BHFC 108: Griffin vs Cullen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Skylar Davies Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Sniddlegrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skylar Davies Miles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benjamin Sniddlegrass's chin.

Davies Miles
vs
Sniddlegrass

166 cm
25
146 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skylar Davies Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benjamin Sniddlegrass!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davies Miles has managed to clinch.
Sniddlegrass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davies Miles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davies Miles is working Sniddlegrass over against the cage.
Davies Miles lands a hook that snaps the head of Sniddlegrass backwards.
Davies Miles lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davies Miles as Sniddlegrass tries to tie him up.
Sniddlegrass misses with an elbow strike.
Davies Miles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sniddlegrass is looking to control Davies Miles's arms but Davies Miles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sniddlegrass has his back to the cage.

Davies Miles manages to break the clinch.
Davies Miles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Davies Miles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Davies Miles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sniddlegrass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Sniddlegrass is rocked!
Sniddlegrass throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sniddlegrass is still on wobbly legs! Can Davies Miles finish him?
Davies Miles misses with a head kick.

Davies Miles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Davies Miles drops an elbow to the side of Sniddlegrass's head.
Sniddlegrass pushes Davies Miles off looking to stand but Davies Miles dives back in and keeps control.
Davies Miles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davies Miles lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Sniddlegrass quite badly. Sniddlegrass pulls Davies Miles in close trying to recover. Davies Miles postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Sniddlegrass on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Sniddlegrass doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skylar Davies Miles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Elliott
vs
Hume

194 cm
23
260 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

200 cm
31
260 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Elliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Hume!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliott moves out of range as Hume throws a body kick.
Elliott looks to land a left hand but Hume moved out of range nicely.
Hume tried to score with a low kick but Elliott checks it.
Hume tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Elliott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Desmond Hume seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hume misses with an uppercut.
Elliott misses with an uppercut. Hume saw that one coming.
Hume tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hume looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hume throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elliott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Elliott.
Elliott misses with a hook
and Hume counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Elliott is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Elliott just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Hume misses
and Elliott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hume throws a sloppy head kick and Elliott moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hume uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elliott.
Elliott misses with a wild body shot.

Hume has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hume tries to pull guard but Elliott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hume stalling.
Hume with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hume has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Elliott after a bit of a struggle.
Elliott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hume with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hume is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hume is looking to take this one to the mat.
Derrick Elliott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Hume.

Elliott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elliott throws a shot from downtown. Hume moves away and avoids it.
Hume steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elliott.
Hume takes one to the chin there.
Hume tries to clinch but Elliott is having none of it.

Hume pushes Elliott up against the cage in a clinch.
Hume goes for a takedown attempt but Elliott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hume doesn't manage to clinch there - Elliott circles away.
Hume is looking to land body kicks.
Elliott tries to bum rush Hume with a series of wild strikes but Hume uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hume closes the distance and clinches.
Hume is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hume with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hume just leaning against Elliott, taking a breather.
Elliott prevents the takedown attempt.
Hume fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hume takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hume lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Hume dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A jab from Elliott finds it's way through Hume's defenses.
Hume wants to land a leg kick but Elliott is out of range.
Hume connects with a high kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hume, right into the meat.
Hume tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Hume with that takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Hume.
Hume is looking to clinch.
Elliott misses the shot to the body.
Hume slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hume lands a head kick. Elliott smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Elliott throws a jab but it's blocked by Hume.
Hume walks into a jab.
Elliott blocks a head kick by Hume.
Elliott lands a nice hook to Hume's body. Hume takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hume.
A low kick from Hume misses
and Elliott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hume thinking.
Elliott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hume under the eye.
Elliott lands with a shot to the body.
Elliott just misses with a punch to the body.
Elliott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Elliott misses with an uppercut.
Elliott avoids the body shot from Hume.
Hume throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Derrick Elliott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hume tries to close the distance and clinch but Elliott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hume misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elliott misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hume.
Elliott looks to land a right hand but Hume moved out of range.
Hume misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hume darts in and clinches Elliott up against the cage.
Hume stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hume receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hume tries to pull guard but Elliott holds him up against the cage and eventually Hume drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott prevents the takedown attempt.
Derrick Elliott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Hume.
Elliott wants to get back to striking at distance but Hume won't allow it.
Elliott stops a takedown attempt from Hume.
Hume misses with a knee strike.
Elliott gets underhooks to prevent Hume's takedown attempt.
Hume tries a knee to the head but Elliott blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hume misses with a knee to the head.
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but Elliott blocks with his arms.
Elliott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hume.
Elliott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hume drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Elliott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hume keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elliott's efforts to push away.
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 Derrick Elliott will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hume has closed the distance and engaged Elliott in a clinch.
Hume looking to throw knees to the head but Elliott is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A knee to the head by Hume.
Hume with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hume tries for a takedown but Elliott manages to get underhooks.
Elliott wants to get back to striking at distance but Hume won't allow it.
Hume holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hume using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Elliott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliott tries to break free but Hume pushes him back against the cage.
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but Elliott blocks with his arms.
Elliott gets underhooks to prevent Hume's takedown attempt.
Hume has Elliott pressed against the cage, preventing Elliott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hume trying to land knees to the body.
Hume throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elliott blocks it with crossed arms.
Hume throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hume throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elliott blocks it with crossed arms.
Elliott can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hume looking to throw knees to the head but Elliott is blocking nicely.
Hume tries to score a body lock takedown but Elliott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Derrick Elliott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Hume.
Elliott tries to circle away but Hume has him pinned against the cage.
Elliott is trying to break the clinch but Hume is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Hume.
Hume keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elliott's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elliott breaks from the clinch.

Hume takes the fight into the clinch.
Desmond Hume seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Elliott tries to break free but Hume pushes him back against the cage.
Hume is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Elliott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hume with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Derrick Elliott has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hume with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hume tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Elliott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hume slowing the pace effectively.
Hume connects with a knee to the head.

Elliott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hume shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hume fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elliott keeps the fight on the outside.
Hume tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Elliott coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Hume comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hume 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Hume!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hazni Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordechai Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Ali
vs
Marx

190 cm
30
245 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

193 cm
26
270 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hazni Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mordechai Marx!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali throws a combination that misses
and Marx counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ali closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marx did well to prevent Ali getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marx trying to keep a closed guard but Ali is proving a slippery customer.
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Marx.

Marx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Marx is looking for a triangle but Ali pushes his legs off easily.
Marx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marx keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ali prevents Marx from getting back to his feet.

Marx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.
Ali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marx tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Marx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Marx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Marx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marx manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali wants to hold on but Marx pushes him away.
Ali is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marx thowing shots but they're missing.
Marx looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marx unloads with some shots from mount but Ali bucks and avoids them well.
Marx wants to take Ali's back here but Ali is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marx moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ali has worked his arm free - good work by Ali!
Marx trying to control the position but Ali is working away.
Marx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ali kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

Marx is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ali has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marx tries to move to mount but Ali blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marx is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ali has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ali is looking for a sweep.

Marx decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Marx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ali scores with a takedown into Marx's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Marx is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ali rolls with it to try and escape but Marx cranks on the arm and Ali is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mordechai Marx!
Mordechai Marx managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160), into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Pusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Snuffed Out by Streetlife. Thomas Pusher had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Pusher
vs
Washington

200 cm
28
205 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

185 cm
30
220 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Pusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Washington looks for the body kick but Pusher saw that one coming.
Pusher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washington misses with a left hand
and Pusher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington throws a poor cross that misses
and Pusher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pusher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pusher lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pusher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pusher.
Washington throws the left hand but Pusher avoids the punch easily.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Pusher is out of range.
Washington throws a jab when Pusher was well out of range.
Pusher takes one to the side of the head.
Pusher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Washington misses with an uppercut
and Pusher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Washington throws an off balance right hand
and Pusher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pusher slips a jab from Washington.
Pusher lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Washington throws a body punch but Pusher moves out of range.
Pusher throws a combination that misses
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Pusher misses.
Pusher connects with the punch.
Pusher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Washington misses with a hook. Pusher ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington sizes up Pusher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Washington is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Washington looks for the body kick but Pusher saw that one coming.
Washington connects with a body shot.
Washington moves forwards but Pusher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pusher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pusher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pusher throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Washington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pusher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pusher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Pusher's shoulder, as Pusher tries to avoid the shot.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Washington misses.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Pusher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington stuns Pusher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pusher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Pusher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washington on the side of the head.
Washington misses with a lunging right hand
and Pusher counters with a straight right hand.
Pusher dips to his left and cracks Washington with an uppercut!
Pusher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington avoids the body shot from Pusher.
Leonard Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pusher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pusher throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Pusher dips to his left and cracks Washington with an uppercut!
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pusher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Washington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pusher.
Pusher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Washington.
Washington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pusher under the eye.

It looks like Thomas Pusher has been cut.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Washington misses.
Pusher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pusher.
Washington lands a head kick. Pusher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Washington swings for the body but Pusher moves out of range.
Washington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Pusher is rocked!
Washington steps in with a hook that catches Pusher right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Washington follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Pusher looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Washington!
Leonard Washington managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [GTI] Divine Clothing , into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abrahms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ta Sau Yat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sau Yat has chosen 周杰倫 - 青花瓷 as his entrance music. Ta Sau Yat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Abrahms
vs
Sau Yat

183 cm
28
175 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

183 cm
28
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tank Abrahms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ta Sau Yat!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sau Yat blocks a head kick by Abrahms.
Abrahms fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abrahms throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Sau Yat darts in and clinches Abrahms up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sau Yat.
Abrahms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sau Yat lands with a short shot to the head.
Sau Yat misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sau Yat.
Abrahms misses with an elbow strike.
Abrahms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abrahms trying to land knees to the body.
Abrahms tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sau Yat misses with the head strike.
Sau Yat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrahms's elbow.
Abrahms misses with an elbow strike.
Sau Yat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abrahms.
Sau Yat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sau Yat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abrahms is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sau Yat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abrahms with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sau Yat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sau Yat.
Sau Yat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sau Yat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sau Yat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sau Yat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abrahms trying to land knees to the body.
Sau Yat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abrahms up against the cage.
Sau Yat misses with some punches.
Abrahms tries to pull guard but Sau Yat holds him up against the cage and eventually Abrahms drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Abrahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abrahms's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abrahms just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sau Yat's brow.
Abrahms can't get the takedown.
Sau Yat throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrahms.
Abrahms is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sau Yat to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms tries to land knees in the clinch but Sau Yat avoids the damage to the body.
Sau Yat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abrahms backwards.
Sau Yat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abrahms avoids a wild elbow strike from Sau Yat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abrahms creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sau Yat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abrahms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sau Yat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sau Yat misses with the head strike.
Abrahms blocks an uppercut.
Sau Yat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abrahms throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abrahms tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sau Yat avoids it.
Abrahms misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sau Yat.
Abrahms tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sau Yat lands a left hand.
Sau Yat lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sau Yat fails to land.
Abrahms lands a damaging elbow.
Sau Yat avoiding damage as Abrahms throws knees to the body.
Abrahms with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sau Yat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Sau Yat.
Sau Yat misses with some punches.
Abrahms blocking some punches.
Sau Yat misses with a punch on the inside.
Sau Yat misses with the head strike.
Abrahms throws an elbow that misses.
Abrahms is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sau Yat to keep the fight standing.

Abrahms jumps into guard, dragging Sau Yat to the mat.
Sau Yat wants to get up but he can't break Abrahms's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abrahms seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abrahms 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.
Abrahms lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sau Yat!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sau Yat wants to control but Abrahms is having none of it.
Sau Yat tries to improve his position but instead Abrahms has taken his back!
Abrahms trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Abrahms is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abrahms lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ta Sau Yat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Abrahms takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abrahms slips a jab from Sau Yat.

Abrahms looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sau Yat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Abrahms is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abrahms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sau Yat trying to keep a closed guard but Abrahms is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Abrahms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sau Yat is keeping the position for now.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ta Sau Yat hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Abrahms shoots for a takedown but Sau Yat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abrahms tries to clinch but Sau Yat is having none of it.
Sau Yat misses with an uppercut. Abrahms saw that one coming.
Sau Yat looks to land a right hand but Abrahms moved out of range.
Abrahms tries a head kick but it misses.
Sau Yat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abrahms lands with a kick to the temple. Sau Yat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms wants to clinch up but Sau Yat keeps it at a distance.
Abrahms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sau Yat throws a big shot that misses.

Abrahms instigates a clinch.
Sau Yat pushes Abrahms back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Abrahms successfully pulls guard.

Abrahms looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sau Yat has picked Abrahms up and slammed him! Abrahms can't keep hold of the triangle and Sau Yat manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrahms is trying to control Sau Yat's posture but Sau Yat avoids it.
Abrahms regains half guard.
Abrahms has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sau Yat is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sau Yat in particular looking to stall.
Abrahms is pressing down on Sau Yat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sau Yat stopping the sweep attempt from Abrahms.
Abrahms is working hard here to advance position.
Abrahms is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Abrahms is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abrahms is trying to keep Sau Yat in close.
Sau Yat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abrahms tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Abrahms manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sau Yat manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Abrahms shoots for a takedown but Sau Yat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abrahms slips under a jab from Sau Yat.
Abrahms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sau Yat throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sau Yat. No joy for Abrahms on that attempt.
Abrahms tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sau Yat throws a hook but Abrahms avoids it easily.
Abrahms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sau Yat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sau Yat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sau Yat stuffs the takedown attempt from Abrahms. Abrahms gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Abrahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrahms shoots for a double leg takedown but Sau Yat sprawls well. He's pushed Abrahms's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abrahms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abrahms shoots in but no luck this time.
Abrahms takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abrahms shoots in looking for a takedown. Sau Yat tries to sprawl out of it but Abrahms keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sau Yat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abrahms tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sau Yat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abrahms looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sau Yat is fending him off so far but Abrahms persists. Nope, Sau Yat circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sau Yat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sau Yat scores with a nice strike.
Sau Yat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Abrahms tries to clinch but Sau Yat moves away
and Sau Yat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sau Yat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abrahms checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Sau Yat darts in and clinches Abrahms up against the cage.
Abrahms is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sau Yat is defending well for now.
A short right from Sau Yat on the inside.

Abrahms is rocked!
Sau Yat has a couple of punches blocked by Abrahms.
Oh Abrahms is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sau Yat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sau Yat throws a head punch that misses.
Abrahms blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sau Yat fails to land.
Sau Yat misses with a punch on the inside.
Abrahms blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sau Yat fails to land.
Abrahms seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sau Yat.
Ta Sau Yat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abrahms pushes off an throws an elbow but Sau Yat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sau Yat throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrahms.
Sau Yat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abrahms missing with knees to the body.
Abrahms tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sau Yat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abrahms wants a takedown.
Abrahms blocking some punches.
Abrahms lands an elbow just above Sau Yat 's eye.
Sau Yat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sau Yat pushes Abrahms back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sau Yat blocks an elbow strike from Abrahms.
Sau Yat misses with a punch on the inside.
Sau Yat misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sau Yat.
Sau Yat throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrahms.
Abrahms tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sau Yat smiles and moves away.
Sau Yat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sau Yat moves into the clinch successfully.
Sau Yat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abrahms scores a nice knee 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!
Sau Yat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sau Yat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Sau Yat.
Sau Yat lands an uppercut.
Sau Yat swings wildly with an uppercut but Abrahms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sau Yat throws a big uppercut that drops Abrahms! More strikes from Sau Yat and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Abrahms lies dazed against the cage as Sau Yat celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ta Sau Yat!
Ta Sau Yat managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160), into his post fight interview.

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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Umberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Umberto's choice of entrance music: Perry Como - Magic Moments. On his way into the cage it seems that Huma Krynn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Huma Krynn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Krynn
vs
Umberto

189 cm
24
223 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

182 cm
32
204 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Huma Krynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Umberto!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umberto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krynn. Krynn obviously looking to wear him down.
Umberto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krynn.
Huma Krynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Krynn moves into the clinch.
Krynn keeps control of Umberto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Krynn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Umberto manages to break the clinch.
Krynn thumps Umberto with a low kick.
Krynn lands with a slapping head kick.
Krynn is looking to slow Umberto down with leg kicks.
Krynn throws a front kick aimed at Umberto's knee but Umberto avoids it well.
Umberto shoots for a double leg takedown but Krynn sprawls well. He's pushed Umberto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umberto avoids the head kick by Krynn.
Krynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Umberto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Krynn's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Umberto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krynn defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krynn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Umberto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krynn defending well though.

Umberto seems to be working for a kimura but Krynn defends the submission attempt.
Krynn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Umberto is working away from the top position though.
Umberto stalling.
Krynn is looking for a sweep. Umberto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umberto is looking to advance position but Krynn won't allow it.
Umberto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Umberto wants to pass to mount but Krynn is defending the position.
Umberto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Umberto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Umberto is trying to control the action in half guard but Krynn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Umberto wants to pass to mount but Krynn is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umberto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krynn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umberto.

Umberto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krynn is not content to let Umberto control the position.

Umberto is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krynn is trying to get back to full guard.
Umberto is pressing down on Krynn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krynn is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Umberto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Umberto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Umberto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Krynn forces Umberto back against the cage and clinches.
Krynn is pressed up against the cage. Umberto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krynn down to the mat. Krynn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Krynn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Umberto slips a jab from Krynn.
Krynn lands with an overhand left.
Krynn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Umberto cracks a nice hook into Krynn's ribs.
Umberto checks a low kick from Krynn.
Krynn throws a solid leg kick but Umberto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krynn.
Umberto throws a sloppy body shot
and Krynn counters with a solid body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Krynn. Those never looked like landing.
Umberto blocks a head kick by Krynn.

Umberto darts in and clinches Krynn up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umberto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Umberto wants a takedown.
Huma Krynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Umberto.
Krynn lands a hook that snaps the head of Umberto backwards.
Umberto dodges an elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn misses with an elbow strike.
Umberto looking to stall.
Umberto blocks an uppercut.
Umberto tries a body shot but Krynn blocks it.
Umberto tries to circle away but Krynn has him pinned against the cage.
Krynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Krynn has a couple of punches blocked by Umberto.
A short uppercut from Krynn.
Krynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umberto takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Roberto Umberto has been cut.
Krynn lands an uppercut.
Umberto has Krynn pressed against the cage.
Umberto is trying to push Krynn away but Krynn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Umberto blocks an elbow strike from Krynn.
A short right from Krynn.
Umberto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krynn is defending well.
Umberto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krynn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umberto throws a good cross that connects.
Krynn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umberto misses with a takedown attempt - Krynn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Umberto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krynn pinned against the cage. Krynn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Krynn.
Umberto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krynn misses with a leg kick.
Krynn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Umberto moves out of range of the strikes.
Krynn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Huma Krynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umberto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Umberto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Krynn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Umbertos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krynn throws a head kick but Umberto moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umberto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krynn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Umberto somewhat.
Umberto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krynn defends it nicely.
Krynn throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umberto shoots for a takedown but Krynn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krynn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umberto. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krynn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krynn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krynn lunges at Umberto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umberto's hand.
Krynn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umberto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huma Krynn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Umberto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Krynn. That snapped Umberto's head back.
Krynn scores with a nice head shot.
Umberto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krynn scores with a hook.

Krynn gets a clinch.
Umberto is looking to break free of the clinch but Krynn has double underhooks.
Krynn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.

Umberto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umberto shoots for a double leg takedown but Krynn sprawls well. He's pushed Umberto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krynn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Umberto.
Huma Krynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Umberto.
Krynn throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umberto fails to land the takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Krynn.
Umberto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krynn slips under a jab from Umberto.
Krynn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Krynn closes the distance and pushes Umberto back into the cage.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Umberto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Umberto avoids the elbow strike from Krynn, against the cage.
Krynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Krynn.
Krynn misses with some punches.
Krynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Umberto avoids a wild elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
Umberto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krynn backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krynn lands an elbow inside that Umberto shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krynn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Umberto manages to break the clinch.
Umberto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krynn scoring well with a low kick there.
Krynn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Umberto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krynn. Krynn obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from Krynn lands.
Umberto misses with a takedown attempt
and Krynn counters with a body kick that stops Umberto in his tracks momentarily.
Huma Krynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Krynn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Umberto fails with a takedown attempt.
Krynn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umberto walks into a straight right hand from Krynn.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Krynn. Umberto shrugs it off though.
Umberto avoids the head kick by Krynn.

Krynn forces Umberto back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Umberto dodges an elbow strike from Krynn.
Nice elbow from Krynn.
Krynn lands a damaging elbow.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
Umberto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krynn lands a nice elbow.

Krynn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umberto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krynn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umberto checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umberto shoots in but no luck this time.
Krynn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Umberto will feel that in the morning.
Krynn cracks the inside of Umberto's front leg.
Umberto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krynn connects with an inside leg kick.

Krynn has managed to clinch.
Krynn throws an elbow that misses.
Krynn prevents Umberto from breaking the clinch.
Krynn lands an elbow just above Umberto 's eye.
Umberto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Krynn.
Krynn misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umberto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Umberto wants to take the fight to the mat but Krynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krynn.
Krynn has Umberto pressed against the cage, preventing Umberto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huma Krynn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krynn 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huma Krynn!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pharoah Parisyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has chosen Why Do Good Girls Like Bad Guys? as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Parisyan
vs
Hunt

178 cm
24
181 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

150 cm
27
183 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pharoah Parisyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Parisyan throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Parisyan.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parisyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Parisyan scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Parisyan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Parisyan throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Parisyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Parisyan's head but Parisyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Parisyan.
Parisyan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parisyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Parisyan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parisyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Parisyan ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parisyan tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parisyan misses with a looping right.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parisyan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Parisyan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Parisyan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Parisyan rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parisyan.
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!
Parisyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parisyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.

Hunt pulls Parisyan into guard.
Parisyan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parisyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parisyan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Parisyan won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Parisyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Parisyan postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parisyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Parisyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parisyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Parisyan slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Parisyan wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parisyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is trying to control. Parisyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hunt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parisyan tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Parisyan is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parisyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Parisyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Parisyan avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Parisyan. Parisyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Parisyan throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Parisyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Parisyan.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Hunt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hunt showed some decent athleticism there.
Parisyan is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.

Parisyan actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisyan tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt throwing shots but Parisyan is blocking nicely.
Parisyan controlling the position well.
Hunt winds up and cracks Parisyan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parisyan keeps working.
Parisyan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Parisyan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huntis looking to pass into half guard but Parisyan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Parisyan is in guard.
Parisyan wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Parisyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Parisyan postures up.

Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parisyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parisyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Hunt looking to control but Parisyan passes into half guard.

Hunt actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parisyan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parisyan pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parisyan connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Parisyan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Parisyan from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parisyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Parisyan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parisyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parisyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parisyan's guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Parisyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parisyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Parisyan, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt 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. This is the final round!

Parisyan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Parisyan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Parisyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parisyan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Parisyan counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parisyan looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parisyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Parisyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parisyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parisyan takes one on the button.
Parisyan misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt takes a swing at Parisyan's ribcage but misses.
Parisyan throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Parisyan saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Parisyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parisyan.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parisyan moves away.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parisyan finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Parisyan counters with a solid body kick.
Parisyan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parisyan wants it to stay on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Parisyan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parisyan ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Parisyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Parisyan defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Parisyan staying out of range there.
Parisyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parisyan throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt swings for the body but Parisyan moves out of range.
Mike Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Parisyan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Pharoah Parisyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parisyan circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Parisyan saw that one coming.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parisyan blocks a leg kick.
Parisyan leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Parisyan counters with a straight right hand.
Parisyan misses with a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Parisyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Parisyan counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Parisyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Parisyan ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parisyan misses with a body shot.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parisyan to score with a decent uppercut.
Parisyan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Parisyan ducks down to avoid it.
Parisyan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parisyan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Parisyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pharoah Parisyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Mike Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt misses with a hook. Parisyan ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parisyan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parisyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pharoah Parisyan.
I think Hunt 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mike Hunt thanked CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lath Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoy comes to the cage accompanied by Go Ninja-Vanilla Ice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hoy
vs
The Kid

190 cm
29
197 lbs
22 - 13 - 1

192 cm
24
188 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lath Hoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy The Kid!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoy missing with a left hand there. The Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Hoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Kid is trying to control the position but Hoy postures up.

The Kid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoy defends well.

Hoy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Kid dives on top into guard.
The Kid wants to control from the top but Hoy keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lath Hoy!
Our winner, Lath Hoy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Schkelpt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Lan Mandragoran was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Schkelpt
vs
Mandragoran

206 cm
23
265 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

194 cm
25
240 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Schkelpt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lan Mandragoran!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schkelpt misses with a looping left.
Mandragoran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Mandragoran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mandragoran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schkelpt.
Mandragoran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Mikey Schkelpt has been cut.
Schkelpt blocks an elbow strike.
Mandragoran blocking some punches.
Mandragoran lands a damaging elbow.
Mandragoran looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mandragoran tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schkelpt scores with a shot to the side of Mandragoran's head.

It looks like Lan Mandragoran has been cut.
Schkelpt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mandragoran lands a damaging elbow.
Schkelpt managing to block the knees to the body from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran blocks an uppercut.
Mandragoran misses with an elbow over the top.
Mandragoran lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schkelpt misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schkelpt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schkelpt swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandragoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Schkelpt as the two fighters clinch.
Schkelpt tries a body shot but Mandragoran blocks it.
Mandragoran throws an elbow but it misses.
Mandragoran misses with an elbow over the top.
Schkelpt dodges an elbow strike from Mandragoran.
Schkelpt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mandragoran lands a good knee to the midsection. Schkelpt won't want to take too many of those.
Mandragoran blocks an uppercut.
Mandragoran tries a knee to the head but Schkelpt blocks it.
Mandragoran tries to land a knee to the head but Schkelpt blocks with his arms.
Mandragoran trying to land knees to the body.
Mandragoran unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Schkelpt fails to land.
Schkelpt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schkelpt misses with a punch to the body.
Schkelpt takes an elbow to the forehead.

Mikey Schkelpt's cut is getting worse.
Schkelpt wants to get back to striking at distance but Mandragoran won't allow it.
Mandragoran blocks a body shot from Schkelpt.
Schkelpt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandragoran landing knees to the body.
Schkelpt tries to circle away but Mandragoran has him pinned against the cage.
Schkelpt misses with a body punch.
Schkelpt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schkelpt avoiding damage as Mandragoran throws knees to the body.
Mandragoran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schkelpt is defending well for now.
Schkelpt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schkelpt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mandragoran lands a knee to the body.
Mandragoran blocks a body shot from Schkelpt.
Mandragoran connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schkelpt's face.

Mikey Schkelpt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mandragoran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schkelpt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mandragoran lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mandragoran crunches a lovely knee into Schkelpt's ribcage.
Schkelpt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandragoran landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Schkelpt fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mandragoran.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lan Mandragoran!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kassidy Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin's entrance music is The Claw. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Griffin
vs
Cullen

170 cm
25
168 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

(MFS) Macto Fight System
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Griffin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kassidy Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cullen wants to land a leg kick but Griffin is out of range.

Cullen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cullen lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Griffin looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard.
Griffin wants to stand and escape but instead Cullen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cullen postures up in Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Griffin blocks it.
Cullen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Griffin's guard.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Cullen is controlling well.
Cullen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Griffin!
Cullen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Griffin's face.
Griffin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cullen connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Cullen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cullen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cullen wants to pass to mount but Griffin is defending the position.
Cullen is nestled in close to Griffin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cullen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cullen wants to pass the guard but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cullen on the ground.
Cullen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cullen thows a huge punch but Griffin dodges it nicely.
Cullen slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cullen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.

Cullen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cullen lands a nice short elbow.
Griffin trying to hold on to Cullen's head to control him but Cullen postures up.
Cullen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Griffin trying to get back to full guard but Cullen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cullen with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Cullen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to control but Cullen is having none of it.
Cullen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffin looks a forlorn figure.
Cullen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cullen is landing with some decent strikes but Griffin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cullen landing punches.
Cullen avoids the attempt from Griffin to control.
Cullen with the ground and pound from mount.
Griffin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffin tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cullen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cullen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Griffin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Griffin tries to lock up and control but Cullen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cullen raining down shots from the mount!
Cullen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffin looks a forlorn figure.
Cullen prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.
Cullen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Griffin can't escape the position.
Cullen breaks from Griffin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Cullen.
Cullen working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Griffin is rocked!
Cullen cracks Griffin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassidy Cullen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Crunch! Griffin slams his shin into Cullen's torso.
Cullen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffin. That did some damage!
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Cullen clinches up against the cage.
Griffin crunches a lovely knee into Cullen's ribcage.
Griffin misses with an elbow strike.
Cullen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin pushes Cullen away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cullen throws a leg kick but Griffin moved away.

Griffin moves into the clinch.
Cullen avoiding damage as Griffin throws knees to the body.
Cullen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffin avoiding damage as Cullen throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen trying to land knees to the body.
Cullen works on Griffin's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cullens head.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Cullen blocks it.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Griffin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cullen's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cullen as Griffin tries to tie him up.
Cullen throws an elbow that misses.
Cullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cullen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Griffin misses with a body punch.
Cullen trying to land knees to the body.
Griffin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cullen up against the cage.
Cullen is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a good knee to the midsection. Cullen won't want to take too many of those.
Cullen misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Griffin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cullen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Griffin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin is looking to control Cullen's arms but Cullen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Griffin has his back to the cage.
Griffin blocks an elbow strike.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Cullen avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cullen.
Griffin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Griffin avoids the elbow strike from Cullen, against the cage.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Jason Griffin has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Cullen is blocking nicely.
Griffin taking a breather.
Cullen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Griffin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jason Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassidy Cullen.
Cullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jason Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cullen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Griffin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Griffin.
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Griffin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Griffin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Griffin trying to control the position but instead, Cullen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Griffin into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Griffin scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cullen throws an elbow that misses.
Cullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Griffin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cullen is defending well for now.
Griffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Griffin avoiding damage as Cullen throws knees to the body.

Cullen has hold of one of Griffin's legs. Griffin is fighting the takedown attempt but Cullen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cullen being controlled here momentarily.
Kassidy Cullen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Cullen isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cullen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Jason Griffin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Griffin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A leg kick checked by Griffin.
Griffin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cullen.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Cullen moves out of range easily.

Griffin moves into range and clinches up with Cullen.
Cullen has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cullen lands an elbow just above Griffin 's eye.
Cullen trying to land knees to the body.
Griffin blocks the elbow strike.
Cullen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cullen has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Cullen jumps guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Cullen is blocking nicely.
Cullen misses with a knee to the head.
Griffin throws an elbow that misses.
Griffin working Cullen over with knees to the body.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cullen backwards.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cullen throws an elbow that misses.
Griffin tries to work over Cullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin managing to block the knees to the body from Cullen.
Cullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.
Cullen working aggressively here.
Griffin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Cullen blocks it.
Cullen misses with an elbow over the top.
Griffin dodges an elbow strike from Cullen.
Cullen scores with a shoulder strike.
Griffin lands a nice knee to the body.
Griffin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cullen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jason Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassidy Cullen.
Cullen swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cullen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Griffin's brow.
Cullen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Cullen avoids the damage to the body.
Griffin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Kassidy Cullen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
Cullen tries to land a knee to the head but Griffin blocks with his arms.
Cullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffin missing with knees to the body.
Griffin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cullen.

Cullen jumps into guard, dragging Griffin to the mat.

Cullen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cullen is tightening it up a little... Griffin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Griffin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Griffin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cullen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kassidy Cullen! Kassidy Cullen retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kassidy Cullen made sure he mentioned Hell's Balls Recovery (160), along with how happy he was to win his fight.