TCA 16 - Overlord PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janno Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett The Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibbs comes to the cage accompanied by All these things that I have done by The Killers. The Assassin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rob Zombie's Superbeast. Janno Gibbs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gibbs
vs
The Assassin

185 cm
25
200 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janno Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett The Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs misses with a low kick as The Assassin jumps back.
The Assassin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gibbs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gibbs checks the leg kick nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gibbs checks a leg kick.
The Assassin throws a leg kick but Gibbs sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Assassin checks a leg kick.
The Assassin is looking to clinch.
Gibbs checks a leg kick nicely.
Gibbs misses with a low kick.
The Assassin tries to clinch there but Gibbs circles away.
The Assassin checks a low kick from Gibbs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gibbs throws a low kick but The Assassin avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gibbs.
The Assassin motions for Gibbs to come forward. The Assassin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Assassin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Assassin checks a leg kick.
The Assassin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Assassin. That did some damage!
The Assassin looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs throws out a leg kick but The Assassin moves out of range and Gibbs only half commits.
Gibbs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Assassin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Assassin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Gibbs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gibbs lands a leg kick that knocks The Assassin off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Assassin is able to avoid easily.
Gibbs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Assassin. That did some damage!
Gibbs thumps The Assassin with a low kick.
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!
Gibbs throws a low kick but The Assassin moves out of range easily.
The Assassin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but The Assassin checks it.
Gibbs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Assassin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gibbs.
The Assassin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gibbs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Assassin checks a leg kick nicely.
Gibbs misses with a low kick.
Gibbs tried to score with a low kick but The Assassin checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gibbs. That's going to slow The Assassin down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gibbs.
Gibbs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Assassin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gibbs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Assassin.
A clash of legs there as The Assassin blocks the low kick.
The Assassin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gibbs lands a leg kick that knocks The Assassin off balance momentarily.
Gibbs wants to land a leg kick but The Assassin is out of range.
Gibbs misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gibbs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gibbs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gibbs tried to score with a low kick but The Assassin checks it.
Gibbs lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Assassin's sensitive parts.
Good work by The Assassin as he checks the leg kick.
Gibbs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Assassin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gibbs cracks the inside of The Assassin's front leg.
The Assassin checks a leg kick.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Gibbs misses.
Gibbs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Assassin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gibbs throws a low kick, looking for The Assassin's leg but The Assassin calmly moves out of range.
Gibbs connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Gibbs tenderised The Assassin's leg. The Assassin is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Assassin moves out of range of the leg kick from Gibbs.
Gibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gibbs, right into the meat.
Good work by The Assassin as he checks the leg kick.
Gibbs tries a low kick but The Assassin avoids it.
Gibbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Assassin checks a leg kick.
Gibbs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Assassin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gibbs tries a low kick but The Assassin avoids it.
Gibbs scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Gibbs misses with a low kick.
Gibbs lands a leg kick that knocks The Assassin off balance momentarily.
The Assassin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gibbs pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Assassin is out of range and Gibbs settles back down.
Gibbs is looking to score with low kicks.
Gibbs throws a front kick aimed at The Assassin's knee but The Assassin avoids it well.
The Assassin blocks a low kick nicely.
The Assassin checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries a low kick but The Assassin avoids it.
Gibbs throws out a leg kick but The Assassin moves out of range and Gibbs only half commits.
Gibbs throws a low kick but The Assassin moves out of range easily.
Gibbs connects with an inside leg kick.
Gibbs throws a low kick, looking for The Assassin's leg but The Assassin calmly moves out of range.
The Assassin checks the leg kick.
Gibbs misses with a low kick.
Gibbs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Assassin is able to avoid easily.
The Assassin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gibbs.
Gibbs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gibbs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gibbs.
Gibbs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Assassin misses with a low kick as Gibbs jumps back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibbs tried to score with a low kick but The Assassin checks it.
Good work by The Assassin as he checks the leg kick.
The Assassin blocks a leg kick.
The Assassin blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gibbs throws a front kick aimed at The Assassin's knee but The Assassin avoids it well.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but The Assassin checks it.
Janno Gibbs is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibbs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Assassin checks it well.
The Assassin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gibbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gibbs misses with a low kick.
Gibbs scores with a leg kick.
Janno Gibbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Assassin checks a leg kick.
The Assassin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gibbs.
The Assassin checks a low kick from Gibbs.
An inside leg kick from Gibbs misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gibbs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Assassin moves out of range of the leg kick from Gibbs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gibbs.
The Assassin checks a low kick from Gibbs.
Gibbs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Assassin is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A clash of legs there as The Assassin blocks the low kick.
Gibbs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gibbs.
The Assassin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Assassin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gibbs. Gibbs obviously looking to wear him down.
Gibbs connects with a leg kick. The Assassin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gibbs misses with a low kick.
That kick from Gibbs tenderised The Assassin's leg. The Assassin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Assassin's calf.
Gibbs connects with a solid leg kick.
The Assassin checks a leg kick.
Gibbs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Assassin is able to avoid easily.
Gibbs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs throws out a leg kick but The Assassin moves out of range and Gibbs only half commits.
Gibbs is looking to chop away at The Assassin's legs.
The Assassin is looking to clinch.
The Assassin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gibbs.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Assassin can do to turn this around?
Gibbs connects with an inside leg kick.
The Assassin throws a solid leg kick but Gibbs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Assassin.
Gibbs connects with a leg kick. The Assassin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gibbs is looking to score with low kicks.
The Assassin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gibbs.
The Assassin checks a leg kick.
Gibbs misses with a low kick.
Gibbs tries a low kick but The Assassin avoids it.
Gibbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Gibbs.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but The Assassin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Assassin. That did some damage!
The Assassin moves out of range of the leg kick from Gibbs.
The Assassin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as The Assassin blocks the leg kick.
The Assassin checks the leg kick.
Gibbs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gibbs scoring well with a low kick there.
Gibbs connects with a leg kick. The Assassin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gibbs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Assassin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Assassin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gibbs misses with a low kick as The Assassin jumps back.
Gibbs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gibbs tries to score with a low kick but The Assassin moves his leg out of the way.
That kick from Gibbs tenderised The Assassin's leg. The Assassin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gibbs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Assassin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gibbs.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but The Assassin checks it.
Gibbs pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Assassin is out of range and Gibbs settles back down.
Gibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gibbs.
The Assassin blocks a leg kick.
Gibbs misses with a leg kick.
Gibbs tries to work over The Assassin's front leg with a kick but The Assassin checks it.
The Assassin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gibbs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Assassin is able to avoid easily.
The Assassin checks a low kick from Gibbs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gibbs.
The Assassin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gibbs lands a leg kick that knocks The Assassin off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Assassin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gibbs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs wants to land a leg kick but The Assassin is out of range.
Gibbs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Assassin is out of range.
Gibbs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gibbs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gibbs misses with a low kick.
Gibbs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gibbs throws a leg kick that misses.
Gibbs throws a solid leg kick but The Assassin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gibbs.
Gibbs lands a leg kick that knocks The Assassin off balance momentarily.
The Assassin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gibbs throws a front kick aimed at The Assassin's knee but The Assassin avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibbs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Assassin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gibbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gibbs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Assassin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbs circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janno Gibbs dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The Assassin checks a low kick from Gibbs.
Gibbs thumps The Assassin with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but The Assassin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gibbs has got the better of the exchanges.
Gibbs throws a solid leg kick but The Assassin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gibbs.
The Assassin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but The Assassin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as The Assassin blocks the leg kick.
Gibbs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbs throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Assassin.
An inside leg kick from Gibbs misses.
The Assassin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gibbs throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Assassin.
The Assassin throws out a leg kick but Gibbs moves out of range and The Assassin only half commits.
Gibbs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gibbs wants to land a leg kick but The Assassin is out of range.
The Assassin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbs circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gibbs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Assassin throws a low kick but Gibbs avoids it.
The Assassin throws a leg kick but Gibbs moved away.
The Assassin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs throws a low kick, looking for The Assassin's leg but The Assassin calmly moves out of range.
The Assassin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbs circles away.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but The Assassin checks it.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but The Assassin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Assassin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gibbs.
The Assassin blocks a low kick nicely.
The Assassin checks a leg kick nicely.
Gibbs throws a low kick but The Assassin avoids it.
Gibbs misses with a low kick.
Gibbs misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Gibbs misses.
The Assassin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gibbs throws out a leg kick but The Assassin moves out of range and Gibbs only half commits.
Gibbs throws a front kick aimed at The Assassin's knee but The Assassin avoids it well.
Gibbs throws out a leg kick but The Assassin moves out of range and Gibbs only half commits.
Gibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Assassin. That did some damage!
Gibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Gibbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gibbs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gibbs lands a leg kick that knocks The Assassin off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs wants to slow The Assassin down by chopping away at his legs.
The Assassin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gibbs. Gibbs obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gibbs.
Gibbs pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Assassin is out of range and Gibbs settles back down.
Gibbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Assassin throws a low kick but Gibbs avoids it.
Gibbs pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Assassin is out of range and Gibbs settles back down.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gibbs throws a low kick, looking for The Assassin's leg but The Assassin calmly moves out of range.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but The Assassin sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Assassin checks the leg kick.
Gibbs throws a front kick aimed at The Assassin's knee but The Assassin avoids it well.
Gibbs throws a chopping leg kick but The Assassin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gibbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs cracks the inside of The Assassin's front leg.
Gibbs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Assassin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gibbs checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Gibbs misses.
The Assassin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gibbs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gibbs tries a low kick but The Assassin avoids it.
Gibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Gibbs.
The Assassin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gibbs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but The Assassin moved away.
Gibbs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbs is looking to score with low kicks.
Gibbs checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Assassin checks a leg kick.
Gibbs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gibbs throws a low kick but The Assassin avoids it.
Gibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs scores with a leg kick.
The Assassin blocks a low kick nicely.
Gibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gibbs checks a leg kick.
Gibbs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gibbs tries to score with a low kick but The Assassin moves his leg out of the way.
The Assassin blocks a leg kick.
Gibbs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gibbs, right into the meat.
Gibbs connects with a leg kick. The Assassin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gibbs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gibbs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Assassin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gibbs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Assassin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gibbs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gibbs throws a low kick, looking for The Assassin's leg but The Assassin calmly moves out of range.
Brett The Assassin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Janno Gibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Assassin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gibbs connects with a solid leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Zombie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zombie
vs
Machado

180 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
29
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Good gas tank

OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more!

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Zombie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Machado!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zombie tries to sprawl but Machado drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Machado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Machado in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zombie tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Machado!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Machado!
Joe Machado is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joe Machado made sure he mentioned OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Blanket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorni Kwanko Lohmeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Blanket had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Blanket
vs
Kwanko Lohmeri

180 cm
22
230 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

210 cm
26
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Blanket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorni Kwanko Lohmeri!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blanket closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lohmeri tries to escape but Blanket is in control.

Blanket has hold of Lohmeri's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lohmeri seems comfortable defending it but Blanket has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lohmeri is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lohmeri is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Blanket couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Blanket!
Our winner, Randy Blanket, 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
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kowalski
vs
Jacobs

183 cm
20
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

190 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Marek Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski takes one to the side of the head.
Kowalski connects with a body shot that sends Jacobs's belly button to the back.

Kowalski drives through and clinches with Jacobs against the cage.
Kowalski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacobs walks away with a smile on his face. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacobs as he jumps to the side.

Kowalski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kowalski lands in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marek Kowalski.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense.
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kowalski's waist but Kowalski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.
Jacobs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kowalski.

It looks like Marek Kowalski has been cut.
Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski shoots for a takedown but Jacobs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Jacobs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Kowalski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kowalski keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacobs scores with a hook.
Kowalski tries to clinch up.

Kowalski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kowalski lands in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski passes Jacobs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kowalski is pressing down on Jacobs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacobs is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs taking some punishment here, with Kowalski in his half guard.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
Kowalski winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jacobs is desperately trying to improve his position but Kowalski has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jacobs?
Jacobs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kowalski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kowalski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jacobs?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski cracks Jacobs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs is trying to escape the mount.
Jacobs wants to control but Kowalski is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowalski landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Kowalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Kowalski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jacobs is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Jacobs lands a jab-cross combination.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacobs as he jumps to the side.
Jacobs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kowalski backs up against the cage.
Jacobs shoots in and drives through. Kowalski sprawls well.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marek Kowalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Jacobs breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kowalski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski pushing down on Jacobs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jacobs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kowalski content to control rather than advance.
Jacobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalski.
Nice strikes from Kowalski there.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jacobs defending well though.
Kowalski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to sweep but Kowalski has passed to side control!
Jacobs is looking to regain half guard here but Kowalski keeps moving and retains side control.
Jacobs is letting Kowalski control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski lands a few punches from side control.
Kowalski working the head with strikes.
Kowalski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jacobs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kowalski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jacobs looks a forlorn figure.
Jacobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kowalski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Kowalski.
Marek Kowalski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kowalski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kowalski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jacobs for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Kowalski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marek Kowalski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kowalski swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Kowalski fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Kowalski with that takedown attempt.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs fails with the takedown

and Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs has Kowalski pushed against the cage.

Kowalski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kowalski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kowalski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jacobs!
Kowalski cracks Jacobs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kowalski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jacobs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jacobs tries to hold on but Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kowalski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kowalski lands a big shot there that rocks Jacobs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kowalski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kowalski lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Jacobs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kowalski content just to control the position here.
Kowalski landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jacobs's face.
Kowalski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jacobs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kowalski working the ground and pound effectively.

Jacobs is rocked!
Jacobs takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kowalski's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

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

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rysiu Handzibu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dempsey
vs
Handzibu

183 cm
27
235 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

183 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rysiu Handzibu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dempsey feints and as Handzibu raises his hands in defense, Dempsey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dempsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Handzibu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Handzibu is looking to sinch up a triangle. Dempsey throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Handzibu's body to avoid the submission. Handzibu has instead reached around Dempsey's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Handzibu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rysiu Handzibu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Winkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Hanrahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winkler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Triad - Tool. Hanrahan has chosen Amon Amarth - Death in Fire as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Winkler
vs
Hanrahan

188 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stefan Winkler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Hanrahan!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkler connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Nick Hanrahan has been cut.
Winkler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanrahan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winkler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanrahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hanrahan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Hanrahan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winkler defends well.

Hanrahan is working an open guard so Winkler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanrahan lands with an uppercut that bounces Winkler off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Stefan Winkler has been cut.
Hanrahan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winkler circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Winkler or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanrahan which made him look bad.
Winkler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanrahan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winkler defends it nicely.
Hanrahan has a takedown stuffed.
Stefan Winkler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Hanrahan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanrahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winkler throws a hook but Hanrahan avoids it easily.
Hanrahan shoots in for a takedown but Winkler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanrahan looks gassed!
Hanrahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winkler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanrahan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Winkler moves out of range as Hanrahan throws a body kick.
Hanrahan misses with the combination.
Winkler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanrahan as he jumps to the side.
Winkler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winkler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanrahan is fending him off so far but Winkler persists. Nope, Hanrahan circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanrahan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanrahan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Winkler gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Winkler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanrahan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!

Hanrahan pushes Winkler up against the cage in a clinch.
Winkler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hanrahan walks away with a smile on his face. Winkler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hanrahan has a takedown stuffed.
Winkler misses with a takedown attempt - Hanrahan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanrahan.
Hanrahan shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hanrahan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Winkler finds it's way through Hanrahan's defenses.
Winkler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Hanrahan drives through and clinches with Winkler against the cage.
Hanrahan landing knees to the head.
Hanrahan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanrahan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Winkler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for Winkler to work.
Winkler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hanrahan after a bit of a struggle.
Hanrahan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Winkler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hanrahan wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkler wants a takedown but no success here.

Hanrahan jumps guard and drags Winkler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hanrahan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanrahan wants to stand but Winkler is controlling the position.

Winkler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Winkler gets to his feet - Hanrahan follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Winkler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Hanrahan actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stefan Winkler will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hanrahan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winkler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Hanrahan. No joy for Winkler on that attempt.
Hanrahan closes the distance and clinches up with Winkler, looking for a takedown. Hanrahan pushes Winkler against the cage but Winkler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hanrahan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winkler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanrahan defends it nicely.
Hanrahan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Hanrahan or perhaps it was just good defense by Winkler which made him look bad.
Hanrahan throws a body kick the misses
and Winkler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanrahan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Winkler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanrahan has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler tries to clinch but Hanrahan moves out of range.
Hanrahan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Winkler does no damage.
Hanrahan misses with a few strikes there.
Winkler is looking to clinch but Hanrahan is avoiding it.
Hanrahan leaves Winkler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab by Hanrahan.
Hanrahan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winkler.
Hanrahan lands a right hook to the body.
Hanrahan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanrahan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanrahan wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanrahan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winkler swivels and escapes.
Winkler slips a jab and a cross from Hanrahan.
Hanrahan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanrahan lands a jab.

Winkler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hanrahan's guard.
Winkler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winkler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winkler trying to control but Hanrahan is working from the bottom.
Winkler advances position into side control!
Hanrahan tries to improve position but can't.
Hanrahan is not content to let Winkler control the position.
Stefan Winkler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanrahan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanrahan wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winkler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hanrahan tries to get to full guard but Winkler has control of the leg.

Winkler stands up and beckons Hanrahan to join him on the feet.
Winkler looks to throw the jab but Hanrahan is out of range.
No joy there for Hanrahan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stefan Winkler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Winkler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hanrahan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Winkler working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Winkler lands some shots froms side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanrahan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Winkler off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Winkler right now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanrahan is punishing Winkler with strikes - can he finish him?!

Winkler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hanrahan's arms.
Hanrahan lands punches and elbows.
Hanrahan not allowing Winkler to control his hands.
Winkler looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Winkler rolls, trying to escape but Hanrahan keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanrahan 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.
Winkler trying to control but not successfully.
Hanrahan controlling well, preventing Winkler from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Winkler dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hanrahan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanrahan misses with the combination.
Winkler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanrahan.

Winkler clinches with his opponent.
Winkler leaning his opponent against the cage.

Winkler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanrahan throws a right and a left that Winkler avoids nicely.
Winkler moves in looking to clinch but Hanrahan pushes him off.
Hanrahan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winkler swings for the body but Hanrahan moves out of range.
Winkler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler wants to clinch up but Hanrahan keeps it at a distance.
Hanrahan slaps away a takedown attempt from Winkler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Winkler moves out of range as Hanrahan throws a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Winkler or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanrahan which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanrahan.
Nick Hanrahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winkler tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanrahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Hanrahan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winkler doesn't seem phased though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winkler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Winkler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanrahan wants to clinch up but Winkler keeps it at a distance.
Hanrahan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefan Winkler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanrahan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hanrahan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winkler looks for a takedown but Hanrahan sprawls well.

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

Winkler gets to his feet. Hanrahan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Winkler walks into a straight right hand from Hanrahan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanrahan throws a nice looking combination but Winkler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanrahan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Winkler moves into range and clinches up with Hanrahan.
Winkler is trying to pull guard but Hanrahan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winkler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanrahan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hanrahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winkler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanrahan tries for a takedown but Winkler manages to get underhooks.
Hanrahan tries to pull guard but Winkler won't allow it.
Hanrahan looking for a takedown.
Winkler is trying to pull guard but Hanrahan has him pressed against the cage.

Winkler successfully pulls guard.

Hanrahan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winkler dives on top into guard.

Hanrahan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winkler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkler trying to control but Hanrahan is working from the bottom.

Winkler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Hanrahan. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winkler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanrahan misses with a two punch combination.
Hanrahan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Winkler looking to score a takedown here. Hanrahan is defending well but Winkler drives through and ends up in Hanrahan's guard.
Nick Hanrahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Winkler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanrahan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winkler has managed to get both his arms back between Hanrahan's legs - danger averted.
Winkler sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Winkler!
Stefan Winkler tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thore Turunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johhny Guns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guns
vs
Turunen

177 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johhny Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thore Turunen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turunen gets caught flat footed, as Guns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Turunen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guns is controlling him.

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

Guns drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Guns seems to have locked his on tight now - Turunen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Guns, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Johhny Guns!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Croft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo Ceasar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Croft could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rambo Ceasar's chin.

Croft
vs
Ceasar

180 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Croft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rambo Ceasar!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceasar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Croft tries to avoid it but Ceasar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Croft to the ground. Croft escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Croft will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ceasar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Croft moves away.

Ceasar gets caught flat footed, as Croft shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Croft is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ceasar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ceasar has escaped and now he's on top!
Croft looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Croft wants to sweep but no luck.

Ceasar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Croft looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Croft looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Croft!
Croft trying to control the position but Ceasar is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Croft is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ceasar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Croft is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ceasar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Croft decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ceasar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Croft looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Croft looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar is refusing to be controlled, as Croft sits in half guard.

Croft is looking for a kimura but Ceasar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Croft to get the leverage.
Croft passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ceasar!
Ceasar looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Croft is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ceasar has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Croft looking for a guillotine from mount but Ceasar is having none of it.
Ceasar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croft trying to control but Ceasar is having none of it.

Croft has hold of Ceasar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ceasar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Croft looking to finish Ceasar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ceasar!
Croft with the ground and pound from mount.
Croft content just to control the position here.
Croft can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ceasar is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croft is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ceasar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Croft with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ceasar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Croft wants to take a breather but Ceasar is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Croft is pressing down on Ceasar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ceasar is holding on for now.
Croft slips a nice elbow through Ceasar's hands, connecting with Ceasar's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ceasar tries to sprawl but Croft drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Croft wants to control but Ceasar is keeping him busy.
Croft works his way into full mount!
Croft can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ceasar is looking to escape.
Tom Croft overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ceasar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Croft moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ceasar has worked his arm free - good work by Ceasar!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ceasar stops Croft from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Croft decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ceasar to his feet.
Ceasar is breathing heavily.
Ceasar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Croft.
Ceasar misses with a head kick.
Ceasar stuffs the takedown.

Ceasar tries to sprawl but Croft drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Croft misses with a head shot. Ceasar uses the momentum to regain guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar has momentary wrist control but Croft slips an elbow through the middle.
Croft wants to pass the guard but Ceasar is keeping the position.
Croft forces his way into half guard.
Ceasar is staying active underneath Croft, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Croft lands with a punch from half guard.
Ceasar wants to control but Croft is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croft wants to pass to mount but Ceasar is defending the position.
Croft is trying to control the action in half guard but Ceasar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Croft decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Croft throws a one two combo.

Ceasar tries to sprawl but Croft drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Croft is nestled in close to Ceasar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Croft is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ceasar!
Croft working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ceasar taking shots to the head.
Croft won't let Ceasar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Croft has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Croft stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Croft gets a double leg takedown into Ceasar's guard.
Croft trying to control but Ceasar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Croft works over Ceasar with some ground and pound from guard.
Ceasar wants to hit a switch here but Croft passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ceasar there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Croft has hold of Ceasar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ceasar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Croft dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ceasar enables Croft to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ceasar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Croft controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Croft decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ceasar slaps away a takedown attempt from Croft, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ceasar fails to land with a series of punches.
Ceasar wants to clinch.
Croft shoots in but Ceasar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ceasar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Croft throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ceasar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Croft is in Ceasar's guard.
Ceasar can't keep his opponent in guard - Croft advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ceasar is trying to stand back up but Croft is controlling him
Croft trying to control the action but Ceasar is working from the bottom.

Croft is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ceasar defends it well.

Croft is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Croft is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ceasar has managed to free his arm - good work.

Croft postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ceasar to stand up.

Croft gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Croft seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Croft seems to be looking for submissions.
Croft trying to control the action but Ceasar is working from the bottom.
Croft slows the pace down in half guard.

Croft wants to work for an arm triangle but Ceasar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Croft missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tom Croft is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croft keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Tom Croft has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Croft shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ceasar is trying to defend but Croft finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Croft tries to pass to full mount but Ceasar defends it.
Rambo Ceasar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Croft is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Croft!
Tom Croft seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gouki Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Thiessen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gouki Sakuraba has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Sakuraba
vs
Thiessen

177 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gouki Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Thiessen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiessen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakuraba is fending him off so far but Thiessen persists. Nope, Sakuraba circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuraba throws a nice looking combination but Thiessen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thiessen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakuraba circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Sakuraba. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thiessen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thiessen tries to clinch up but Sakuraba circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakuraba lands an overhand right.
Sakuraba looks to land a combination but Thiessen avoids it well.
Thiessen wants to clinch but Sakuraba slips to the side
and Sakuraba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thiessen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thiessen instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thiessen manages to break the clinch.
Gouki Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakuraba swinging wildly here.
Thiessen shoots in and drives through. Sakuraba sprawls well.
Gouki Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Thiessen.
Sakuraba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thiessen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thiessen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thiessen tries to clinch up but Sakuraba circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakuraba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sakuraba swats away the attempt to clinch by Thiessen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thiessen dodges the punch combination from Sakuraba.
Thiessen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba blocks a head kick by Thiessen.
Thiessen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakuraba connects with a single shot there.
Thiessen throws a wild hook but Sakuraba just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Thiessen gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Sakuraba raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gouki Sakuraba!
A relieved looking Gouki Sakuraba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.