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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiko Flaviano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aiko Flaviano will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Emelianenko
vs
Flaviano

182 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiko Flaviano!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flaviano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flaviano stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.

Flaviano gets a double leg takedown into Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko looking to control.

Flaviano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flaviano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Emelianenko trying to control the position.
Flaviano wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Flaviano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flaviano postures up.
Flaviano wants to get up but he can't break Emelianenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flaviano tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Flaviano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Emelianenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Flaviano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Emelianenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Flaviano throws an elbow that misses. Emelianenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flaviano's guard. Nice move by Emelianenko!
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flaviano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing.
Emelianenko advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Flaviano is working from the bottom.
Flaviano tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Emelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flaviano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Emelianenko seems to be looking for submissions.
Flaviano is trying to control but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko stops Flaviano from getting back to his feet.
Emelianenko uses his free foot to push down on Flaviano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Flaviano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flaviano can't escape the position.
Flaviano is trying to stand up.
Flaviano is trying to escape the mount.

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

Flaviano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Emelianenko to the mat! Emelianenko manages to get full guard.

Emelianenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flaviano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Flaviano from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flaviano preventing the sweep.
Flaviano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Flaviano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flaviano is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Flaviano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Emelianenko is proving hard to escape from.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Flaviano from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flaviano stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flaviano.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Flaviano.
Horrible takedown by Flaviano or perhaps it was just good defense by Emelianenko which made him look bad.
Flaviano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flaviano misses with a wild body shot.
Flaviano stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flaviano. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.

Emelianenko drives through and clinches with Flaviano against the ropes.
Emelianenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Emelianenko wants the takedown. Flaviano is fighting it off but Emelianenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Flaviano's guard against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko stays in close to Flaviano's body and controls the position.
Emelianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko working some strikes from top position.
Flaviano working a defensive guard here.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Flaviano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Emelianenko stands up from Flaviano's guard - Emelianenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Flaviano takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flaviano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.

Flaviano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flaviano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Flaviano in close.
Aiko Flaviano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flaviano pushing down on Emelianenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Flaviano keeps him under control.
Flaviano wants to stand but Emelianenko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Flaviano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control here.
Flaviano blocks the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko wants to control but Flaviano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emelianenko moves into full guard.

Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flaviano defends well.
Flaviano trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Flaviano from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.
Flaviano 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Flaviano won't let him.
Flaviano controlling Emelianenko's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Emelianenko duly obliges.
Flaviano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aiko Flaviano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Flaviano closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the ropes.
Flaviano jumps guard but Emelianenko stands there with Flaviano around his waist. Flaviano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Emelianenko tightens his grip and picks Flaviano up, before dumping him to the ground. Flaviano manages to land in guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but Flaviano is working from the bottom.
Flaviano keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Emelianenko postures up in Flaviano's guard and throws a big left but Flaviano blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flaviano keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Flaviano trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Flaviano tries to strike from the bottom.
Emelianenko postures up.
Flaviano 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.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Flaviano keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flaviano circles away.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flaviano as he avoids it easily.

Flaviano shoots in and bounces Emelianenko off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flaviano trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Flaviano passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Emelianenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Emelianenko tries to get out of the position.

Flaviano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flaviano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flaviano passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Emelianenko!

Flaviano with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Flaviano throwing strikes here but Emelianenko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to control but Flaviano is having none of it.
Flaviano prevents Emelianenko from getting the reversal.
Emelianenko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Flaviano.
Flaviano avoids the attempt from Emelianenko to control.

Flaviano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Emelianenko is now in Flaviano's guard. A big mistake from Flaviano there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko won't allow Flaviano to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aiko Flaviano.
I think Flaviano 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiko Flaviano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Roll
vs
Da Silva

183 cm
21
218 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
203 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Outkast Clothing Line

FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brendan Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Roll tenderised Da Silva's leg. Da Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brendan Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Roll swings widly with a right hand

and Da Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Roll fights it but they end up in guard.
Roll wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Roll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roll's guard.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Da Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!

Da Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roll sees it coming and defends easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roll's head.
Roll keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Roll is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Roll won't allow it.
Da Silva thows a huge punch but Roll dodges it nicely.
Da Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.

Da Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roll has worked his arm free - good work by Roll!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Roll gets back to half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Roll is trying to control but can't.
Da Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Da Silva is working for a kimura but Roll is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Roll is working from the bottom.

Roll is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Da Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
Roll lands a head kick!

It looks like Anderson Da Silva has been cut.
Roll lands a front kick.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Da Silva fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll misses with a head kick.
Roll jabs Da Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roll defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll scores with a spinning back kick!
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Roll.
Roll thows a body shot but no joy.
Roll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roll. That's going to slow Da Silva down.
Roll tries a head kick but it misses.
Roll misses with a head kick.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Roll, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Roll against the ropes but Roll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brendan Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Da Silva.
A head kick misses from Roll.
Roll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roll misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roll misses with a jab, cross combination.

Da Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roll manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll looking to control.
Da Silva trying to control but Roll is working from the bottom.
Roll knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Roll is retaining full guard.
Da Silva pushing down on Roll's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Da Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roll sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roll doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Silva.
Da Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roll's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Roll defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Roll dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Da Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Roll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roll wants it to stay on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roll.
Roll throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roll scores with a head kick. Da Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Roll.
Brendan Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Roll. Da Silva shrugs it off though.
Roll throws out a leg kick but Da Silva moves out of range and Roll only half commits.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Roll.
Roll delivers a nice body kick.
Roll looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Da Silva's leg but Da Silva calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roll.
Roll throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Roll which made him look bad.
Brendan Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Da Silva.
Roll throws a head kick that misses.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Roll tenderised Da Silva's leg. Da Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roll tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roll.
Roll takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Roll, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Roll against the ropes but Roll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
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!
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Roll sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheers as Roll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Da Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Roll.
Roll looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Roll.
Roll looks to land a body kick but Da Silva moved away.
Roll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Da Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roll.
Brendan Roll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Roll sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Da Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roll quickly recovers to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anderson Da Silva!
Anderson Da Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Dux
vs
Tyson

155 cm
26
130 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

176 cm
26
134 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paddy Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dux napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tyson trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Dux regains half guard.
Dux is refusing to be controlled, as Tyson sits in half guard.
Dux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dux.
Dux looking for a sweep. Not yet Dux, not yet.

Tyson drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Tyson off! Tyson jumps back into Dux's guard.
Dux looking for a sweep. Not yet Dux, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Dux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tyson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tyson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Dux drops back looking for a leg! Tyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Tyson's guard.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Dux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dux drops back looking for a leg! Tyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Tyson's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Dux!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quala Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agung Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agung Kang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Quala Bear's chin.

Bear
vs
Kang

188 cm
24
216 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

184 cm
28
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quala Bear!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agung Kang!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear digs a good hook to Kang's body.
Bear misses with a low kick.

Kang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bear looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Kang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bear rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kang's guard! Nice work there by Bear!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kang pulls Bear in close to prevent any damage.

Kang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bear defends it easily.

Kang working for submissions but it's allowed Bear to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang is trying to control but can't.
Bear trying to mount his opponent but Kang defends it.
Kang is staying active underneath Bear, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kang tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang is pressing down on Bear's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bear has managed to get both his arms back between Kang's legs - danger averted.
Kang is trying to keep Bear in close.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bear escapes and throws Kang's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kang is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bear tries for a kimura but Kang is defending well.

Bear stands up.
Bear 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.
Kang is looking to clinch.
Kang dives in and grabs Bear's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bear pushes down on Kang's head and hops out.
Bear looks to land a right hand but Kang moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear throws a front kick aimed at Kang's knee but Kang avoids it well.
Bear keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bear thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Agung Kang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kang shoots and misses
letting Bear counter with a right hand.
Bear throws a hook to the side of Kang's head but Kang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agung Kang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear throws a looping overhand right but Kang ducks down to avoid it.
Bear cracks Kang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bear misses with the combination.
Kang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kang shoots for a double leg takedown but Bear sprawls well. He's pushed Kang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Quala Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agung Kang.
Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Kang is just out of range.
Bear throws a looping overhand right but Kang ducks down to avoid it.
Kang dives in and grabs Bear's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bear pushes down on Kang's head and hops out.
Kang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bear lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Bear misses with a body kick.
Kang throws a sloppy head kick and Bear moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kang checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kang is able to avoid easily.

Kang dives in and scores a takedown into Bear's guard.
Kang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kang trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Kang scoring with some ground and pound.
Kang scoring with some ground and pound.
Bear controls Kang momentarily but Kang frees himself.
Kang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bear 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.
Kang with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang controlling from the top position.
Bear is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kang trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kang throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Kang is looking for a triangle here but Bear uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang is trying to improve his position.
Kang struggling a bit here.
Kang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Agung Kang has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.

Kang looking for subs from the bottom but Bear mounts him!
Kang tries to lock up and control but Bear gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bear tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear trying to control but Kang is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Agung Kang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kang tries for a takedown but Bear sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bear misses with a combination

and Kang counters with a shoot takedown. Bear fights it but they end up in guard.
Bear wants to stand and escape but Kang is having none of it.
Kang wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Kang preventing the sweep.
Kang pushing down on Bear's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kang wants to take a breather but Bear is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang drops an elbow to the side of Bear's head.
Kang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bear blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kang.
Kang wants to pass to mount but Bear is defending the position.
Kang throws a strike but Bear avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kang wants to pass the guard but Bear is keeping the position.
Bear wants to stand up but Kang is controlling him.
Kang with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang throwing strikes but missing.
Kang landing with the ground and pound.
Kang wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.

Kang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bear looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bear looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bear!
Kang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang is trying to maintain the position but Bear is very close to passing his half guard.
Kang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bear's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bear's back!

Bear defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kang's arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kang's guard. Nice work there by Bear.

Kang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bear can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quala Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kang looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kang looking for a triangle here. Bear is fighting it but it looks tight! Kang pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bear is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Agung Kang!
Agung Kang is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Agung Kang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mak Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rurik Kokovtsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur comes to the ring accompanied by I shall return. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Artur
vs
Kokovtsov

170 cm
27
160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

183 cm
28
181 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mak Artur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rurik Kokovtsov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokovtsov throws a looping overhand right but Artur ducks down to avoid it.
Artur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Artur slips a jab and a cross from Kokovtsov.
Kokovtsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artur throws a looping overhand right but Kokovtsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kokovtsov slips under a jab from Artur.
Kokovtsov throws a jab when Artur was well out of range.
Artur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kokovtsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokovtsov ducks under a wild hook from Artur.
Artur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Artur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kokovtsov throws a hook to the side of Artur's head but Artur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kokovtsov wants to slow Artur down by chopping away at his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kokovtsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Artur on the side of the head.
Kokovtsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur loads up on a big right hand but Kokovtsov slips the punch.
Artur with a jab.
A jab from Artur misses.
Artur scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Artur.
Kokovtsov throws a series of punches but Artur avoids them all with ease.
Artur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokovtsov.
Artur feints a jab promting Kokovtsov to slip. Artur then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kokovtsov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Artur dodges the punch combination from Kokovtsov.
Kokovtsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artur moves away.
Rurik Kokovtsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokovtsov misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokovtsov throws a leg kick but Artur checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur lands a glancing blow to the side of Kokovtsov's head.
Artur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kokovtsov.
Artur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Kokovtsov.
Artur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Artur fails to land with a series of punches.
Artur tests Kokovtsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artur throws a push kick but Kokovtsov slaps the foot to one side.
Artur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Artur moves out of range of the leg kick from Kokovtsov.
Kokovtsov looks to land a right hand but Artur moved out of range.
Artur tries to land a front kick but Kokovtsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Kokovtsov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Artur sprawling to the canvas! Artur rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kokovtsov finish him?!

It looks like Mak Artur has been cut.
Artur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kokovtsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Artur.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokovtsov tests Artur's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Artur is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kokovtsov knocks Artur out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rurik Kokovtsov!
Rurik Kokovtsov is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Rurik Kokovtsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.