Dead or Alive PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Ca Fait Mal (Remix)" by La Fouine (feat. Sefyu & Soprano). George St Pierre is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

St Pierre
vs
Smith

185 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

184 cm
27
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre checks a leg kick.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but St Pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
St Pierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

St Pierre 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.

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

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
St Pierre wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
St Pierre working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
St Pierre is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Pierre defends it easily.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.

Smith gets to his feet - St Pierre follows without any prompting.
Smith lands a nice hook to St Pierre's body. St Pierre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith lands a jab to St Pierre's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.

St Pierre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Pierre prevents Smith from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierre which made him look bad.
Smith lands a jab to St Pierre's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from St Pierre as Smith shoots in.
St Pierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
George St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Pierre pinned against the cage. St Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.

St Pierre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre advances to half guard.
Smith tries to kick St Pierre off but St Pierre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
St Pierre wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith moves into full guard.
John Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St Pierre is aware though and is defending well.
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!
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Smith!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Paul Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Styliztik ft Dirty Rat - Mo Money . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Paul Johnson
vs
Cash

184 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

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, Xavier Paul Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Cash!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Cash closes the distance looking to clinch

and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson working the ground and pound but Cash is defending the strikes.
Cash manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Johnson is trying to control. Cash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson throwing shots but Cash is blocking nicely.
Cash moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cash has wrist control.

Cash is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Johnson has his hands clasped together but Cash extends an breaks Johnson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cash.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Cash!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Cornish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavo Vayrynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cornish
vs
Vayrynen

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)

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, Ben Cornish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paavo Vayrynen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vayrynen avoids it really well and circles away.
Cornish 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 Ben Cornish has been cut.
Cornish shoots in but no luck this time.

Vayrynen has closed the distance and engaged Cornish in a clinch.
Vayrynen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cornish backwards.

Vayrynen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vayrynen throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vayrynen has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vayrynen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cornish tries to pull guard but Vayrynen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Cornish. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vayrynen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paavo Vayrynen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vayrynen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vayrynen. Cornish does a little dance to reset his feet.

Vayrynen cracks Cornish with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vayrynen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cornish to stand back up!

Cornish is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Cornish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vayrynen lands a big right hand that drops Cornish! The killer instinct kicks in and Vayrynen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vayrynen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Vayrynen!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Warchowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warchowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye for an eye - Warriors . Piotr Warchowski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Clarkson
vs
Warchowski

179 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
188 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Piotr Warchowski!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warchowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Clarkson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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.
Clarkson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Clarkson.
Warchowski with a lazy takedown attempt

and Clarkson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Warchowski's guard now.
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!
Warchowski looking to control.
Clarkson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Warchowski keeps moving.
Clarkson sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Clarkson just wasn't active enough.
Clarkson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clarkson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryan Clarkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Warchowski.
Warchowski tries for a takedown but Clarkson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warchowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clarkson avoids it really well and circles away.
Warchowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clarkson pinned against the cage. Clarkson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warchowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clarkson avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warchowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warchowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Warchowski leaves Clarkson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Clarkson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Clarkson stalling.
Warchowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warchowski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Clarkson wants to free his trapped foot but Warchowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Warchowski is looking to improve his position.

Warchowski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Piotr Warchowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warchowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clarkson tries to avoid it but Warchowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clarkson to the ground. Clarkson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warchowski misses with a takedown attempt

and Clarkson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clarkson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Clarkson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Clarkson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clarkson showed some decent athleticism there.
Clarkson is pressing down on Warchowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warchowski is holding on for now.
Warchowski is looking for a sweep. Clarkson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warchowski is trying to maintain the position but Clarkson is very close to passing his half guard.
Clarkson controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Clarkson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Warchowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warchowski.
Warchowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clarkson as he jumps to the side.
Ryan Clarkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Warchowski.
Warchowski closes the distance and clinches up with Clarkson, looking for a takedown. Warchowski pushes Clarkson against the cage but Clarkson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warchowski misses with a takedown

and Clarkson counters with a shoot takedown. Warchowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Clarkson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clarkson passes Warchowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson stalling.
Clarkson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Warchowski for as long as he can get away with.

Ryan Clarkson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clarkson shoots in for a double leg but Warchowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Warchowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Clarkson is positioning himself well to prevent Warchowski advancing to mount.
Clarkson trying to control but Warchowski postures up.
Clarkson wants to improve his position but Warchowski is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clarkson is defending against the submission attempts here by Warchowski.
Clarkson trying to control but Warchowski postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Warchowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clarkson defends it well.
Clarkson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Clarkson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Clarkson shoots in but Warchowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Warchowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Clarkson reaches up to try and control the position but Warchowski seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Clarkson rolls and tries to escape and now Warchowski has his back!
Clarkson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Clarkson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clarkson is controlling Warchowski's posture.
Warchowski throwing strikes from guard but Clarkson blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warchowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clarkson trying to control the position here.
Warchowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarkson is retaining full guard.
Warchowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clarkson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warchowski looking to sit in guard and control but Clarkson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Warchowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarkson controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson won't allow Warchowski to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warchowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clarkson trying to control but Warchowski is working from the bottom.
Warchowski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Clarkson 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 because Ryan Clarkson just wasn't active enough.
Warchowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clarkson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warchowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clarkson is trying to defend but Warchowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ryan Clarkson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warchowski is keen to just control but Clarkson is a slippery customer.
Clarkson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Warchowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarkson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warchowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clarkson keeping full guard, as Warchowski tries to pass.
Warchowski throws and elbow that misses. Clarkson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Warchowski's guard. Nice move by Clarkson!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warchowski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Piotr Warchowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Clarkson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clarkson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warchowski is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Piotr Warchowski.
I think Clarkson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Clarkson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Acho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sian Sissoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Acho
vs
Sissoko

175 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Acho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sian Sissoko!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Sissoko or perhaps it was just good defense by Acho which made him look bad.
Acho throws a nice looking combination but Sissoko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Acho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Acho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acho.
A jab from Acho finds it's way through Sissoko's defenses.
Acho cracks Sissoko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Acho lands a nice shot to the body.
Acho connects with a body shot that sends Sissoko's belly button to the back.
Acho digs a good body shot into Sissoko's ribs.
Sissoko looks for a takedown but Acho sprawls well.
Acho cracks Sissoko with an open hand slap.
Acho connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acho with a hook.
Acho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sissoko.
Sam Acho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sian Sissoko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sissoko walks into a left hand.
Acho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sissoko closes the distance and clinches.
Acho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Acho wants to break the clinch but can't.

Sissoko breaks the clinch.
Sissoko tries for a takedown but Acho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Acho leaves Sissoko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Sissoko takes the fight into the clinch.
Acho is trying to push Sissoko away but Sissoko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko has Acho pressed against the cage, preventing Acho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sissoko keeps control of Acho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Acho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Acho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Sissoko manages to break the clinch.
Acho misses with a series of wild punches.

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

Sissoko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Sissoko wants to sweep but no luck.
Sissoko is looking to stand up but Acho isn't so interested in that idea.
Sissoko wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sissoko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Acho defends well.
Acho tries to free his leg and advance position but Sissoko is retaining full guard.

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

Sissoko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Acho!
Acho holds on, trying desperately to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sissoko throws some wild stikes that Acho manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Acho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sissoko, pushing him back against the cage.
Acho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sissoko blocks a body shot from Acho.
Acho wants to get back to striking at distance but Sissoko won't allow it.
Acho is pressed up against the cage. Sissoko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Acho down to the mat. Acho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Acho clinches with his opponent.
Sissoko prevents Acho from breaking the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sissoko obliges.

Sissoko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Acho uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sissoko is on top in guard.
Sissoko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sissoko trying to control the position from guard on top but Acho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acho is trying to keep Sissoko in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sissoko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Acho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Acho tries to get out of the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sian Sissoko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Acho misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Acho lands with a good body shot.

Sissoko has Acho up against the cage in a clinch.

Sissoko tightens his grip and picks Acho up, before dumping him to the ground. Acho manages to land in guard.
Acho being controlled here, momentarily.

Sissoko gets to his feet - Acho follows without any prompting.
Acho lands a jab to the head.
Acho scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Acho.
Acho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Acho stuffs the takedown.
Sam Acho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sian Sissoko.
Acho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sissoko. Sissoko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Acho closes the distance and clinches.

Sissoko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sissoko shoots in looking for a takedown but Acho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sissoko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sissoko is breathing heavily.
Acho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acho.
Sissoko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Acho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Acho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Acho misses with a low kick as Sissoko jumps back.
Sam Acho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Acho.
Sissoko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Acho lands a jab-cross combination.
Sissoko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acho sprawls well. Acho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sissoko gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Acho as Sissoko shoots in.
Acho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sissoko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sissoko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Acho scores with a three punch combo!
Acho digs a good hook to Sissoko's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Acho dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Acho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sissoko tries to avoid it but Acho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sissoko to the ground. Sissoko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sissoko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Acho throws a head kick that misses.
Acho misses with the combination.
Sam Acho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Acho throws a right and a left that Sissoko avoids nicely.
Sissoko tries to clinch up.
Acho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sissoko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Acho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sissoko shoots in for a takedown but Acho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sissoko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Acho avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Acho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Acho has Sissoko up against the cage in a clinch.
Sissoko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sam Acho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sian Sissoko.
Come on Acho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sissoko slows down the pace here.
Acho has had enough of the clinch but Sissoko keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sissoko stalling against the cage.
Sissoko tries to score a body lock takedown but Acho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Acho wants to get back to striking at distance but Sissoko won't allow it.

Sissoko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Acho lands a jab to the head.
Acho throws a good cross that connects.
Acho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sissoko in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by Acho. Beautiful body shot.
Acho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sissoko momentarily.
Acho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sissoko back to the cage. Acho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acho clobbers Sissoko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acho jabs Sissoko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Acho scores with a three punch combo!
Sissoko moves in looking to clinch but Acho pushes him off.
Sissoko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Acho defends it nicely.
Acho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sissoko backs up against the cage.

Sissoko looking to score a takedown here. Acho is defending well but Sissoko drives through and ends up in Acho's guard.

Sissoko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Acho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Acho has escaped and now he's on top!
Acho wants to get up but he can't break Sissoko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sam Acho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Acho manages to get himself to full guard.
Acho looking for a sweep. Not yet Acho, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sissoko trying to control the position from guard on top but Acho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Acho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Acho, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Acho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ron Justine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Justine
vs
Kozlov

196 cm
26
196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Justine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Justine.
Justine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kozlov defends it nicely.

Kozlov pushes Justine up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but Justine won't allow it.
Justine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Justine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kozlov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Justine walks away with a smile on his face. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Justine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kozlov on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov wants to clinch up but Justine keeps it at a distance.

Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Kozlov jumps guard and drags Justine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Kozlov pushes a forearm under Justine's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Justine is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Kozlov!