PS 17 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Iram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruy Fernandez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Iram
vs
Fernandez

160 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

175 cm
19
141 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Iram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruy Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandez stalks Iram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Iram's face. Iram staggers backwards, shaken.

Fernandez drops Iram with a beautiful combination! Iram stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fernandez is looking for the KO!

It looks like Alex Iram has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iram throws an overhand right that lands on Fernandez's shoulder, as Fernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Iram.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Iram moves out of range.
Fernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iram avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Fernandez.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iram circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Iram.

Oooooh!!! Fernandez has knocked Iram down with a huge combo! Fernandez steps away and waves a wobbly Iram back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Iram is breathing heavily.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Fernandez has cracked Iram with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Fernandez lands another huge swinging hook and Iram tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Iram, before Fernandez can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ruy Fernandez!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Dias
vs
Sabin

188 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Sabin !
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias throws a series of strikes that have Sabin backpedaling.

It looks like Michael Sabin has been cut.
Sabin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sabin tries to clinch up.
Sabin tries to clinch but Dias moves out of range.
Dias throws a series of punches but Sabin avoids them all with ease.
Sabin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sabin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sabin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sabin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sabin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dias.
A right-left combo lands from Dias.
Michael Sabin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias misses with a wild combination.

Sabin moves into the clinch successfully.

Sabin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dias misses with a series of wild punches.
Dias throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias misses with a wild combination.
Dias throws a nice looking combination but Sabin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dias looks to land a combination but Sabin avoids it well.
Sabin tries to clinch up but Dias circles away and keeps his distance.
Sabin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dias.
Sabin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sabin scores with a head kick.
Dias throws a right hand that Sabin ducks under and follows up with a left that Sabin also avoids with ease.

Sabin closes the distance and pushes Dias back into the cage.

Sabin 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sabin wants to clinch up but Dias keeps it at a distance.
Sabin tries to clinch up.
Dias wants to stay close but Sabin steps back to make room for something. Dias seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Sabin and Dias drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Sabin !

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedo Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Cargo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bear
vs
Cargo

185 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
133 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedo Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Cargo!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cargo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bear sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Bear closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cargo did well to prevent Bear getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Cargo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bear pulls his head out easily.
Bear sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cargo defending well though.
Bear lands with a punch from half guard.
Bear working over Cargo with some ground and pound. Cargo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bear landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cargo trying to hold on to Bear's head to control him but Bear postures up.
Bear throwing shots but Cargo is blocking nicely.

Cargo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cargo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Bear as Cargo shoots in.
Cargo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pedo Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Cargo.
Bear feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cargos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Cargo is rocked!

It looks like Tom Cargo has been cut.

Bear closes the distance and clinches.
Cargo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear finish him?

Bear lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cargo's head.
Cargo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bear drops an elbow to the side of Cargo's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bear scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bear missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bear looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cargo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cargo taking some punishment here, with Bear in his half guard.
Bear tries to pass to full mount but Cargo defends it.
Bear working Cargo over with strikes.
Bear throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cargo trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cargo wants to improve his position but Bear is controlling well.
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cargo's head.
Cargo seems to have recovered his senses.
Cargo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Cargo with the active half guard here but Bear passes nicely into side control.

Bear swings around for an armbar but Cargo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bear's guard.
Bear has a closed guard, preventing Cargo from standing up.

Bear uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear misses with the combination.
Cargo is looking to clinch.
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cargo moves away.
Cargo tries to clinch but Bear moves out of range.
Cargo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bear.
Cargo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cargo misses with a takedown

and Bear counters with a single leg into guard. Cargo didn't expect that.
Bear lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cargo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Cargo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cargo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cargo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bear trying to control but Cargo is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear throwing strikes from guard but Cargo blocks nicely.
Bear wants to pass the guard but Cargo is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedo Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Cargo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Cargo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bear throws a head kick but Cargo moves out of range.

Cargo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bear keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bear makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cargo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.

Cargo closes the distance and clinches.
Cargo tries to break the clinch but Bear is controlling the position.
Cargo throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cargo gets underhooks to prevent Bear's takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Bear works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cargo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear stands and throws Cargo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cargo is letting Bear control him for a moment.
Bear working away.
Bear really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cargo gets back to half guard.
Bear is thwarting Cargo's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bear is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bear is taking a breather. Cargo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bear trying to control the action but Cargo is working from the bottom.
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!
Cargo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bear.
Cargo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cargo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bear can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bear slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear wants to pass the guard but Cargo is keeping the position.
Bear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cargo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cargo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cargo working a defensive guard here.
Bear advances to half guard.
Cargo gets back to full guard.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cargo controls Bear momentarily but Bear frees himself.
Bear working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bear postures up in Cargo's guard and throws a big left but Cargo blocks it.
Bear wants to pass the guard but Cargo is keeping the position.
Bear with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cargo controls Bear momentarily but Bear frees himself.
Bear won't allow Cargo to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear postures up in Cargo's guard and throws a big left but Cargo blocks it.
Bear thows a big elbow that misses.
Cargo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pedo Bear will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Cargo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cargo enables Bear to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cargo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bear wants to control from the top but Cargo keeps moving.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear throws a strike but Cargo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cargo wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Cargo stops Bear from standing up.
Pedo Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bear pushes Cargo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cargo tries to clinch

and Bear counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cargo won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cargo is trying to control Bear's posture but Bear avoids it.
Cargo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bear is staying active.
Cargo is trying to buck Bear off.
Cargo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cargo taking a bit of punishment here - Bear scoring with strikes.
Bear sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cargo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bear controls the position.

Bear is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cargo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Bear working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cargo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bear's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cargo tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Bear wants to take a breather but Cargo is having none of it.
Cargo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bear controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear cracks Cargo with a solid left hand.
Bear landing some decent shots from guard.
Bear is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bear wants to control from the top but Cargo keeps moving.
Bear is looking to work some ground and pound but Cargo has wrist control.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cargo's head.
Bear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cargo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cargo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bear manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cargo has momentary wrist control but Bear slips an elbow through the middle.

Cargo working for a triangle but Bear defends it easily.
Bear thows a big elbow that misses.
Bear lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear works over Cargo with some ground and pound from guard.
Bear throwing strikes from guard but Cargo blocks nicely.
Tom Cargo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedo Bear is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bear controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedo Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bear, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedo Bear!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riddick Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenjiro Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Braddock
vs
Chiba

176 cm
27
161 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Riddick Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenjiro Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiba throws a head kick but Braddock moves out of range.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Chiba gets tackled into the cage by Braddock. Braddock maintains the clinch.
Chiba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chiba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chiba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chiba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chiba misses with a knee strike.

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

Braddock darts in and clinches Chiba up against the cage.
Chiba tries to land a knee to the head but Braddock blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Braddock.
Braddock lands a nice uppercut.
Chiba tries a knee to the head but Braddock blocks it.
Braddock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chiba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chiba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Braddock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Braddock manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock blocks the body kick.
Braddock avoids the head kick by Chiba.
Braddock checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Chiba.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Braddock gets a clinch.
Braddock slowing the pace effectively.
Chiba misses with a knee strike.
Chiba misses with a knee to the head.

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

Braddock rushes Chiba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chiba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Braddock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Braddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braddock throws a right and a left that both miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Braddock.
Chiba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chiba tries a knee to the head but Braddock blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Braddock breaks the clinch.
Kenjiro Chiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Braddock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braddock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Riddick Braddock has been cut.
Chiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chiba looks gassed!
Nice uppercut lands for Braddock. That snapped Chiba's head back.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba lands with a slapping head kick.
Braddock fails to land with a series of punches.
Chiba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Braddock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Braddock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chiba. Chiba obviously looking to wear him down.

Braddock closes the distance and clinches.
Braddock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chiba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chiba misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba tries a knee to the head but Braddock blocks it.

Braddock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chiba throws a head kick that half lands.
Braddock scores with a shot to the body.
Chiba tries a head kick but it misses.

Braddock gets a clinch.

Braddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Chiba throws a leg kick but Braddock checks it.

Braddock drives through and clinches with Chiba against the cage.
Chiba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Braddock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chiba misses with a knee strike.
Chiba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Braddock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Braddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Chiba tries to keep at a distance but Braddock has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Braddock digs a right hand underneath Chiba's ribcage. Chiba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Braddock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chiba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Braddock is struggling to control the position.
Chiba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chiba looking to throw knees to the head but Braddock is blocking nicely.
Chiba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Braddock manages to break the clinch.

Braddock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chiba misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chiba looking to throw knees to the head but Braddock is blocking nicely.
Chiba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Braddock blocks it with crossed arms.

Braddock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braddock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chiba back to the cage. Braddock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circle momentarily. Braddock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chiba throws a lazy head kick
and Braddock counters with a straight right hand.

Braddock has closed the distance and engaged Chiba in a clinch.

Braddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Braddock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chiba tries to land a knee to the head but Braddock blocks with his arms.
Chiba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Braddock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chiba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chiba tries to land a knee to the head but Braddock blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chiba misses with a knee to the head.
Chiba looking to throw knees to the head but Braddock is blocking nicely.

Braddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braddock stuns Chiba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Braddock has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Braddock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Braddock duly obliges.
Braddock cracks Chiba with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Braddock swings for the body but Chiba moves out of range.
Chiba is breathing heavily.
Chiba misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba checks a low kick from Braddock.

Braddock rushes Chiba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Braddock.
Braddock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Braddock seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Braddock breaks from the clinch.
Chiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Braddock moves into the clinch.
Braddock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chiba misses with a knee strike.
Chiba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riddick Braddock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Braddock pushes Chiba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chiba throws a knee to the head but misses.

Braddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Chiba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chiba scores with a head kick.
Chiba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Braddock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Braddock digs a good hook to Chiba's body.
Riddick Braddock is winning the standup battle so far.

Braddock takes the fight into the clinch.
Chiba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Braddock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chiba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Braddock lands with a short shot to the head.
Chiba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Braddock - that landed with a thud.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba throws a head kick but Braddock moves out of range.

Chiba tries to keep at a distance but Braddock has taken the fight into the clinch.

Braddock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chiba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chiba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Braddock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chiba scrambles back to his feet.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Braddock moves out of range easily.
Riddick Braddock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Braddock lands a nice looking body shot.

Braddock has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Braddock.
Chiba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Braddock blocks it with crossed arms.

Braddock manages to break the clinch.
Chiba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chiba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chiba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Braddock swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Braddock blocks a head kick by Chiba.
Chiba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Braddock misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Braddock has taken the fight to the clinch.

Braddock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braddock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Braddock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chiba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chiba scores with a head kick. Braddock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braddock.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chiba throws a lazy head kick

and Braddock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Braddock.
Braddock lands a shot to the body.

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

Braddock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chiba - that will leave a mark!
Chiba throws a body kick the misses

and Braddock moves into the clinch.
Chiba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chiba throws a knee to the head but misses.

Braddock breaks the clinch.
Chiba throws a head kick but Braddock moves out of range.
Chiba is looking to land body kicks.

Braddock clinches with his opponent.

Braddock manages to break the clinch.

Braddock has managed to clinch.
Braddock is struggling to control the position.
Chiba throws a knee to the head but misses.

Braddock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braddock blocks a head kick by Chiba.
Braddock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chiba doesn't seem bothered though.
Chiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Braddock moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Braddock moves into range and clinches up with Chiba.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Braddock.

Braddock breaks the clinch.
Braddock avoids the head kick by Chiba.

Braddock rushes Chiba and presses him up against the cage.
Braddock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chiba misses with a knee to the head.
Chiba tries a knee to the head but Braddock blocks it.
Braddock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Braddock digs a right hand into Chiba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chiba's gas tank.
Chiba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Braddock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

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

Braddock has managed to clinch.
Chiba misses with a knee to the head.

Braddock breaks from the clinch.
Braddock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock blocks the body kick.

Braddock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Braddock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chiba, pushing him back against the cage.
Braddock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chiba backwards.
Braddock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Braddock lands a body shot.
Chiba tries a knee to the head but Braddock blocks it.
Chiba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Braddock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Braddock clinches.
Chiba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Braddock manages to break the clinch.
Chiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Chiba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Braddock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Braddock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Braddock throws a right and a left that both miss.

Braddock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chiba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chiba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Braddock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Braddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braddock scores with a body shot.
Chiba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Braddock punishes Chiba's body with a nice straight punch.
Braddock is looking to wear down Chiba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Braddock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chiba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba throws a leg kick
and Braddock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Braddock pushes Chiba up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braddock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Braddock manages to break the clinch.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Braddock finds it's way through Chiba's defenses.
Braddock misses with a few strikes there.
Braddock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chiba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

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

Braddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braddock moves out of range of the body kick.
Braddock blocks a head kick by Chiba.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Braddock closes the distance and clinches.

Braddock breaks from the clinch.
Kenjiro Chiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riddick Braddock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Braddock scores with a three punch combo!

And that's the end of the fight!
Riddick Braddock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braddock 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riddick Braddock!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlisle Estanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Scarlatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Estanova
vs
Scarlatti

183 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlisle Estanova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Scarlatti!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarlatti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Estanova.
Scarlatti dives in and grabs Estanova's left leg, looking for a takedown. Estanova pushes down on Scarlatti's head and hops out.
Estanova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Scarlatti closes the distance and clinches.
Scarlatti wants a takedown but no success here.

Estanova gets control of Scarlatti's arms and successfully pulls guard. Estanova will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Scarlatti wants to pass the guard but Estanova is keeping the position.
Estanova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarlatti won't allow Estanova to get back to his feet.
Scarlatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Estanova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scarlatti is fighting to break Estanova's control of his arms but Estanova is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estanova wants to stand up but Scarlatti is controlling him.

Carlisle Estanova has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Scarlatti shoots in for a double leg but Estanova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carlisle Estanova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Scarlatti.

Scarlatti takes the fight into the clinch.
Scarlatti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Estanova walks away with a smile on his face. Scarlatti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scarlatti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Estanova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarlatti tries to close the distance and clinch but Estanova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Estanova misses the target.
Scarlatti on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Estanova moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Estanova prevents Scarlatti from breaking the clinch.
Estanova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scarlatti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scarlatti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Estanova just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scarlatti has Estanova pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Estanova manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scarlatti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Estanova goes for a takedown attempt but Scarlatti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scarlatti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Estanova pinned against the cage. Estanova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estanova throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Scarlatti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Estanova napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Estanova wants to control but Scarlatti postures up.

Scarlatti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Estanova, who protects the arm well.
Estanova tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti trying to control the action but Estanova is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like Scarlatti might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Estanova tries to escape but Scarlatti is in control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarlatti is chipping away with strikes.
Scarlatti just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick from Scarlatti misses.
Scarlatti throws a head kick that misses.
Estanova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarlatti darts in trying to clinch
and Estanova counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Estanova cracks Scarlatti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scarlatti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlatti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Estanova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That kick from Estanova tenderised Scarlatti's leg. Scarlatti is trying to keep his angry face on.

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

Scarlatti has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Estanova uses from the top position.
Estanova throws and elbow that misses. Scarlatti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Estanova's guard. Nice move by Scarlatti!
Estanova looking for a sweep. Not yet Estanova, not yet.
Scarlatti trying to control but Estanova is working from the bottom.
Estanova controls Scarlatti momentarily but Scarlatti frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti wants to control from the top but Estanova keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarlatti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Estanova kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scarlatti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Estanova is trying to keep Scarlatti in close.
Estanova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scarlatti is one step ahead there.
Estanova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scarlatti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Estanova counters with a left and a right that stings Scarlatti.
Scarlatti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Estanova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Estanova throws a head kick but Scarlatti moves out of range.
Scarlatti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scarlatti.
Estanova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarlatti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Estanova paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti misses with a straight right.
Scarlatti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scarlatti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Estanova counters with a head kick. That will keep Scarlatti thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Scarlatti shoots in for a takedown but Estanova shows good takedown defense.
Scarlatti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Estanova avoids it really well and circles away.
Scarlatti takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Estanova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Scarlatti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Scarlatti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Estanova moves in looking to clinch but Scarlatti pushes him off.
Estanova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Estanova throws a head kick but Scarlatti moves out of range.
Scarlatti throws a poor cross that misses
and Estanova counters with a leg kick.
Scarlatti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Estanova is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scarlatti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Estanova avoids it really well and circles away.

Scarlatti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estanova keeping full guard, as Scarlatti tries to pass.
Estanova controlling Scarlatti's posture.
Estanova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scarlatti passes Estanova's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Scarlatti wants to work for an arm triangle but Estanova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scarlatti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Estanova's head.
Well, if Scarlatti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Estanova wants to get back to full guard.
Estanova is trying to control but Scarlatti manages to pass to mount!
Scarlatti unloads with some shots from mount but Estanova bucks and avoids them well.
Scarlatti lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Estanova hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti controlling the position easily from mount.
Scarlatti putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Scarlatti controlling from mount.
Derek Scarlatti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scarlatti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Scarlatti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scarlatti raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti breaks from Estanova's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Scarlatti is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Estanova can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Scarlatti dominating with strikes here.
Scarlatti throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estanova is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scarlatti prevents Estanova from getting the reversal.
Estanova is squirming around, avoiding Scarlatti's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlisle Estanova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derek Scarlatti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Estanova is looking to improve his position but Scarlatti isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Scarlatti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scarlatti 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Scarlatti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Potato Head Bob (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.

Silva
vs
Head Bob

170 cm
21
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Potato Head Bob!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is looking to clinch but Bob is avoiding it.
Bob scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Bob.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Bob.
Silva looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bob counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bob punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva throws a series of punches but Bob avoids them all with ease.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bob checks a leg kick.
Bob lands a body shot.
Silva misses with a combination
and Bob counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Bob changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bob tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bob to the ground. Bob escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bob dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Bob lands a right hook to the body.
Bob scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob lands with a shot to the body.
Silva takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob with a jab.
Bob slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Bob scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Silva is rocked!
Bob lands a body shot.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva misses with a combination
and Bob counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bob changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Potato Head Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob lands a head shot.
A jab from Bob does it's job there.
Bob cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bob fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bob connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob is pawing at Silva, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Silva's nose. Silva is badly hurt! Bob pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Silva tries desperately to hold on but Bob is relentless in his assault! As Silva receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Bob away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potato Head Bob!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Helguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Tablita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helguson comes to the cage accompanied by A Horse With No Name. Gunnar Helguson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Helguson
vs
Tablita

174 cm
22
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
21
134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Helguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Tablita!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helguson misses with a takedown attempt - Tablita sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gabriel Tablita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helguson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Helguson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Tablita blocks the leg kick.
Tablita tries to clinch but Helguson is having none of it.
Tablita lands a head shot.
Tablita misses with the combination.
Tablita looks to score with a jab to the body but Helguson is just out of range.
Tablita throws a right hand that Helguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Helguson also avoids with ease.
Helguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Gunnar Helguson has been cut.
Helguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tablita throws a lazy head kick
and Helguson counters with a head kick. That will keep Tablita thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tablita with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tablita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helguson circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Helguson misses
and Tablita counters with a left and a right... And another left! Helguson is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Tablita!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Anker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe comes to the cage accompanied by Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. The crowd seem to be enjoying Anker's choice of entrance music: Nobody's Fool. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schtrappe
vs
Anker

173 cm
21
169 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

174 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Anker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Schtrappe.
Anker takes one to the chin there.
Crunch! Schtrappe slams his shin into Anker's torso.
Anker tries for a takedown but Schtrappe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schtrappe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anker looks gassed!
Schtrappe's corner calls for a 1-2. Schtrappe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Anker is rocked!
Anker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Anker is still on wobbly legs! Can Schtrappe finish him?
A thudding body kick lands there by Schtrappe!
Anker seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schtrappe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schtrappe. That's going to slow Anker down.
Schtrappe lands with a straight right. Anker didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schtrappe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anker doesn't seem bothered though.
Anker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schtrappe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anker on the side of the head.
Schtrappe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Anker drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Schtrappe swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Anker's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacque Schtrappe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zewlakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zewlakovic comes to the cage accompanied by Twin Peaks Theme. Flintstone has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Zewlakovic
vs
Flintstone

190 cm
22
280 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
240 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krzysztof Zewlakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Flintstone!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flintstone lands a slapping body shot.
Flintstone misses with an uppercut.
Flintstone just misses with a punch to the body.
Flintstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zewlakovic.
Zewlakovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Flintstone cracks Zewlakovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flintstone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zewlakovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Flintstone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flintstone, right into the meat.
Fred Flintstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flintstone throws a body punch but Zewlakovic moves out of range.
Zewlakovic just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zewlakovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flintstone throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Flintstone misses its intended target.
Flintstone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flintstone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flintstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Zewlakovic is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Flintstone.
Flintstone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zewlakovic checks it well.
A big right from Flintstone misses.
Zewlakovic avoids the body shot from Flintstone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flintstone misses with a series of wild punches.
Flintstone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flintstone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zewlakovic checks a low kick from Flintstone.
Flintstone throws a shot from downtown. Zewlakovic moves away and avoids it.
Zewlakovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zewlakovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Flintstone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flintstone misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Flintstone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Flintstone catches Zewlakovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Flintstone catches Zewlakovic right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flintstone throws a shot to the body.
Flintstone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zewlakovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zewlakovic is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zewlakovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flintstone scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flintstone.
Nice straight punches there by Flintstone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flintstone.
Flintstone throws a hook to the side of Zewlakovic's head but Zewlakovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Flintstone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zewlakovic doesn't seem phased though.
Flintstone throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flintstone scores with a jab to the head.
Zewlakovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Flintstone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Flintstone thumps Zewlakovic with a low kick.

It looks like Krzysztof Zewlakovic has been cut.
Flintstone closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Flintstone bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Zewlakovic! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Zewlakovic is rocked!
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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Flintstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zewlakovic is keeping the position for now.
Flintstone scoring with punches to the head and body.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Flintstone looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintstone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flintstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zewlakovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Fred Flintstone hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zewlakovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flintstone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Flintstone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flintstone.
Zewlakovic walks into a jab.
Flintstone lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flintstone connects with a nice looking jab.
Zewlakovic takes one to the side of the head.
Flintstone scores with a push kick.
Flintstone scores with a jab to the body.
Fred Flintstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zewlakovic takes one on the button.
Flintstone lands with a shot to the body.
Flintstone tests Zewlakovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zewlakovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zewlakovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Flintstone waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Zewlakovic. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Zewlakovic to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Zewlakovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Krzysztof Zewlakovic's cut is getting worse.
Flintstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flintstone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zewlakovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Flintstone wants to control from the top but Zewlakovic keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fred Flintstone has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zewlakovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zewlakovic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Flintstone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zewlakovic.
Zewlakovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flintstone misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flintstone swings widly with a right hand
and Zewlakovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zewlakovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Flintstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Zewlakovic'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. This is the final round!

Flintstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zewlakovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flintstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zewlakovic.
Zewlakovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zewlakovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zewlakovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Flintstone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zewlakovic misses with a shot to the body
and Zewlakovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Flintstone throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Zewlakovic tumbling to the canvas!

Krzysztof Zewlakovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flintstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zewlakovic is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zewlakovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zewlakovic keeping moving, preventing Flintstone from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fred Flintstone wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zewlakovic takes a swing at Flintstone's ribcage but misses.
Flintstone is looking to slow Zewlakovic down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone with a jab.
Flintstone lands a nice shot that snaps Zewlakovic's head back.
Flintstone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zewlakovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!

Flintstone cracks Zewlakovic with a big right hand and Zewlakovic goes down!
Flintstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flintstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Zewlakovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fred Flintstone wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zewlakovic wants to clinch up but Flintstone keeps it at a distance.
Flintstone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fred Flintstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Flintstone lunges at Zewlakovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zewlakovic's hand.
Zewlakovic misses with a body punch
and Flintstone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flintstone.
Flintstone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zewlakovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flintstone feints and then cracks Zewlakovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zewlakovic down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zewlakovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flintstone manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Flintstone.
Flintstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flintstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zewlakovic.
Krzysztof Zewlakovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flintstone sizes up Zewlakovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flintstone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zewlakovic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zewlakovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flintstone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zewlakovic has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Flintstone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flintstone 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Flintstone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ac Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tao
vs
Slater

175 cm
21
170 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
169 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yang Tao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ac Slater!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tao's calf.
Slater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Slater.
Tao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Tao which made him look bad.
Tao scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Tao is predictable there
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tao throws a low kick, looking for Slater's leg but Slater calmly moves out of range.
Slater throws a body kick that misses.
Slater throws a head kick but Tao moves out of range.
Slater throws out a loose jab but Tao uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tao tries to land a leg kick but Slater saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tao.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slater checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Slater finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Slater misses with an uppercut. Tao saw that one coming.
Tao looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Slater tries to land a front kick but Tao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yang Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yang Tao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tao throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Slater listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yang Tao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ac Slater.
Tao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater looks to score with a jab to the body but Tao is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tao.
Tao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tao jabs Slater to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tao is looking to slow Slater down with leg kicks.
Slater looks gassed!
Tao connects with a jab.
Tao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Tao.
Tao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tao throws a chopping leg kick but Slater manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tao feints and then cracks Slater's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slater down.
Tao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tao misses with a wild body shot.
Slater thuds his shin into the meat of Tao's side.
Tao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slater if he has to take too many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tao throws out a loose jab but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slater's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Tao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Slater thows a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Tao catches Slater right on the button with a cross.
Tao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tao thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tao. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from Tao.
Slater looks to land a right hand but Tao moved out of range.
Tao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yang Tao is winning the standup battle so far.
Tao misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Slater.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That kick from Tao tenderised Slater's leg. Slater is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slater is breathing heavily.
Slater has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tao.
Slater avoids a kick to the body.
Slater takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body kick there by Tao.
Tao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tao feints and then cracks Slater's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slater down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tao.
Tao lands with a right hand.
Tao throws a leg kick
and Slater counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tao throws a leg kick which misses Slater's front leg but catches the back leg as Slater tries to avoid it.
Tao throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Tao is looking to score with low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws a leg kick which misses Slater's front leg but catches the back leg as Slater tries to avoid it.
Tao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slater's head.
Slater connects with a looping right hand.
Slater takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good leg kick by Tao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slater misses with a hook
and Tao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Tao.
Slater walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao misses with a body kick.
Slater has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tao.
Tao tries to land a leg kick but Slater saw it coming and moves away.
Slater throws a leg kick that misses.
Tao lands with a kick to the temple. Slater shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tao, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Tao shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Tao dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Slater scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Tao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tao connects with a jab.
Tao blocks the body kick.
Tao lands a nice hook to Slater's body. Slater takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Slater might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tao has got the better of the exchanges.
Tao checks a low kick from Slater.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tao lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tao.
Tao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slater throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tao throws a leg kick but Slater checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tao, right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tao.
Slater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws a head kick that misses.
Slater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Slater.
Tao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tao.
Tao lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tao scoring well with a low kick there.
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tao lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao lands a high kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tao.
Slater takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slater can do to turn this around?
Tao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slater has time to react.
Yang Tao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tao.
Slater throws a leg kick
and Tao counters with a leg kick.
Tao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Tao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slater tries to move into range but Tao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tao cracks the inside of Slater's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slater takes one to the chin there.
Ac Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tao feints and then cracks Slater's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slater down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Tao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tao 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Tao!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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