FCD 17: Mack vs Santos PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brad Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fou Rthihovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Johnson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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.

Johnson
vs
Rthihovsky

168 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Rthihovsky!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rthihovsky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!

Rthihovsky jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Johnson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rthihovsky wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Rthihovsky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Rthihovsky tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Rthihovsky wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Rthihovsky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Rthihovsky tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Rthihovsky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rthihovsky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rthihovsky trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.

Rthihovsky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rthihovsky wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Rthihovsky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Rthihovsky tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fou Rthihovsky 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.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Rthihovsky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rthihovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rthihovsky slips nicely into half guard.

Rthihovsky is looking for a kimura here.
Rthihovsky trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.

Rthihovsky seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.

Rthihovsky is looking for a kimura here.
Rthihovsky moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Fou Rthihovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.

Rthihovsky looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rthihovsky wants to take Johnson's back but he can't do it this time.
Rthihovsky trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Rthihovsky takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Rthihovsky is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rthihovsky looking for the RNC.

Rthihovsky working for a choke but Johnson is defending well.

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

Rthihovsky is working for a rear naked choke. Johnson is not defending it well and Rthihovsky has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Johnson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Johnson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fou Rthihovsky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chee Pono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Click Click Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chee Pono has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pono
vs
Click Boom

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chee Pono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Click Click Boom!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom lands with a nice body punch.
Boom defending well as Pono loads up on a big left hand.
Boom shoots in for a double leg but Pono sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pono looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
Pono throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Boom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pono won't be happy with that.
Pono takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Boom trying to control the position but Pono is working away.
Boom controls the position.
Boom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boom throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pono works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom trying to advance position but Pono counters by regaining guard.
Pono is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boom throws a strike but Pono rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pono throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pono with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pono trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pono postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pono with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pono throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pono is looking to work some ground and pound but Boom has wrist control.
Pono throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pono is looking to work some ground and pound but Boom has wrist control.
Pono looking to sit in guard and control but Boom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom stopping the sweep attempt from Pono.
Boom throwing strikes but missing.
Pono is trying to control the position but Boom postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boom looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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.
Boom wants to control from the top but Pono keeps moving.
Pono on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pono tries to get out of the position.
Boom throws a big right hand that misses.
Pono avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boom thows a big elbow that misses.
Boom postures up in Pono's guard and throws a big left but Pono blocks it.
Pono avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boom throwing strikes from guard but Pono blocks nicely.
Pono is breathing heavily.
Boom thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boom slips a straight right by Pono.
Pono just misses with a punch to the body.
Pono waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boom shoots in for a takedown but Pono shows good takedown defense.

Boom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pono did well to prevent Boom getting side control.
Pono regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boom.
Pono looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boom.
Boom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pono works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boom throws and elbow that misses. Pono uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boom's guard. Nice move by Pono!
Pono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pono throws a strike but Boom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boom trying to control but Pono is working from the bottom.

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.
Boom is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pono keeping full guard, as Boom tries to pass.
Boom wants to control from the top but Pono keeps moving.
Pono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pono working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom trying to control the position from guard on top but Pono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boom controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pono misses with a lunging right hand
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom tries for a takedown but Pono circles away easily
and Pono counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chee Pono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Click Click Boom.
Boom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pono but Pono pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chee Pono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom fails with the takedown
and Pono counters with a right hand to the body.
Pono misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pono scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pono motions for Boom to come forward. Pono throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom staying out of range there.
Click Click Boom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pono pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boom is out of range and Pono settles back down.
Pono lands the left hand.

It looks like Click Click Boom has been cut.
A jab from Pono misses.
No luck for Boom with that takedown attempt.
Click Click Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Pono misses.
A jab lands there for Pono.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chee Pono dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Click Click Boom's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pono tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pono pinned against the cage. Pono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Pono misses.
Pono does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boom shoots and misses
and Boom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom checks a leg kick nicely.
Pono takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Pono looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range.
Boom misses with a takedown attempt
and Pono counters with a left to the body.
Chee Pono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Click Click Boom.
Boom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pono tries to land a leg kick but Boom saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Pono misses the target.
Pono throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
Pono throws a right hand that misses

and Boom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pono's guard.
Pono is pulling down on Boom's head. It's preventing any offense from Boom, at least for the moment.

Pono pushes Boom off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pono throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pono.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pono wants to slow Boom down by chopping away at his legs.
Pono lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good work by Boom as he checks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Pono. No joy for Boom on that attempt.
Boom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pono misses the shot to the body.
Boom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pono throws a chopping leg kick but Boom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good shot there by Pono.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom slips a jab and a cross from Pono.
Chee Pono is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pono counters with a nice uppercut.

Boom is rocked!
Pono fails to land with a series of punches.
Pono misses the jab.
Pono scores with a nice head shot.
Pono drops Boom with a huge uppercut! Boom drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Pono is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chee Pono!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilia Rutkowska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Thumper (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.

Rutkowska
vs
Thumper

225 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emilia Rutkowska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Thumper!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thumper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rutkowska counters with a stiff right hand.
Thumper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutkowska connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thumper scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thumper fails with the takedown
and Rutkowska counters with a stiff right hand.
Thumper misses with a takedown attempt
and Rutkowska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emilia Rutkowska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thumper.
Thumper has his takedown stuffed
and Rutkowska counters with a left to the body.
Thumper looks gassed!
Thumper with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rutkowska counters with a nice right hand that sends Thumper toppling to the canvas! Thumper scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rutkowska finish him?!

It looks like Joe Thumper has been cut.

Rutkowska cracks Thumper with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thumper looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rutkowska finish him?

Thumper is rocked!

Rutkowska clinches up against the cage.
Rutkowska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutkowska is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thumper tries to work over Rutkowska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutkowska has Thumper pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rutkowska.
Rutkowska scores with a shoulder strike.

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

Rutkowska rushes Thumper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Rutkowska rushes Thumper and presses him up against the cage.

Rutkowska manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Rutkowska has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thumper off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rutkowska shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thumper eats them both and turns towards Rutkowska to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Rutkowska pushes Thumper up against the cage in a clinch.

Rutkowska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rutkowska closes the distance and clinches.

Rutkowska drags the fight down to the ground.

Rutkowska pushes Thumper off and scrambles back to his feet.

Rutkowska instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rutkowska blocks a body shot from Thumper.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rutkowska ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rutkowska no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rutkowska is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Rutkowska wriggles free and stands up.

Rutkowska moves into the clinch.
Thumper avoiding damage as Rutkowska throws knees to the body.
Thumper misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutkowska with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thumper tries to work over Rutkowska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Rutkowska.
Thumper can't find room to land a body shot as Rutkowska controls the action.
Rutkowska works on Thumper's body with a couple of short punches.
Rutkowska is pushing Thumper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Rutkowska pulls guard effortlessly.

Rutkowska manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thumper is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rutkowska is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Thumper.

Rutkowska gets a clinch.

Rutkowska manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thumper prevents Rutkowska from getting back to his feet.

Rutkowska manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thumper tries to keep at a distance but Rutkowska has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutkowska lands a shot to the body.
Thumper misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Rutkowska.
Rutkowska with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Rutkowska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rutkowska has managed to clinch.

Rutkowska pulls guard effortlessly.
Rutkowska knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thumper on the ground.

Rutkowska pushes Thumper off and gets back to his feet.

Rutkowska gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutkowska throws an elbow but it misses.

Rutkowska drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilia Rutkowska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Thumper's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rutkowska throws a half hearted mid kick.

Rutkowska has Thumper up against the cage in a clinch.
Thumper misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutkowska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thumper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutkowska blocks a body shot from Thumper.
Good body shot from Rutkowska.
Thumper working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Rutkowska.
Rutkowska presses Thumper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Rutkowska.
Thumper throws a head punch that misses.
Thumper can't find room to land a body shot as Rutkowska controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rutkowska breaks from the clinch.
Thumper is breathing heavily.
Thumper has his takedown stuffed

and Rutkowska moves into the clinch.
Thumper swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutkowska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thumper digs a right hand underneath Rutkowska's ribcage. Rutkowska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutkowska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thumper can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rutkowska.
Thumper swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutkowska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thumper tries to work over Rutkowska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Rutkowska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutkowska looks to land a combination. Thumper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Rutkowska cracks Thumper with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thumper looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rutkowska finish him?
Thumper is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutkowska finish him?
Joe Thumper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rutkowska lands a big uppercut and Thumper crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thumper looks OK. Rutkowska waves Thumper back to his feet!
Rutkowska circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Thumper to the canvas! Thumper doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rutkowska keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilia Rutkowska!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Jurkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurkowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is KSW. Sierra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sweet Dreams-Manson. Lukasz Jurkowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jurkowski
vs
Sierra

180 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lukasz Jurkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cliff Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurkowski tries to clinch up

and Sierra counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jurkowski's guard now.
Sierra controlling from the top position.
Jurkowski working a defensive guard here.
Jurkowski is controlling Sierra's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jurkowski tries to clinch but Sierra moves away

and Sierra counters by moving into the clinch.
Jurkowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sierra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sierra tries to pull guard but Jurkowski won't allow it.
Jurkowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sierra.
A right hook to the body lands for Jurkowski.
Sierra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Sierra jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurkowski wants to pass the guard but Sierra is keeping the position.
Jurkowski trying to control but Sierra is working from the bottom.
Jurkowski looking to sit in guard and control but Sierra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sierra wants to pass the guard but Jurkowski is keeping the position.
Sierra trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurkowski looking to control.
Sierra trying to control but Jurkowski is working from the bottom.
Sierra content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sierra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sierra won't allow Jurkowski to get back to his feet.
Jurkowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Sierra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sierra is thwarting Jurkowski's attempts to control the position.
Sierra is trying to control the action in half guard but Jurkowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sierra seems to be working for a kimura but Jurkowski defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jurkowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sierra is trying to control the action in half guard but Jurkowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jurkowski is trying to maintain the position but Sierra is very close to passing his half guard.
Sierra lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sierra clinches up against the cage.

Sierra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sierra has taken the fight to the clinch.

Jurkowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jurkowski keeping full guard, as Sierra tries to pass.
Sierra trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurkowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sierra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra scoring with some ground and pound.
Jurkowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sierra stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Jurkowski tries to sprawl but Sierra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sierra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Sierra seems to be looking for submissions.
Sierra wants to stand up but Jurkowski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sierra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra trying to pass the guard but Jurkowski defending well.
Sierra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sierra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cliff Sierra.

Sierra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jurkowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Sierra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurkowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sierra is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra wants to control from the top but Jurkowski keeps moving.
Sierra stays in close to Jurkowski's body and controls the position.
Cliff Sierra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jurkowski keeping full guard, as Sierra tries to pass.
Sierra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.

Cliff Sierra has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sierra doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jurkowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Sierra is trying to control Jurkowski's posture but Jurkowski avoids it.
Jurkowski trying to control the position but Sierra is working away.
Sierra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sierra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Sierra decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jurkowski throws a head kick but Sierra moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jurkowski.
Sierra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Sierra closes the distance and clinches.
Jurkowski blocks the elbow strike.
The referee calls for Sierra to work.
Jurkowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sierra avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sierra jumps guard and drags Jurkowski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sierra trying to keep a closed guard but Jurkowski is proving a slippery customer.
Jurkowski won't allow Sierra to get back to his feet.
Sierra wants to sweep here but Jurkowski controlling him for the moment.

Jurkowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sierra dives on top into guard.
Sierra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jurkowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sierra pushing down on Jurkowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sierra controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sierra seems to be working for a kimura but Jurkowski defends the submission attempt.

Jurkowski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jurkowski darts in trying to clinch

and Sierra counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jurkowski's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sierra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cliff Sierra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sierra is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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.

Cliff Sierra has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sierra tries for a takedown but Jurkowski circles away easily
and Jurkowski counters with a body kick that stops Sierra in his tracks momentarily.

Sierra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sierra postures up in Jurkowski's guard and throws a big left but Jurkowski blocks it.
Sierra preventing the sweep.
Sierra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sierra stopping the sweep attempt from Jurkowski.
Sierra controlling from the top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Sierra!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davids might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top. 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.

Davids
vs
Johnson

180 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Davids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Davids.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Davids counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Davids counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.

Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Davids regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Johnson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Davids has locked up a guillotine! Davids's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Johnson is holding on here and Davids must be using up a lot of energy. Johnson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Davids gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brett Davids!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Harris had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Harris
vs
Castro

177 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
26
167 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrone Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raul Castro!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris.
Harris looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Castro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harris. Harris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris shoots in and drives through. Castro sprawls well.
Harris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Castro.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
Castro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castro 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.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
Good exchange - Castro coming out on top.
Castro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Castro lands with a shot to the body.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Castro closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Castro.
Castro lands a left hand.
Castro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Harris with a big uppercut! Harris tries to clinch up but Castro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Harris to the mat! Harris covers up and Castro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raul Castro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Skerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Skerlik
vs
McAllister

165 cm
22
134 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

167 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Skerlik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew McAllister!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McAllister closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McAllister lands in his opponent's guard.

Skerlik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McAllister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Skerlik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McAllister passes into half guard.
Skerlik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McAllister is working away from the top position though.
McAllister wants to free his trapped foot but Skerlik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Skerlik manages to get to full guard.

McAllister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister trying to control the position from guard on top but Skerlik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAllister stopping the sweep attempt from Skerlik.
McAllister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skerlik is keeping the position for now.

McAllister postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Skerlik is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McAllister, into his guard.
Skerlik wants to control from the top but McAllister keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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.

McAllister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skerlik defends it easily.
Skerlik trying to control but McAllister is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nick Skerlik has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

McAllister decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skerlik trying to hold on to McAllister's head to control him but McAllister postures up.
Skerlik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

McAllister is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McAllister looks gassed!
Skerlik gets back to full guard.
McAllister with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAllister is pushing down on Skerlik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skerlik is fighting to maintain full guard but McAllister has managed to sneak the leg through.
McAllister throws a strike but Skerlik avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Skerlik has control of McAllister's left arm, preventing McAllister from doing any damage.

Skerlik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McAllister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McAllister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McAllister trying to control but Skerlik is working from the bottom.

McAllister looking to improve position, pressing down on Skerlik's thigh with his hand. Skerlik seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is McAllister paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! McAllister's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Skerlik picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Skerlik!
Nick Skerlik retains his bantamweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nester Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ms Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nester Locke had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Locke
vs
Bong

192 cm
20
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
186 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nester Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ms Bong!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Locke does no damage.
Locke scores with a hook.
Bong throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Bong ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Locke misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bong. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Locke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Locke finds it's way round the side to connect with Bong's head.
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Bong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Locke.

It looks like Ms Bong has been cut.
Locke throws a nice looking combination but Bong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Locke gets caught flat footed, as Bong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Locke has his hands on Bong's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bong has gone for a leg lock! Locke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bong's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Locke 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bong can do anything to dispel that myth.

Bong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Locke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bong wants to stand but Locke is controlling the position.
Locke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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.

Bong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Locke defends it easily.

Locke has gone for a leg lock! Bong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Locke's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locke keeping full guard, as Bong tries to pass.

Bong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Locke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Locke has escaped and now he's on top!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Locke decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Locke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Locke works Bong's body with a nice hook.
Bong lands a jab to Locke's midsection.
Locke scores with a nice right hand.
Bong shoots for a double leg takedown but Locke sprawls well. He's pushed Bong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Locke to score with a decent uppercut.
Locke scores with a jab. Bong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Bong cracks a nice hook into Locke's ribs.
Bong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Locke rather than just go for the knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bong.
Bong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Bong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Locke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Locke keeping hold of Bong's head, controlling as best he can.
Locke trying to control here.
Locke is pressing down on Bong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Locke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Locke wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nester Locke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ms Bong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Bong or perhaps it was just good defense by Locke which made him look bad.
Bong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Locke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bong slips a straight right by Locke.
Bong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Locke's waist but Locke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bong off to one side.
Bong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nester Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ms Bong.
Locke jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Bong swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Bong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Locke swivels and escapes.
Locke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bong takes one to the side of the head.
Locke throws out a powerful jab.
Bong misses with a hook to the body
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Locke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bong on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bong's hands.
Locke throws a series of punches but Bong avoids them all with ease.
Locke thuds his right hand into Bong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bong is breathing heavily.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Locke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Bong is rocked!
Bong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Locke sprawls well. Locke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bong gets slowly back to his feet.
Bong is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
Locke digs a good hook to Bong's body.
Bong seems to have recovered his senses.
Locke throws a good cross that connects.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Nester Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Locke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Locke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bong at a distance.
Locke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke throws a one two combo.
Locke digs a good body shot into Bong's ribs.
Locke works over Bong's head and body with a nice combination.
Bong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Locke.
Bong drops his hands momentarily and Locke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Locke scores with a four punch combination!
Nester Locke is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Locke coming out on top.
Locke throws a right hand that Bong ducks under and follows up with a left that Bong also avoids with ease.
Locke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Locke lands with a good body shot.
Locke cracks Bong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Locke jabs Bong right on the nose. Bong blinks but takes it well.
Locke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Locke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bong back to the cage. Locke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Locke rushes Bong with punches - Bong moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bong goes down! Locke follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nester Locke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dane Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane Mack has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mack
vs
Santos

186 cm
21
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dane Mack!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rico Santos!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos misses with a takedown

and Mack counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard.

Santos looking for a guillotine here but Mack defends easily.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Santos has his foot on Mack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mack works his way back into a safe position though.
Mack stops Santos from standing up.

Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mack 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.
Mack advances to half guard.
Mack working the head and body with strikes.
Mack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mack is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Santos is trying to stand back up but Mack is controlling him
Mack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Santos trying to control here.
Santos looks gassed!

Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mack performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Mack maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Santos could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mack has cracked it and Santos is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mack!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dane Mack!
Dane Mack retains his middleweight title!