RCS 90 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Jauheliha
vs
Smith

183 cm
32
180 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

172 cm
33
172 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sika Jauheliha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jauheliha's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jauheliha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots but Jauheliha is blocking nicely.
Smith misses with a head shot. Jauheliha uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Jauheliha keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throws a strike but Jauheliha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jauheliha wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Jauheliha stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jauheliha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sika Jauheliha.
Jauheliha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jauheliha throws a head kick that misses.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Jauheliha walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Jauheliha doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Jauheliha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jauheliha sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Jauheliha is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jauheliha is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jauheliha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Jauheliha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jauheliha tries to get out of the position.
Jauheliha taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.

Jauheliha kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Jauheliha sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Jauheliha moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jauheliha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jauheliha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith letting Jauheliha take a breather here.
Jauheliha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jauheliha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jauheliha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jauheliha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sika Jauheliha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Jauheliha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jauheliha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jauheliha tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Jauheliha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jauheliha lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jauheliha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jauheliha tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
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 Sika Jauheliha will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jauheliha tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jauheliha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Smith feints and as Jauheliha raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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

Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Jauheliha is defending well.

Smith tries for a kimura but Jauheliha is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jauheliha can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jauheliha works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jauheliha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith prevents Jauheliha from standing back up.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Jauheliha's head.
Smith looks to land a strike but Jauheliha avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Jauheliha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a strike but Jauheliha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jauheliha controls the pace.
Jauheliha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Jauheliha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Sika Jauheliha wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jauheliha as he jumps to the side.
Jauheliha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sika Jauheliha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jauheliha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Jauheliha misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jauheliha wants it to stay on the feet.
Sika Jauheliha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jauheliha throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.

Jauheliha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Jauheliha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Jauheliha.

It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jauheliha.
Jauheliha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Jauheliha with a knee to the head.
Jauheliha effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jauheliha working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jauheliha is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sika Jauheliha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
That's time! Jauheliha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jauheliha.
Good leg kick by Jauheliha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Jauheliha shows good takedown defense.
Sika Jauheliha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jauheliha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jauheliha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jauheliha keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Jauheliha has wrist control.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Jauheliha is working away.
Jauheliha wants to control but Smith postures up.
Jauheliha wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith advances to mount.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith thowing shots but they're missing.
Jauheliha is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jauheliha working to try and regain half guard.
Jauheliha taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith cracks Jauheliha with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jauheliha is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Jauheliha is rocked!
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Jauheliha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jauheliha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jauheliha tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith connects with a bit shot that sees Jauheliha covering up! More strikes from Smith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
A very excited looking Mike Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Souka Sudoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Sudoka
vs
Sullivan

190 cm
33
193 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

190 cm
22
195 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Souka Sudoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurice Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sudoka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sudoka throws out a leg kick but Sullivan moves out of range and Sudoka only half commits.
Sudoka throws a leg kick
and Sullivan counters with a right hand to the body.

Sullivan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Sullivan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sullivan is nestled in close to Sudoka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sudoka wants to improve his position but Sullivan is controlling well.

Sullivan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sudoka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sullivan.
Sullivan is trying to control. Sudoka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Sudoka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sullivan is pressing down on Sudoka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sudoka is holding on for now.
Sullivan trying to control from Sudoka's half guard. Sudoka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sudoka keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sudoka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sullivan is pushing down on Sudoka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sudoka is fighting to maintain full guard but Sullivan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sullivan throwing shots but Sudoka is blocking nicely.

Sudoka is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sullivan is tapping! Great win for Sudoka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Souka Sudoka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cray Daddy Tay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tay comes into the arena with Blue (Dancing Crayfish Version) blaring out of the sound system. Mateus Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daddy Tay
vs
Gracie

187 cm
25
186 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
27
200 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)
XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cray Daddy Tay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tay throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tay is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie trying to advance position but Tay counters by regaining guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Tay.
Tay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws a strike but Tay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tay is one step ahead there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tay from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mateus Gracie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Tay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tay.
Tay scores with a nice strike.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Cray Daddy Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Tay counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Tay moves out of range easily.
Tay scores with a nice strike.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cray Daddy Tay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie tries a low kick but Tay avoids it.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie slips under a jab from Tay.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tay moves away.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Tay saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tay works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Tay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Tay.
Tay thows a body shot but no joy.
Tay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Tay tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tay has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tay defends it well.
Tay won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tay manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tay keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie trying to control but Tay is working from the bottom.
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 Cray Daddy Tay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tay swivels and escapes.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Tay avoids it.
Tay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tay throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice takedown defense from Tay. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tay leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cray Daddy Tay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tay throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tay misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tay's knee momentarily.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tay misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Tay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cray Daddy Tay is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tay circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Tay.
Gracie feints and then cracks Tay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tay down.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Tay.
Tay connects with a single shot there.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Tay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie with a poor takedown
letting Tay counter with a right hand.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Tay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a swing at Tay's ribcage but misses.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie swings for the body but Tay moves out of range.
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Tay is out of range.
Tay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Tay cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tay as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Tay. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Tay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a low kick but Tay avoids it.
Tay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Tay.
Tay throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Tay lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Tay throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie moves out of range as Tay strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cray Daddy Tay dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Tay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tay throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tay throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tay scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Tay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tay stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Cray Daddy Tay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Tay.
Gracie cracks the inside of Tay's front leg.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tay!
Tay lands a jab to the head.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Tay misses.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Tay sprawls well.
Tay misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Tay coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Tay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tay lands with a right hand.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tay finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Tay's leg. Tay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cray Daddy Tay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Tay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tay cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Tay sprawls well.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Tay misses its intended target.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Tay.
Tay throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tay checks it well.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tay moves away.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cray Daddy Tay!
After winning the bout, Cray Daddy Tay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick comes to the cage accompanied by Parkway Drive - Dark Days. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hodson's choice of entrance music: Break Some Off by KoRn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kilpatrick
vs
Hodson

194 cm
20
257 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Brute
Untouchable Fight Nutrition

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Kilpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Hodson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hodson moves in looking to clinch but Kilpatrick pushes him off.
Hodson tries to clinch
and Kilpatrick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
Hodson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hodson misses with a looping left.

Kilpatrick fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hodson to the ground. Kilpatrick is now in Hodson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilpatrick stops Hodson from standing up.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hodson pushes Kilpatrick off and gets back to his feet.
Kilpatrick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hodson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hodson looks gassed!

Kilpatrick moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodson misses with the head strike.
Kilpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hodson is keeping busy.
Hodson missing with knees to the body.
Hodson stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Hodson.
A left hand lands to the body for Kilpatrick.
Hodson stalling in the clinch but Kilpatrick improves position.
Kilpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hodson.
Kilpatrick leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Hodson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kilpatrick drops Hodson with a nice combination! Kilpatrick dives into Hodson's guard, looking to finish!

Hodson is rocked!

It looks like Matt Hodson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodson wants to sweep here but Kilpatrick controlling him for the moment.
Hodson is still in real trouble! Can Kilpatrick finish him?
Kilpatrick advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kilpatrick is trying to get an arm triangle but Hodson is defending well.
Hodson seems to have recovered his senses.
Kilpatrick throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hodson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kilpatrick is keen to just control but Hodson is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kilpatrick 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.
Hodson is not content to let Kilpatrick control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodson tries to kick Kilpatrick off but Kilpatrick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kilpatrick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hodson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kilpatrick trying to pass the guard but Hodson defending well.
Hodson is looking to improve his position.
Kilpatrick slows the pace down in half guard.
Kilpatrick is looking to advance position but Hodson won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kilpatrick is trying to control the action in half guard but Hodson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilpatrick thows a huge punch but Hodson dodges it nicely.
Hodson is not content to let Kilpatrick control the position.
Kilpatrick is really struggling to control Hodson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Luke Kilpatrick just wasn't active enough.

Kilpatrick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodson has Kilpatrick pressed against the cage, preventing Kilpatrick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hodson working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Kilpatrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Hodson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hodson darts in trying to clinch
and Kilpatrick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kilpatrick throws a body punch but Hodson moves out of range.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot.
Hodson moves in looking to clinch but Kilpatrick pushes him off.
Hodson cracks Kilpatrick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilpatrick throws a good cross that connects.
Kilpatrick checks a leg kick nicely.
Luke Kilpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hodson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilpatrick has time to react.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilpatrick jabs at Hodson's body.
Kilpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilpatrick.
Matt Hodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodson is breathing heavily.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Hodson is just out of range.
Hodson throws a body punch but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Kilpatrick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kilpatrick throws a low kick, looking for Hodson's leg but Hodson calmly moves out of range.
Kilpatrick scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kilpatrick lands an overhand right.

Kilpatrick closes the distance and pushes Hodson back into the cage.

Kilpatrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilpatrick is pawing at Hodson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Hodson's nose. Hodson is badly hurt! Kilpatrick pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Hodson tries desperately to hold on but Kilpatrick is relentless in his assault! As Hodson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Kilpatrick away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Kilpatrick!
Luke Kilpatrick made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hairik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is If You're Gonna Be Dumb . The crowd seem to be enjoying Hopo's choice of entrance music: Bodies. Hairik Hunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hessu Hopo's chin.

Hunt
vs
Hopo

193 cm
25
275 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

200 cm
35
275 lbs
24 - 25 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Powerful

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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hairik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopo throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hopo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hopo throws a head kick that misses
and Hunt counters with a series of strikes. Hopo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hopo throws a lazy head kick

and Hunt counters with a crisp one two that drops Hopo! Hunt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hopo to his feet! Hopo is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hopo will feel that in the morning.

Hunt rushes Hopo and presses him up against the cage.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Hopo has the dominant position.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Hopo is controlling him.

Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopo throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.

Hunt lands a big right hand that sends Hopo crashing to the mat! Hunt stays standing though and waves Hopo back to his feet!

Hopo is rocked!
Hunt feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Hopo crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hairik Hunt!
After winning the bout, Hairik Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barney Sumner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ichabod Klopfenstein struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Sumner
vs
Klopfenstein

172 cm
21
152 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

169 cm
32
168 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Sumner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klopfenstein throws a series of punches but Sumner avoids them all with ease.
Sumner throws a lazy uppercut
and Klopfenstein counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice shot by Sumner.
Sumner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sumner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Klopfenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klopfenstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Sumner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klopfenstein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner cracks Klopfenstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sumner misses the jab.
A lazy left from Sumner finds it's target.
Sumner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klopfenstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sumner throws out the jab.
Sumner misses with a combination
and Klopfenstein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sumner misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein takes one on the button.
Sumner throws an overhand right that lands on Klopfenstein 's shoulder, as Klopfenstein tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Sumner does no damage.
Sumner misses with a looping left.
Sumner swings widly with a right hand
and Klopfenstein counters with a low kick, right behind Sumner 's knee.
Sumner blocks a head kick by Klopfenstein .
Sumner throws a poor cross that misses
and Klopfenstein counters with an inside leg kick.
Sumner fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Sumner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner throws a nice looking combination but Klopfenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sumner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klopfenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sumner misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sumner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klopfenstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sumner.
Sumner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klopfenstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klopfenstein tried to score with a low kick but Sumner checks it.
Barney Sumner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein looks to land a left hand but Sumner moved out of range nicely.
Sumner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein moves away from the strike by Sumner.
Klopfenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sumner throws a poor cross that misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick.
Sumner throws a hook but Klopfenstein avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Sumner. That snapped Klopfenstein 's head back.
Sumner throws a hook but Klopfenstein blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Klopfenstein blocks a jab.
Sumner avoids the head kick by Klopfenstein .
Sumner misses with a looping left.
Sumner tries to close the distance and clinch but Klopfenstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sumner tries to clinch up but Klopfenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Sumner wants to clinch but Klopfenstein slips to the side
and Klopfenstein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sumner really felt that one!
A punch lands to the side of Klopfenstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sumner throws a lazy right hand but Klopfenstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sumner throws a hook to the side of Klopfenstein 's head but Klopfenstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner throws a looping overhand right but Klopfenstein ducks down to avoid it.
Klopfenstein keeps the fight on the outside.

Klopfenstein gets tackled into the cage by Sumner. Sumner maintains the clinch.

Klopfenstein has clasped his hands together around Sumner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here as Klopfenstein stalls from top position.
Klopfenstein trying to control the position but Sumner is working away.
Sumner is looking to get back to his feet here but Klopfenstein is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sumner's back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Klopfenstein .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klopfenstein lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sumner hold on?!
Sumner is taking damage to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopfenstein lands a shot to the head.
Klopfenstein gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Klopfenstein connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sumner to escape the position.
Sumner has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Klopfenstein controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sumner is looking for a way out.
Klopfenstein lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Sumner.
Klopfenstein controlling the position well here. Sumner rolled but Klopfenstein kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sumner is taking damage to the body and head.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klopfenstein is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Klopfenstein gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Klopfenstein gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Klopfenstein apologises and we restart here on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sumner throws an overhand right that lands on Klopfenstein 's shoulder, as Klopfenstein tries to avoid the shot.
Klopfenstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sumner.
Klopfenstein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Sumner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klopfenstein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sumner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sumner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Klopfenstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sumner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klopfenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Sumner.
Sumner throws an off balance right hand
and Klopfenstein counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sumner is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sumner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sumner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sumner moves to clinch but Klopfenstein breaks away
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick.
Sumner blocks a head kick by Klopfenstein .
Good exchange - Sumner coming out on top.
Sumner just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sumner throws a looping overhand right but Klopfenstein ducks down to avoid it.
Klopfenstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klopfenstein blocks a jab.
Klopfenstein moves away from the strike by Sumner.

Klopfenstein gets tackled into the cage by Sumner. Sumner maintains the clinch.

Klopfenstein drags the fight down to the ground.
Sumner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Klopfenstein on the ground.
Sumner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Klopfenstein is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sumner's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klopfenstein 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klopfenstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klopfenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Sumner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klopfenstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sumner wants to stand but Klopfenstein is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ichabod Klopfenstein was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Sumner misses.
Klopfenstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Klopfenstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sumner fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klopfenstein misses with a kick to the body.
Klopfenstein throws the kick towards the body but Sumner avoids it.
Klopfenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sumner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sumner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Klopfenstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sumner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sumner tries to close the distance and clinch but Klopfenstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barney Sumner is winning the standup battle so far.
Sumner blocks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Klopfenstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Klopfenstein 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Klopfenstein !
Ichabod Klopfenstein very nearly forgot to thank XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Janos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Vanhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janos's entrance music is Predator Theme. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vanhorn's choice of entrance music: Cult of Personality. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Janos
vs
Vanhorn

195 cm
26
255 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

193 cm
27
265 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Janos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lex Vanhorn!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Janos forces Vanhorn back against the cage and clinches.
Vanhorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Janos blocks it with crossed arms.
Janos lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Lex Vanhorn has been cut.
Janos prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Janos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Janos wants to stall.
Vanhorn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vanhorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Janos smiles and moves away.
Jim Janos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Vanhorn.
Vanhorn shoots in but no luck this time.

Janos forces Vanhorn back against the cage and clinches.
Janos stalling in the clinch.
Janos landing knees to the head.
Janos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Janos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vanhorn up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janos connects with a knee to the head.
Vanhorn jumps guard but Janos stands there with Vanhorn around his waist. Vanhorn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Janos scores a nice knee to the body.
Vanhorn looks gassed!
Janos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vanhorn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Janos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janos has Vanhorn pushed against the cage.
Vanhorn jumps guard but Janos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Janos lands a nice knee to the body.
Janos stalling in the clinch.
Janos lands a nice elbow.
Janos lands an elbow that stopped Vanhorn in his tracks for a moment.
Janos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Janos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Janos scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Janos.
Janos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Janos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Janos has Vanhorn pressed against the cage.
Janos lands a knee to the body.
Janos lands an elbow that stopped Vanhorn in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Janos.
Vanhorn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Janos walks away with a smile on his face. Vanhorn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vanhorn takes a kick to the side of the head.

Janos lands a big head kick that sends Vanhorn tumbling to the mat! Janos takes a step backwards and waves Vanhorn back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Vanhorn is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Janos! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jim Janos!
A very excited looking Jim Janos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Chestnut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ta Sau Yat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chestnut comes to the cage accompanied by Albatross, Albatross, Albatross. Sau Yat has chosen 周杰倫 - 青花瓷 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chestnut
vs
Sau Yat

186 cm
29
193 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

183 cm
30
185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Walter Chestnut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ta Sau Yat!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestnut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sau Yat but Sau Yat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sau Yat throws a hook but Chestnut blocks it.
Sau Yat misses with a looping right.
Chestnut throws a solid leg kick but Sau Yat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chestnut.
Chestnut tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sau Yat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sau Yat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chestnut.
Chestnut gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sau Yat counters with a right hand to the body.
Chestnut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sau Yat.
Chestnut checks a leg kick.
Chestnut on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chestnut looks to land a left hand but Sau Yat moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Chestnut blocks the leg kick.
Sau Yat throws a shot from downtown. Chestnut moves away and avoids it.

Chestnut moves into the clinch.

Chestnut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chestnut wants to clinch.
Sau Yat swats away the attempt to clinch by Chestnut.
Chestnut tries to clinch up.
Chestnut throws out a leg kick but Sau Yat moves out of range and Chestnut only half commits.
Chestnut shoots in looking for a takedown. Sau Yat tries to sprawl out of it but Chestnut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sau Yat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Chestnut. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestnut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chestnut throws an overhand right that lands on Sau Yat's shoulder, as Sau Yat tries to avoid the shot.
Chestnut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chestnut tries to clinch there but Sau Yat circles away.
Chestnut misses with an uppercut
and Sau Yat counters with a straight right hand.

Sau Yat rushes Chestnut and presses him up against the cage.
Sau Yat throws a punch but it's blocked by Chestnut.
Sau Yat has a couple of punches blocked by Chestnut.
Sau Yat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chestnut can't find room to land a body shot as Sau Yat controls the action.
Sau Yat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chestnut backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sau Yat lands with a right to the head.
Chestnut cracks Sau Yat with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Chestnut fails to land.
Good body shot from Chestnut.
Sau Yat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sau Yat working aggressively here.
Chestnut misses with a punch on the inside.
Sau Yat lands a nice uppercut.
Sau Yat blocking some punches.
Sau Yat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chestnut takes a shot to the head.
Sau Yat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sau Yat misses with some punches.
Sau Yat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chestnut drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sau Yat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sau Yat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sau Yat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestnut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sau Yat swings wildly with an uppercut but Chestnut uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sau Yat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chestnut backwards.
Sau Yat lands a hook that snaps the head of Chestnut backwards.
Sau Yat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chestnut working aggressively here.
Sau Yat lands with a left to the head.
Chestnut blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Sau Yat.
Sau Yat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chestnut throws a head punch that misses.
Sau Yat pushes Chestnut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sau Yat scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chestnut lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Sau Yat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chestnut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sau Yat.
Sau Yat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ta Sau Yat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chestnut shoots in and drives through. Sau Yat sprawls well.
Chestnut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Chestnut.
Chestnut thows a body shot but no joy.
Sau Yat misses with a low kick.

Chestnut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Chestnut goes for an armbar but Sau Yat turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sau Yat.
Sau Yat tries to stand but Chestnut is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chestnut looking for a guillotine here but Sau Yat defends easily.

Chestnut has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sau Yat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chestnut has a closed guard, preventing Sau Yat from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chestnut has his foot on Sau Yat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sau Yat works his way back into a safe position though.
Sau Yat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Chestnut looking for subs off his back but Sau Yat has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chestnut moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sau Yat stands and steps away. Chestnut gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chestnut throws a hook but Sau Yat blocks it.
Chestnut shoots in looking for a takedown but Sau Yat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chestnut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Chestnut tries to keep at a distance but Sau Yat has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestnut working aggressively here.
Sau Yat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sau Yat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sau Yat swings wildly with an uppercut but Chestnut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ta Sau Yat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chestnut throws a punch but it's blocked by Sau Yat.
Chestnut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sau Yat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sau Yat fails to land.
Sau Yat lands with a left to the head.
Sau Yat scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sau Yat misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Sau Yat.
A right hand to the body from Sau Yat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sau Yat blocks a body shot from Chestnut.
Chestnut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sau Yat scores with a hook to the body.
Sau Yat lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ta Sau Yat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sau Yat throws a hook but Chestnut blocks it.
Sau Yat throws a hook but Chestnut avoids it easily.
Sau Yat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sau Yat lunges at Chestnut with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chestnut's hand.
Sau Yat lands a jab to the nose.
Sau Yat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chestnut misses with a low kick.

Sau Yat closes the distance and clinches.
Chestnut blocks an uppercut.
Sau Yat misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sau Yat struggles to land a body shot inside as Chestnut controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sau Yat.
Chestnut takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sau Yat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chestnut backwards.
Sau Yat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chestnut backwards.

Chestnut is rocked!
Sau Yat misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Chestnut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sau Yat scores with a hook to the body.
Sau Yat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sau Yat throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sau Yat fails to land.
Sau Yat misses with a punch on the inside.
Sau Yat digs a right hand underneath Chestnut's ribcage. Chestnut let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chestnut seems to have got his legs back now.
Sau Yat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chestnut backwards.
Sau Yat prevents a body shot from Chestnut.
Sau Yat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chestnut blocking some punches.
A short right from Sau Yat.
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!
Chestnut tries to pull guard but Sau Yat won't allow it.
Chestnut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chestnut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sau Yat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sau Yat pushes Chestnut against the cage. Sau Yat is working some dirty boxing. Sau Yat pushes off with a quick right hook! Chestnut goes down! Chestnut tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sau Yat moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ta Sau Yat!
During a confident post fight interview, Ta Sau Yat thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.