QFC Tournament 199 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyan Garamonde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Garamonde
vs
Chambers

185 cm
23
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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, Cyan Garamonde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Garamonde.
Chambers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
George Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garamonde counters with a right hand to the body.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garamonde as he avoids it easily.
Chambers shoots for a takedown but Garamonde saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cyan Garamonde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Chambers.
Garamonde works Chambers's body with a nice hook.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Garamonde circles away easily
and Garamonde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chambers looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers takes one to the side of the head.
Chambers is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Garamonde just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Chambers has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cyan Garamonde!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chevy Cheetah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dead And Bloated by STP. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cheetah
vs
Biles

180 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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, Chevy Cheetah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Biles!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheetah scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cheetah moves out of range of the leg kick from Biles.
Cheetah misses with a series of wild punches.
Biles wants to land a leg kick but Cheetah is out of range.
Cheetah checks a leg kick.
Cheetah fails to land with a series of punches.
Cheetah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cheetah leaves Biles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Biles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cheetah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biles somewhat.
Biles shoots for a double leg takedown but Cheetah sprawls well. He's pushed Biles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chevy Cheetah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Biles.
Cheetah throws a series of punches but Biles moves out of range.
Biles misses with a low kick.
Cheetah throws a right and a left that Biles avoids nicely.
Cheetah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cheetah tries to bum rush Biles with a series of wild strikes but Biles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Cheetah. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Cheetah.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheetah throws a nice looking combination but Biles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Biles misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cheetah.
Cheetah checks a leg kick.
Chevy Cheetah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Cheetah.
Cheetah lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Biles loads up on a big right hand but Cheetah slips the punch.
Cheetah throws a series of punches but Biles moves out of range.
Cheetah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cheetah misses with a series of wild punches.
Biles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cheetah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Biles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cheetah to the ground. Biles is now in Cheetah's guard.
Biles prevents Cheetah from getting back to his feet.
Biles lands a couple of elbows.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Biles is pushing down on Cheetah's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cheetah is fighting to maintain full guard but Biles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Biles lands with a punch from half guard.
Biles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Biles stops Cheetah from getting back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Biles!
Ryan Biles decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Matherix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smith
vs
Matherix

180 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Matherix!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Matherix tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matherix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matherix closes the distance looking to clinch

and Smith counters by clinching up.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Matherix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith tries to circle away but Matherix has him pinned against the cage.
Matherix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith jumps guard but Matherix stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matherix tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Matherix looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Matherix connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.

It looks like Travis Smith has been cut.
Matherix misses with a knee to the head.
Smith has Matherix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matherix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matherix misses with a knee to the head.
Matherix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Matherix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matherix after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matherix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matherix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matherix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matherix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith jumps guard but Matherix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matherix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matherix landing knees to the head.
Matherix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Matherix looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Matherix looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Matherix looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matherix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matherix misses with a knee to the head.
Matherix looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Matherix is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matherix misses with a knee strike.
Matherix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Matherix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matherix has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matherix looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Matherix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Matherix won't allow it.
Matherix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Matherix gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Matherix won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matherix misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Matherix.
Matherix looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Matherix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matherix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matherix misses with a knee strike.

Smith gets control of Matherix's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Matherix from standing up.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matherix's guard.
Matherix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Matherix is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matherix tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Matherix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matherix tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matherix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Matherix with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Matherix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matherix lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Matherix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Matherix wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.

Smith moves into the clinch successfully.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas Matherix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matherix wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
Matherix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matherix moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matherix tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.

Matherix moves into the clinch.
Matherix misses with a knee to the head.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Matherix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matherix looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Matherix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Matherix is breathing heavily.
Matherix misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matherix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matherix tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Matherix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matherix to keep the fight standing.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matherix to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matherix smiles and moves away.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Matherix.
Nice takedown defense from Matherix. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Matherix tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matherix instigates a clinch.
Matherix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matherix lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matherix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matherix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matherix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matherix looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries for a takedown but Matherix manages to get underhooks.
Matherix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Smith manages to break the clinch.

Matherix clinches with his opponent.
Matherix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matherix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matherix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Matherix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matherix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries to pull guard but Matherix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomas Matherix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matherix lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith is trying to pull guard but Matherix has him pressed against the cage.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matherix misses with a knee to the head.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Matherix tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Matherix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Matherix clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Matherix connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Matherix tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matherix with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Matherix has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Matherix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Matherix tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Matherix stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Matherix wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Matherix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matherix wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Matherix tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Matherix wants to clinch.
Smith with a jab.
Matherix moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matherix as he jumps to the side.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Matherix.
Matherix tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matherix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith clinches.
Matherix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matherix landing knees to the head.
Matherix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matherix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matherix misses with a knee strike.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Matherix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Matherix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Matherix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Matherix.
Matherix moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Matherix is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matherix tries to clinch up.
Thomas Matherix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matherix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matherix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matherix tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matherix wants to clinch.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matherix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matherix wants it to stay on the feet.
Matherix doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Matherix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Matherix darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Matherix connects with a knee to the head.
Matherix looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matherix misses with a knee strike.
Matherix tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matherix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matherix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matherix misses with a knee to the head.
Matherix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matherix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matherix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Matherix has the dominant position.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matherix misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matherix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is trying to drag Matherix to the mat but Matherix just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Matherix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matherix with a knee to the head.
Matherix looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Matherix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matherix smiles and moves away.
Travis Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Travis Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matherix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matherix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Matherix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matherix 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 Skip Squint scores the fight for Thomas Matherix!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Thomas Matherix!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Thomas Matherix!

Thomas Matherix wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carton Leench (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Aldo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Leench
vs
Aldo Alvarez

200 cm
20
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined

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, Carton Leench!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Super Aldo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leench shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. He's pushed Leench's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Leench is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Leench is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alvarez wants to control but Leench is keeping him busy.
Leench keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Leench wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Leench is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leench misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leench. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Super Aldo Alvarez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Leench misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.

Leench takes the fight into the clinch.
Leench lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Leench.

Leench escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leench really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Super Aldo Alvarez has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leench.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Leench. Leench gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carton Leench. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leench has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Alvarez looking to score a takedown here. Leench is defending well but Alvarez drives through and ends up in Leench's guard.

Leench has his feet on Alvarez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Leench is breathing heavily.

Alvarez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leench to the ground. Alvarez is now in Leench's guard.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leench is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alvarez trying to control but Leench is working from the bottom.

Leench is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Leench pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Alvarez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leench manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leench trying to control the position here.
Leench keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leench is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Super Aldo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Aldo Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alvarez showed some decent athleticism there.
Leench works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leench 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.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leench looking to control.
Leench will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvarez trying to control but Leench is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leench looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leench keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Carton Leench wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Leench throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leench's waist but Leench gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leench circles away from the clinch attempt.

Leench moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leench.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leench gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leench goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Leench forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carton Leench has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Aldo Alvarez.
Leench is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alvarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Leench's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leench tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leench to the ground. Leench escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carton Leench is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leench closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Leench lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alvarez backs up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leench instigates a clinch.
Leench is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leench is looking for a takedown.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leench wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leench connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alvarez's face.
Leench jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alvarez walks away with a smile on his face. Leench gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leench.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Leench does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leench scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Leench swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leench misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarez leaves Leench with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alvarez showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Super Aldo Alvarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Super Aldo Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Alvarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leench napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leench manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leench passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alvarez!
Alvarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leench looking to ground and pound but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leench throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leench thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leench is working for a guillotine from mount but Alvarez frees his head quite easily.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Leench wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Leench controlling his opponent.
Leench throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leench stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Leench on that attempt.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Leench bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leench shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leench keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Leench fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Leench dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leench pulls guard successfully.
Leench wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Leench controlling the position.

Leench looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leench tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez stays in close to Leench's body and controls the position.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leench lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alvarez!
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leench throwing strikes here but Alvarez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Leench throws some wild stikes that Alvarez manages to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leench tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leench sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

And that's the end of the fight!
Carton Leench showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Carton Leench!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Carton Leench!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Carton Leench!

Carton Leench wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Madojemo Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rossi
vs
Tango

178 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Madojemo Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chief Tango!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tango throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tango is fending him off so far but Rossi persists. Nope, Tango circles away and we're back to standing.

Tango shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rossi's guard.
Tango trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rossi, not yet.
Rossi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tango is standing up over Rossi. Rossi looks to escape but Tango dives into side control.
Rossi is not content to let Tango control the position.
Tango working away.
Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rossi is holding on to half guard well.

Tango wants to work for an arm triangle but Rossi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rossi is refusing to be controlled, as Tango sits in half guard.
Rossi gets back to full guard.
Rossi is trying to keep Tango in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi being controlled here, momentarily.
Rossi wants to control but Tango passes easily into half guard.
Tango throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rossi tries to roll over but Tango keeps him under control.
Rossi trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Tango 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.
Rossi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rossi wants to get back to full guard.
Rossi wants to control but Tango is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tango tries to stand and escape but Rossi actually recovers to full guard.
Tango trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tango wants to stand but Rossi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tango wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.

Chief Tango has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rossi shoots for a takedown but Tango saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Tango manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rossi on his heels. He'll look to pass Rossi's guard now, I'm sure.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Tango slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rossi wants to sweep here but Tango controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tango gets a takedown into half guard.
Tango thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rossi's head.
Tango trying to control from Rossi's half guard. Rossi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tango works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rossi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tango wants to pass to mount but Rossi is defending the position.
Chief Tango has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango is trying to control. Rossi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rossi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tango trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Tango is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Chief Tango has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tango throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rossi.
Tango closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rossi counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rossi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tango on the side of the head.
Rossi fails to land the takedown.
Tango misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tango shoots in for a double leg but Rossi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tango is breathing heavily.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Tango throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rossi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Madojemo Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Tango.

Rossi clinches.
Rossi is trying to force a seperation but Tango has the dominant position.

Tango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi tries to bum rush Tango with a series of wild strikes but Tango uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tango dives in and grabs Rossi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rossi pushes down on Tango's head and hops out.
Rossi throws a head kick but Tango moves out of range.

Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rossi tries to pull guard but Tango holds him up against the cage and eventually Rossi drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tango misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tango tries to pull guard but Rossi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tango misses with a hook to the ribs.

Tango pulls guard successfully.
Rossi wants to control from the top but Tango keeps moving.

Rossi drops back looking for a leg! Tango is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tango manages to kick Rossi off! Rossi jumps back into Tango's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi trying to control but Tango is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chief Tango will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.

Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Tango.
Rossi fails with the takedown.
Tango is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.

Tango takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Rossi breaks the clinch.
Rossi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tango tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Tango with that takedown attempt.
Tango fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rossi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tango slaps away a takedown attempt from Rossi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madojemo Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tango tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Tango as Rossi shoots in.
Madojemo Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Rossi misses.
Nice sprawl there from Tango as Rossi shoots in.

Tango 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.
Tango throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rossi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tango trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tango passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tango sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tango works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tango has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rossi's face.
Tango is landing with some decent strikes but Rossi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Tango quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Tango but it's paid off an Rossi is forced to tap! Nice work by Tango.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chief Tango!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Weather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jona Jaimez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Weather
vs
Jaimez

189 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Joe Weather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jona Jaimez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaimez misses with a takedown attempt - Weather sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weather shoots and misses

and Jaimez counters with a shoot takedown. Weather fights it but they end up in guard.
Weather wants to sweep here but Jaimez controlling him for the moment.
Jaimez stops Weather from standing up.
Jaimez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaimez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaimez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jaimez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weather's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaimez wants to pass the guard but Weather is keeping the position.
Jaimez sitting in guard here, content to control.

Jona Jaimez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Weather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaimez is looking to clinch.
Jaimez tries a head kick but it misses.
Weather with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jaimez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaimez.
Jaimez is pressed up against the cage. Weather has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaimez down to the mat. Jaimez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Weather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weather changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaimez tries to avoid it but Weather manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaimez to the ground. Jaimez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weather is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jaimez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Jaimez seems to be looking for submissions.
Jaimez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jaimez connects with a nice short shot to Weather's temple.
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!
Jaimez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jaimez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Weather looks like he's trying to stand up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jona Jaimez.
Weather misses with a takedown

and Jaimez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jaimez is trying for a kimura here. Weather looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jaimez wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jona Jaimez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sloan Picard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Picard
vs
Ryan

180 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Sloan Picard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brendan Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picard is looking to clinch.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Picard rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Picard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Picard missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Picard's brow.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Picard stops a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Knees in the clinch landing for Picard.
Ryan looks winded!
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!
Picard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Picard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Picard.
Picard lands a knee to the body.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Picard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Picard lands a nice knee to the body.
Picard working Ryan over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard scores a nice knee to the body.
Picard lands a knee to the body.
Picard lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
Picard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees 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!
Picard lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Picard.
Picard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Picard lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Picard.
Knees to the body from Picard.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Picard landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Picard.
Picard crunches a lovely knee into Ryan's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Picard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Picard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Picard.
Picard scores a nice knee to the body.
Picard landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Picard obliges.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Picard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Picard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Picard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Picard landing knees to the body.
Picard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Picard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Picard obliges.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Picard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Picard lands a nice knee to the body.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Picard scores a nice knee to the body.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Picard obliges.
Picard working Ryan over with knees to the body.
Picard crunches a lovely knee into Ryan's ribcage.
Picard landing knees to the body.
Picard landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Picard lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Picard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Picard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Picard landing knees to the body.
Picard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Picard obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Picard obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Picard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Picard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Picard landing knees to the body.
Picard scores a nice knee to the body.
Picard landing knees to the body.
Picard landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Picard swivels and escapes.

Ryan has Picard up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knees in the clinch landing for Picard.
Picard working Ryan over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Picard.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Picard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Picard obliges.
Picard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Picard landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Picard.
Picard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Picard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Picard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Picard scores a nice knee to the body.
Picard managing to block the knees to the body from Ryan.
Picard crunches a lovely knee into Ryan's ribcage.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Picard obliges.
Picard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Picard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ryan's efforts to push away.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Ryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Picard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Picard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Picard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Picard.
Picard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sloan Picard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryan jumps guard but Picard stands there with Ryan around his waist. Ryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Picard.
Picard lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Picard landing knees to the body.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ryan's efforts to push away.
Picard working Ryan over with knees to the body.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Picard.
Picard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Picard lands a nice knee to the body.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Picard won't allow it.
Sloan Picard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Ryan.
Picard working Ryan over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Picard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Picard obliges.
Picard crunches a lovely knee into Ryan's ribcage.
Picard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Ryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Picard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Picard is pressed up against the cage. Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Picard down to the mat. Picard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Picard pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Picard obliges.
Picard landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Picard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sloan Picard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Picard checks it well.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Picard sprawls well. Picard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Picard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Picard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Picard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Picard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Picard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Picard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Picard scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Picard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Picard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Picard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Picard lands a nice knee to the body.
Ryan is trying to break free.
Picard scores a nice knee to the body.
Picard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a 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!
Picard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Picard lands a nice knee to the body.
Picard landing knees to the body.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Picard lands a nice knee to the body.
Picard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Picard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Picard obliges.
Knees to the body from Picard.
Picard scores a nice knee to the body.
Picard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Picard.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Picard holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Sloan Picard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Ryan.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ryan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Picard smiles and moves away.

Picard clinches up with Ryan and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picard crunches a lovely knee into Ryan's ribcage.
Picard lands a nice knee to the body.
Picard landing knees to the body.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Picard crunches a lovely knee into Ryan's ribcage.
Picard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Picard obliges.
Picard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Picard gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picard crunches a lovely knee into Ryan's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picard scores a nice knee to the body.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Picard crunches a lovely knee into Ryan's ribcage.
Picard lands a knee to the body.
Picard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sloan Picard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Picard walks away with a smile on his face. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Picard darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Picard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Picard.
Brendan Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Picard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sloan Picard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Picard 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 Skip Squint scores the fight for Sloan Picard!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Sloan Picard!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Sloan Picard!

Sloan Picard wins by unanimous decision!

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 Mayko Casimiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antony Biistron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Casimiro
vs
Biistron

182 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Mayko Casimiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antony Biistron!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Casimiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Biistron is trying to control the position but Casimiro postures up.
Casimiro is pushing down on Biistron's leg trying to pass to half guard. Biistron is fighting to maintain full guard but Casimiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Biistron trying to control here.
Casimiro trying to mount his opponent but Biistron defends it.
Casimiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Casimiro trying to control the action but Biistron is working from the bottom.
Biistron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Casimiro is working away from the top position though.
Casimiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Biistron takes a swing at Casimiro's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casimiro wants to clinch but Biistron slips to the side

and Biistron counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Biistron throwing shots but Casimiro is blocking nicely.
Biistron prevents Casimiro from improving his position.
Biistron is thwarting Casimiro's attempts to control the position.
Casimiro is not content to let Biistron control the position.
Casimiro gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biistron trying to control but Casimiro is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Antony Biistron was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Casimiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Casimiro showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biistron is refusing to be controlled, as Casimiro sits in half guard.
Casimiro prevents Biistron from improving his position.
Biistron wants to get back to his feet.
Casimiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Casimiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Biistron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mayko Casimiro just wasn't active enough.
Biistron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Casimiro pinned against the cage. Casimiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Casimiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Biistron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Casimiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biistron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biistron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Casimiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Biistron throws a looping overhand right but Casimiro ducks down to avoid it.
Biistron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Casimiro moves away.
Biistron shoots in for a takedown but Casimiro shows good takedown defense.
Biistron looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mayko Casimiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antony Biistron.
Biistron looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Casimiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biistron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Casimiro tries to clinch up but Biistron circles away and keeps his distance.
Casimiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Biistron avoids it really well and circles away.
Casimiro has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biistron misses with a takedown attempt - Casimiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mayko Casimiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Casimiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biistron.
Casimiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Casimiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Casimiro dips to his left and cracks Biistron with an uppercut!
Casimiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Casimiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Casimiro blocks a head kick by Biistron.
Biistron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Casimiro pinned against the cage. Casimiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Casimiro shoots in but Biistron avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Biistron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Casimiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Biistron manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Casimiro trying to control but Biistron is working from the bottom.
Biistron is trying to keep Casimiro in close.
Casimiro throws an elbow that misses. Biistron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Casimiro's guard. Nice move by Biistron!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casimiro wants to stand up but Biistron is controlling him.
Biistron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Casimiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biistron trying to control but Casimiro is working from the bottom.
Biistron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Casimiro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casimiro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Biistron after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayko Casimiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casimiro tries to pull guard but Biistron holds him up against the cage and eventually Casimiro drops back down to his feet.

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

Biistron shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Biistron wants to control but Casimiro is keeping him busy.
Mayko Casimiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Biistron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Biistron decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Casimiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biistron is fending him off so far but Casimiro persists. Nope, Biistron circles away and we're back to standing.
Casimiro scores with a jab to the jaw.

Casimiro rushes Biistron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casimiro keeps control of Biistron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Casimiro fails to pull guard.
Casimiro prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Biistron pulls guard.

Casimiro has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Biistron to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Casimiro is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Biistron pulls down on the head and he's put Casimiro to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antony Biistron!