RCS 31 - Mellifluous PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Wordsworth Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Jango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wordsworth Ward
vs
Jango

179 cm
21
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
27
205 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frederick Wordsworth Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Jango!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jango shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wordsworth Ward defends it nicely.
Wordsworth Ward lands a two punch combo.
Jango shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wordsworth Ward pinned against the cage. Wordsworth Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wordsworth Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wordsworth Ward looks to clinch
and Jango counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wordsworth Ward is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wordsworth Ward tries to clinch up but Jango circles away and keeps his distance.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wordsworth Ward connects with a body shot.
Wordsworth Ward tries to clinch up

and Jango counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jango.
Jango is pressed up against the cage. Wordsworth Ward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jango down to the mat. Jango avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Jerry Jango has been cut.

Wordsworth Ward darts in and clinches Jango up against the cage.
Jango tries to circle away but Wordsworth Ward has him pinned against the cage.
Wordsworth Ward prevents Jango from breaking the clinch.
Wordsworth Ward working hard to break the clinch.
Jango wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Wordsworth Ward jumps into guard, dragging Jango to the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Wordsworth Ward manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wordsworth Ward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jango manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wordsworth Ward dips to his left and cracks Jango with an uppercut!

Wordsworth Ward forces Jango back against the cage and clinches.
Jango goes for a takedown attempt but Wordsworth Ward pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Jango.
Wordsworth Ward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jango manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wordsworth Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wordsworth Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jango fails with a takedown attempt.
Wordsworth Ward wants to clinch up but Jango keeps it at a distance.
Wordsworth Ward wants to clinch up but Jango keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Wordsworth Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wordsworth Ward keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wordsworth Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wordsworth Ward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jango manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jango fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wordsworth Ward tries to clinch there but Jango circles away.
Jango takes one to the chin there.
Wordsworth Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jango swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jango darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Wordsworth Ward makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wordsworth Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jango swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jango is looking to clinch.
Wordsworth Ward moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jango fails with a takedown attempt.

Wordsworth Ward forces Jango back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jango tries for a takedown but Wordsworth Ward manages to get underhooks.
Wordsworth Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jango gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wordsworth Ward has had enough of the clinch but Jango keeps him there for the moment.
Wordsworth Ward wants a takedown.
Jango fails to pull guard.
Wordsworth Ward prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jango tries to pull guard but Wordsworth Ward won't allow it.
Wordsworth Ward has had enough of the clinch but Jango keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederick Wordsworth Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Jango's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wordsworth Ward misses with a wild combination.
Jango swats away the attempt to clinch by Wordsworth Ward.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wordsworth Ward moves out of range of the body kick.

Wordsworth Ward closes the distance and clinches.
Jango tries to pull guard but Wordsworth Ward won't allow it.
Wordsworth Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Jango.
Wordsworth Ward fails to pull guard.

Wordsworth Ward decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wordsworth Ward is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Wordsworth Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wordsworth Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wordsworth Ward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jango manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jango shoots in for a takedown but Wordsworth Ward shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
Jango is looking to clinch but Wordsworth Ward is avoiding it.
Wordsworth Ward throws a nice looking combination but Jango bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Jango pushes Wordsworth Ward up against the cage in a clinch.

Wordsworth Ward gets control of Jango's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wordsworth Ward will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Wordsworth Ward pushes Jango off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wordsworth Ward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horrible takedown by Jango or perhaps it was just good defense by Wordsworth Ward which made him look bad.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Jango.
Wordsworth Ward tries to clinch but Jango is having none of it.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a wild combination.
Wordsworth Ward throws a combination. Jango tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wordsworth Ward throws a series of strikes that have Jango backpedaling.
Wordsworth Ward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Jango.
Wordsworth Ward scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wordsworth Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Jango with that takedown attempt.
Jango tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a double jab
and Jango counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wordsworth Ward is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wordsworth Ward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wordsworth Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jango can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Wordsworth Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Jango circles away.
Wordsworth Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jango swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wordsworth Ward wants to clinch.
Wordsworth Ward checks a leg kick.
Wordsworth Ward scores with a jab. Jango acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wordsworth Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jango swats away the attempt to clinch by Wordsworth Ward.
Jango shoots in looking for a takedown but Wordsworth Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wordsworth Ward moves in looking to clinch but Jango pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Jango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wordsworth Ward tries to clinch there but Jango circles away.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wordsworth Ward lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wordsworth Ward scores with a one two! Jango had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Wordsworth Ward darts in and clinches Jango up against the cage.
Wordsworth Ward tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jango smiles and moves away.
Wordsworth Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jango paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wordsworth Ward goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jango keeps the fight on the outside.
Wordsworth Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jango swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jango circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederick Wordsworth Ward dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Jango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wordsworth Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wordsworth Ward wants to clinch up but Jango keeps it at a distance.

Wordsworth Ward takes the fight into the clinch.
Jango is trying to break the clinch but Wordsworth Ward has him pressed against the cage.
Wordsworth Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Jango pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wordsworth Ward with a nice cross.
Wordsworth Ward takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jango fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wordsworth Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Jango circles away.
Wordsworth Ward tries to clinch but Jango moves out of range.
Wordsworth Ward lands a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Jango or perhaps it was just good defense by Wordsworth Ward which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jango looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Jango.
Jango takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wordsworth Ward throws a series of strikes that have Jango backpedaling.
Wordsworth Ward misses with the combination.
Wordsworth Ward tries to clinch up but Jango circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jango.
Wordsworth Ward throws a combination. Jango tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wordsworth Ward scores with a one two! Jango had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Jango has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jango has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wordsworth Ward gets underhooks to prevent Jango's takedown attempt.
Jango gets underhooks to prevent Wordsworth Ward's takedown attempt.
Jango is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wordsworth Ward pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wordsworth Ward jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jango walks away with a smile on his face. Wordsworth Ward gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jango is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wordsworth Ward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jango fails with a takedown attempt.
Jango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wordsworth Ward looks to land a combination. Jango sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jango needs to keep his hands up - Wordsworth Ward had a free shot at his head there.
Jango tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wordsworth Ward swivels and escapes.
Wordsworth Ward is looking to clinch but Jango is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jango eats them both and turns towards Wordsworth Ward to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from Wordsworth Ward.

Wordsworth Ward darts in and clinches Jango up against the cage.
Wordsworth Ward tries to pull guard but Jango won't allow it.
Jango jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wordsworth Ward walks away with a smile on his face. Jango gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Wordsworth Ward does no damage.

Wordsworth Ward fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jango, pushing him back against the cage.
Jango working hard to break the clinch.
Wordsworth Ward leaning against his opponent.
Jango jumps guard but Wordsworth Ward stands there with Jango around his waist. Jango gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wordsworth Ward lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jango jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wordsworth Ward walks away with a smile on his face. Jango gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jango throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wordsworth Ward's waist but Wordsworth Ward gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jango off to one side.
Wordsworth Ward wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wordsworth Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wordsworth Ward is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jango throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jerry Jango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wordsworth Ward stalks Jango and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jango's face. Jango staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick Wordsworth Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wordsworth Ward 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Wordsworth Ward!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Meed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Meed has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maurice Sullivan's chin.

Sullivan
vs
Meed

190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurice Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Meed!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sullivan as he avoids it easily.
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sullivan looks for a takedown but Meed sprawls well.
Meed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Meed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sullivan pinned against the cage. Sullivan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sullivan throws out a loose jab but Meed uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Meed ducks under and follows up with a left that Meed also avoids with ease.
Sullivan has a takedown stuffed.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Meed moves out of range.
Sullivan stuffs the takedown.
Maurice Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Meed.
Meed avoids the head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan shoots in for a double leg but Meed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sullivan stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meed misses with a two punch combination.
Meed fails with a takedown attempt.
Meed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Meed slips under a jab from Sullivan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sullivan is defended easily by Meed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a hook. Meed ducked under it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sullivan.
Meed throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.

Meed feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Meed passes Sullivan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sullivan is trying to maintain the position but Meed is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meed is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sullivan moves into full guard.
Meed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sullivan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meed manages to get himself to full guard.

Meed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meed controls Sullivan momentarily but Sullivan frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Meed will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sullivan fails with the takedown

and Meed decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sullivan's guard.

Meed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meed won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meed is controlling him.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Meed from controlling successfully.

Meed 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.

Meed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan keeping full guard, as Meed tries to pass.

Meed has gone for a leg lock! Sullivan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meed's guard.

Meed working for a triangle but Sullivan defends it easily.

Meed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sullivan defends well.
Sullivan trying to control but Meed is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is looking to advance position but Meed has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sullivan tries to hold on but Meed postures up.
Sullivan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Meed is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sullivan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sullivan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Meed has control of the leg.
David Meed has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Meed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Sullivan controlling the position well.

Sullivan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Meed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Meed wants to work for an arm triangle but Sullivan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sullivan trying to control here.

Meed is looking for a kimura here.

Sullivan is defending against the submission attempts here by Meed.

Meed stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sullivan to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sullivan leaves Meed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sullivan lands the left hand.

Sullivan shoots in and bounces Meed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Meed keeps moving.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Meed is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Meed pushes Sullivan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sullivan!
Meed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sullivan defends it nicely.

Meed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sullivan is trying to defend but Meed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Meed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Meed wants to work for an arm triangle but Sullivan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sullivan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Meed has control of the leg.
Meed trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.

Meed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to roll over but Meed keeps him under control.

Meed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.

Meed is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sullivan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sullivan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Meed is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meed is not content to let Sullivan control the position.
Meed is looking to reverse the position.
Meed can't do much from the bottom here.
Meed is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meed is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sullivan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Meed.
I've got Meed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Meed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod Quantock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quantock comes to the cage accompanied by Meant to be funny, not an ad.. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Quantock
vs
Gibbons

190 cm
22
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

192 cm
20
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rod Quantock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Gibbons!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quantock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quantock dodges the punch combination from Gibbons.
Quantock shoots for a double leg takedown but Gibbons sprawls well. He's pushed Quantock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gibbons misses with a body shot.
Quantock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gibbons.

Quantock drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Quantock stopping the sweep attempt from Gibbons.
Quantock trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gibbons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quantock trying to control but Gibbons is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quantock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rod Quantock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Quantock misses with a few strikes there.
Quantock misses with a series of wild punches.
Gibbons shoots for a takedown but Quantock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quantock throws a right hand that Gibbons ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibbons also avoids with ease.
Quantock slips a jab and a cross from Gibbons.
Gibbons stalks Quantock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quantock's face. Quantock staggers backwards, shaken.
Quantock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gibbons circles away.
Quantock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gibbons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quantock throws a combination that misses
and Gibbons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quantock is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbons misses with a two punch combination.
Quantock avoids the head kick by Gibbons.
Gibbons scores with a one two! Quantock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Gibbons lands but Quantock takes it in his stride.
Gibbons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quantock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Quantock feints and as Gibbons raises his hands in defense, Quantock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gibbons trying to strike off his back.
Gibbons has Quantock pulled in close to control his posture.
Gibbons trying to control the position.
Quantock advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quantock 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.

Gibbons pushes Quantock off and gets back to his feet.
Gibbons looks for a takedown but Quantock sprawls well.
Rod Quantock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Gibbons.
Quantock misses with a double jab
and Gibbons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quantock's knee momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Gibbons or perhaps it was just good defense by Quantock which made him look bad.
Quantock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gibbons pinned against the cage. Gibbons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons dodges the punch combination from Quantock.
Quantock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibbons manages to avoid it.
Quantock shoots in for a takedown but Gibbons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibbons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quantock avoids it really well and circles away.
Gibbons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quantock avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quantock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gibbons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Quantock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gibbons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gibbons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quantock avoids it really well and circles away.
Quantock misses with a combination
and Gibbons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gibbons displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gibbons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quantock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gibbons swivels and escapes.
Quantock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gibbons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quantock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gibbons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quantock manages to avoid it.
Quantock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gibbons circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quantock takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rod Quantock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Gibbons.
Gibbons misses with a wild combination.
Quantock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gibbons counters with a left and a right that stings Quantock.
Nice sprawl there from Quantock as Gibbons shoots in.
Quantock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Quantock does no damage.
Gibbons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gibbons stalks Quantock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quantock's face. Quantock staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Gibbons shoots in for a double leg but Quantock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Gibbons darts in and clinches Quantock up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quantock prevents the takedown attempt.
Gibbons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gibbons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gibbons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gibbons tries to work over Quantock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quantock is pressed up against the cage. Gibbons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quantock down to the mat. Quantock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gibbons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quantock circles away quickly and effectively.
Quantock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gibbons but Gibbons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quantock shoots in looking for a takedown. Gibbons tries to sprawl out of it but Quantock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gibbons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rod Quantock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Quantock. No joy for Gibbons on that attempt.
Gibbons fails to land the takedown.
Quantock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quantock misses with a wild body shot.
Gibbons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quantock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibbons somewhat.
Quantock misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quantock misses with a double jab
and Gibbons counters with a stiff right hand.
Gibbons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gibbons lands with a right hand.
Rod Quantock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quantock throws a nice looking combination but Gibbons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quantock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gibbons.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibbons misses with a body shot.
Quantock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibbons tests Quantock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Gibbons 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gibbons cracks Quantock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gibbons throws a series of punches but Quantock moves out of range.
Quantock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gibbons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quantock circles away quickly and effectively.
Gibbons fails to land the takedown.
Quantock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibbons was well out of range. Poor timing from Quantock.
Gibbons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quantock defends it nicely.
Quantock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Quantock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Quantock trying to control but Gibbons is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quantock prevents Gibbons from improving his position.
Quantock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Quantock content just to control the position here.
Gibbons tries to reverse the position but Quantock maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quantock blocks Gibbons's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gibbons regains half guard.
Gibbons keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Quantock is keen to just control but Gibbons is a slippery customer.
Quantock is looking to advance position but Gibbons won't allow it.

Gibbons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quantock looking to sit in guard and control but Gibbons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gibbons is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Quantock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Quantock has escaped and now he's on top!
Quantock stops Gibbons from standing up.

Gibbons throws his legs up looking for a submission but Quantock uses it to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons wants to get back to his feet.
Duke Gibbons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Quantock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gibbons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gibbons is trying to control Quantock's posture but Quantock avoids it.

Quantock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibbons regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duke Gibbons.
I've got Gibbons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Gibbons!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew BDown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BDown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 50 Cent - I Get Money. Drew BDown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

BDown
vs
Burns

185 cm
27
221 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drew BDown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Burns!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burns there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. BDown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
BDown throws a big shot that misses.
BDown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
BDown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
BDown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
BDown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BDown stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns looks to land a right hand but BDown moved out of range.
BDown punishes Burns's body with a nice straight punch.
BDown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but BDown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BDown scores with a shot to the body.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BDown throws out the jab.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but BDown sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drew BDown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Burns.
BDown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drew BDown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drew BDown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BDown.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but BDown avoids it really well and circles away.
BDown throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BDown connects with the punch.
BDown tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burns there as he acknowledges the shot.
BDown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown but BDown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
BDown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
BDown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
BDown with a nice cross.
BDown walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Burns drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! BDown swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Burns's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew BDown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anubis
vs
Winter

210 cm
27
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

194 cm
27
248 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamid Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Niko Winter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Hamid Anubis has been cut.
Anubis misses with a takedown attempt - Winter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anubis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winter.
Anubis avoids the body shot from Winter.
Anubis doesn't manage to clinch there - Winter circles away.
Anubis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winter scores with a sloppy right hand. Anubis should have avoided that one.
Winter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anubis.
Winter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anubis staying out of range there.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winter sprawls well. Winter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anubis gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab from Winter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis tries for a takedown but Winter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamid Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winter looks to land a combination. Anubis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Winter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Winter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winter wants it to stay on the feet.
Winter connects with the punch.
Winter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Winter misses.
Winter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent'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!
Winter thows a body shot but no joy.
Winter lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Winter.
Winter jabs at Anubis's body.
Anubis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Winter misses the target.
Anubis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winter throws a body punch but Anubis moves out of range.
A left lands for Winter.
Winter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winter throws a big shot that misses.
Anubis shoots for a takedown but Winter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winter misses with a body shot.
Anubis wants to clinch up but Winter keeps it at a distance.
Anubis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Anubis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Winter lands a right hook to the body.
Anubis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anubis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Winter misses.
Winter lands a jab.
Anubis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anubis is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winter's corner calls for a 1-2. Winter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anubis.
Nice jab there from Winter.
Anubis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anubis scrambles back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Anubis or perhaps it was just good defense by Winter which made him look bad.
A slow jab from Winter misses its intended target.
Niko Winter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anubis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anubis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anubis scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anubis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Winter misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Winter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamid Anubis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Winter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anubis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anubis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winter swivels and escapes.
Winter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winter throws a hook to the side of Anubis's head but Anubis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamid Anubis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winter sprawls well. Winter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anubis gets slowly back to his feet.
Anubis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winter tries to avoid it but Anubis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winter to the ground. Winter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamid Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anubis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Winter's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Anubis drops back looking for a leg! Winter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winter manages to kick Anubis off! Anubis jumps back into Winter's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Anubis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anubis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Winter looking for subs off his back but Anubis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Anubis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anubis moves nicely into side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winter is looking for a sweep.

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

Anubis stands up.
Winter scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis shoots in and drives through. Winter sprawls well.
Anubis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anubis walks into a straight right hand from Winter.
Winter just misses with a punch to the body.
Winter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Winter thows a body shot but no joy.
Anubis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niko Winter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winter lands with a nice body punch.
Anubis tries for a takedown but Winter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Niko Winter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hamid Anubis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Some wild striking there from Winter.
Winter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anubis misses with a leg kick.
Winter throws a hook to the side of Anubis's head but Anubis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winter feints a jab promting Anubis to slip. Winter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anubis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Winter thows a body shot but no joy.
Winter connects with a right hand. Anubis shakes it off.

Hamid Anubis's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Winter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anubis under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winter throws a body punch but Anubis moves out of range.
Winter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winter stuffs the takedown attempt from Anubis. Anubis gets slowly back to his feet.
Winter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Winter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anubis.
Winter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Winter throws an overhand right that lands on Anubis's shoulder, as Anubis tries to avoid the shot.
Anubis shoots in looking for a takedown. Winter tries to sprawl out of it but Anubis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Winter. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Winter.
Winter lands a jab.
Winter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anubis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anubis there as he acknowledges the shot.

Hamid Anubis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anubis shoots for a takedown but Winter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamid Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Winter as Anubis shoots in.
Anubis slips under a jab.
Anubis defending well as Winter loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Niko Winter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winter scores with a hook to the body. Anubis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Winter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winter connects with a body shot that sends Anubis's belly button to the back.
Winter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anubis circles away quickly and effectively.
Anubis tries to move into range but Winter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anubis under the eye.
Winter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winter jabs Anubis right on the nose. Anubis blinks but takes it well.

Anubis is rocked!

Jeez, Hamid Anubis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winter drops Anubis with a big left hand! Anubis is injured, injured bad! Winter jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Winter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom McGettigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yin Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGettigan comes to the cage accompanied by Knifeman - The Bronx. Tao is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Philip Bailey - Walking on the Chinese Wall. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

McGettigan
vs
Tao

182 cm
26
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
170 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

LHK Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom McGettigan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yin Tao!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tao.
McGettigan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGettigan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGettigan thows a leg kick but Tao checks it
and Tao counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yin Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGettigan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGettigan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
Jab from Tao.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tao.
McGettigan is breathing heavily.
Tao lands with a nice body kick.
Tao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGettigan momentarily.
Tao scores with a nice strike.
McGettigan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Tao.
McGettigan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tao can pounce on him.
Tao stuns McGettigan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tao.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Tao! McGettigan is out on his feet! Tao rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - McGettigan is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! McGettigan is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yin Tao! Yin Tao retains his welterweight title!