DUFF 23 - Eggs in One Basket PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rydolf Karel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Pacino Delegratti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hail Czech. Al Pacino Delegratti acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Karel
vs
Pacino Delegratti

175 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rydolf Karel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Al Pacino Delegratti!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delegratti throws a right hand that Karel ducks under and follows up with a left that Karel also avoids with ease.
Delegratti lands a head kick!
Delegratti throws a wild body kick that Karel sees coming a mile off.
Delegratti should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Karel throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Karel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Delegratti doesn't seem phased though.
Delegratti throws a front kick that sends Karel stumbling back into the ropes.
Delegratti slips a jab and a cross from Karel.
Delegratti throws a series of punches but Karel avoids them all with ease.
Karel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Delegratti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karel dodges the punch combination from Delegratti.
Karel slips under a jab from Delegratti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karel staying out of range there.
Delegratti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karel throws a nice looking combination but Delegratti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Delegratti. That snapped Karel's head back.
Karel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karel. Delegratti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delegratti misses with a double jab.
Delegratti moves away from the strike by Karel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Delegratti scores with a one two! Karel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Delegratti.
Danga de danga de dang - Delegratti scores with a four punch combination!
Karel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delegratti counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Karel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Delegratti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Delegratti is working the combinations to good effect here.
Delegratti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karel.
The fighters circling - Delegratti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delegratti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delegratti misses with a double jab.
Delegratti misses with an uppercut. Karel saw that one coming.
Delegratti throws a combination that misses
and Karel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delegratti throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Delegratti misses.
Delegratti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karel.
Delegratti misses with a body kick.
Karel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Delegratti.
Delegratti looks gassed!
The fighters circling - Karel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delegratti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delegratti counters with a leg kick.
Karel looks to land a combination but Delegratti avoids it well.
Delegratti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karel digs a good body shot into Delegratti's ribs.
Delegratti is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karel thuds a left hand into Delegratti's body.
Karel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Karel misses.
Delegratti blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rydolf Karel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A nice combination there by Karel.
Karel misses with a right hand
enabling Delegratti to counter with a crisp jab.
Rydolf Karel is winning the standup battle so far.
Delegratti ducks under a wild hook from Karel.
Delegratti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karel momentarily.
Delegratti misses with a body shot.
Karel takes one to the chin there.
Delegratti lands a head kick!
A combination from Delegratti does no damage.
Karel thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karel throws a looping overhand right but Delegratti ducks down to avoid it.
Karel throws a hook to the side of Delegratti's head but Delegratti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karel ducks under a wild hook from Delegratti.
Delegratti connects with a high kick.
Delegratti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karel.
Karel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delegratti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karel.
Karel connects with a looping right hand.
Karel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delegratti misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Karel misses with a hook.
Delegratti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delegratti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delegratti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delegratti misses with a straight right.
A jab from Karel finds it's way through Delegratti's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delegratti thuds his right hand into Karel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Delegratti throws a hook but Karel blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karel throws a right hand that misses
and Delegratti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delegratti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karel scores with a hook.
A left and a right from Delegratti both land. Nice combination.
Delegratti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delegratti is breathing heavily.
Delegratti avoids the body shot from Karel.
Karel takes a swing at Delegratti's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Delegratti. Those never looked like landing.
Karel throws a body punch but Delegratti moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karel misses with an uppercut. Delegratti saw that one coming.
Karel scores with a jab to the head.
Delegratti scores with a nice head shot.
Karel slips a jab and a cross from Delegratti.
Karel throws a hook to the side of Delegratti's head but Delegratti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delegratti moves away.
Delegratti looks to throw the jab but Karel is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karel misses with a series of wild punches.
Delegratti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rydolf Karel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Karel staying out of range there.
Delegratti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delegratti throws a right hand that Karel ducks under and follows up with a left that Karel also avoids with ease.
Karel thuds his right hand into Delegratti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rydolf Karel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Delegratti swinging wildly here.
Karel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Karel misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delegratti.
Karel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Delegratti backs up against the ropes.
Delegratti throws a combination that misses
and Karel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delegratti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karel looks to land a combination. Delegratti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Delegratti slips a jab from Karel.
Karel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delegratti looks to land a combination but Karel avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karel misses with an uppercut. Delegratti saw that one coming.
Karel defending well as Delegratti loads up on a big left hand.
Delegratti dodges the punch combination from Karel.
A big right from Delegratti misses.
Karel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karel misses with a hook. Delegratti ducked under it nicely.
Delegratti ducks under a wild hook from Karel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delegratti.
Delegratti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Delegratti misses its intended target.
Karel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delegratti throws out the jab.
Karel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Delegratti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karel misses with a few strikes there.
Karel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karel misses with a series of wild punches.
Karel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Pacino Delegratti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karel scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Karel.
Delegratti tries to work over Karel's front leg with a kick but Karel checks it.
Karel blocks a head kick by Delegratti.
Karel misses with a series of wild punches.
Karel looks to score with a jab to the body but Delegratti is just out of range.
A left lands for Karel.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karel scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Delegratti - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rydolf Karel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rydolf Karel!
Rydolf Karel looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'HAIL TO THE CZECH REPUBLIC WHITE POWER WPWW'.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paddy Tyson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Bennett
vs
Tyson

170 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paddy Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennett but Bennett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bennett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Bennett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bennett trying to control from half guard but Tyson is working away.
Tyson trying to control but Bennett postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bennett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bennett's back!
Bennett is keeping busy.
Bennett holding both Tyson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tyson is not going to allow Bennett to sit and survive in this position.
Tyson lands punches and elbows.
Tyson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett covers up after that shot from Tyson.
Tyson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tyson landing with strikes.
Tyson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson trying to control.
Bennett trying to control the hands but Tyson breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
Tyson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bennett kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a punch to the head.
Tyson is landing with strikes. Bennett can't take much more of this.
Tyson keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Tyson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Tyson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Tyson punches the canvas rather than the man.
A lull in the action here.
Tyson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Tyson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Tyson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Tyson apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Bennett is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Bennett.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennett.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bennett. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet.
Bennett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tyson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tyson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson works his way into side control.
Bennett is not content to let Tyson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Tyson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bennett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennett slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bennett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tysons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyson fails with the takedown
and Bennett counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Bennett to acknowledge the strikes.
Charles Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Tyson.
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennett circles away.
Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.
Bennett moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Bennett.
Bennett throws a series of strikes that have Tyson backpedaling.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennett lands with a nice combination. Tyson backs away looking to recover.
Bennett tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Charles Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett misses with a double jab.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick from Bennett.
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Bennett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett fails with a takedown attempt.
Bennett cracks Tyson with an open hand slap.
Bennett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Bennett slips the punch.
Bennett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Bennett.
Bennett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tyson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tyson dives in and grabs Bennett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bennett pushes down on Tyson's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
A right-left combo lands from Bennett.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charles Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Bennett.
Bennett misses with the combination.
Bennett tests Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennett throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyson's head backwards.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left lands for Bennett.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bennett.
Bennett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Tyson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Bennett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bennett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Bennett leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bennett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bennett somewhat.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson.
Tyson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Charles Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Tyson.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bennett stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyson. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett tests Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennett misses with the combination.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett misses with a kick to the body.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Tyson's head but Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bennett avoids it really well and circles away.
Bennett lands with a nice combination. Tyson backs away looking to recover.
Tyson fails with the takedown.
Bennett lands with a nice combination. Tyson backs away looking to recover.
Bennett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyson is out of range.
Bennett connects with a single shot there.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bennett throws a series of strikes that have Tyson backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bennett misses with a few strikes there.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
Bennett throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bennett lands an overhand right.
Bennett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bennett tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
A left and a right from Bennett both land. Nice combination.
Bennett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyson checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Bennett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bennett lands a two punch combo.
Bennett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Bennett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bennett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson needs to keep his hands up - Bennett had a free shot at his head there.
Bennett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bennett 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bennett!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronnie Castillo is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Castillo
vs
Emelianenko

179 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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, Ronnie Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Castillo tries to clinch up
and Emelianenko counters with a body kick that stops Castillo in his tracks momentarily.
Castillo stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ronnie Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko looks gassed!

Castillo closes the distance and clinches.
Castillo missing with knees to the body.
Castillo with a knee to the head.

It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Castillo throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Castillo tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Castillo keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castillo obliges.
Castillo stalling against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castillo scores a nice knee to the body.
Castillo lands a damaging elbow.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks with his arms.
Castillo leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Castillo scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Castillo.
Castillo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Castillo misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo lands a good knee to the midsection. Emelianenko won't want to take too many of those.
Castillo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.
Knees to the body from Castillo.
Castillo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castillo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Castillo.
Castillo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Castillo throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Castillo.
Castillo misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Castillo.
Castillo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castillo effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Castillo lands an elbow inside that Emelianenko shrugs off.
Castillo slowing the pace effectively.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Castillo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko fails to pull guard.
Emelianenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Castillo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castillo is struggling to control the position.
Castillo connects with a knee to the head.
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Castillo lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Castillo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Castillo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castillo lands a knee to the body.
Castillo tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
Castillo stalling against the ropes.
Castillo managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castillo scores a nice knee to the body.
Castillo lands an elbow that stopped Emelianenko in his tracks for a moment.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Castillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Castillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Castillo gets a clinch.
Castillo lands a knee to the head.
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Castillo.

Emelianenko has picked Castillo up - he's going for a ride! Emelianenko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Castillo kicks Emelianenko off and gets back to his feet.

Castillo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Castillo scores with a knee to the head.
Castillo is pushing Emelianenko up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Castillo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Castillo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castillo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castillo taking a breather.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castillo slows down the pace here.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castillo manages to avoid it.

Castillo moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castillo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castillo tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko letting Castillo take a breather here.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Emelianenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castillo scores with a knee to the head.
Castillo lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castillo stalling against the ropes.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Castillo throws knees to the body.
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Castillo blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Castillo missing with knees to the body.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castillo landing knees to the head.
Castillo missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castillo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castillo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
Emelianenko jumps guard but Castillo turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Ronnie Castillo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelianenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Emelianenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castillo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emelianenko's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Castillo.
Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ronnie Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castillo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castillo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Emelianenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Castillo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Castillo won't allow it.
Castillo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Castillo leaning his opponent against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Castillo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Castillo connects with an inside leg kick.

Castillo moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Castillo.
Castillo lands a good knee to the midsection. Emelianenko won't want to take too many of those.
Emelianenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Castillo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Castillo stalls.
Castillo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emelianenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castillo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castillo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castillo.
Castillo working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
Castillo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Castillo.
Castillo taking a breather.
Castillo misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Castillo.
Emelianenko being controlled against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castillo prevents it.
Castillo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Castillo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Castillo to the mat but Castillo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castillo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo lands a nice elbow.
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Castillo misses with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko letting Castillo take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Castillo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Castillo missing with knees to the body.
Castillo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Castillo turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Ronnie Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but Castillo has him pressed against the ropes.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Castillo.
Castillo prevents the takedown attempt.
Castillo landing knees to the body.
Castillo lands a knee to the body.
Castillo just leaning against Emelianenko, taking a breather.
Ronnie Castillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to force a seperation but Castillo has the dominant position.
Emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Castillo has double underhooks.
Castillo landing knees to the body.
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!
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castillo blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Castillo manages to get underhooks.
Fedor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castillo has Emelianenko pushed against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Castillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castillo, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Castillo!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuhiko Asai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva comes to the ring accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) . Tetsuhiko Asai is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Da Silva
vs
Asai

188 cm
19
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $69

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, Anderson Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tetsuhiko Asai!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Asai.
Asai connects with a high kick.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but Asai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Da Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.

It looks like Anderson Da Silva has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Asai. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Asai has Da Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
Asai lands an elbow inside that Da Silva shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Asai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asai pinned against the ropes. Asai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Da Silva tries to keep at a distance but Asai has taken the fight into the clinch.

Asai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tetsuhiko Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Asai tries to sprawl out of it but Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Asai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed

and Asai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Da Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Asai won't allow it.
Asai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Da Silva tries to break the clinch but Asai is controlling the position.

Asai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asai connects with a high kick.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Da Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Asai.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asai looks gassed!
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asai throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asai as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Asai. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asai sprawls well. Asai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.

Da Silva 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Asai.

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

Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Asai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Asai manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into Asai's guard.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Asai is retaining full guard.
Asai wants to stand but Da Silva is controlling the position.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anderson Da Silva just wasn't active enough.
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai throws a nice head kick!
Da Silva looks for a takedown but Asai sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asai throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Asai tries to clinch there but Da Silva circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asai pinned against the ropes. Asai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Asai lands a high kick!
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Da Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Asai was covering up waiting for the punch and Da Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.

Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Asai.
Da Silva trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Asai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Asai manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into Asai's guard.
Da Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Asai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Silva is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Da Silva slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Da Silva!
Anderson Da Silva gave a mention to Down Under - Supplements. New 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richie Strath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twilight Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Strath might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Parallel Universe. Saga has chosen You are going to the Twilight of your Career as his entrance music. Twilight Saga has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Strath
vs
Saga

195 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

175 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie Strath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Twilight Saga!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

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

and Saga counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Strath!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strath tries to hold on but Saga postures up.
Saga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Saga 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.
Strath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Twilight Saga was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Saga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga controlling the pace for now.
Saga putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Saga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saga working Strath over with strikes here.
Strath is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strath taking shots to the head.
Saga controlling the pace for now.
Saga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Saga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saga scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Strath?
Saga controlling the pace for now.
Strath tries to hold on but Saga pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saga punishing his opponent with strikes.
Saga unloading with bombs!

Saga looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Strath is looking to get to half guard.
Saga unloading with bombs!
Saga controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strath taking shots to the head.
Strath working to try and regain half guard.
Saga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saga with good strikes from the mount here!
Saga looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strath is in a horrible position here. Saga smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Strath can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saga controls the pace.
Saga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Twilight Saga has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Twilight Saga was stalling too much, according to the referee.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strath can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saga controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Twilight Saga was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Saga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strath's guard.
Saga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Strath looking for a guillotine here but Saga defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saga controls from within his opponent's guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Twilight Saga hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Saga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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!
Saga controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga with a couple of short strikes.
Saga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saga lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strath hang on?
Saga content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Saga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Strath wants to control but Saga is having none of it.
Saga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saga lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strath hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twilight Saga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.

Saga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strath did well to prevent Saga getting side control.
Saga lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saga controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Twilight Saga.
Strath shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saga as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saga. Strath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saga pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Strath gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saga postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Twilight Saga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Strath misses with a takedown

and Saga counters with a takedown into side control.
Twilight Saga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Twilight Saga hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Saga looks to land a combination but Strath avoids it well.
Strath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richie Strath is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strath shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Saga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Strath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Strath wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Twilight Saga.

Saga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strath trying to keep a closed guard but Saga is proving a slippery customer.
Saga 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 four minutes 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Twilight Saga.

Saga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strath punching from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 24:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twilight Saga!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Twilight Saga made sure he mentioned MMA ANIMAL, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pero Uglic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Uglic
vs
Davies

190 cm
19
168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
19
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pero Uglic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Davies!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies stuffs the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Uglic.

Uglic shoots in and gets a takedown into Davies's guard.
Uglic is breathing heavily.
Uglic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davies has Uglic pulled in close to control his posture.
Uglic prevents Davies from getting back to his feet.
Davies looking for a sweep. Not yet Davies, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davies bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uglic's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies is looking to work some ground and pound but Uglic has wrist control.
Davies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uglic is keeping the position for now.
Davies content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davies with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Uglic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Uglic is working an open guard so Davies takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Davies punishes Uglic's body with a nice straight punch.
Davies scores with a jab.
Davies works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davies cracks Uglic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Davies misses.
Davies lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uglic's sensitive parts.
Davies scores with a nice strike.
Davies connects with the punch.
Uglic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Davies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davies sizes up Uglic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Uglic is rocked!
Uglic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Uglic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davies catches Uglic with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Uglic forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Davies!
A determined Adam Davies didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mak Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I shall return. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Danielson
vs
Artur

174 cm
25
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Danielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mak Artur!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danielson misses with a hook to the body
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Artur displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Artur.
Bryan Danielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Danielson.
Artur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danielson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danielson needs to keep his hands up - Artur had a free shot at his head there.

Danielson is rocked!
Artur connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Danielson out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mak Artur!
Mak Artur was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Melanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Melanko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Back In The Saddle Again" by Aerosmith. Jong has chosen May araw ka rin as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Melanko
vs
Jong

198 cm
22
255 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Melanko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong throws a head kick that misses.
Melanko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jong throws a lazy right hand but Melanko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick from Jong lands but Melanko takes it in his stride.
Jong tries a head kick but it misses.

Jong clinches up against the ropes.
Melanko dodges an elbow strike from Jong.
Jong connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jong throws an elbow but misses.
Jong can't find room to land a body shot as Melanko controls the action.

Jong breaks from the clinch.
Melanko cracks Jong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melanko fails with a takedown attempt.
Jong 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 Kim Jong has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melanko works Jong's body with a nice hook.
Jong tries a head kick but it misses.
Jong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melanko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jong stuffs the takedown.
Melanko swings for the body but Jong moves out of range.
Jong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Jay Melanko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melanko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Melanko shoots in and drives through. Jong sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Melanko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melanko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melanko fails with a takedown attempt.
Jong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Melanko swats away the attempt to clinch by Jong.
Jong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jong wants it to stay on the feet.
Melanko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jong wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Melanko.

Jong darts in and clinches Melanko up against the ropes.
Jong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jong missing with knees to the body.
Jong lands a nice elbow.

Jong breaks from the clinch.
Melanko takes a kick to the side of the head.

Jay Melanko's cut is getting worse.
Melanko fails with a takedown attempt.
Jong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong lands a two punch combo.

Jay Melanko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong slips under a jab from Melanko.
Jong throws a head kick that Melanko semi-blocks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kim Jong!
Kim Jong is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Kim Jong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.