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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willy Coffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Menzies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Coffey
vs
Menzies

168 cm
29
138 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

170 cm
23
140 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willy Coffey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Menzies!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coffey tries to clinch but Menzies moves out of range.
Coffey tries to clinch but Menzies is having none of it.

Menzies gets a double leg takedown into Coffey's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Menzies is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Menzies postures up in Coffey's guard and throws a big left but Coffey blocks it.
Coffey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menzies.
Menzies stays in close to Coffey's body and controls the position.
Menzies working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menzies wants to control from the top but Coffey keeps moving.

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

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Steve Menzies wasn't active enough on the ground.

Coffey gets a clinch.

Coffey wants the takedown. Menzies is fighting it off but Coffey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Menzies's guard against the cage.
Menzies is trying to control the position but Coffey postures up.
Menzies looking for a sweep. Not yet Menzies, not yet.
Coffey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menzies controls Coffey momentarily but Coffey frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Coffey is fighting to break Menzies's control of his arms but Menzies is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steve Menzies.
Coffey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Menzies paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Coffey has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coffey misses with a punch to the body.
Coffey with a knee to the head.
Menzies manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coffey can't find room to land a body shot as Menzies controls the action.
Coffey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coffey lands with a light punch inside.

Coffey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coffey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Menzies slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Menzies landing strikes.
Menzies laying and praying for a moment but Coffey takes advantage and regains half guard.
Menzies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Coffey to regain full guard.
Menzies has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Coffey is proving hard to escape from.
Coffey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menzies trying to control the position from guard on top but Coffey 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menzies throwing strikes but missing.
Menzies has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menzies wants to control from the top but Coffey keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Steve Menzies has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Menzies lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Menzies shoots in looking for a takedown but Coffey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menzies's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Menzies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coffey checks a low kick from Menzies.
Sloppy strikes from Coffey. Those never looked like landing.
Coffey tries to clinch up but Menzies circles away and keeps his distance.
Menzies works the jab nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menzies misses with a series of wild punches.
Coffey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coffey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Menzies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coffey. Coffey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Menzies dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Menzies. Coffey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coffey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Menzies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Coffey.
Menzies swats away the attempt to clinch by Coffey.
Coffey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Menzies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menzies fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coffey avoids it really well and circles away.
Coffey wants to clinch up but Menzies keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Menzies.
Coffey tries to clinch but Menzies is having none of it.
Menzies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coffey circles away.
Coffey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coffey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Menzies.
Coffey tries to clinch up but Menzies circles away and keeps his distance.
Menzies tests Coffey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coffey tries to close the distance and clinch but Menzies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Coffey takes the fight into the clinch.
Menzies is trying to maintain a safe position but Coffey gets an underhook and turns Menzies into the cage.
Menzies wants to break free but Coffey has control.
Coffey tries to land knees in the clinch but Menzies avoids the damage to the body.
Coffey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coffey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coffey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Willy Coffey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Menzies.

Coffey breaks from the clinch.
Coffey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Menzies tries to avoid it but Coffey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Menzies to the ground. Menzies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Menzies has Coffey up against the cage in a clinch.
Menzies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coffey has Menzies pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coffey avoiding damage as Menzies throws knees to the body.

Menzies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Menzies cracks Coffey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Menzies tries to bum rush Coffey with a series of wild strikes but Coffey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menzies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coffey. Coffey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coffey is looking to clinch.
Coffey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coffey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Menzies - just one landing.
Coffey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Menzies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menzies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coffey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Menzies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Coffey gets caught flat footed, as Menzies shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Menzies looking to sit in guard and control but Coffey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steve Menzies has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies seems keen to control Coffey's posture.
Coffey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coffey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Menzies pulls Coffey in close to prevent any damage.
Menzies trying to keep a closed guard but Coffey is proving a slippery customer.
Coffey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menzies has control of Coffey's left arm, preventing Coffey from doing any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Steve Menzies wasn't active enough on the ground.
Coffey walks into a left hand.
Menzies cracks Coffey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Menzies moves into range and clinches up with Coffey.
A knee to the head by Coffey.
Menzies is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coffey is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coffey struggles to land a body shot inside as Menzies controls his hands.
Coffey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Menzies to keep the fight standing.
Coffey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Coffey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Menzies uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menzies trying to control but Coffey is working from the bottom.
Menzies is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coffey keeping moving, preventing Menzies from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Coffey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Menzies 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. This is the final round!

Coffey tries to clinch but Menzies is having none of it.

Coffey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coffey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Menzies is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coffey to keep the fight standing.
Coffey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coffey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Menzies has him pressed against the cage.

Coffey successfully pulls guard.

Menzies decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Willy Coffey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menzies dips to his left and cracks Coffey with an uppercut!
Menzies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Menzies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coffey as he jumps to the side.
Willy Coffey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Menzies.
Good shot there by Menzies.
Menzies circles away from the clinch attempt.

Menzies shoots in and gets a takedown into Coffey's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menzies lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menzies wants to pass the guard but Coffey is keeping the position.
Menzies's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Menzies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coffey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menzies wants to control from the top but Coffey keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Menzies slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steve Menzies.
Coffey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Menzies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Menzies.
Menzies wants to clinch up but Coffey keeps it at a distance.
Steve Menzies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menzies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coffey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Menzies tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coffey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menzies somewhat.
Menzies shoots for a double leg takedown but Coffey sprawls well. He's pushed Menzies's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Coffey moves into the clinch successfully.
Menzies tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coffey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Menzies leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies gets underhooks to prevent Coffey's takedown attempt.
Coffey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coffey is trying to pull guard but Menzies has him pressed against the cage.
Coffey throws a head punch that misses.

Coffey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Menzies. Those never looked like landing.
Menzies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menzies lunges at Coffey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coffey's hand.
Menzies shoots in looking for a takedown. Coffey tries to sprawl out of it but Menzies keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coffey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Menzies stuffs the takedown attempt from Coffey. Coffey gets slowly back to his feet.
Coffey moves in looking to clinch but Menzies pushes him off.
Menzies shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coffey eats them both and turns towards Menzies to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Menzies lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coffey at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menzies keeps the fight on the outside.

Menzies shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Menzies showed some decent athleticism there.
Menzies wants to pass the guard but Coffey is defending well.
Menzies takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menzies keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Menzies is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coffey defends it well.
Menzies controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Menzies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Menzies winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Menzies!
Steve Menzies made sure to mention his sponsor, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Esta me Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ehavoc Dugre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

me Dinero
vs
Dugre

185 cm
33
130 lbs
9 - 16 - 0

181 cm
28
144 lbs
12 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Esta me Dinero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ehavoc Dugre!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dinero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esta me Dinero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dugre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dinero defends it nicely.
Dugre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dinero as he jumps to the side.
Dinero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dugre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dinero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dinero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dugre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dinero misses with a low kick.
Dinero doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dugre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dugre controlling the action here.
Dugre prevents Dinero from standing back up.
Dinero is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero is looking to get back to is feet but Dugre passes into side control.
Dinero is trying to escape the position but Dugre is controlling the position.

Dugre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dinero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dugre works to advance to full mount. Dinero defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dugre looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dinero?
Dugre raining down shots from the mount!
Dugre landing punches.
Dugre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dugre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Dinero is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dugre has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dinero is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ehavoc Dugre!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edoardo Bertolone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon comes to the cage accompanied by Who are you? Come on, goodbye!. Edoardo Bertolone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boon
vs
Bertolone

150 cm
28
130 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

170 cm
21
140 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Boon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edoardo Bertolone!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertolone shoots for a double leg takedown but Boon sprawls well. He's pushed Bertolone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bertolone throws a wild body kick that Boon sees coming a mile off.
Kirk Boon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boon throws a series of punches but Bertolone avoids them all with ease.
Boon misses with a combination

and Bertolone counters with a single leg into guard. Boon didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Bertolone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bertolone trying to control but Boon is working from the bottom.

Bertolone is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Boon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bertolone is looking to defend but Boon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bertolone! Boon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bertolone taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kirk Boon!
Kirk Boon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa comes to the cage accompanied by mindshift genki sudo. Rubble has chosen Rage Against The Machine - No Shelter as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ishikawa
vs
Rubble

150 cm
28
147 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

150 cm
23
140 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barney Rubble!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa tries to clinch there but Rubble circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Ishikawa blocks the leg kick.
Ishikawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rubble counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Rubble moves out of range.
Rubble throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ishikawa wants to clinch.
Rubble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Ishikawa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rubble did well to prevent Ishikawa getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ishikawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ishikawa is just content to waste time from the top position. Rubble takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ishikawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubble is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ishikawa is now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Ishikawa there.
Rubble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ishikawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ishikawa's back!
Ishikawa controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Ishikawa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rubble controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble stops Ishikawa from getting back to his feet.
Rubble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishikawa keeps working.
Rubble tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ishikawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rubble in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barney Rubble has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ishikawa fails to land the takedown.

Ishikawa rushes Rubble and presses him up against the cage.
Rubble has Ishikawa pressed against the cage, preventing Ishikawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishikawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubble is pressed up against the cage. Ishikawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rubble down to the mat. Rubble avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ishikawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ishikawa wants to clinch
and Rubble counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Akira Ishikawa has been cut.

Rubble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rubble unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ishikawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubble lands an elbow that stopped Ishikawa in his tracks for a moment.
Rubble lands a body shot.
Rubble unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ishikawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ishikawa is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rubble.
Rubble utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rubble with a knee to the head.
Rubble pushes Ishikawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubble connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ishikawa's face.
Rubble stops a takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
Rubble tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ishikawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rubble after a bit of a struggle.
Rubble connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ishikawa's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubble lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rubble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ishikawa.
Rubble scores with a shoulder strike.
Ishikawa misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Rubble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa'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.

Rubble clobbers Ishikawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishikawa moves away.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Rubble tries to sprawl out of it but Ishikawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rubble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rubble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishikawa moves to clinch but Rubble breaks away
letting Rubble counter with a right hand.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rubble defends it nicely.
Rubble connects with a leg kick. Ishikawa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa wants to clinch up but Rubble keeps it at a distance.
Ishikawa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rubble counters with a straight right hand.
Akira Ishikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishikawa wants to clinch but Rubble slips to the side
and Rubble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Rubble moves into the clinch.
Rubble lands a nice elbow.
Rubble lands an elbow that stopped Ishikawa in his tracks for a moment.
Ishikawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rubble avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubble lands an uppercut.
Ishikawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rubble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rubble is working Ishikawa over against the cage.
Ishikawa goes for a takedown attempt but Rubble pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ishikawa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Rubble tenderised Ishikawa's leg. Ishikawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akira Ishikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishikawa closes the distance but Rubble moves to the side
and Rubble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Rubble feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ishikawa's calf.
Rubble thuds his shin into the meat of Ishikawa's side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rubble, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rubble.
Rubble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ishikawa shoots in for a double leg but Rubble sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rubble connects with an inside leg kick.
Rubble turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ishikawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ishikawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rubble pinned against the cage. Rubble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rubble lands a leg kick that knocks Ishikawa off balance momentarily.
Rubble looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rubble lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rubble looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishikawa is just out of range.
Rubble thuds his right hand into Ishikawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubble cracks Ishikawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble with a jab.
Ishikawa moves to clinch but Rubble breaks away
and Rubble counters with a slapping leg kick.

Rubble gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ishikawa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rubble working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishikawa looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Rubble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rubble lands a leg kick that knocks Ishikawa off balance momentarily.
Rubble cracks the inside of Ishikawa's front leg.
Ishikawa is looking to clinch.
Ishikawa throws a combination that misses
and Rubble counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ishikawa's knee momentarily.
Rubble throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rubble with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rubble lands with a right hand.
Ishikawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rubble scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barney Rubble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Ishikawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Rubble which made him look bad.
Rubble lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubble stuffs the takedown attempt from Ishikawa. Ishikawa gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ishikawa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rubble. That one must have hurt.
Rubble looks to land a combination but Ishikawa avoids it well.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Rubble moves away
and Rubble counters with an inside leg kick.
Barney Rubble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishikawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rubble.
Rubble is looking to slow Ishikawa down with leg kicks.
Rubble fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ishikawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rubble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubble scores with a sloppy right hand. Ishikawa should have avoided that one.

Akira Ishikawa's cut is getting worse.
Rubble scores with a kick to the midsection.

Ishikawa gets tackled into the cage by Rubble. Rubble maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishikawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ishikawa tries for a takedown but Rubble manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishikawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rubble comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rubble landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rubble lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barney Rubble seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rubble lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Akira Ishikawa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rubble scores with a knee to the head.
Ishikawa wants a takedown.
Ishikawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rubble avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rubble lands an elbow inside that Ishikawa shrugs off.
Rubble creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ishikawa's defenses.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barney Rubble! Barney Rubble retains his bantamweight title!
Barney Rubble decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ebenezer Scrooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardcore Legend Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legend Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. New Lil Wayne 2012 Carter 5 leak kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ebenezer Scrooge has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Scrooge
vs
Hardcore Legend Jr

190 cm
22
273 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ebenezer Scrooge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hardcore Legend Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrooge misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scrooge misses with the combination.
Scrooge circles away from the clinch attempt.

Legend Jr clinches up against the cage.
Scrooge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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

Legend Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Legend Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Scrooge avoids a series of strikes thrown by Legend Jr.

Legend Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Legend Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Scrooge is surviving well by controlling Legend Jr's body position as best he can.

Legend Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Scrooge can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrooge can't escape the position.
Scrooge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legend Jr on the ground.
Scrooge wants to control but Legend Jr is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scrooge tries to reverse the position but Legend Jr maintains control.
Legend Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Scrooge bucks and avoids them well.
Scrooge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Legend Jr misses with some ground and pound and Scrooge recovers position to half guard.

Scrooge has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Legend Jr. Oh but Scrooge has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Legend Jr goes limp - he's gone! Scrooge jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ebenezer Scrooge!
Ebenezer Scrooge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crimson Tide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mad Moore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moore
vs
Tide

197 cm
21
240 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

195 cm
28
255 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mad Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crimson Tide!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tide closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tide jabs at Moore's body.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Tide with a jab.

Tide clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore is trying to break free.

Tide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Tide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Tide avoids the damage to the body.

Tide breaks the clinch.
Tide scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tide closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Moore out cold! Moore corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crimson Tide!
An out of breath Crimson Tide 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Birdman - I Run This ft. LIL WAYNE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack Hammer has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Foe
vs
Hammer

160 cm
34
148 lbs
19 - 17 - 0

220 cm
26
147 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Foe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foe needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Hammer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Foe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foe prevents Hammer from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foe stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
Foe forces his way into half guard.
Foe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foe passes the guard and advances to mount!
Foe lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Foe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Foe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Foe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hammer wants to hold on but Foe pushes him away.
Foe misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foe thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foe wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
Foe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foe looking to control but Hammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hammer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Foe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hammer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Foe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foe unloads with some shots from mount but Hammer bucks and avoids them well.
Hammer regains half guard.
Foe moves into full mount! Hammer won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Foe.
BOOM! Foe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Foe has a good base and remains in mount.
Foe controlling from mount.

Foe wants to finish this one by submission but Hammer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Foe.

Foe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hammer is now in Foe's guard. A big mistake from Foe there, giving up the dominant position!
Foe keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Foe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hammer passes into side control.

Hammer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Foe.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Foe moves out of range easily.
Hammer slips under a jab from Foe.
Foe shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hammer misses with a straight left.
Foe slips under a jab.
A combination from Foe does no damage.
Hammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Hammer does it's job there.
Foe moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Hammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foe. That did some damage!
Foe shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
Foe shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foe walks into a jab.
Foe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Foe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Foe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foe manages to avoid it.

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

Foe is working for a kimura but Hammer is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Foe wants to work for an arm triangle but Hammer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joe Foe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer is trying to maintain the position but Foe is very close to passing his half guard.
Foe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hammer to regain full guard.
Foe throwing strikes but missing.
Foe is fighting to break Hammer's control of his arms but Hammer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foe trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.

Foe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Foe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Foe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
Foe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Foe shoots in but no luck this time.
Foe moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer cracks Foe with a good jab.
Joe Foe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Foe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer thows a body shot but no joy.
Hammer tries to bum rush Foe with a series of wild strikes but Foe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Hammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Foe blocks the leg kick.
Foe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Foe checks a leg kick.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foe.
Foe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Hammer misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Foe looking to score a takedown here. Hammer is defending well but Foe drives through and ends up in Hammer's guard.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Foe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foe tries to stand but Hammer is controlling from the bottom.
Foe wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Foe from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Foe wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Foe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Foe moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Foe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foe walks into a jab.
Foe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foe slips a jab from Hammer.
Hammer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Foe under the eye.
Hammer stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Foe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Foe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Foe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foe is defended easily by Hammer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foe defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer connects with a body shot.
Foe takes one on the button.
Foe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Hammer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Foe misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Hammer misses with a head kick.
Hammer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foe. That did some damage!
Foe ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foe blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Foe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Foe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and Foe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foe ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Foe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hammer feints and then cracks Foe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Foe down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foe blocks a jab.

Foe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Foe lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Foe gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice uppercut lands for Hammer. That snapped Foe's head back.
Foe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Foe takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Foe fails to land the takedown.
Hammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Foe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foe slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Hammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Foes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Foe shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foe walks into a stiff left hand from Hammer.
Foe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Foe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Foe showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammer is trying to stand up here but Foe is controlling him well.
Foe thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Foe trying to control from Hammer's half guard. Hammer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foe looking to pass the guard.
Joe Foe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Hammer.
I think Foe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Foe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dis Styxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styxx comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg: Gin & Juice. This should be a great matchup!

Styxx
vs
Sheehan

202 cm
29
275 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

198 cm
28
275 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dis Styxx!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teddy Sheehan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheehan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Styxx misses.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Styxx sprawls well. Styxx wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sheehan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sheehan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sheehan walks into a jab.
Styxx throws a leg kick that misses.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Styxx as he avoids it easily.
Sheehan shoots in but no luck this time.
Dis Styxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Sheehan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheehan throws a nice looking combination but Styxx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Styxx.
Styxx tries to work over Sheehan's front leg with a kick but Sheehan checks it.
Styxx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Styxx throws a solid leg kick but Sheehan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Styxx.
Styxx connects with an inside leg kick.
Sheehan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Styxx throws a hook to the side of Sheehan's head but Sheehan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheehan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Styxx does no damage.
Sheehan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Styxx misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Styxx is predictable there

and Sheehan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Styxx's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sheehan wants to pass the guard but Styxx is keeping the position.
Sheehan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan slips nicely into half guard.
Sheehan uses his free foot to push down on Styxx's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Styxx.

Sheehan looking to secure an arm triangle but Styxx defends it well.
Sheehan avoids the attempt from Styxx to control.

Sheehan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Styxx is on top in guard.
Sheehan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Styxx is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sheehan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Styxx is on top in guard.

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

Sheehan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Styxx passes into side control.
Sheehan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheehan is looking for a sweep.
Styxx is putting a hurting on Sheehan here, landing some big shots from side control.

It looks like Teddy Sheehan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Styxx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sheehan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Styxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styxx trying to control the position but Sheehan is working away.
Styxx is working Sheehan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sheehan is trying to get back to half guard.
Sheehan regains half guard.
Styxx wants to take a breather but Sheehan is having none of it.
Sheehan manages to get to full guard.
Styxx wants to control from the top but Sheehan keeps moving.
Sheehan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styxx landing with the ground and pound.
Sheehan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styxx is one step ahead there.
Styxx working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dis Styxx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Sheehan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sheehan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Styxx circles away.
Styxx ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Styxx catches Sheehan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Styxx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Styxx throws a right and a left that Sheehan avoids nicely.
Sheehan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Styxx counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sheehan misses with a takedown attempt - Styxx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dis Styxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Sheehan.
Sheehan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheehan fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styxx fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sheehan is breathing heavily.
Sheehan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan checks a low kick from Styxx.
Dis Styxx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Styxx throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sheehan.
Sheehan blocks a leg kick.
Sheehan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dis Styxx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Styxx is looking to slow Sheehan down with leg kicks.
Styxx jabs at Sheehan's body.
Dis Styxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styxx misses with a double jab.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown but Styxx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheehan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Styxx can pounce on him.
Sheehan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Styxx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheehan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sheehan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan swinging wildly here.
Styxx throws a lazy right hand but Sheehan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Styxx swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Styxx throws a body punch but Sheehan moves out of range.
Sheehan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Styxx throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dis Styxx is winning the standup battle so far.
Styxx shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Styxx.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Styxx as he jumps to the side.
Styxx throws a sloppy head kick and Sheehan moves out of range easily.
Styxx throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Styxx misses.
Sheehan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Styxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sheehan somewhat.
Styxx throws a series of punches but Sheehan moves out of range.
Styxx lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Styxx looks to land a combination but Sheehan avoids it well.
Styxx is looking to slow Sheehan down with leg kicks.
Styxx turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Styxx finds it's target.

That has opened up Teddy Sheehan's cut even more.
Styxx throws a quick inside leg kick.
Styxx misses with a body shot

and Sheehan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Styxx!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sheehan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Styxx is now in Sheehan's guard. A big mistake from Sheehan there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styxx preventing the sweep.
Styxx throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sheehan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sheehan is looking to sweep but instead, Styxx has passed into half guard.
Sheehan is staying active underneath Styxx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sheehan wants to get back to full guard.
Sheehan gets back to full guard.
Sheehan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Styxx controls the pace.
Sheehan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Styxx.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styxx wants to control from the top but Sheehan keeps moving.
Styxx stopping the sweep attempt from Sheehan.
Styxx trying to control but Sheehan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dis Styxx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Sheehan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A decent looking cross lands there for Styxx.
Sheehan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Styxx does no damage.
Sheehan slips under a jab.
Styxx misses with a hook.
Sheehan shoots and misses
and Styxx counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sheehan thinking.
Styxx stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Styxx throws a jab when Sheehan was well out of range.
Styxx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Styxx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheehan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Styxx throws a nice looking combination but Sheehan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Styxx misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Styxx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheehan was well out of range. Poor timing from Styxx.
Styxx motions for Sheehan to come forward. Styxx throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Styxx looks to land a body kick but Sheehan moved away.
Sheehan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Styxx swivels and escapes.
Sheehan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dis Styxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Sheehan.
Styxx misses with a right hand
and Sheehan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Styxx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheehan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Styxx scores with a nice right hand.
Styxx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheehan can do to turn this around?
Styxx looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sheehan has a takedown stuffed.
Styxx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheehan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Styxx as he jumps to the side.

Sheehan dives in and scores a takedown into Styxx's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheehan tries to free his leg and advance position but Styxx is retaining full guard.
Sheehan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Styxx's guard.
Sheehan tries to pass to full mount but Styxx defends it.

Sheehan is trying to work for a kimura but Styxx is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styxx wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Styxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Styxx keeping full guard, as Sheehan tries to pass.
Sheehan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Styxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teddy Sheehan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sheehan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Styxx!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan wants to take Styxx's back but he can't do it this time.
Styxx is looking to get to half guard.

Sheehan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Styxx has worked his arm free - good work by Styxx!

Sheehan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Styxx has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sheehan but great work by Styxx.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Styxx are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheehan is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dis Styxx clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Sheehan'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.

Jab, jab by Styxx - just one landing.
Sheehan shoots in looking for a takedown. Styxx tries to sprawl out of it but Sheehan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Styxx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Styxx slaps away a takedown attempt from Sheehan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sheehan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dis Styxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Sheehan.
Sheehan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Styxx throws a lazy right hand but Sheehan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Styxx feints and then cracks Sheehan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheehan down.
Styxx swings for the body but Sheehan moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Styxx. That snapped Sheehan's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Styxx.
Styxx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sheehan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Styxx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sheehan manages to get himself to full guard.

Sheehan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Styxx defends it easily.
Sheehan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Styxx with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Styxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sheehan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Styxx has managed to get both his arms back between Sheehan's legs - danger averted.
Styxx throwing strikes but missing.
Styxx throwing strikes but missing.
Styxx lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sheehan is on top in guard.
Sheehan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styxx is keeping the position for now.
Sheehan preventing the sweep.
Sheehanis looking to pass into half guard but Styxx pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Styxx is in guard.
Sheehan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styxx is one step ahead there.
Sheehan keeping full guard, as Styxx tries to pass.
Sheehan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styxx is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styxx lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Styxx preventing the sweep.
Styxx postures up in Sheehan's guard and throws a big left but Sheehan blocks it.
Sheehan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styxx is one step ahead there.

Sheehan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Styxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Styxx is working Sheehan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sheehan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Styxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan tries to free his leg and advance position but Styxx is retaining full guard.
Styxx controlling the position.
Sheehan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sheehan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Styxx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sheehan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styxx stops Sheehan from passing to mount.

Sheehan tries for a kimura but Styxx is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dis Styxx will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teddy Sheehan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sheehan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Sheehan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sheehan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Styxx is looking to reverse the position.
Sheehan tries to move to mount but Styxx blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan is trying to move to mount but Styxx reverses beautifully and ends up in Sheehan's guard.
Styxx forces his way into half guard.
Sheehan is looking to improve his position.

Styxx is working for a kimura but Sheehan is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Styxx lands a nice short elbow.

Sheehan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sheehan gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styxx throws a big elbow that misses.
Styxx throwing strikes from guard but Sheehan blocks nicely.
Sheehan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Styxx throws a big right hand that misses.
Sheehan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Sheehan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Styxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Styxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Styxx wants to control from the top but Sheehan keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sheehan working for submissions but it's allowed Styxx to get to half guard.
Sheehan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Styxx.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styxx is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sheehan wants to improve his position but Styxx is controlling well.
Teddy Sheehan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Styxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Sheehan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Styxx pulls his head out easily.
Sheehan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Styxx thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Styxx looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sheehan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Styxx prevents Sheehan from improving his position.
Styxx throwing shots but Sheehan is blocking nicely.
Styxx thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sheehan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Styxx.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Styxx scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Styxx throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sheehan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sheehan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheehan wants to sweep here but Styxx controlling him for the moment.
Dis Styxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Sheehan is looking for a triangle but Styxx pushes his legs off easily.
Styxx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Styxx wants to control from the top but Sheehan keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sheehan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Sheehan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teddy Sheehan.
I think Styxx has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dis Styxx!
Dis Styxx retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Dis Styxx 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
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Crack Corn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mendez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Juno Reactor - Pistolero. Crack Corn has chosen Jimmy cracks heads and he dont care as his entrance music. Enrique Mendez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Crack Corn's chin.

Mendez
vs
Crack Corn

175 cm
29
158 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

180 cm
35
165 lbs
28 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Mendez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Crack Corn!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez stuffs the takedown.
Mendez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendez misses with a wild body shot.
Crack Corn dodges the punch combination from Mendez.
Mendez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Crack Corn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mendez was covering up waiting for the punch and Crack Corn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendez seems keen to control Crack Corn's posture.
Crack Corn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crack Corn is in close to Mendez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crack Corn tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack Corn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Mendez pushes Crack Corn off and gets back to his feet.
Mendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendez misses with a body shot
and Crack Corn counters with a right hand to the body.
Crack Corn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendez.
Mendez misses with a looping right.
Crack Corn moves away from the strike by Mendez.
Mendez throws an off balance right hand

so Crack Corn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crack Corn won't allow Mendez to get back to his feet.
Mendez managing to control the position.
Crack Corn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crack Corn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack Corn won't allow Mendez to get back to his feet.
Crack Corn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crack Corn.
Crack Corn throws a big right hand that misses.
Crack Corn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crack Corn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Crack Corn trying to control the position but Mendez is working away.
Mendez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendez manages to get back to half guard.
Crack Corn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mendez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Crack Corn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crack Corn stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.
Mendez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crack Corn manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crack Corn's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez trying to control but Crack Corn is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crack Corn is keeping the position for now.
Mendez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Enrique Mendez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A slow jab from Mendez misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crack Corn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Crack Corn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mendez lands with a right hand.
Mendez stuffs the takedown attempt from Crack Corn. Crack Corn gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crack Corn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Mendez clinches up with Crack Corn and pushes him back against the cage.
Mendez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crack Corn is keeping busy.
Crack Corn is working for takedown but Mendez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Enrique Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Crack Corn.
Crack Corn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mendez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crack Corn wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack Corn is looking for a takedown.
Mendez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mendez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendez stalling.
Mendez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mendez stops a takedown attempt from Crack Corn.
Mendez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mendez looking to stall.
Mendez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mendez gets underhooks to prevent Crack Corn's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mendez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crack Corn is trying to drag Mendez to the mat but Mendez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendez is pressed up against the cage. Crack Corn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mendez down to the mat. Mendez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Mendez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack Corn misses with an uppercut. Mendez saw that one coming.
Enrique Mendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Mendez. Those never looked like landing.
Crack Corn walks into a straight right hand from Mendez.
Crack Corn fails to land the takedown.

Mendez drives through and clinches with Crack Corn against the cage.
Mendez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mendez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mendez prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee calls for Mendez to work.
A short right from Mendez on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crack Corn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Enrique Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crack Corn.

Mendez instigates a clinch.
Crack Corn goes for a takedown attempt but Mendez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Oooooh!!! Mendez has knocked Crack Corn down with a huge combo! Mendez steps away and waves a wobbly Crack Corn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Crack Corn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez connects with a superb combination that knocks Crack Corn out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Mendez before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Crack Corn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enrique Mendez!
Enrique Mendez retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Enrique Mendez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.