RCS 56 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Wordsworth Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ta Sau Yee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sau Yee has chosen 周杰倫 - 青花瓷 as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ta Sau Yee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Wordsworth Ward
vs
Sau Yee

179 cm
22
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frederick Wordsworth Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ta Sau Yee!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sau Yee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wordsworth Ward fails to land with a series of punches.

Sau Yee forces Wordsworth Ward back against the cage and clinches.
Sau Yee can't find room to land a body shot as Wordsworth Ward controls the action.
Sau Yee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wordsworth Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Sau Yee has double underhooks.
Sau Yee lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sau Yee.
A body shot lands from Sau Yee.
Wordsworth Ward blocks an uppercut.
Sau Yee tries to work over Wordsworth Ward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wordsworth Ward.
Sau Yee working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sau Yee pushes Wordsworth Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wordsworth Ward prevents a body shot from Sau Yee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sau Yee.
Sau Yee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sau Yee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sau Yee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sau Yee tries a body shot but Wordsworth Ward blocks it.
Sau Yee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Sau Yee.
Sau Yee misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sau Yee.
Sau Yee scores with a shot to the side of Wordsworth Ward's head.
Wordsworth Ward prevents a body shot from Sau Yee.
Sau Yee swings wildly with an uppercut but Wordsworth Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sau Yee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sau Yee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sau Yee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sau Yee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sau Yee.
Wordsworth Ward tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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!
Sau Yee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wordsworth Ward blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sau Yee struggles to land a body shot inside as Wordsworth Ward controls his hands.
Sau Yee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sau Yee swings wildly with an uppercut but Wordsworth Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sau Yee tries to work over Wordsworth Ward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sau Yee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sau Yee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sau Yee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wordsworth Ward dodges an elbow strike from Sau Yee.
Wordsworth Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sau Yee misses with a punch on the inside.
Sau Yee misses with some punches.
Wordsworth Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sau Yee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wordsworth Ward tries to pull guard but Sau Yee holds him up against the cage and eventually Wordsworth Ward drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederick Wordsworth Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sau Yee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sau Yee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wordsworth Ward avoids it.
Sau Yee misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wordsworth Ward.
Sau Yee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wordsworth Ward's elbow.
A short left from Sau Yee.
Sau Yee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sau Yee misses with a punch to the body.
Sau Yee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wordsworth Ward backwards.
Sau Yee throws a punch but it's blocked by Wordsworth Ward.
Sau Yee working aggressively here.
Sau Yee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wordsworth Ward's elbow.
Sau Yee working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wordsworth Ward blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Wordsworth Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sau Yee lands a shot to the body.
Wordsworth Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sau Yee misses with a double jab
and Wordsworth Ward counters with a one-two to the body.
Sau Yee throws a looping overhand right but Wordsworth Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Wordsworth Ward scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wordsworth Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Wordsworth Ward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sau Yee's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sau Yee looking for a sweep. Not yet Sau Yee, not yet.
Wordsworth Ward wants to pass the guard but Sau Yee is keeping the position.
Wordsworth Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sau Yee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wordsworth Ward 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. Frederick Wordsworth Ward wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sau Yee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sau Yee avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wordsworth Ward fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Wordsworth Ward misses.
Wordsworth Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wordsworth Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sau Yee tries to avoid it but Wordsworth Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sau Yee to the ground. Sau Yee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sau Yee throws a jab but it's blocked by Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wordsworth Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sau Yee misses with an uppercut. Wordsworth Ward saw that one coming.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sau Yee ducks under a wild hook from Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sau Yee swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederick Wordsworth Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sau Yee loads up on a big right hand but Wordsworth Ward slips the punch.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wordsworth Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wordsworth Ward. Sau Yee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wordsworth Ward swings widly with a right hand
letting Sau Yee counter with a right hand.
Wordsworth Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Wordsworth Ward looks to land a combination but Sau Yee avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward looks to throw the jab but Sau Yee is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a combination
and Sau Yee counters with a straight right hand.
Sau Yee lands with a good body shot.
Sau Yee misses with a looping right.
Sau Yee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wordsworth Ward.
Sau Yee scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wordsworth Ward ducks under a wild hook from Sau Yee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wordsworth Ward tries to bum rush Sau Yee with a series of wild strikes but Sau Yee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a double jab.
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 Frederick Wordsworth Ward will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wordsworth Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wordsworth Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Wordsworth Ward. Those never looked like landing.
Sau Yee looks to score with a jab to the body but Wordsworth Ward is just out of range.
Wordsworth Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wordsworth Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sau Yee tries to avoid it but Wordsworth Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sau Yee to the ground. Sau Yee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sau Yee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wordsworth Ward cracks Sau Yee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sau Yee moves away from the strike by Wordsworth Ward.
Sau Yee cracks Wordsworth Ward with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wordsworth Ward fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Wordsworth Ward misses.
Wordsworth Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Wordsworth Ward walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sau Yee throws an overhand right that lands on Wordsworth Ward's shoulder, as Wordsworth Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a combination
and Sau Yee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ta Sau Yee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sau Yee jabs at Wordsworth Ward's body.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sau Yee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wordsworth Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Sau Yee.
Sau Yee slips a jab and a cross from Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward throws a combination that misses
and Sau Yee counters with a straight right hand.
Sau Yee scores with a jab to the head.
Ta Sau Yee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sau Yee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wordsworth Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Sau Yee.
Sau Yee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wordsworth Ward's hands.
Wordsworth Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sau Yee misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sau Yee moves away.
Sau Yee connects with a single shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wordsworth Ward.
Sau Yee with a jab.
Wordsworth Ward looks to land a combination but Sau Yee avoids it well.
Sau Yee slips under a jab.
Wordsworth Ward throws a hook but Sau Yee avoids it easily.
Sau Yee misses with a looping left.
Wordsworth Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wordsworth Ward there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Wordsworth Ward misses.
Wordsworth Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sau Yee looks to land a right hand but Wordsworth Ward moved out of range.
Wordsworth Ward is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sau Yee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wordsworth Ward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederick Wordsworth Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wordsworth Ward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ta Sau Yee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sau Yee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ta Sau Yee!
As Ta Sau Yee got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "I will always love you, Liling."'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norris Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Allesandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - Why Don't You Get A Job. Allesandro has chosen I Shot the Sheriff as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cole
vs
Allesandro

191 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Norris Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Davi Allesandro!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cole has taken the fight to the clinch.

Cole gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Cole looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

Cole seems to be looking for submissions.
Allesandro wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole trying to control from half guard but Allesandro is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole uses his free foot to push down on Allesandro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Allesandro.

Cole is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Allesandro can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Cole working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cole avoids the attempt from Allesandro to control.

Cole working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Cole has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Allesandro is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Norris Cole!
Norris Cole decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Woodhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashor comes into the arena with Monster by Skillet blaring out of the sound system. Woodhouse has chosen DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HURT ME as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Robert Woodhouse was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bashor
vs
Woodhouse

178 cm
18
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Bashor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Woodhouse!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woodhouse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bashor tries to bum rush Woodhouse with a series of wild strikes but Woodhouse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bashor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashor cracks Woodhouse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woodhouse has his takedown stuffed
and Bashor counters with a nice body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Bashor.
Bashor misses with the combination.
Woodhouse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bashor lands a jab to the nose.
Bashor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Woodhouse counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bashor's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodhouse trying to control but Bashor is working from the bottom.
Woodhouse passes Bashor's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodhouse looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodhouse is trying to control. Bashor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Woodhouse is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Robert Woodhouse has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Woodhouse fails with the takedown
enabling Bashor to counter with a crisp jab.
Woodhouse fails with the takedown
and Bashor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James Bashor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Woodhouse.
Bashor misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woodhouse circles away quickly and effectively.
James Bashor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Woodhouse has his takedown stuffed
and Bashor counters with a one-two to the body.
Bashor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woodhouse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bashor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bashor lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashor throws a series of punches but Woodhouse avoids them all with ease.
Bashor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woodhouse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bashor misses with a combination
letting Woodhouse counter with a right hand.
Bashor throws a series of punches but Woodhouse avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woodhouse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Woodhouse tries for a takedown but Bashor circles away easily
and Bashor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Woodhouse misses with a takedown attempt
and Bashor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woodhouse thinking.
Woodhouse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bashor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bashor throws a series of punches but Woodhouse avoids them all with ease.
Bashor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bashor misses with a few strikes there.
Woodhouse slips a jab and a cross from Bashor.
Bashor throws out a loose jab but Woodhouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bashor slips under a jab from Woodhouse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodhouse shoots and misses
and Bashor counters with a one-two to the body.
A left and a right from Bashor both land. Nice combination.
Bashor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for Bashor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woodhouse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bashor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woodhouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Woodhouse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bashor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bashor throws a one two combo.
Woodhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bashor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Bashor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bashor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bashor misses with the combination.
Woodhouse has his takedown stuffed
and Bashor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bashor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woodhouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Woodhouse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bashor counters with a three punch combo that has Woodhouse backing up. Woodhouse nods at Bashor to acknowledge the strikes.
James Bashor is winning the standup battle so far.
Woodhouse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bashor but Bashor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James Bashor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Woodhouse.
Woodhouse fails with the takedown
and Bashor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bashor tries to bum rush Woodhouse with a series of wild strikes but Woodhouse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bashor throws a shot to the body.
Woodhouse with a poor takedown
letting Bashor counter with a right hand.
Bashor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woodhouse has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodhouse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bashor throws a nice looking combination but Woodhouse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woodhouse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bashor misses with a wild combination.
Woodhouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bashor avoids it really well and circles away.
Woodhouse fails with a takedown attempt.
Bashor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Woodhouse on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodhouse tries for a takedown but Bashor circles away easily
and Bashor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bashor is working the combinations to good effect here.
Woodhouse fails with the takedown
and Bashor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Woodhouse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bashor counters with a series of strikes. Woodhouse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bashor looks to land a combination but Woodhouse avoids it well.
Woodhouse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bashor counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodhouse tries for a takedown but Bashor circles away easily
and Bashor counters with a left to the body.
Woodhouse is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor scores with the left hand. Woodhouse knows he should have avoided that one.
Bashor misses with a few strikes there.
Woodhouse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bashor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bashor cracks Woodhouse with a good jab.
Woodhouse needs to keep his hands up - Bashor had a free shot at his head there.
Woodhouse slips a jab and a cross from Bashor.
Woodhouse dodges the punch combination from Bashor.
Bashor lands a really nice looking cross but Woodhouse seems unphased.
Bashor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodhouse with a poor takedown
and Bashor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bashor swinging wildly here.
Bashor misses with a two punch combination.
Bashor misses with a series of wild punches.
Bashor just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashor looks to land a combination but Woodhouse avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woodhouse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bashor counters with a series of strikes. Woodhouse will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bashor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bashor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bashor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bashor duly obliges.
Bashor stuffs the takedown attempt from Woodhouse. Woodhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
James Bashor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashor cracks Woodhouse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Woodhouse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bashor keeps the fight on the outside.
Bashor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Woodhouse misses with a takedown attempt
and Bashor counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bashor.
No joy there for Bashor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodhouse shoots in looking for a takedown but Bashor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woodhouse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James Bashor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Woodhouse.
Bashor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Woodhouse in his tracks.
Bashor lands a glancing blow to the side of Woodhouse's head.
Woodhouse misses with a takedown
and Bashor counters with a two punch combo.

Woodhouse is rocked!
Woodhouse fails with a takedown attempt.
Woodhouse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bashor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Woodhouse.
Bashor lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Woodhouse is defended easily by Bashor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woodhouse under the eye.
Bashor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woodhouse can do to turn this around?
Bashor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Woodhouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodhouse tries to clinch but Bashor moves away
and Bashor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bashor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Bashor.
Bashor misses with the combination.
Woodhouse shoots in looking for a takedown. Bashor tries to sprawl out of it but Woodhouse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bashor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Bashor.
Bashor throws a combination that misses
and Woodhouse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bashor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashor. Woodhouse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woodhouse slips a jab and a cross from Bashor.
A punch combination from Bashor misses.
Woodhouse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Woodhouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woodhouse.
Woodhouse slips a jab and a cross from Bashor.
Woodhouse shoots in and drives through. Bashor sprawls well.
Bashor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bashor misses with a two punch combination.
Robert Woodhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woodhouse shoots for a takedown but Bashor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Woodhouse tries for a takedown but Bashor circles away easily
and Bashor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bashor scores with a one two! Woodhouse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bashor misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Bashor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bashor, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bashor!
A very excited looking James Bashor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
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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 Vincent Hosking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosking's entrance music is War Machine. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hosking
vs
Thompson

172 cm
24
161 lbs
6 - 8 - 1

150 cm
28
86 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Hosking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Phillip Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson lands a jab.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hosking takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Hosking wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hosking's head.
Hosking shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Hosking's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hosking looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson connects with a right hand. Hosking shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosking takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hosking backs up against the cage.

Hosking is rocked!
Thompson throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Hosking crashing down! Hosking tries to stagger back to his feet but Thompson just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Hosking asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Thompson!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sticky Buds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuo Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiba has chosen Chop Suey as his entrance music. Tetsuo Chiba is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Buds
vs
Chiba

180 cm
20
208 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
28
205 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sticky Buds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tetsuo Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buds cracks a nice hook into Chiba's ribs.
Chiba blocks a jab.
Buds goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buds looks to land a right hand but Chiba moved out of range.
Chiba dodges the punch combination from Buds.

Chiba sends Buds crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chiba is motioning to the referee to let Buds up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Sticky Buds has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buds looks to land a left hand but Chiba moved out of range nicely.
Buds throws a hook but Chiba blocks it.
Buds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buds scores with a nice right hand.

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

Buds is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba defending well as Buds loads up on a big left hand.
Buds avoids the body shot from Chiba.
Chiba throws a head kick but Buds moves out of range.
Buds throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Chiba counters with a nice right hand that sends Buds toppling to the canvas! Buds scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chiba finish him?!
Oh Buds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Sticky Buds's cut is getting worse.
Sticky Buds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Buds missing with a left hand there. Chiba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buds seems to have got his legs back now.
Chiba throws a body punch but Buds moves out of range.

Chiba lands a big uppercut and Buds crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Buds looks OK. Chiba waves Buds back to his feet!

Sticky Buds's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chiba.
Buds lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buds throws a hook but Chiba avoids it easily.
Chiba throws a series of punches but Buds avoids them all with ease.
Buds misses with a shot to the body
and Chiba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buds throws a lazy right hand but Chiba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Buds.
Buds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chiba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buds scores with a shot to the body.
Chiba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buds throws out a powerful jab.
Chiba misses with a looping right.
Chiba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Buds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chiba misses with a wild body shot.
Buds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chiba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

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

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sticky Buds's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tetsuo Chiba!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Draper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Folayang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Draper
vs
Folayang

170 cm
26
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
29
161 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Draper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduard Folayang!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folayang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Draper misses with a takedown attempt - Folayang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Folayang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Draper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Folayang throws a big right hand that misses.
Folayang throwing strikes but missing.
Draper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Folayang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Folayang is looking to work some ground and pound but Draper has wrist control.
Folayang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Folayang lands a couple of digs.
Folayang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Draper looking for a guillotine here but Folayang defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Folayang throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Folayang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Folayang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Draper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Folayang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Draper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Folayang with a flurry of punches that miss.

Folayang has gone for a leg lock! Draper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Folayang's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draper looking to sit in guard and control but Folayang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Folayang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Folayang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Folayang has managed to get both his arms back between Draper's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Folayang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Folayang lands a couple of elbows.
Folayang preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Folayang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Draper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Draper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Folayang is trying to stand.

Draper is trying to work for a kimura but Folayang is defending well.

Draper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang is trying to stand.
Draper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Draper with the ground and pound but Folayang uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Draper stops Folayang from standing up.
Draper trying to control but Folayang is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Folayang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Draper throwing strikes from guard but Folayang blocks nicely.
Draper throwing strikes from guard but Folayang blocks nicely.

Folayang pushes Draper off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Folayang counters with a series of strikes. Draper will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduard Folayang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Draper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Folayang.
Draper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Folayang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Folayang throws a right and a left that Draper avoids nicely.

Draper clinches with his opponent.

Folayang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draper doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

Draper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Folayang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang landing some decent shots from guard.
Folayang distracts Draper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Folayang has gone for a leg lock! Draper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Folayang's guard.
Eduard Folayang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Draper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Draper wants to pass the guard but Folayang is keeping the position.
Draper throwing strikes from guard but Folayang blocks nicely.
Draper wants to control from the top but Folayang keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folayang wants to get back to his feet but Draper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Draper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Folayang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Folayang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Folayang!
Folayang lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Draper down.

Folayang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draper, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draper takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Draper prevents Folayang from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Folayang working the ground and pound from side control.
Folayang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Draper some visible discomfort.
Draper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Folayang off and has taken his back!
Draper throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Folayang has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Folayang is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Draper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Folayang counters with a left to the body.
Draper wants to clinch up but Folayang keeps it at a distance.
Eduard Folayang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Folayang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folayang circles away from the clinch attempt

and Folayang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Draper's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Folayang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Draper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Folayang, into his guard.

Draper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Folayang dives on top into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Folayang lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Folayang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Draper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Folayang counters with a left and a right that stings Draper.
Draper tries to clinch but Folayang moves away

and Folayang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Draper's guard now.
Draper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Folayang.
Draper looking to control.

Draper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Folayang landing with the ground and pound.
Draper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang with a flurry of punches that miss.

Draper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Folayang looking to pass the guard.
Folayang throwing strikes but missing.
Folayang scoring with some ground and pound.
Folayang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Folayang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Draper's head.
Folayang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draper is keeping the position for now.
Don Draper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Draper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Folayang defends well.
Folayang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Folayang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Draper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Draper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Folayang is aware though and is defending well.
Folayang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Folayang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Folayang has managed to get both his arms back between Draper's legs - danger averted.
Folayang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Draper keeping full guard, as Folayang tries to pass.
Folayang is working Draper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Draper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Folayang is aware though and is defending well.
Folayang works over Draper with some ground and pound from guard.
Folayang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Folayang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Folayang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Draper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Folayang with a nice head shot there.
Folayang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Draper's head.
Folayang is working Draper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Folayang is working Draper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Folayang postures up in Draper's guard and throws a big left but Draper blocks it.
Folayang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eduard Folayang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folayang stopping the sweep attempt from Draper.
Folayang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Folayang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Folayang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduard Folayang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Folayang 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduard Folayang!
During a confident post fight interview, Eduard Folayang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan LeFloe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Wufie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wufie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beg Waves kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

LeFloe
vs
Wufie

176 cm
26
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

166 cm
20
148 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan LeFloe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhang Wufie!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wufie lands a head kick!
LeFloe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wufie manages to avoid it.
Wufie throws a half hearted mid kick.
LeFloe thows a body shot but no joy.
LeFloe throws a head kick that misses
and Wufie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wufie fails with the takedown.
LeFloe tries to land a front kick but Wufie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LeFloe throws a body kick the misses
and Wufie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by LeFloe misses

and Wufie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
LeFloe'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.
LeFloe lands with a left to the head.
LeFloe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wufie throws a head punch that misses.
LeFloe lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from LeFloe.
Wufie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wufie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LeFloe gets through Wufie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wufie misses with an elbow over the top.
LeFloe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LeFloe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LeFloe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wufie missing with knees to the body.
Wufie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeFloe is defending well for now.
A short right from LeFloe on the inside.
LeFloe avoids a wild elbow strike from Wufie.
Wufie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wufie tries a knee to the head but LeFloe blocks it.
LeFloe blocks an uppercut.
LeFloe lands with a short shot to the head.
LeFloe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LeFloe has Wufie pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFloe is trying to break the clinch but Wufie is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wufie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from LeFloe.
Wufie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wufie pushes off an throws an elbow but LeFloe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LeFloe dodges an elbow strike from Wufie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wufie.
A shot in the inside from LeFloe.
A nice right hand lands inside from LeFloe.
Wufie is trying to maintain a safe position but LeFloe gets an underhook and turns Wufie into the cage.
LeFloe blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from LeFloe on the inside.
Wufie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wufie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from LeFloe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wufie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LeFloe's defenses.
LeFloe scores with a hook to the body.
Wufie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from LeFloe.
LeFloe lands a shoulder strike.
LeFloe scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Wufie is rocked!
Wufie blocking some punches.
Wufie is still on wobbly legs! Can LeFloe finish him?
LeFloe misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeFloe.
LeFloe misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeFloe.
LeFloe has a couple of punches blocked by Wufie.
Wufie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeFloe's efforts to push away.
LeFloe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wufie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wufie seems to have recovered his senses.
LeFloe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LeFloe wants to get back to striking at distance but Wufie won't allow it.
Wufie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LeFloe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeFloe wants to break free but Wufie has control.
LeFloe unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wufie! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but LeFloe is unloading with more strikes now! Wufie drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan LeFloe!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Twist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom McGettigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGettigan has chosen Knifeman - The Bronx as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Twist
vs
McGettigan

181 cm
21
172 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
28
170 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

-OVERDOSE Factory-

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimo Twist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom McGettigan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twist shoots in for a takedown but McGettigan shows good takedown defense.
Twist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGettigan avoids it really well and circles away.
Twist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGettigan throws a hook but Twist blocks it.
Twist tries to work over McGettigan's front leg with a kick but McGettigan checks it.
Twist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGettigan is fending him off so far but Twist persists. Nope, McGettigan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimo Twist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Twist takes one on the button.
Twist closes the distance and clinches up with McGettigan, looking for a takedown. Twist pushes McGettigan against the cage but McGettigan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Twist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Twist fails with a takedown attempt.
Twist misses with a head kick.
McGettigan cracks Twist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Twist or perhaps it was just good defense by McGettigan which made him look bad.
McGettigan tests Twist's chin there with a solid looking shot.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Twist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Twist trying to control the action but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
McGettigan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Twist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Twist thows a huge punch but McGettigan dodges it nicely.
McGettigan pushes Twist off looking to stand but Twist dives back in and keeps control.
Twist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Twist is looking for a kimura but McGettigan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Twist to get the leverage.
Twist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Twist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGettigan taking some punishment here, with Twist in his half guard.
Twist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Twist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twist throws a strike but McGettigan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Twist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Twist stops McGettigan from standing up.

Twist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Twist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Twist trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
Twist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Twist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Twist slips nicely into half guard.
Twist is pressing down on McGettigan's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGettigan is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Twist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Twist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Twist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Twist wants to take a breather but McGettigan is having none of it.

Twist seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McGettigan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kimo Twist!
Kimo Twist really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that -OVERDOSE Factory- logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Big Bad Wolf by Duck Sauce as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
Williams

183 cm
22
179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
176 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Williams!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams jabs at James's body.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams wants to clinch.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams misses with a double jab
and James counters with a nice body kick.
James connects with an inside leg kick.
James lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

It looks like David Williams has been cut.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Devon James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
James lands the left hand.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Williams drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! James swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Williams's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

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