer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tryin trying to strike off his back.
Glazer throws and elbow that misses. Tryin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Glazer's guard. Nice move by Tryin!
Glazer keeping moving, preventing Tryin from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tryin stopping the sweep attempt from Glazer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aviv Glazer!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyzarine Royalty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Milson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royalty comes to the cage accompanied by For Those About To Rock. Cyzarine Royalty could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Max Milson's chin.

Royalty
vs
Milson

198 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyzarine Royalty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Milson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royalty throws a right hand that Milson ducks under and follows up with a left that Milson also avoids with ease.
Royalty lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Milson backs up against the cage.

It looks like Max Milson has been cut.

Royalty gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Royalty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Milson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Milson controlling the position.
Royalty is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Milson controls the position.
Royalty is trying to buck Milson off.
Milson moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Royalty is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Milson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Royalty wants to get back to his feet.
Milson controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Milson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Royalty is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Royalty flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Milson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Royalty and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Milson slips an arm under Royalty chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Milson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Milson is squeezing on Royalty like an anaconda would it's prey. Royalty fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Milson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Petruzelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petruzelli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, How Could I Just Kill A Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Petruzelli
vs
Alvarez

177 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

184 cm
22
174 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Petruzelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petruzelli wants to clinch.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petruzelli throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Petruzelli throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Petruzelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petruzelli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvarez misses with a kick to the body
and Petruzelli counters with a good low kick that Alvarez was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petruzelli has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petruzelli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petruzelli smiles and moves away.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petruzelli pinned against the cage. Petruzelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anthony Petruzelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Alvarez.
Petruzelli misses with a two punch combination.

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.
Petruzelli tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Petruzelli.

Petruzelli pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Petruzelli lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Thiago Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Petruzelli won't allow it.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petruzelli smiles and moves away.
Petruzelli circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petruzelli lands a glancing blow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Petruzelli throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anthony Petruzelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petruzelli checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Petruzelli tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Anthony Petruzelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petruzelli creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Petruzelli improves position.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but Petruzelli blocks it.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petruzelli smiles and moves away.
Alvarez throws a solid leg kick but Petruzelli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvarez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petruzelli tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez throws a leg kick

and Petruzelli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petruzelli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Petruzelli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Alvarez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Petruzelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Petruzelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petruzelli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Petruzelli gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Petruzelli has him pressed against the cage.
Petruzelli throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petruzelli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anthony Petruzelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Alvarez.
Petruzelli misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Petruzelli.
Petruzelli connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petruzelli is looking to clinch.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Petruzelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Petruzelli.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petruzelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Petruzelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.

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.
Petruzelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Petruzelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Petruzelli won't allow it.
Alvarez jumps guard but Petruzelli stands there with Alvarez around his waist. Alvarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petruzelli looking to throw knees to the head but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petruzelli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petruzelli misses with some punches.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petruzelli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Petruzelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but Petruzelli blocks it.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but Petruzelli is blocking nicely.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez fails to pull guard.

Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Petruzelli pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Petruzelli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petruzelli gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petruzelli smiles and moves away.
Petruzelli throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Petruzelli tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Petruzelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Petruzelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Petruzelli pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Petruzelli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the temple.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petruzelli smiles and moves away.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Petruzelli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Petruzelli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petruzelli throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Petruzelli wants to clinch.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petruzelli pinned against the cage. Petruzelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petruzelli tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petruzelli tries to clinch

and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Petruzelli didn't expect that.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Petruzelli controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Petruzelli throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Alvarez prevents Petruzelli from getting back to his feet.
Petruzelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petruzelli trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Petruzelli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Petruzelli.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Anthony Petruzelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petruzelli wants to clinch but Alvarez slips to the side

and Alvarez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alvarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alvarez jumps guard but Petruzelli stands there with Alvarez around his waist. Alvarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anthony Petruzelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Alvarez.
Petruzelli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petruzelli smiles and moves away.
Petruzelli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alvarez counters with a low kick, right behind Petruzelli 's knee.
Petruzelli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alvarez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Petruzelli throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petruzelli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Petruzelli pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Anthony Petruzelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Alvarez drags the fight down to the ground.
Petruzelli tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling from the bottom.
Petruzelli controlling from the top position.
Petruzelli wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petruzelli 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Petruzelli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Beastorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy McGoogles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGoogles comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Glory- These Silhouettes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! El Beastorious could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timmy McGoogles's chin.

Beastorious
vs
McGoogles

196 cm
18
264 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
21
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beastorious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGoogles.
McGoogles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGoogles missing with a left hand there. Beastorious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - McGoogles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGoogles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like El Beastorious has been cut.
McGoogles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Timmy McGoogles has been cut.
Beastorious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGoogles looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGoogles bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Beastorious comes at him with an uppercut from hell! McGoogles falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! McGoogles was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). El Beastorious!
El Beastorious is the new heavyweight champion!