U.H.F. - 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Heaslip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massive Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Heaslip
vs
Storm

175 cm
21
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Heaslip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massive Storm!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heaslip gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Heaslip shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Heaslip stops a takedown attempt from Storm.
Storm tries for a takedown but Heaslip manages to get underhooks.
Ivan Heaslip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massive Storm.

Heaslip has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Storm regains guard immediately.

Storm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Storm is looking for a triangle but Heaslip pushes his legs off easily.
Heaslip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.

Storm working for a triangle but Heaslip defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Storm looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heaslip passes into half guard.
Well, if Heaslip 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.
Heaslip tries to pass the half guard into mount. Storm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Storm actively working from the bottom here.
Storm is pressing down on Heaslip's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Storm looking for subs off his back but Heaslip has passed one foot through into half guard.
Heaslip content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heaslip passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Storm!
Storm working to try and regain half guard.
Heaslip controlling the pace for now.
Heaslip lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Storm hang on?
Heaslip with shots to the head and body - Storm looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heaslip is landing with some decent strikes but Storm is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Storm tries to lock up and control but Heaslip gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heaslip content just to control the position here.
Storm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heaslip content just to control the position here.
Heaslip trying to control but Storm is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Heaslip controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Heaslip wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heaslip.

Heaslip gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Heaslip dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Heaslip changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storm tries to avoid it but Heaslip manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storm to the ground. Storm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Heaslip instigates a clinch.

Heaslip has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Storm is trying to keep an underhook but Heaslip manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Storm actively working from the bottom here.
Heaslip trying to control the action but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm is trying to control but can't.
Storm is trying to stand back up but Heaslip is controlling him
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Storm looking for submissions off his back.
Storm won't allow Heaslip to pass to mount.
Storm is trying to maintain the position but Heaslip is very close to passing his half guard.
Heaslip tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Storm.

Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heaslip pulls his head out easily.

Storm looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Heaslip pushes past his half guard into mount!
Storm is breathing heavily.
Heaslip tries to control but Storm wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heaslip tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Storm tries to lock up and control but Heaslip gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Storm is trying desperately to improve position.
Heaslip controlling his opponent.
Storm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heaslip controlling his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heaslip tries to control but Storm wriggling away.
Heaslip controlling from mount.
Heaslip seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Storm for as long as he can get away with.
Storm is squirming around, avoiding Heaslip's attempts to control the action.
Storm tries to reverse the position but Heaslip maintains control.
Ivan Heaslip overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heaslip controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ivan Heaslip has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Heaslip with a poor takedown

and Storm counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Heaslip!
Storm landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm looks up at the clock and then as Heaslip takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Storm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Storm is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heaslip is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heaslip is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Heaslip's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Heaslip will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Storm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Storm wants to sweep here but Heaslip controlling him for the moment.
Heaslip is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heaslip trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.

Heaslip avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heaslip trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Storm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heaslip is aware though and is defending well.

Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heaslip defends it easily.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heaslip slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Storm is looking to reverse the position.
Heaslip is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Heaslip working away.
Heaslip wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Storm is letting Heaslip control him for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ivan Heaslip just wasn't active enough.

Heaslip darts in and clinches Storm up against the cage.
Storm is pressed up against the cage. Heaslip has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Storm down to the mat. Storm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Heaslip fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Storm avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Heaslip with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Heaslip. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm leaves Heaslip with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Storm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heaslip tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Heaslip looks for a takedown but Storm sprawls well.
Heaslip shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Storm as he avoids it easily.
Heaslip throws a body kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Heaslip showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heaslip 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Ivan Heaslip!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Ivan Heaslip!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Ivan Heaslip!

Ivan Heaslip wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clubber Lang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Winters
vs
Lang

193 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Winters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Lang avoids the head kick by Winters.

Lang 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.
Lang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lang is looking to work some ground and pound but Winters has wrist control.
Lang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Lang slips nicely into half guard.
Lang tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lang not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Winters looking for submissions off his back.
Winters is looking for a sweep. Lang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winters is trying to maintain the position but Lang is very close to passing his half guard.
Lang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Lang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winters defends it well.
Winters wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Winters is looking for a sweep. Lang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Winters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lang tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Winters.
Winters is trying to maintain the position but Lang is very close to passing his half guard.
Lang trying to control from half guard but Winters is working away.

Clubber Lang has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Winters fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
Lang dodges the punch combination from Winters.

Winters closes the distance and clinches.
Winters trying to control the position but instead, Lang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Winters into the cage.
Lang wants a takedown.
Winters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.

Lang pulls Winters into guard.
Lang seems keen to control Winters's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.

Winters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winters has managed to get both his arms back between Lang's legs - danger averted.
Winters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lang is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winters trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Winters keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Winters's half guard.
Clubber Lang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winters trying to control from the bottom.
Winters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winters gets back to full guard.
Lang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lang passes Winters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winters tries to kick Lang off but Lang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Winters regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Lang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Winters lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lang!
Lang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winters controlling the pace for now.
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.
Lang avoids a strike by Winters and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Winters's guard! Fantastic escape!

Winters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lang defends it easily.

Lang gets to his feet - Winters follows without any prompting.
Lang misses with a leg kick.
Lang tries to clinch up but Winters circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang tries to clinch there but Winters circles away.
Lang keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Lang drives through with a takedown into Winters's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Winters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lang cracks Winters with a solid left hand.

Lang stands and steps away. Winters gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Lang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Winters stops Lang from passing to mount.
Lang is breathing heavily.

Lang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Winters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winters is looking for a sweep.

Lang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winters, who protects the arm well.
Lang wants to stand but Winters is controlling his arm.
Winters is trying to improve his position.
Winters gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.
Winters looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Winters gets tackled into the cage by Lang. Lang maintains the clinch.
Winters has had enough of the clinch but Lang keeps him there for the moment.

Lang pulls guard effortlessly.
Winters trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Lang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winters is one step ahead there.
Lang trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winters wanted to stand there but Lang had control of the position.
Lang controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Winters gets tackled into the cage by Lang. Lang maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lang to keep the fight standing.

Lang pulls guard.
Winters trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Winters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lang wants to control but Winters is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winters.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Winters in particular looking to stall.
Lang punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Winters is working for a kimura but Lang is defending it quite comfortably.

Winters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lang defends it well.
Lang lands a couple of sideways elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang is doing well to control the position and prevent Winters from advancing to side control.
Winters trying to control from half guard but Lang is working away.
Lang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lang.
Lang throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clubber Lang.
Well Lang 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Clubber Lang!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Clubber Lang!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Clubber Lang!

Clubber Lang wins by unanimous decision!
Clubber Lang spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hankerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McCormack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John McCormack was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hankerson
vs
McCormack

195 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Hankerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McCormack!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hankerson.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McCormack enables Hankerson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCormack manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McCormack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hankerson is one step ahead there.
McCormack controlling Hankerson's posture.
McCormack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hankerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hankerson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCormack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hankerson has McCormack in his guard.
McCormack won't allow Hankerson to get back to his feet.
Hankerson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCormack.
Hankerson keeping moving, preventing McCormack from controlling successfully.
McCormack stops Hankerson from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hankerson is on top in guard.
McCormack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

McCormack has his foot on Hankerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hankerson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hankerson cracks McCormack with a solid left hand.
Hankerson trying to control but McCormack is working from the bottom.

Hankerson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hankerson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! McCormack screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hankerson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hank Hankerson!
Hank Hankerson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

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

Waganowski
vs
Vendor

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
24
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Waganowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pretzel Vendor!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Waganowski.
Vendor tries for a takedown but Waganowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vendor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waganowski is fending him off so far but Vendor persists. Nope, Waganowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Vendor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Waganowski darts in and clinches Vendor up against the cage.
Waganowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Tim Waganowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pretzel Vendor.
Vendor wants a takedown.
Vendor is trying to drag Waganowski to the mat but Waganowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Waganowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waganowski lunges at Vendor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vendor's hand.

It looks like Pretzel Vendor has been cut.
Waganowski scores with a jab. Vendor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waganowski scores with a three punch combo!
Vendor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Waganowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vendor scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tim Waganowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vendor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vendor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vendor moves out of range of the leg kick from Waganowski.
Waganowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vendor eats them both and turns towards Waganowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Vendor dives in and scores a takedown into Waganowski's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vendor stays in close to Waganowski's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like Vendor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendor stops Waganowski from standing up.
Vendor wants to control from the top but Waganowski keeps moving.
Vendor passes into half guard.
Waganowski tries to get to full guard but Vendor has control of the leg.
Vendor stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vendor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Waganowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vendor content to control rather than advance.
Vendor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vendor throws some wild stikes that Waganowski manages to avoid easily.
Waganowski is looking to improve his position but Vendor isn't that keen on the idea.

Vendor throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Waganowski has his hands clasped together but Vendor breaks the hold and Waganowski is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Vendor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pretzel Vendor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Winks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemmy Winks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Winks
vs
Wolf

188 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lemmy Winks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wolf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Winks was covering up waiting for the punch and Wolf finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Wolf decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Winks, up you get!

Wolf clinches with his opponent.
Winks trying to stall but Wolf improves his position.
Wolf is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Wolf has picked Winks up - he's going for a ride! Wolf dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wolf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winks keeping hold of Wolf's head, controlling as best he can.
Winks is trying to maintain the position but Wolf is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is taking a breather. Winks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wolf works his way into side control.
Winks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wolf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wolf works to advance to full mount. Winks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wolf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Winks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolf on the ground.
Wolf lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Winks hang on?

Wolf swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Wolf!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Shavershian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shavershian has chosen John O'callaghan - Zyzz Version V2, - Find Yourself feat. Sarah Howells (Re as his entrance music. Andre Hardy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hardy
vs
Shavershian

189 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aziz Shavershian!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shavershian clobbers Hardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shavershian scores with a body shot.

Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Shavershian. Shavershian maintains the clinch.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Shavershian holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardy drops back down to his feet.
Shavershian lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Shavershian.
Shavershian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Nice body punch from Shavershian - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavershian missing with knees to the body.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Shavershian won't allow it.
Shavershian lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Shavershian lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavershian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shavershian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shavershian.
Shavershian lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Shavershian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shavershian to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavershian lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Shavershian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Shavershian controlling the action here for a moment.
Shavershian stops a takedown attempt from Hardy.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Shavershian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shavershian pushes Hardy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Shavershian.
Shavershian cracks Hardy with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavershian lands a damaging elbow.
Shavershian lands with a right to the head.
Shavershian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shavershian lands an elbow inside.
Shavershian lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Shavershian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shavershian lands a good knee to the midsection. Hardy won't want to take too many of those.
Shavershian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shavershian lands a damaging elbow.
Shavershian lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Hardy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shavershian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aziz Shavershian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy is breathing heavily.

Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Shavershian. Shavershian maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shavershian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Shavershian.
Shavershian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shavershian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Shavershian stalling.
Hardy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shavershian after a bit of a struggle.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Shavershian holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardy drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Shavershian.
Shavershian works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavershian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hardy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Shavershian on the inside.
Shavershian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hardy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shavershian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shavershian landing knees to the body.
Shavershian lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Shavershian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shavershian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Shavershian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Shavershian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Shavershian dominated that round.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Shavershian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Shavershian does it's job there.

Shavershian forces Hardy back against the cage and clinches.
Shavershian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardy takes an elbow to the temple.

Hardy is rocked!
Shavershian creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Hardy! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Shavershian.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aziz Shavershian!
Post fight, Aziz Shavershian stared into the camera and said 'U mirin brah? I kno u mire! FUUUAAAARRRK!'.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lew Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Death Bringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Broke for Free - Calm the F#@$ Down. 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?

Jenkins
vs
Bringer

190 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lew Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Death Bringer!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bringer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Bringer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Bringer moves out of range.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bringer misses the shot to the body.
Bringer misses with a looping right.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bringer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bringer fails to land with a series of punches.
Bringer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bringer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins walks into a jab.
Bringer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bringer with a nice cross.
Bringer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.

Bringer takes the fight into the clinch.
Bringer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bringer misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins is looking to control Bringer's arms but Bringer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins cracks Bringer with a nice body shot.

Bringer manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jenkins throws a jab when Bringer was well out of range.
No joy there for Bringer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Bringer.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bringer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jenkins.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins working the ground and pound but Bringer is defending the strikes.
Jenkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bringer is looking to regain half guard here but Jenkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Jenkins tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins cracks Bringer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jenkins throws an elbow but Bringer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jenkins looks up at the clock and then as Bringer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jenkins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bringer parries the strikes from Jenkins easily there. Jenkins is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bringer to escape.
Jenkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jenkins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jenkins in side control, throwing shots but Bringer defends.
Jenkins working the ground and pound.
Jenkins throwing strikes but Bringer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bringer is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bringer off and has taken his back!
Jenkins scores with punches from the back.

Jenkins seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Bringer's chin but Bringer turns very nicely into Jenkins's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Bringer.
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!
Bringer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins is trying to keep Bringer in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bringer manages to get himself to full guard.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Bringer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lew Jenkins 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.

Bringer moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Bringer's head.
Bringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Bringer swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Jenkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bringer's guard now.
Bringer keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Bringer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Bringer has wrist control.
Jenkins won't allow Bringer to sweep him here.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Bringer is looking to stand up but Jenkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jenkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bringer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
Bringer keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins advances position into side control!
Bringer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jenkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bringer dodges the ground and pound from Jenkins.
Jenkins scoring with punches from side control.
Jenkins trying to control the action but Bringer is working from the bottom.
Jenkins working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins moves into full mount!
Jenkins lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins scoring with strikes but Bringer is staying in there.
Bringer is working to get back to half guard.
Jenkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jenkins looking to finish Bringer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bringer!
Jenkins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bringer hang on?
Jenkins raining down shots from the mount!

Bringer is rocked!
Jenkins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bringer hang on?
Bringer is still in real trouble! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jenkins lands a big elbow - Bringer is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bringer is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lew Jenkins!
Lew Jenkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Sepultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Velko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velko has chosen Wild Eyes as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sepultra
vs
Velko

195 cm
20
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Sepultra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rory Velko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepultra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sepultra works over Velko's head and body with a nice combination.
Sepultra fails to land with a series of punches.
Damien Sepultra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sepultra connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Velko is rocked!

It looks like Rory Velko has been cut.
Sepultra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velko moves away.
Sepultra throws a wild body kick that Velko sees coming a mile off.
Sepultra with a hook.

Sepultra lands a big uppercut and Velko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Velko looks OK. Sepultra waves Velko back to his feet!
Velko ducks under a wild hook from Sepultra.
Sepultra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sepultra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Sepultra lands a big head kick that sends Velko tumbling to the mat! Sepultra takes a step backwards and waves Velko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Velko is still on wobbly legs! Can Sepultra finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velko avoids the body shot from Sepultra.
Velko seems to have recovered his senses.
Sepultra scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sepultra. That's going to slow Velko down.
Velko looks winded!
Sepultra plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Velko to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Velko just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damien Sepultra!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asdin Nidsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nidsa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Art of raw. Paris has chosen Delta Heavy - Must Be The Feeling as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Asdin Nidsa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Nidsa
vs
Paris

177 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Fishy Fighting {$15}

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Asdin Nidsa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theo Paris!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nidsa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nidsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nidsa but Nidsa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Paris or perhaps it was just good defense by Nidsa which made him look bad.
Paris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Paris scores with a takedown into Nidsa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nidsa is trying to control the position but Paris postures up.
Nidsa keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Nidsa looking to control but Paris passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Paris seems to be working for a kimura but Nidsa defends the submission attempt.
Paris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nidsa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paris trying to control from Nidsa's half guard. Nidsa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nidsa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paris looking to pass the guard.
Paris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Nidsa has wrist control.
Paris advances position into side control!
Paris throws a strike aimed at the side of Nidsa's head but Nidsa avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nidsa is looking to regain half guard here but Paris keeps moving and retains side control.
Paris takes a little break here. Nidsa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Paris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nidsa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Paris connects with a decent elbow.
Nidsa wants to control but Paris postures up.

Paris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nidsa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paris in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Paris is trying to get an arm triangle but Nidsa is defending well.
Paris working the body and head with strikes.
Paris gets to mount! Nidsa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Paris unloading with bombs!
Nidsa taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paris with good strikes from the mount here!

Nidsa is rocked!
Paris loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Nidsa scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Paris land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Paris stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theo Paris!
Theo Paris is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Theo Paris 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.