BMFL 54 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Cooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake has chosen Blitzkrieg Bop as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Cooney
vs
Drake

180 cm
28
180 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

180 cm
33
175 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Cooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Drake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Cooney counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Drake's guard now.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
Cooney slips nicely into half guard.
Cooney stalling away here and it's allowed Drake to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Drake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Cooney from controlling successfully.
Cooney wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Cooney's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drake keeping full guard, as Cooney tries to pass.
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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jamie Cooney.

Cooney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Drake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooney throws a big right hand that misses.
Drake has a closed guard, preventing Cooney from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cooney postures up in Drake's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it.
Cooney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cooney is fighting to break Drake's control of his arms but Drake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cooney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cooney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooney trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if Cooney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cooney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cooney has closed the distance and engaged Drake in a clinch.

Cooney lands a takedown into guard.
Jamie Cooney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooney being controlled here momentarily.
Cooney is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Cooney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drake trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooney wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cooney gets a takedown into half guard.
Drake manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cooney wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Cooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake has his hands on Cooney's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jamie Cooney.

Cooney shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drake napping and manages to drive through into side control!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cooney stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Drake.

Cooney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cooney showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooney throws a strike but Drake avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Cooney 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. This is the final round!

Cooney shoots in and gets a takedown into Drake's guard.
Cooney wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Cooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake has his hands on Cooney's head, controlling the position.
Cooney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jamie Cooney.

Cooney closes the distance and clinches.
Cooney taking a breather.
Cooney throws a knee to the head but misses.

Cooney lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Drake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cooney.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nick Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooney wants to free his trapped foot but Drake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cooney.
Cooney trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.

Jamie Cooney has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Cooney changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooney slows the pace down.
Cooney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Cooney tries to move to full mount but Drake actually manages to regain half guard.

Cooney is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cooney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooney trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Cooney working the head and body with strikes.
Drake is not content to let Cooney control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake trying to hold on to Cooney's head to control him but Cooney postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Cooney!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirby has chosen Forgot about dre. as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McStar
vs
Kirby

180 cm
29
198 lbs
13 - 7 - 1

185 cm
34
199 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

BeastMode
Syndicate Nutrition

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 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McStar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kirby tries to roll over but McStar keeps him under control.
Kirby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McStar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirby regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McStar.
McStar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McStar throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McStar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirby wants to stand up but McStar is controlling him.
Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McStar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McStar has passed into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by McStar.
Kirby dodges the ground and pound from McStar.
Kirby gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McStar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

It looks like John Kirby has been cut.
Kirby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McStar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirby's head.
McStar is trying to control. Kirby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar throwing shots but Kirby is blocking nicely.
McStar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirby defending well though.
McStar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McStar drops an elbow to the side of Kirby's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McStar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McStar is looking to stall here but Kirby recovers full guard.
Kirby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McStar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McStar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McStar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McStar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McStar looking to pass the guard.
McStar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirby is trying to keep McStar in close.
McStar stopping the sweep attempt from Kirby.
Kirby controls McStar momentarily but McStar frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McStar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McStar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McStar trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
McStar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McStar throwing strikes but missing.
McStar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie McStar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kirby's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McStar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kirby circles away.
Kirby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McStar.
Robbie McStar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby lands a jab to McStar's midsection.
McStar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by McStar or perhaps it was just good defense by Kirby which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Kirby. That snapped McStar's head back.

It looks like Robbie McStar has been cut.
Kirby shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McStar eats them both and turns towards Kirby to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McStar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kirby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kirby, as that shot connected.
Kirby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McStar.
Kirby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kirby misses with a two punch combination.
Kirby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McStar.
Kirby scores with a decent looking hook.
Kirby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McStar manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby misses with a straight right.
McStar slips a straight right by Kirby.
Nice takedown defense from Kirby. No joy for McStar on that attempt.
Kirby thows a left - swing and a miss!
McStar shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirby sprawls well. He's pushed McStar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Kirby misses.
No joy there for Kirby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McStar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McStar slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kirby. No joy for McStar on that attempt.
Kirby stuns McStar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kirby misses with a series of wild punches.
McStar fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McStar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby wants to stand but McStar is controlling the position.
McStar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McStar is working Kirby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kirby seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McStar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McStar landing with the ground and pound.
McStar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McStar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McStar throwing strikes from guard but Kirby blocks nicely.
Robbie McStar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McStar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirby pulls McStar in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McStar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McStar postures up in Kirby's guard and throws a big left but Kirby blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirby keeping moving, preventing McStar from controlling successfully.
McStar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McStar trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
McStar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McStar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kirby has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McStar has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Kirby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McStar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horrible takedown by McStar or perhaps it was just good defense by Kirby which made him look bad.
McStar ducks under a wild hook from Kirby.
McStar misses with a takedown
enabling Kirby to counter with a crisp jab.
McStar defending well as Kirby loads up on a big left hand.
McStar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from McStar finds it's way through Kirby's defenses.
A jab lands there for Kirby.
Kirby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McStar moves away.
Kirby misses the shot to the body.
John Kirby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McStar shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirby misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kirby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McStar slips under a jab.
McStar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McStar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McStar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McStar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStar prevents Kirby from getting the reversal.

McStar has isolated one of Kirby's arms. Kirby looking to fight him off but McStar twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie McStar!
A very excited looking Robbie McStar 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%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heero Yuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit comes to the cage accompanied by Praise. Yuy has chosen Coma Black - Marilyn Manson as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Benoit
vs
Yuy

170 cm
29
140 lbs
27 - 9 - 1

165 cm
32
132 lbs
16 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Syndicate Nutrition

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 27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heero Yuy!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benoit circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuy throws a combination that misses
and Benoit counters with a nice body shot.
Yuy looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Yuy misses with a double jab.

Benoit darts in and clinches Yuy up against the cage.
Yuy being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benoit.
Benoit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuy backwards.
Benoit lands a body punch.
Benoit keeps control of Yuy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Benoit on the inside.
A short right from Benoit.
Yuy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benoit lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuy backwards.

Yuy breaks the clinch.
Yuy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yuy throws a right hand that Benoit ducks under and follows up with a left that Benoit also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit scores with a jab. Yuy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Heero Yuy has been cut.
Yuy misses with a double jab.
Yuy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yuy misses with a looping left.
Yuy misses with a lunging right hand
and Benoit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Yuy is rocked!
Heero Yuy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Yuy's defenses. It connects perfectly with Yuy's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Benoit!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Benoit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dis Styxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styxx comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg: Gin & Juice. Davis has chosen Celtics as his entrance music. The key to victory for Dis Styxx has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Styxx
vs
Davis

202 cm
30
275 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

205 cm
29
293 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

BeastMode
Syndicate 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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dis Styxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glen Davis!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styxx tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davis is able to avoid easily.
Styxx stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.

Davis looking to score a takedown here. Styxx is defending well but Davis drives through and ends up in Styxx's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Styxx wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.

Davis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Styxx manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davis has Styxx in his guard.

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

Davis 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Styxx defends it easily.
Styxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Davis is trying to keep Styxx in close.
Styxx is pushing down on Davis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davis is fighting to maintain full guard but Styxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Styxx lands strikes from half guard.

Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Styxx not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Styxx pulls his head out easily.
Styxx works his way into full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davis is squirming around, avoiding Styxx's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Styxx.
Styxx throwing strikes here but Davis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Styxx avoids the attempt from Davis to control.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Styxx is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Davis reverses the position - he's now on top in Styxx's guard.
Davis trying to control but Styxx is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Styxx wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
Styxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Styxx, not yet.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis throws a big elbow that misses.
Styxx has momentary wrist control but Davis slips an elbow through the middle.
Davis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davis lands an elbow.

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!
Styxx is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Styxx has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Styxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Styxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Styxx wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styxx trying to control the position here.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Styxx.
Dis Styxx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Styxx lands with a thumping leg kick.
Styxx misses with a body shot.
Styxx throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Davis shoots in but Styxx avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Styxx connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davis scrambles back to his feet.
Styxx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Styxx slips under a jab.
Styxx lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.

Davis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Styxx is trying to defend but Davis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Davis is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Styxx kicks off Davis and gets to his feet.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Styxx is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Styxx circles away and we're back to standing.
Dis Styxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Davis.
Styxx moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Glen Davis has been cut.
Styxx dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Styxx defends it nicely.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Styxx lands with a straight right. Davis didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styxx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dis Styxx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Styxx misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Styxx.
Nice straight punches there by Styxx. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Styxx.
Styxx lands a leg kick that knocks Davis off balance momentarily.
Styxx defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davis.
Styxx tries a head kick but it misses.
Dis Styxx is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styxx counters with a two punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Styxx.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Styxx connects with a looping right hand.
Styxx misses with a double jab.
Styxx tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Styxx with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Styxx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Styxx throws a good cross that connects.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Styxx, right into the meat.
Davis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Styxx fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davis.
The crowd cheers as Styxx lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Styxx.
Styxx scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styxx lands a jab to the nose.

Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into Styxx's guard.
Davis postures up in Styxx's guard and throws a big left but Styxx blocks it.
Styxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Styxx is in close to Davis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.

Davis is looking for a triangle but Styxx pushes his legs off easily.
Glen Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Styxx postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Styxx missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Styxx is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Davis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Styxx passes into half guard.
Styxx thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styxx working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Styxx not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Styxx not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Styxx thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Glen Davis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Styxx misses with a wild combination.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Styxx sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Styxx's waist but Styxx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Dis Styxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Davis.
Davis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Styxx makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Davis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Styxx.
Styxx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Styxx throws a nice inside leg kick.
Styxx connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Styxx works the jab nicely.
Styxx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Styxx lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx scores with a shot to the body.
Styxx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Styxx scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Davis dives in and grabs Styxx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Styxx pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Styxx lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styxx scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davis in his tracks.

Davis is rocked!

That has opened up Glen Davis's cut even more.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Styxx.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Styxx finish him?
Styxx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Styxx drops Davis with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Davis! Styxx dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dis Styxx!
An out of breath Dis Styxx thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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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 Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ovid Julios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brown
vs
Julios

195 cm
29
281 lbs
23 - 8 - 2

190 cm
27
279 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ovid Julios!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Julios throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Julios has time to react.

It looks like Ovid Julios has been cut.
Julios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown throws a leg kick but Julios sees it coming and moves out of range.
Julios tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Julios was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Julios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.

Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Julios trying to land knees to the body.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Julios looks winded!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Julios obliges.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Julios in his tracks for a moment.

Julios is rocked!

That has opened up Ovid Julios's cut even more.
Julios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Julios is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Julios is aggressively charging in as Brown backs up avoiding any damage. Brown tosses out a jab and Julios runs right into it face first! Julios is out cold! Brown dropped down on all fours and is barking in Julios's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Brown!
An out of breath Leroy Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lath Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go Ninja-Vanilla Ice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simpson
vs
Hoy

190 cm
25
200 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

190 cm
32
197 lbs
26 - 16 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomew Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lath Hoy!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Hoy. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Hoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Hoy.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Hoy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoy.
Hoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simpson tried to score with a low kick but Hoy checks it.
The fighters circling - Hoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoy is just out of range.
Hoy checks a leg kick.
Hoy dips to his left and cracks Simpson with an uppercut!
Hoy fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Hoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoy shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoy lands a nice looking body shot.

Hoy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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Hoy tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson tries to buck Hoy off but Hoy is having none of it.
Simpson manages to get back to half guard.

Hoy is trying to work for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simpson moves into full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Hoy from controlling successfully.
Hoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simpson is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simpson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Hoy drops back looking for a leg! Simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simpson manages to kick Hoy off! Hoy jumps back into Simpson's guard.
Simpson pulls Hoy in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoy advances position into side control!
Simpson can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoy throws a strike aimed at the side of Simpson's head but Simpson avoids it well.
Simpson is not content to let Hoy control the position.

Hoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Hoy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy working away.
Simpson tries to improve position but can't.

Hoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is trying to buck Hoy off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.

Hoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Bartholomew Simpson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoy loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Hoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoy off to one side.
No luck for Hoy with that takedown attempt.
Bartholomew Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lath Hoy.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.

Hoy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simpson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson is not content to let Hoy control the position.
Simpson is trying to buck Hoy off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy working away.

Hoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simpson is trying to control Hoy's posture but Hoy avoids it.
Simpson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Hoy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoy trying to control the position but Simpson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hoy is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simpson wants to get back to full guard.

Hoy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simpson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoy pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Hoy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hoy is trying to work for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoy is just content to waste time from the top position. Simpson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoy manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simpson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Simpson's head.
Hoy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bartholomew Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Simpson is looking to wear down Hoy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoy.
Simpson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoy missing with a left hand there. Simpson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoy misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoy.
Good standup being displayed there by Simpson as he connects with a hook.

Hoy is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Hoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Simpson cracks Hoy with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hoy falls to his knees and Simpson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Simpson!
Bartholomew Simpson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160), into his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto has chosen Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Adebesi
vs
Matsumoto

180 cm
24
166 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

178 cm
35
170 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Narcissus Unlimited $5 Clothes!!

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Adebesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebesi missing with a left hand there. Matsumoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsumoto lands a high kick!
Matsumoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adebesi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Matsumoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Adebesi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matsumoto is in Adebesi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto wants to pass the guard but Adebesi is keeping the position.
Matsumoto is in close to Adebesi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adebesi wants to get back to his feet but Matsumoto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matsumoto slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adebesi wants to get back to his feet.
Matsumoto slips a nice elbow through Adebesi's hands, connecting with Adebesi's forehead.
Adebesi taking some punishment here, with Matsumoto in his half guard.
Matsumoto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matsumoto stops Adebesi from getting back to his feet.
Matsumoto is keen to just control but Adebesi is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebesi is trying to stand back up but Matsumoto is controlling him
Matsumoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adebesi is trying to stand back up but Matsumoto is controlling him
Matsumoto trying to mount his opponent but Adebesi defends it.

Matsumoto seems to be working for a kimura but Adebesi defends the submission attempt.
Adebesi wants to get back to his feet.
Adebesi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Matsumoto tries to pass to full mount but Adebesi defends it.
Matsumoto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matsumoto prevents Adebesi from standing back up.
Matsumoto drops an elbow to the side of Adebesi's head.
Nice strikes from Matsumoto there.
Matsumoto thows a huge punch but Adebesi dodges it nicely.
Matsumoto wants to pass the guard but Adebesi is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adebesi is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matsumoto lands a nice short elbow.

Matsumoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Adebesi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matsumoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsumoto trying to control the pace.
Adebesi won't allow Matsumoto to pass to mount.
Matsumoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Adebesi is rocked!
Matsumoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Adebesi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsumoto scores with a big shot! Adebesi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Adebesi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
A very excited looking Kiyoshi Matsumoto 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Quioxte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wilkins
vs
Quioxte

185 cm
29
195 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
197 lbs
18 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Quioxte!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins misses with a wild body shot.
Wilkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quioxte's waist but Quioxte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilkins off to one side.
Wilkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quioxte.
Wilkins blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Quioxte.
Quioxte misses the jab.
Quioxte throws a body kick that misses.
Quioxte staying out of range there.
Quioxte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quioxte misses with a looping left.
Quioxte lands a head kick!
Manny Quioxte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quioxte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkins misses with a looping right.
A big right from Quioxte misses.
Wilkins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Quioxte. That one must have hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Quioxte. That snapped Wilkins's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quioxte.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quioxte throws a shot from downtown. Wilkins moves away and avoids it.
Quioxte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Quioxte misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quioxte was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkins.
Wilkins slips a jab and a cross from Quioxte.
Quioxte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkins ducks under a wild hook from Quioxte.
Wilkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilkins lands with a nice combination. Quioxte backs away looking to recover.
Wilkins misses the shot to the body.
Quioxte is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilkins.
Quioxte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Quioxte tries to land a front kick but Wilkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Quioxte lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quioxte looks to land a left hand but Wilkins moved out of range nicely.
Quioxte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilkins throws the left hand but Quioxte avoids the punch easily.
Quioxte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Quioxte moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Quioxte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilkins looks to throw the jab but Quioxte is out of range.
Wilkins checks a low kick from Quioxte.
Quioxte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilkins.
A thudding body kick lands there by Quioxte!
Wilkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wilkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quioxte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quioxte throws a hook but Wilkins blocks it.
Quioxte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkins.
Quioxte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wilkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Quioxte - the referee stops the clock and Wilkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Quioxte. Wilkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Quioxte misses with a two punch combination.
Wilkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quioxte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quioxte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quioxte moves out of range as Wilkins strikes.
Quioxte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quioxte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quioxte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilkins defending well as Quioxte loads up on a big left hand.
Quioxte looks to land a left hand but Wilkins moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quioxte was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkins.
Wilkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Quioxte misses with a kick to the body.
Wilkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quioxte throws out the jab.
Quioxte misses with a wild body shot.
Wilkins misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quioxte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkins scores with a nice strike.
Quioxte throws a half hearted mid kick.

Wilkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quioxte's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Quioxte keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Quioxte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A cross from Wilkins lands.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quioxte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quioxte thuds his shin into the meat of Wilkins's side.
Wilkins blocks a head kick by Quioxte.
Quioxte misses with a double jab.

Quioxte gets caught flat footed, as Wilkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Quioxte trying to keep a closed guard but Wilkins is proving a slippery customer.
Quioxte keeping full guard, as Wilkins tries to pass.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Quioxte keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quioxte's head.
Quioxte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins prevents Quioxte from getting back to his feet.
Quioxte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quioxte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quioxte keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Wilkins stopping the sweep attempt from Quioxte.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quioxte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quioxte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilkins stands and throws Quioxte's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quioxte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins landing a few strikes.
Wilkins trying to control the action but Quioxte is working from the bottom.
Quioxte parries the strikes from Wilkins easily there. Wilkins is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Quioxte to escape.
Wilkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quioxte keeps working.
Quioxte wants to get back to his feet but Wilkins drags him back down.
Wilkins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Quioxte defending against the ground and pound.
Wilkins trying to control the position but Quioxte is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quioxte is pushing Wilkins's head away, looking to escape. Wilkins manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here as Wilkins stalls from top position.
Wilkins is looking to take a break and control but Quioxte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wilkins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Quioxte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quioxte looks to land a combination but Wilkins avoids it well.
Wilkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Quioxte avoids the body shot from Wilkins.
Quioxte throws a right and a left that Wilkins avoids nicely.
Quioxte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quioxte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilkins stuns Quioxte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quioxte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Quioxte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilkins's head.

Wilkins dives in and scores a takedown into Quioxte's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkins trying to control but Quioxte is working from the bottom.
Wilkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilkins slips nicely into half guard.
Andy Wilkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Quioxte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilkins.

Quioxte kicks off Wilkins and gets to his feet.
Quioxte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quioxte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quioxte throws a sloppy head kick and Wilkins moves out of range easily.
Manny Quioxte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quioxte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quioxte misses with a double jab.
Quioxte looks to land a right hand but Wilkins moved out of range.
Quioxte just misses with a punch to the body.
Quioxte moves out of range of the strikes.
Quioxte jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quioxte scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilkins should have avoided that one.
Quioxte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkins.
Sloppy strikes from Quioxte. Those never looked like landing.
Quioxte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Quioxte throws a nice looking combination but Wilkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manny Quioxte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Quioxte should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkins throws a hook but Quioxte avoids it easily.
Manny Quioxte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quioxte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilkins scores with a jab to the body.
Wilkins blocks the body kick.
Quioxte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Quioxte does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quioxte was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkins.
Wilkins takes a swing at Quioxte's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Quioxte misses.
Wilkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Quioxte just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quioxte.
Quioxte misses with a two punch combination.
Quioxte fakes the leg kick and cracks Wilkins in the body.
Wilkins avoids a kick to the body.
Wilkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quioxte.
Wilkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quioxte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quioxte takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Wilkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Quioxte is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilkins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins trying to pass the guard but Quioxte defending well.
Quioxte is pressing down on Wilkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quioxte looking for a sweep. Not yet Quioxte, not yet.
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.
Quioxte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkins.
Wilkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quioxte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wilkins clearly takes that round.
That's time! Wilkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Quioxte misses with an uppercut. Wilkins saw that one coming.
Wilkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quioxte moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Quioxte. No joy for Wilkins on that attempt.
Quioxte cracks Wilkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quioxte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Wilkins.
Quioxte fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilkins slips a jab from Quioxte.
Quioxte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilkins blocks a head kick by Quioxte.
Wilkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quioxte takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Quioxte.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Quioxte. Those never looked like landing.
Quioxte is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Quioxte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkins.
Quioxte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilkins swings widly with a right hand
enabling Quioxte to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Quioxte.
Quioxte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quioxte misses with an uppercut. Wilkins saw that one coming.
Wilkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quioxte moves away.
Quioxte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilkins scores with a nice right hand.
Wilkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Quioxte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wilkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quioxte looks to land a body kick but Wilkins moved away.
Quioxte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilkins avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Quioxte.
Wilkins throws out a powerful jab.
Quioxte tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quioxte thumps Wilkins with a low kick.
Wilkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilkins with a jab.

Wilkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Quioxte keeps moving.
Wilkins advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins looks up at the clock and then as Quioxte takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wilkins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wilkins throws a strike aimed at the side of Quioxte's head but Quioxte avoids it well.
Wilkins is looking to take a break and control but Quioxte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilkins taking a breather here.
Quioxte keeping his opponent close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Wilkins!
Andy Wilkins retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Andy Wilkins 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.