Midweek Madness 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Gary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Gary
vs
Rutten

197 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

165 cm
20
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Gary.
Rutten connects with a right hand. Gary shakes it off.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Gary is out of range.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gary misses with the combination.
Rutten lands with an overhand left.
Rutten connects with a body shot that sends Gary's belly button to the back.
Rutten staying out of range there.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rutten duly obliges.
Rutten lands with a right and another and another! Gary is in big trouble! Rutten lands again and this time it's lights out for Gary! A quality knockout there for Rutten.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bas Rutten!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalu Kaodinakachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Kaodinakachi

193 cm
18
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
21
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kalu Kaodinakachi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaodinakachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Kaodinakachi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaodinakachi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Kaodinakachi misses the shot to the body.
Kaodinakachi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaodinakachi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Kaodinakachi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaodinakachi defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Kaodinakachi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaodinakachi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaodinakachi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaodinakachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaodinakachi scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaodinakachi throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaodinakachi.
Kaodinakachi throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Kaodinakachi throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Kaodinakachi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Kaodinakachi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaodinakachi throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Kaodinakachi.
Kaodinakachi takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Kaodinakachi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Kaodinakachi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaodinakachi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaodinakachi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Kaodinakachi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaodinakachi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kaodinakachi counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Kaodinakachi, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Kaodinakachi against the cage but Kaodinakachi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaodinakachi lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Kaodinakachi.
Kaodinakachi throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Kaodinakachi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Kaodinakachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaodinakachi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaodinakachi feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Kaodinakachi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaodinakachi finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Kaodinakachi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Kaodinakachi thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaodinakachi throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaodinakachi looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Kalu Kaodinakachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaodinakachi throws a left and a right that both miss

and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kaodinakachi is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Kaodinakachi just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaodinakachi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaodinakachi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalu Kaodinakachi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kaodinakachi trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaodinakachi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Kaodinakachi keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Jamie Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kaodinakachi tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaodinakachi defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick there by Kaodinakachi.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Kaodinakachi.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaodinakachi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaodinakachi throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kaodinakachi is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamie Johnson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Tromundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Tromundo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Knockout
vs
Tromundo

195 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

193 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Knockout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Tromundo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tromundo gets a double leg takedown into Knockout's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tromundo won't allow Knockout to get back to his feet.
Tromundo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Knockout is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tromundo with a nice head shot there.
Tromundo 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.
Tromundo won't allow Knockout to get back to his feet.
Tromundo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tromundo passes Knockout's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tromundo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tromundo wants to pass to mount but Knockout is defending the position.
Well, if Tromundo 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.

Tromundo decides to stand and escape the position.

Tromundo moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tromundo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knockout up against the cage.
Tromundo is looking for a takedown.
Knockout wants to break free but Tromundo has control.
Knockout tries to break free but Tromundo pushes him back against the cage.
Knockout wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tromundo has him pressed against the cage.
Tromundo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knockout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knockout is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knockout can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tromundo trying to land knees to the body.
Knockout swings wildly with an uppercut but Tromundo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tromundo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knockout prevents it.
Tromundo slowing the pace effectively.
Knockout blocks an elbow strike.
Knockout has a couple of punches blocked by Tromundo.
Knockout swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knockout misses with a punch to the body.
Knockout tries to circle away but Tromundo has him pinned against the cage.

Tromundo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tromundo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knockout scores with a punch to the head.
Tromundo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knockout sprawls well. Knockout wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tromundo gets slowly back to his feet.
Oscar Knockout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tromundo.
Knockout throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tromundo shoots in looking for a takedown. Knockout tries to sprawl out of it but Tromundo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knockout manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knockout with a body punch. A glancing blow.

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

Tromundo is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tromundo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tromundo is still on wobbly legs! Can Knockout finish him?
Knockout scoring well with a low kick there.
Tromundo misses with a takedown attempt - Knockout 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.

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

Tromundo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tromundo seems to have recovered his senses.
Tromundo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tromundo won't allow Knockout to get back to his feet.
Knockout trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tromundo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tromundo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tromundo cracks Knockout with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tromundo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Tromundo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tromundo shoots in but no luck this time.
Knockout cracks Tromundo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knockout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oscar Knockout is winning the standup battle so far.
Tromundo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knockout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tromundo shoots in for a takedown but Knockout shows good takedown defense.
Tromundo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oscar Knockout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tromundo.
Tromundo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knockout connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tromundo tries to clinch up but Knockout circles away and keeps his distance.

Knockout gets tackled into the cage by Tromundo. Tromundo maintains the clinch.
Knockout is trying to push Tromundo away but Tromundo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tromundo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knockout avoids it.
Knockout working hard to break the clinch.
Tromundo leaning against his opponent.

Tromundo has Knockout pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tromundo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Knockout tumbling to the mat - Tromundo dives into Knockout's guard.
Tromundo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tromundo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tromundo distracts Knockout with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tromundo chips away with some ground and pound.
Knockout wants to stand but Tromundo is controlling the position.
Tromundo working some strikes from top position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockout wants to get up but he can't break Tromundo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Knockout being controlled here momentarily.
Tromundo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tromundo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Tromundo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knockout is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Tromundo 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tromundo tries to clinch but Knockout is having none of it.
Knockout stuffs the takedown.
Tromundo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tromundo misses with a double jab.
Tromundo shoots in and drives through. Knockout sprawls well.
Knockout uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knockout plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oscar Knockout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knockout lands a lovely overhand right.
Knockout moves into range and connects with a jab.

Tromundo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tromundo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tromundo is still on wobbly legs! Can Knockout finish him?
Oscar Knockout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tromundo.
Tromundo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tromundo seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Knockout.
Knockout connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Knockout there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knockout turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Tromundo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knockout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knockout is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tromundo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Knockout breaks from the clinch.
Tromundo goes for a double leg but Knockout avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knockout continues to drive forward.
Tromundo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knockout avoids it.
Knockout wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tromundo has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knockout tries to circle away but Tromundo has him pinned against the cage.
Tromundo lands a knee to the head.
Knockout lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oscar Knockout has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tromundo has Knockout pressed against the cage, preventing Knockout from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knockout is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knockout working hard to break the clinch.
Knockout throws a head punch that misses.
Tromundo has a couple of punches blocked by Knockout.
Tromundo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knockout.
Tromundo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knockout.
Tromundo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knockout fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe Tromundo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knockout lands with a right hand.

Knockout lands a big uppercut and Tromundo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tromundo looks OK. Knockout waves Tromundo back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout drops Tromundo with a big left hand! Tromundo is injured, injured bad! Knockout jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Knockout!
Oscar Knockout thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes into the arena with Flo Rida (Feat. Ne-Yo) - Be On You blaring out of the sound system. Eaton has chosen The Unforgiven by Apocalyptica as his entrance music. Jack Daniels had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Daniels
vs
Eaton

178 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
183 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abe Eaton!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eaton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daniels counters with a three punch combo that has Eaton backing up. Eaton nods at Daniels to acknowledge the strikes.
Abe Eaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Daniels gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eaton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daniels's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daniels's back!

Eaton looking to break Daniels's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Daniels remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Eaton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Daniels looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Eaton is working for a rear naked choke. Daniels is not defending it well and Eaton has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Daniels refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Daniels's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abe Eaton!
A very excited looking Abe Eaton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Witson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn McShane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Witson
vs
McShane

185 cm
20
201 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
186 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johny Witson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn McShane!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witson moves to clinch but McShane breaks away
and McShane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good work by Witson as he checks the leg kick.
Witson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Witson throws a leg kick but McShane checks it.
Witson tried to score with a low kick but McShane checks it.
McShane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Witson avoids the body shot from McShane.
McShane scores with a nice head shot.
McShane connects with a crisp jab.
McShane shoots in looking for a takedown but Witson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McShane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

McShane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Witson tries to roll over but McShane keeps him under control.

McShane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McShane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Witson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McShane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McShane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

McShane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Witson won't allow McShane to pass to mount.
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.
McShane is thwarting Witson's attempts to control the position.
McShane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Witson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McShane content to control rather than advance.

McShane is working for a kimura but Witson is defending it quite comfortably.
McShane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane passes the guard and advances to mount!
McShane controlling the pace for now.
Witson can't escape the position.
Witson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McShane on the ground.
McShane avoids the attempt from Witson to control.
McShane prevents Witson from getting the reversal.

Witson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McShane.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witson gets back to half guard.
McShane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

McShane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

McShane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Witson is not content to let McShane control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if McShane 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Witson throws the kick towards the body but McShane avoids it.
McShane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Witson lands with an overhand left.
McShane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Witson.
Witson staying out of range there.
Witson slaps away a takedown attempt from McShane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McShane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Witson throws a push kick but McShane slaps the foot to one side.
McShane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McShane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Witson looks to land a body kick but McShane moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McShane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McShane looks to score with a jab to the body but Witson is just out of range.
McShane takes a kick to the side of the head.
McShane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from McShane misses.
Good work by McShane as he checks the leg kick.
Johny Witson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McShane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Witson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Witson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McShane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Witson.
McShane fails with a takedown attempt.
Johny Witson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn McShane.
Witson misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShane takes a swing at Witson's ribcage but misses.

McShane gets a double leg takedown into Witson's guard.
McShane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Witson is keeping the position for now.
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!
McShane with a flurry of punches that miss.
McShane trying to control the position from guard on top but Witson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McShane looking to sit in guard and control but Witson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McShane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane slows the pace down in half guard.

McShane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Witson has managed to free his arm - good work.
McShane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Witson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McShane is working away from the top position though.

McShane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Witson sees it coming and defends easily.
McShane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Witson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Witson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Witson looking for submissions off his back.
Witson trying to control but McShane postures up.

McShane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Witson sees it coming and defends easily.

McShane is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McShane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McShane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Witson quickly recovers to half guard.
McShane is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Witson is defending against the submission attempts here by McShane.
McShane is thwarting Witson's attempts to control the position.

McShane has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Witson defend it? McShane steps over the head and cranks it - Witson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McShane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn McShane!
Our winner, Shawn McShane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Sampaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Stevens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stevens
vs
Sampaio

177 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

178 cm
24
145 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q
HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cesar Sampaio!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens tries to clinch up
and Sampaio counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Sampaio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sampaio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stevens holding on.
Sampaio takes a little break here. Stevens wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Stevens wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sampaio is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevens struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stevens to see if he's OK.
Stevens is letting Sampaio control him for a moment.
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Sampaio is trying to get an arm triangle but Stevens is defending well.
Stevens is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sampaio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sampaio has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A nice elbow there by Sampaio.
Stevens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Sampaio working for a guillotine from mount but Stevens is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens is trying to stand.
A nice elbow there by Sampaio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevens is looking to escape.
Stevens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stevens tries to get out of the position.
Sampaio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stevens's face.
Sampaio controlling from the full mount.
Sampaio works his way to his opponent's back.
Sampaio trying to control momentarily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sampaio controlling the positon.
Stevens covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sampaio tries to keep control of the position but Stevens is staying busy.
Stevens is really stuck here.
Sampaio missing with punches from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sampaio's arms.
Stevens is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sampaio is punishing Stevens with some ground and pound.
Sampaio is hanging on to Stevens's back as he tries to escape.
Will Sampaio go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Stevens tries to roll but Sampaio sticks to his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens staying busy and making it hard for Sampaio to control.
Sampaio has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stevens's body.
Stevens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sampaio on the ground.
Sampaio tries to keep control of the position but Stevens is staying busy.
Can Stevens hold on?! Sampaio is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Sampaio looking for the RNC.
Sampaio controlling well, preventing Stevens from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to control his opponent's hands but Sampaio gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Sampaio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stevens is defending well though. Sampaio let's go of the attempt for now.

Sampaio tightening his grip on Stevens, looking for the choke.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens is in bad spot here.
Sampaio lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Stevens tries to break free.

Stevens is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sampaio gets his way!

Sampaio is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Stevens has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sampaio has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Stevens taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sampaio doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesar Sampaio!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spicey Mc Haggis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Rento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raimo Rento will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mc Haggis
vs
Rento

185 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

205 cm
21
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spicey Mc Haggis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Rento!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rento misses with a low kick.
Rento ducks under a wild hook from Mc Haggis.
Mc Haggis misses with an uppercut. Rento saw that one coming.
A big right from Mc Haggis misses.

Rento clinches.
Mc Haggis can't find room to land a body shot as Rento controls the action.
Rento blocks a body shot from Mc Haggis.
Mc Haggis swings wildly with an uppercut but Rento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mc Haggis is trying to maintain a safe position but Rento gets an underhook and turns Mc Haggis into the cage.
Mc Haggis misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rento scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rento tries to work over Mc Haggis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rento is trying to maintain a safe position but Mc Haggis gets an underhook and turns Rento into the cage.
Rento can't find room to land a body shot as Mc Haggis controls the action.

Mc Haggis decides to pull guard.

Mc Haggis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rento got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mc Haggis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rento has managed to get both his arms back between Mc Haggis's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rento postures up.
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!
Mc Haggis wants to sweep here but Rento controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rento trying to control the position from guard on top but Mc Haggis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rento avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Mc Haggis looking for a guillotine here but Rento defends easily.
Rento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Mc Haggis working for submissions but it's allowed Rento to get to half guard.

Mc Haggis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rento pulls his head out easily.
Rento drops an elbow to the side of Mc Haggis's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rento moves nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rento works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rento lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mc Haggis down.

It looks like Spicey Mc Haggis has been cut.
Mc Haggis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rento off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Haggis is not going to allow Rento to sit and survive in this position.

Rento showing good submission defense here.
Rento trying to control the hands but Mc Haggis breaks the grip.

Rento is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mc Haggis is looking for a choke. Rento gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rento manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.

Mc Haggis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mc Haggis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rento defends well.
Rento must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mc Haggis keeping moving, preventing Rento from controlling successfully.
Mc Haggis keeping full guard, as Rento tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mc Haggis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rento trying to control the position from guard on top but Mc Haggis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mc Haggis can't keep his opponent in guard - Rento advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Mc Haggis looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rento working Mc Haggis over with strikes.

Spicey Mc Haggis's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rento prevents Mc Haggis from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raimo Rento will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spicey Mc Haggis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rento lands the left hand.
Mc Haggis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mc Haggis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rento lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rento turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rento misses the target.
Mc Haggis throws a combination that misses
and Rento counters with a low kick, right behind Mc Haggis 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rento checks a leg kick.
Mc Haggis throws a head kick but Rento moves out of range.
Mc Haggis tries to bum rush Rento with a series of wild strikes but Rento uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rento has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rento there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rento jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Mc Haggis ducks straight into an uppercut from Rento and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mc Haggis manages to regain guard straight away.

Spicey Mc Haggis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rento is working Mc Haggis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rento tries to free his leg and advance position but Mc Haggis is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rento scoring with punches to the head and body.

Jeez, Spicey Mc Haggis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Raimo Rento!
Our winner, Raimo Rento, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gandalf Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Messerschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey comes to the cage accompanied by You shall not pass. Gandalf Grey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grey
vs
Messerschmidt

186 cm
21
218 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

BeastMode

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gandalf Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fritz Messerschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Grey.
A jab from Grey does it's job there.
Grey cracks Messerschmidt with a good jab.
Messerschmidt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Messerschmidt is rocked!
Messerschmidt looks up at the clock. Bad move! Grey lands a right hand from hell, dropping Messerschmidt. Grey pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gandalf Grey!
A victorious Gandalf Grey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weaver Zee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Fernandez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Weaver Zee's chin.

Fernandez
vs
Zee

182 cm
28
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
222 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Weaver Zee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fernandez.
Nice cross by Zee.
Nice defenses there by Fernandez.
Zee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zee lands with a shot to the body.
Zee misses with an uppercut. Fernandez saw that one coming.

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

Fernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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!
Fernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Zee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zee wants to control but Fernandez is keeping busy.
Fernandez is looking to take a break and control but Zee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zee trying to control but Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez prevents Zee from improving his position.

Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zee has managed to free his arm - good work.

Zee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zee is looking to control Fernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zee avoid being mounted?

Fernandez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zee is just riding it out for now. Fernandez eventually gives up the hold.
Zee wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Zee is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zee is looking to control Fernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zee avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fernandez is looking to take a break and control but Zee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Fernandez seems to be working for a kimura but Zee defends the submission attempt.
Zee is looking for a sweep. Fernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Zee is defending well.

Fernandez is looking for a kimura but Zee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernandez to get the leverage.
Zee moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez forces his way into half guard.

Zee looking for submissions off his back.

Fernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zee gets full guard.
Fernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Zee is retaining full guard.
Zee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fernandez's guard.

Fernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zee defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zee distracts Fernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fernandez's head.

Fernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zee is aware though and is defending well.
Zee cracks Fernandez with a solid left hand.

Zee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zee tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernandez is retaining full guard.

Fernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zee defends it easily.
Zee distracts Fernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.

Zee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fernandez!
Zee wants to control but Fernandez is keeping him busy.

Zee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fernandez, who protects the arm well.
Fernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zee scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fernandez to see if he's OK.

Fernandez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez struggling a bit here.
Oh Fernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Zee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zee in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Zee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fernandez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Weaver Zee has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is trying to get back to his feet.
Zee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.
Fernandez taking a bit of punishment here - Zee scoring with strikes.
Fernandez taking a bit of punishment here - Zee scoring with strikes.
Fernandez wants to control but Zee postures up.
Zee in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Fernandez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Zee turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Weaver Zee!
After winning the bout, Weaver Zee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.