TDFC 2 - Baby steps PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Partlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qua Hittoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Partlow
vs
Hittoe

190 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Partlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Qua Hittoe !
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Partlow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hittoe is looking for a sweep. Partlow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Partlow seems to be looking for submissions.
Hittoe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Partlow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hittoe wants to control but Partlow is keeping busy.
Partlow keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Partlow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hittoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Partlow.
Partlow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partlow content to control rather than advance.

Partlow maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hittoe could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Partlow has cracked it and Hittoe is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Partlow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Partlow!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Preston Schmidli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidli comes to the cage accompanied by Tenacious D - Tribute. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schmidli
vs
Darwin

175 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

164 cm
22
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Preston Schmidli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Darwin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidli tries a low kick but Darwin avoids it.
Schmidli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darwin.
Schmidli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darwin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Schmidli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmidli misses with a body kick.
Darwin stuns Schmidli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmidli.
Schmidli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schmidli.

It looks like Preston Schmidli has been cut.
Schmidli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darwin moves out of range of the leg kick from Schmidli.
Darwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darwin scores with a shot to the body.
Darwin cracks Schmidli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darwin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schmidli is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Darwin.

Schmidli is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Darwin. That snapped Schmidli's head back.
Oh Schmidli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schmidli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schmidli seems to have got his legs back now.
Darwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Darwin drops Schmidli with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Schmidli looks back up at him and smiles so Darwin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Darwin lands a right hook to the body.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Darwin knocks Schmidli out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor Darwin!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Aamin Haidar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aamin Haidar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Haidar
vs
Kochanowski

160 cm
21
154 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

178 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aamin Haidar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haidar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kochanowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kochanowski lands a jab to the head.
Aamin Haidar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kochanowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haidar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kochanowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haidar circles away quickly and effectively.
Haidar misses with a looping left.
Haidar misses with a two punch combination.
Kochanowski throws a nice looking combination but Haidar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haidar could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Haidar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kochanowski. Kochanowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kochanowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kochanowski misses with a two punch combination.
Kochanowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Haidar looks to land a left hand but Kochanowski moved out of range nicely.
Haidar fails to land with a series of punches.

Kochanowski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haidar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haidar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kochanowski wants to stand up but Haidar is controlling him.
Haidar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kochanowski on the ground.

Haidar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haidar scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haidar is stalling in the full guard.
Haidar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kochanowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haidar is controlling him.
Kochanowski has a closed guard, preventing Haidar from standing up.
Haidar won't allow Kochanowski to get back to his feet.

Haidar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kochanowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kochanowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kochanowski cracks Haidar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haidar feints and then cracks Kochanowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kochanowski down.
Haidar misses with an uppercut.
Haidar throws a big shot that misses.
Haidar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochanowski.
A punch combination from Haidar misses.
Haidar fails to land with a series of punches.
Haidar slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski misses with a few strikes there.
Haidar throws the left hand but Kochanowski avoids the punch easily.
Haidar slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that Haidar avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Kochanowski.
Haidar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kochanowski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kochanowski misses with a few strikes there.
Kochanowski looks gassed!
Kochanowski throws a series of strikes that have Haidar backpedaling.
Haidar misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Haidar misses.
Kochanowski slips a jab and a cross from Haidar.
Kochanowski cracks Haidar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haidar throws a series of punches but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Kochanowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Haidar.
Haidar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kochanowski misses with the combination.
Kochanowski moves out of range as Haidar strikes.
Kochanowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haidar.
Nice jab there from Kochanowski.
A punch combination from Kochanowski misses.
Kochanowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haidar misses with a double jab
letting Kochanowski counter with a right hand.
Kochanowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kochanowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Haidar's head.
Kochanowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Haidar does no damage.
Kochanowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haidar misses with a hook. Kochanowski ducked under it nicely.
Kochanowski looks to land a combination. Haidar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kochanowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kochanowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kochanowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haidar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kochanowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haidar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kochanowski.
Haidar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haidar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice combination there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kochanowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haidar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kochanowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haidar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kochanowski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haidar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Danga de danga de dang - Kochanowski scores with a four punch combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haidar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kochanowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kochanowski throws a one two combo.
Jab from Kochanowski.
Nice straight punches there by Kochanowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kochanowski.
Kochanowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Haidar dodges the punch combination from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haidar circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Kochanowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochanowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haidar doesn't seem bothered though.
Danga de danga de dang - Kochanowski scores with a four punch combination!
Kochanowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kochanowski jabs Haidar right on the nose. Haidar blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haidar misses with a few strikes there.
Kochanowski misses with a wild combination.
Kochanowski misses with a wild combination.
Kochanowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janek Kochanowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Haidar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that Haidar avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Haidar.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that Haidar avoids nicely.
Haidar misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski clobbers Haidar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haidar looks to land a combination but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Janek Kochanowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haidar misses with the combination.
Aamin Haidar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochanowski walks into a left hand.
A jab from Haidar misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kochanowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kochanowski looks to land a combination but Haidar avoids it well.
Kochanowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski looks to land a combination but Haidar avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haidar misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Kochanowski finds it's target.
Haidar throws a right and a left that Kochanowski avoids nicely.
Haidar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kochanowski lands a nice shot that snaps Haidar's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haidar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kochanowski.
Haidar misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haidar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kochanowski throws a series of punches but Haidar moves out of range.
Haidar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice combination there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski lands a nice shot that snaps Haidar's head back.
Kochanowski works over Haidar's head and body with a nice combination.
Kochanowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haidar backs up against the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that Haidar ducks under and follows up with a left that Haidar also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Kochanowski.
Good exchange - Kochanowski coming out on top.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that Haidar ducks under and follows up with a left that Haidar also avoids with ease.
Kochanowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haidar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kochanowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kochanowski stalks Haidar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haidar's face. Haidar staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Haidar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that Haidar ducks under and follows up with a left that Haidar also avoids with ease.
Haidar looks to land a combination but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Kochanowski tests Haidar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kochanowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kochanowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kochanowski tries to bum rush Haidar with a series of wild strikes but Haidar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kochanowski scores with a three punch combo!
Donk. Haidar catches Kochanowski right on the button with a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski swinging wildly here.
Kochanowski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Haidar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kochanowski counters with a left and a right that stings Haidar.
Kochanowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kochanowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haidar backs up against the cage.
Kochanowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haidar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kochanowski.
Haidar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haidar tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kochanowski lands a really nice looking cross but Haidar seems unphased.
Kochanowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski lands a two punch combo.
Kochanowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good shot there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kochanowski throws a series of punches but Haidar moves out of range.
Kochanowski scores with a three punch combo!
Haidar misses with a hook.
Kochanowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kochanowski scores with a hook.
A nice combination there by Kochanowski.
Haidar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kochanowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kochanowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haidar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kochanowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kochanowski cracks Haidar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kochanowski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kochanowski duly obliges.
Haidar swinging wildly here.
Kochanowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haidar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kochanowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haidar circles away quickly and effectively.
Kochanowski misses with a few strikes there.
Haidar loads up on a big right hand but Kochanowski slips the punch.
Kochanowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kochanowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kochanowski throws out a powerful jab.
Kochanowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haidar misses with a few strikes there.
Kochanowski with a nice cross.
Kochanowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kochanowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Kochanowski scores with a four punch combination!
Haidar misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Kochanowski finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kochanowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that Haidar avoids nicely.
A big right from Haidar misses.
Kochanowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kochanowski lands with a cross.
Kochanowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haidar misses with an uppercut.
Kochanowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kochanowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haidar.
Kochanowski slips a straight right by Haidar.
Haidar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Haidar misses its intended target.
Kochanowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haidar has time to react.
Kochanowski throws a combination. Haidar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haidar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kochanowski lands with a nice combination. Haidar backs away looking to recover.
Haidar throws a looping overhand right but Kochanowski ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kochanowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kochanowski staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kochanowski as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haidar throws a right and a left that Kochanowski avoids nicely.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that Haidar ducks under and follows up with a left that Haidar also avoids with ease.
Haidar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kochanowski connects with a looping right hand.
Kochanowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haidar backs up against the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kochanowski.
Haidar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kochanowski!
Kochanowski works over Haidar's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haidar throws out the jab.
Kochanowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Kochanowski misses with the combination.
A big left from Haidar misses.
No joy there for Haidar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochanowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kochanowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kochanowski ducks under a wild hook from Haidar.
Kochanowski slips under a jab from Haidar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kochanowski misses with the combination.
Kochanowski with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Kochanowski scores with a four punch combination!
Kochanowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kochanowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kochanowski lands a two punch combo.
Haidar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kochanowski connects with a looping right hand.
Haidar swinging wildly here.
Kochanowski looks to land a combination. Haidar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kochanowski lands a two punch combo.
Kochanowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haidar throws a combination that misses
and Kochanowski counters with a series of strikes. Haidar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kochanowski connects with a jab.
Kochanowski throws a series of punches but Haidar moves out of range.
Haidar clobbers Kochanowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haidar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski throws a combination. Haidar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Haidar.
Kochanowski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kochanowski duly obliges.
Kochanowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kochanowski tests Haidar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kochanowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kochanowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kochanowski scores with a one two! Haidar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Haidar throws a series of punches but Kochanowski avoids them all with ease.
Kochanowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Kochanowski does no damage.
Haidar looks to land a combination but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Kochanowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Haidar.
Kochanowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kochanowski throws a series of punches but Haidar moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that Haidar avoids nicely.
Haidar misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Kochanowski.
Haidar throws a looping overhand right but Kochanowski ducks down to avoid it.
Haidar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haidar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kochanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haidar.
Kochanowski lands with a cross.
Kochanowski lands a nice hook to Haidar's body. Haidar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kochanowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haidar's hands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kochanowski!
Kochanowski misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Haidar misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kochanowski works over Haidar's head and body with a nice combination.
Haidar misses with a series of wild punches.
Kochanowski lunges at Haidar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haidar's hand.
Aamin Haidar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Janek Kochanowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kochanowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haidar backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janek Kochanowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kochanowski 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janek Kochanowski!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maury Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Soza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soza has chosen Sponge Bob Theme Song as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Thai
vs
Soza

178 cm
19
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Syndicate Drugs

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maury Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Soza!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soza misses with a hook. Thai ducked under it nicely.
Soza stuffs the takedown.
Soza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soza slaps away a takedown attempt from Thai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thai fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maury Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai tries for a takedown but Soza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Soza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soza throws a hook to the side of Thai's head but Thai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bob Soza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt - Soza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Soza clinches up against the cage.
Soza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thai's face.
Thai avoiding damage as Soza throws knees to the body.
Soza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai is trying to drag Soza to the mat but Soza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thai tries to break the clinch but Soza is controlling the position.
Soza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
Thai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thai's face.

It looks like Maury Thai has been cut.
Soza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thai's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soza lands a left hand.
Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Soza.
Soza landing knees to the head.
Thai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soza misses with a knee strike.
Thai is trying to break the clinch but Soza has him pressed against the cage.
Soza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soza digs a right hand underneath Thai's ribcage. Thai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thai is breathing heavily.
Soza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thai blocks it with crossed arms.
Soza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thai is defending well for now.
Soza gets underhooks to prevent Thai's takedown attempt.
Soza scores with a knee to the head.
Thai taking a breather.
Soza is pressed up against the cage. Thai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soza down to the mat. Soza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thai swats away the attempt to clinch by Soza.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A clash of legs there as Soza blocks the low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Soza as Thai shoots in.
Thai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thai blocks a head kick by Soza.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thai swats away the attempt to clinch by Soza.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Soza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maury Thai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thai avoids the head kick by Soza.
Thai avoids the head kick by Soza.
Nice takedown defense from Soza. No joy for Thai on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maury Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai takes one to the chin there.
Soza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soza avoids it really well and circles away.
Thai fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soza swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Soza. No joy for Thai on that attempt.
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thai. Soza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick

and Soza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thai blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soza.
Soza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thai blocks it with crossed arms.
Soza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soza missing with knees to the body.
Soza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Soza lands a good knee to the midsection. Thai won't want to take too many of those.
Soza scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Soza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soza is pressed up against the cage. Thai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soza down to the mat. Soza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thai has his takedown stuffed

and Soza counters by clinching up.
Soza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Soza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soza tries to land knees in the clinch but Thai avoids the damage to the body.
Soza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai wants a takedown but no success here.
Soza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai is trying to break the clinch but Soza is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Soza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maury Thai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Thai does no damage.
Thai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soza lands a head kick. Thai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thai tries to clinch
and Soza counters with a head kick. That will keep Thai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Soza counters with a head kick.
Thai fails with the takedown
and Soza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Soza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maury Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thai fails to pull guard.
Soza tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
Soza with a knee to the head.
Thai avoiding damage as Soza throws knees to the body.
Thai is trying to break free.
Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Soza.
Soza is pressed up against the cage. Thai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soza down to the mat. Soza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soza counters with a series of strikes. Thai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Soza as Thai shoots in.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thai.
Thai looks for a takedown but Soza sprawls well.
Thai shoots in but Soza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soza's waist but Soza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soza throws a head kick that misses
and Thai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Soza as Thai shoots in.

Soza closes the distance and clinches.
Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Soza.
Soza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thai.
Thai avoiding damage as Soza throws knees to the body.
Thai tries for a takedown but Soza manages to get underhooks.
Soza missing with knees to the body.
Thai avoiding damage as Soza throws knees to the body.
Thai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Soza smiles and moves away.
Thai dives in and grabs Soza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soza pushes down on Thai's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thai tests Soza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Maury Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Soza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Soza!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Weatherby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Weatherby
vs
Lee

160 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

155 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Weatherby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Weatherby or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weatherby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weatherby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weatherby somewhat.
Weatherby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Weatherby circles away.
Weatherby misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Weatherby. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Weatherby moves into the clinch.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Weatherby is controlling the position.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Weatherby has the dominant position.
Weatherby landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weatherby prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weatherby tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weatherby has him pressed against the cage.

Weatherby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Weatherby clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Weatherby manages to break the clinch.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weatherby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Weatherby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weatherby is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee throws a series of punches but Weatherby avoids them all with ease.
Weatherby looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.

Weatherby rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.

Weatherby has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but Weatherby has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Weatherby trying to control momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weatherby controls the position.
Will Weatherby go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Weatherby is persistently looking for the submission but Lee is defending it well.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weatherby. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Weatherby wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.

Weatherby is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Weatherby thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Weatherby is looking to control Lee but Lee is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weatherby thows a strike but Lee uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Lee as he ends up in Weatherby 's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Weatherby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lee tries to clinch
and Weatherby counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Weatherby shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Weatherby here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lee looks to clinch

and Weatherby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.

Weatherby stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Weatherby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Weatherby counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee tries to clinch but Weatherby moves away
and Weatherby counters with a nice body kick.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weatherby counters with a leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weatherby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Weatherby. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dan Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice cross by Lee.

Lee drops Weatherby with a beautiful combination! Weatherby stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!

Weatherby is rocked!
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weatherby.
Oh Weatherby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Weatherby hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Lee!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hylox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyson Hylox's chin.

Hylox
vs
Smith

185 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Hylox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hylox fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Hylox moves away and avoids it.
Hylox lands with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Hylox on that attempt.
Kevin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hylox slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Hylox with a series of wild strikes but Hylox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hylox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Hylox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hylox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Hylox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Hylox. Hylox gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Hylox's side.
Hylox misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hylox saw that one coming.
Smith misses with the combination.
Kevin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hylox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hylox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Hylox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Hylox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a right hand that Hylox ducks under and follows up with a left that Hylox also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a right and a left that Hylox avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Hylox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hylox is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hylox dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hylox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hylox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hylox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hylox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hylox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hylox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hylox gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to bum rush Hylox with a series of wild strikes but Hylox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hylox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Hylox shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hylox.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith tries to bum rush Hylox with a series of wild strikes but Hylox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hylox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Hylox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hylox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Hylox wants to clinch.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hylox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hylox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith is controlling Hylox's posture.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Smith dominated that round.
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.

Smith throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hylox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Hylox tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hylox from controlling successfully.
Hylox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hylox forces his way into half guard.
Hylox trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Hylox from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Hylox is controlling him well.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Hylox has control of the leg.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hylox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hylox from controlling successfully.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith misses with a combination

so Hylox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Hylox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hylox being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hylox from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Hylox is having none of it.
Smith is trying to keep Hylox in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Hylox dominated that second round.
That's time! Hylox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Smith misses with a double jab
and Hylox counters with a nice body shot.
Hylox cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hylox counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith wants to stand but Hylox is controlling the position.
Hylox postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Hylox tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Hylox trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hylox is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hylox is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hylox is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Smith gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hylox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hylox is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hylox manages to mount him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hylox trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Hylox avoids the attempt from Smith to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hylox thowing shots but they're missing.
Hylox avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Tyson Hylox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Hylox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hylox 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Hylox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Lars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heavy Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hands comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Til I Collapse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Leroy Lars has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Leroy Lars seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lars
vs
Hands

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
168 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Lars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heavy Hands!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lars throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hands scores with a one two! Lars had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Lars gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lars drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lars wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lars tries to land a knee to the head but Hands blocks with his arms.
Hands wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Hands's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hands fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lars.
Lars shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lars throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands blocks a head kick by Lars.
Hands lands with a nice combination. Lars backs away looking to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lars.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Lars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hands slaps away a takedown attempt from Lars, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Hands. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lars doesn't seem phased though.
Hands uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hands.
Nice body punch from Lars.
Hands scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lars shoots in for a double leg but Hands sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lars. Lars circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lars shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hands swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lars fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lars walks into a straight right hand from Hands.

Hands has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lars prevents Hands from breaking the clinch.
Lars is working for takedown but Hands is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lars is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hands is defending well for now.
Lars is looking to break free of the clinch but Hands has double underhooks.
Lars has Hands pressed against the cage, preventing Hands from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lars misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hands breaks from the clinch.
Lars fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lars is breathing heavily.
Hands connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Hands darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hands trying to control from half guard but Lars is working away.
Lars trying to control from the bottom.

Lars looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hands stands up and beckons Lars to join him on the feet.
Lars misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lars fails to land the takedown.
Lars takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lars is looking to clinch but Hands is avoiding it.
Hands works over Lars's head and body with a nice combination.
Lars throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lars takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hands throws a series of strikes that have Lars backpedaling.
Hands scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Hands does it's job there.
Hands throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hands lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hands connects with a looping right hand.
Heavy Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands throws a leg kick which misses Lars's front leg but catches the back leg as Lars tries to avoid it.

Hands drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lars is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hands stands up.
Hands scores with the left hand. Lars knows he should have avoided that one.
Lars drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lars looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hands fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lars on the side of the head.
Hands scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hands cracks Lars with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hands lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands works over Lars's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lars has time to react.
Hands 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.
Hands displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lars has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hands finds it's way round the side to connect with Lars's head.

Hands darts in and clinches Lars up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hands keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Hands both land. Nice combination.
Hands lands an overhand right.
Hands jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lars takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lars shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lars takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hands is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lars closes the distance but Hands moves to the side
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Lars tries to clinch up but Hands circles away and keeps his distance.

Hands closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hands lands in his opponent's guard.
Hands won't allow Lars to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hands wants to stand but Lars has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hands really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lars. 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.

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

Hands gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lars chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hands can pounce on him.

Hands has Lars up against the cage in a clinch.
Lars keeps control of Hands as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lars is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hands pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lars prevents Hands from breaking the clinch.
Lars wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Lars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hands drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lars pulls his leg out and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lars takes a jab right on the kisser.

Hands shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lars manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lars is trying to keep Hands in close.
Hands wants to stand but Lars has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lars avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leroy Lars!