BFT-156 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Tippin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Tippin
vs
Fish

198 cm
22
268 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

175 cm
35
248 lbs
36 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Tippin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Fish!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tippin shoots in but no luck this time.
Fish blocks a jab.
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Tippin.

Oooh a lovely combination from Tippin sends Fish down but not out. Tippin dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Albert Fish has been cut.
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!
Fish wants to control but Tippin postures up.
Fish tries to improve position but can't.
Tippin trying to control the position but Fish is working away.
Tippin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Tippin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fish wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tippin working the ground and pound but Fish is defending the strikes.
Tippin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tippin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fish is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fish wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tippin works to advance to full mount. Fish defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tippin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fish hang on?

That has opened up Albert Fish's cut even more.
Tippin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fish is looking to escape.
Tippin prevents Fish from getting the reversal.
Fish tries to hold on but Tippin pushes him away.
Fish is looking to get to half guard.

Tippin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Tippin has control of Fish's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fish regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tippin throwing strikes here but Fish is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tippin lands a heavy elbow.

Albert Fish's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pete Tippin!
Pete Tippin 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
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshimora Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bomba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dare You to Move by Switchfoot. Chiba comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Angel of Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bomba
vs
Chiba

185 cm
29
200 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

175 cm
31
185 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Bomba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshimora Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomba staying out of range there.
Bomba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chiba. That did some damage!
Chiba blocks a head kick by Bomba.
Bomba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chiba's head.

It looks like Yoshimora Chiba has been cut.
Chiba avoids the head kick by Bomba.
Bomba throws a head kick but Chiba moves out of range.
Bomba thows a body kick. Chiba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bomba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chiba is out of range.
Chiba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bomba throws a sloppy head kick and Chiba moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Bomba is predictable there
and Chiba counters with a left and a right that stings Bomba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chiba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomba throws a leg kick
and Chiba counters with a one-two to the body.
Chiba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chiba blocks a head kick by Bomba.
Some bone on bone action there as Chiba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chiba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bomba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Bomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Bomba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bomba misses with a head kick.
Bomba throws the kick towards the body but Chiba avoids it.
Bomba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomba thows a leg kick but Chiba checks it
and Chiba counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bomba throws a lazy head kick
and Chiba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bomba tries to move into range but Chiba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bomba throws a leg kick but Chiba moved away.
Bomba ducks under a wild hook from Chiba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Chiba.
Chiba cracks Bomba with a good jab.
A big right from Chiba misses.
Chiba avoids a kick to the body.
Bomba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba cracks Bomba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bomba 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 Chiba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chiba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bomba throws a sloppy head kick and Chiba moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Bomba misses
and Chiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Chiba avoids a kick to the body.
Bomba gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chiba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bomba throws a sloppy head kick and Chiba moves out of range easily.
Chiba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bomba throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chiba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Bomba misses
letting Chiba counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bomba.
Chiba moves out of range of the body kick from Bomba.
Bomba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chiba blocks a head kick by Bomba.
Bomba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba blocks a head kick by Bomba.
Bomba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Chiba both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chiba cracks Bomba with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 Jack Bomba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshimora Chiba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bomba throws a head kick but Chiba moves out of range.
Jack Bomba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chiba moves out of range as Bomba throws a body kick.
Bomba throws a sloppy head kick
and Chiba counters with a stiff right hand.
Bomba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bomba throws a sloppy head kick
and Chiba counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Bomba misses
and Chiba counters with a one-two to the body.

Bomba is rocked!
Bomba misses with the body kick
letting Chiba counter with a right hand.
Oh Bomba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chiba misses with a straight right.
Bomba tries to score with a low kick but Chiba moves his leg out of the way.
Bomba throws a sloppy head kick
and Chiba counters with a huge left! Bomba is in big trouble! He's backing up but Chiba isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bomba from any more damage. A dominating finish by Chiba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshimora Chiba!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Renee Mondeux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ball Sack Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mondeux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ronnie McCoury-Cajun Man. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sack Jr's choice of entrance music: 311 - Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mondeux
vs
Sack Jr

188 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
173 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renee Mondeux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ball Sack Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sack Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mondeux.
A nice combination there by Mondeux.
Mondeux throws a right and a left that Sack Jr avoids nicely.
Jab from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr misses with a double jab.
Mondeux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sack Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mondeux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sack Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sack Jr misses with a body shot.
Mondeux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sack Jr.
Mondeux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sack Jr.
Mondeux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sack Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sack Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sack Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Renee Mondeux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sack Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Mondeux looks to score with a jab to the body but Sack Jr is just out of range.
Sack Jr throws a series of punches but Mondeux moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondeux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sack Jr moves away.
Mondeux misses with a two punch combination.
Mondeux swings for the body but Sack Jr moves out of range.
Mondeux misses with a body shot.
Sack Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Mondeux is looking to wear down Sack Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sack Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Mondeux misses with a wild body shot.
Sack Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mondeux throws a one two combo.
Sloppy strikes from Sack Jr. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sack Jr. Mondeux does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sack Jr. Mondeux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mondeux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mondeux looks to score with a jab to the body but Sack Jr is just out of range.
Sack Jr punishes Mondeux's body with a nice straight punch.
Mondeux misses with a wild body shot.
Mondeux misses with the combination.
Mondeux misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sack Jr misses with a wild combination.
Sack Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mondeux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mondeux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sack Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Mondeux.
Sack Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mondeux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mondeux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mondeux looks to land a combination but Sack Jr avoids it well.
Sack Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Mondeux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sack Jr.
Mondeux slips a jab from Sack Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sack Jr. Mondeux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sack Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sack Jr throws a nice looking combination but Mondeux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sack Jr throws a series of punches but Mondeux moves out of range.
Sack Jr lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mondeux. Sack Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mondeux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sack Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Sack Jr misses with a double jab.
Mondeux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sack Jr.
Sack Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Mondeux is just out of range.
Mondeux misses with the combination.
Mondeux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sack Jr throws a series of punches but Mondeux moves out of range.
Sack Jr tries to bum rush Mondeux with a series of wild strikes but Mondeux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sack Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sack Jr swings for the body but Mondeux moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mondeux tries to bum rush Sack Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sack Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mondeux misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Sack Jr scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mondeux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sack Jr. Mondeux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mondeux slips a jab and a cross from Sack Jr.
Mondeux lands with a good body shot.
Mondeux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sack Jr.
Sack Jr tries to bum rush Mondeux with a series of wild strikes but Mondeux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sack Jr looks to land a combination but Mondeux avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mondeux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sack Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mondeux looks to score with a jab to the body but Sack Jr is just out of range.
Mondeux throws a series of strikes that have Sack Jr backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ball Sack Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A punch combination from Sack Jr misses.
Mondeux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mondeux misses with a wild body shot.
Mondeux misses the body punch
letting Sack Jr counter with a right hand.
Sack Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Renee Mondeux has been cut.
Mondeux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sack Jr throws a series of punches but Mondeux moves out of range.
Mondeux throws a right hand that Sack Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Sack Jr also avoids with ease.
Sack Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mondeux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sack Jr missing with a left hand there. Mondeux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mondeux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sack Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mondeux swings for the body but Sack Jr moves out of range.
Mondeux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sack Jr throws a series of punches but Mondeux moves out of range.
Sack Jr digs a good body shot into Mondeux's ribs.
Mondeux feints a jab promting Sack Jr to slip. Mondeux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sack Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack Jr throws a series of punches but Mondeux moves out of range.
Sack Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mondeux was well out of range. Poor timing from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Sack Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sack Jr is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Mondeux. Those never looked like landing.
Mondeux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sack Jr moves away.
Mondeux thuds a left hand into Sack Jr's body.
Mondeux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sack Jr moves away.
Mondeux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sack Jr throws a body punch but Mondeux moves out of range.
Mondeux throws a series of punches but Sack Jr moves out of range.
Mondeux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sack Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Renee Mondeux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mondeux slips a jab and a cross from Sack Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sack Jr.
Mondeux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sack Jr.
Mondeux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mondeux!
Mondeux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mondeux misses with a series of wild punches.
Sack Jr lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mondeux misses with a wild combination.
Sack Jr cracks Mondeux with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Sack Jr both land. Nice combination.
Sack Jr stuns Mondeux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ball Sack Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mondeux throws a series of punches but Sack Jr avoids them all with ease.
Sack Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mondeux circles away quickly and effectively.
Sack Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mondeux momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Mondeux misses.
Sack Jr throws a body punch but Mondeux moves out of range.
Sack Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Mondeux throws a right and a left that Sack Jr avoids nicely.
Mondeux fails to land with a series of punches.
Sack Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sack Jr dodges the punch combination from Mondeux.
Mondeux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sack Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sack Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mondeux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sack Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sack Jr misses with the combination.
Mondeux misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mondeux feints a jab promting Sack Jr to slip. Mondeux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sack Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sack Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sack Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sack Jr thuds his right hand into Mondeux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mondeux is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sack Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mondeux lands a right hook to the body.
Mondeux throws a nice looking combination but Sack Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sack Jr throws a series of punches but Mondeux moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sack Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mondeux circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sack Jr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mondeux swinging wildly here.
Sack Jr misses with a looping right.
Sack Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ball Sack Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Renee Mondeux's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mondeux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sack Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mondeux swinging wildly here.
Sack Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Sack Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sack Jr throws a series of punches but Mondeux avoids them all with ease.
Mondeux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sack Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Mondeux.
Mondeux throws a nice looking combination but Sack Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mondeux lands with a shot to the body.
Mondeux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sack Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mondeux.
Sack Jr lands with a nice combination. Mondeux backs away looking to recover.
Sack Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sack Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mondeux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sack Jr looks to throw the jab but Mondeux is out of range.
Sack Jr misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Sack Jr.
Sack Jr swinging wildly here.
Mondeux misses with a two punch combination.
Mondeux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mondeux throws a series of punches but Sack Jr moves out of range.
Mondeux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mondeux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sack Jr looks to land a combination. Mondeux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sack Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Mondeux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sack Jr manages to avoid it.
Sack Jr avoids the body shot from Mondeux.
Sack Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mondeux doesn't seem bothered though.
Mondeux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux throws a body punch but Sack Jr moves out of range.
Mondeux throws a nice looking combination but Sack Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Sack Jr lands.
Mondeux misses with a body shot
and Sack Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sack Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sack Jr swinging wildly here.
Sack Jr throws a right and a left that Mondeux avoids nicely.
Mondeux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sack Jr counters with a series of strikes. Mondeux will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mondeux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mondeux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sack Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Mondeux.
Sack Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sack Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mondeux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ball Sack Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux thows a body shot but no joy.
Sack Jr connects with a right hand. Mondeux shakes it off.
Mondeux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sack Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sack Jr scores with a body shot.
Sack Jr jabs Mondeux right on the nose. Mondeux blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Sack Jr lands.
Mondeux fails to land with a series of punches.
Sack Jr misses with a looping left.
Sack Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mondeux.
Some wild striking there from Mondeux.
Mondeux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mondeux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sack Jr misses with a double jab.
Sack Jr lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sack Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sack Jr throws a nice looking combination but Mondeux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sack Jr throws a right and a left that Mondeux avoids nicely.
Mondeux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sack Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Mondeux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sack Jr avoids the body shot from Mondeux.
Sack Jr throws a body punch but Mondeux moves out of range.
Sack Jr throws a right hand that Mondeux ducks under and follows up with a left that Mondeux also avoids with ease.
Sack Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mondeux.
Mondeux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Mondeux's shoulder, as Mondeux tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mondeux just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mondeux.
Renee Mondeux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mondeux throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Sack Jr counter with a right hand.
Mondeux misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ball Sack Jr.
Well Sack Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ball Sack Jr!
An out of breath Ball Sack Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 Pedo Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear comes to the cage accompanied by Pedo Bear. Kochanowski has chosen Sting Of The Bumblebee as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bear
vs
Kochanowski

185 cm
25
140 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

178 cm
31
165 lbs
13 - 20 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedo Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear slips a straight right by Kochanowski.
Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bear. Bear circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kochanowski misses with a hook.
Kochanowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kochanowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Bear.
Bear thuds his right hand into Kochanowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kochanowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bear circles away quickly and effectively.
Janek Kochanowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear looks to land a combination but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Kochanowski misses with an uppercut. Bear saw that one coming.
Kochanowski dodges the punch combination from Bear.
Kochanowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bear scores with a hook.
Kochanowski lands with a shot to the body.
Kochanowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kochanowski.
That kick from Kochanowski tenderised Bear's leg. Bear is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bear scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kochanowski throws a hook but Bear blocks it.
Kochanowski lands a body shot.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Bear both land. Nice combination.
Jab by Bear.
Kochanowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bear circles away quickly and effectively.
Kochanowski tries to bum rush Bear with a series of wild strikes but Bear uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kochanowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Pedo Bear has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Bear.
Kochanowski misses with a straight left.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch but Bear is avoiding it.
Kochanowski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bear throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kochanowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bear misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Bear. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear misses with a few strikes there.
Bear is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bear throws a wild hook but Kochanowski just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Bear gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Kochanowski raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janek Kochanowski!
Janek Kochanowski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Skelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fudo Hokoyashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skelton comes to the cage accompanied by Example - Midnight Run. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Skelton
vs
Hokoyashi

176 cm
27
154 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
28
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Skelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fudo Hokoyashi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hokoyashi shoots for a takedown but Skelton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Skelton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Skelton showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Skelton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skelton trying to mount his opponent but Hokoyashi defends it.
Skelton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skelton slows the pace down in half guard.
Skelton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Skelton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokoyashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Skelton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skelton prevents Hokoyashi from improving his position.
Skelton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Skelton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hokoyashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skelton.
Skelton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Skelton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelton throwing shots but Hokoyashi is blocking nicely.
Skelton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Skelton looks to land a strike but Hokoyashi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Skelton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skelton is looking to work some ground and pound but Hokoyashi has wrist control.
Skelton throwing strikes but missing.
Skelton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hokoyashi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Skelton is now in half guard.
Skelton stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skelton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Skelton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skelton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hokoyashi defending well though.
Skelton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skelton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skelton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hokoyashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Skelton looks to land a strike but Hokoyashi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Skelton looking to pass the guard.
Hokoyashi is trying to control the position but Skelton postures up.
Skelton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Skelton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hokoyashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hokoyashi working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hokoyashi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skelton blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Skelton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hokoyashi shoots in for a takedown but Skelton shows good takedown defense.

Hokoyashi gets caught napping as Skelton dives in and scores a takedown. Hokoyashi manages to retain guard.
Hokoyashi is looking to stand up but Skelton isn't so interested in that idea.
Skelton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hokoyashi keeping full guard, as Skelton tries to pass.
Skelton postures up in Hokoyashi's guard and throws a big left but Hokoyashi blocks it.
Skelton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skelton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skelton works over Hokoyashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Skelton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hokoyashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hokoyashi controls Skelton momentarily but Skelton frees himself.
Skelton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skelton looking to pass the guard.
Skelton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hokoyashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hokoyashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hokoyashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skelton as he jumps to the side.

Skelton scores a takedown into full mount!
Skelton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hokoyashi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hokoyashi taking shots to the head.
Skelton tries to control but Hokoyashi wriggling away.
Skelton scoring with strikes but Hokoyashi is staying in there.
Skelton with good strikes from the mount here!
Skelton with good strikes from the mount here!
Hokoyashi manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelton lands strikes from half guard.
Skelton winds up and cracks Hokoyashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hokoyashi is trying to stand up here but Skelton is controlling him well.
Skelton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skelton lands a nice short elbow.
Skelton trying to mount his opponent but Hokoyashi defends it.
Skelton controlling the action here.
Skelton is stalling here. Hokoyashi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Skelton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hokoyashi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hokoyashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Hokoyashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skelton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skelton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skelton tries to get out of the position.

Hokoyashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skelton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skelton is pushing Hokoyashi's head away, looking to escape. Hokoyashi manages to hold on to the position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hokoyashi grinds an elbow into Skelton's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Skelton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hokoyashi throws a head kick but Skelton moves out of range.

Skelton dives in and scores a takedown into Hokoyashi's guard.
Skelton stopping the sweep attempt from Hokoyashi.
Skelton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manny Skelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skelton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hokoyashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hokoyashi 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.
Skelton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hokoyashi is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelton content to stall in guard here.

Manny Skelton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hokoyashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skelton paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Skelton scores with a takedown into Hokoyashi's guard.
Hokoyashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skelton manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hokoyashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hokoyashi is fighting to break Skelton's control of his arms but Skelton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hokoyashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skelton holds on and takes a little breather.
Skelton wants to stand up but Hokoyashi is controlling him.
Skelton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hokoyashi throwing strikes but missing.
Hokoyashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skelton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hokoyashi on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hokoyashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skelton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hokoyashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hokoyashi throws an elbow that misses. Skelton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hokoyashi's guard. Nice move by Skelton!
Skelton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skelton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skelton throws an elbow that misses. Hokoyashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skelton's guard. Nice move by Hokoyashi!
Skelton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hokoyashi can do to turn this around?
Hokoyashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Skelton has wrist control.
Hokoyashi throwing strikes but missing.
Hokoyashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hokoyashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Hokoyashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hokoyashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hokoyashi stops Skelton from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelton wants to sweep here but Hokoyashi controlling him for the moment.
Hokoyashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skelton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hokoyashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skelton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hokoyashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Skelton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Skelton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Skelton!
The referee asks Skelton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Skelton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Skelton looks up at the clock and then as Hokoyashi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Skelton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hokoyashi is not content to let Skelton control the position.
Fudo Hokoyashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hokoyashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Skelton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skelton 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Skelton!
A relieved looking Manny Skelton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura's entrance music is can't be touched. A fine choice. The key to victory for Joe Kimura has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kimura
vs
Mir

190 cm
27
270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

191 cm
20
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Blood Bank ($10)

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Kimura finds it's way through Mir's defenses.
Kimura looks to throw the jab but Mir is out of range.
Kimura throws a lazy right hand but Mir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Mir.

Mir shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mir showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mir frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mir looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Mir is working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura frees his head quite easily.
Mir dominating with strikes here.
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!

Mir has control of Kimura's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kimura regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Mir isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Mir looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Mir working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura is in no mood to give up.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Mir has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Even with his hooks in, Mir manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Mir looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mir looking to break Kimura's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kimura remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mir will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Mir seems to be looking for submissions.

Kimura actively working from the bottom here.

Mir seems to be looking for submissions.
Mir uses his free foot to push down on Kimura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimura.
Kimura looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Mir working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Kimura defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mir is trying to stick to Kimura's back but Kimura is turning into Mir. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mir's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kimura.

Mir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Mir is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Kimura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kimura throwing strikes but missing.
Kimura throws a strike but Mir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Mir defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mir.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mir 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.
Mir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.

Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mir is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.

Mir shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mir showed some decent athleticism there.

Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

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

Mir is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mir to get the leverage.
Mir trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Frank Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mir is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mir to get the leverage.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mir controls the pace.

Kimura has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kimura has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.

Mir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Kimura working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mir has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mir is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mir.
Mir prevents Kimura from improving his position.
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!
Mir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Mir seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.

Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Mir is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mir prevents Kimura from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Mir.

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

Mir is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.

Mir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Mir eventually gives up the hold.

Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mir pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Mir working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mir manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kimura to take his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mir looking for the RNC.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mir looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kimura.
Kimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mir misses with a left hand
and Mir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kimura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mir.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kimura.
Mir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kimura throws out the jab.

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

Kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mir uses it to pass to side control.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Mir in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kimura is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Mir!
After winning the bout, Frank Mir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.