SteelPenn Mandragoran v Brown PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Piltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce comes to the cage accompanied by Eve 6 - Inside Out. Piltz has chosen Don't Stop Me Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pierce
vs
Piltz

190 cm
34
195 lbs
27 - 18 - 0

180 cm
28
192 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Piltz!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piltz scores with a spinning back kick!
Piltz misses with a wild body shot.
Damon Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piltz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A solid body kick from Pierce.
Pierce scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierce. Piltz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pierce scores with a body shot.

Pierce has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piltz.
Piltz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Piltz stops a takedown attempt from Pierce.

Pierce gets control of Piltz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pierce will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pierce is trying to control the position but Piltz postures up.

Piltz drops back looking for a leg! Pierce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pierce manages to kick Piltz off! Piltz jumps back into Pierce's guard.
Piltz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pierce is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce is adopting a defensive guard.
Piltz postures up in Pierce's guard and throws a big left but Pierce blocks it.
Pierce has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pierce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Piltz's guard.

Piltz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pierce is aware though and is defending well.
Piltz looking to control.
Pierce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piltz looking to control.

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

Pierce avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Piltz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pierce can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Piltz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pierce stacks Piltz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pierce!
Pierce is looking to take a break and control but Piltz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pierce in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piltz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pierce lands a few punches from side control.
Piltz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Piltz is looking to reverse the position.
Pierce slows the pace down.
Pierce has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Piltz is looking for a sweep.
Piltz trying to remain calm as Pierce controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piltz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pierce connects with a decent elbow.
Piltz is looking to reverse the position.
Pierce is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Piltz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pierce scoring with punches and elbows.
Pierce advances nicely into full mount.
Piltz can't escape the position.
Pierce landing strikes from the mount and Piltz is in trouble!
Piltz is trying to escape the mount.
Pierce with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierce tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Piltz is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce unloading with bombs!
Pierce content just to control the position here.
Pierce tries to control but Piltz wriggling away.
Piltz can't escape the position.
Piltz is still trying to improve position.
BOOM! Pierce connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pierce with the ground and pound from mount.
Piltz is in a horrible position here. Pierce smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pierce raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Piltz misses.
Crunch! Pierce slams his shin into Piltz's torso.
Piltz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pierce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piltz.
Piltz misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Pierce blocks the low kick.
Pierce scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pierce connects with a leg kick. Piltz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pierce throws a leg kick which misses Piltz's front leg but catches the back leg as Piltz tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pierce, right into the meat.
Pierce lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piltz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pierce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Piltz.
Piltz throws a right hand that Pierce ducks under and follows up with a left that Pierce also avoids with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Piltz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pierce - the referee stops the clock and Piltz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pierce. Piltz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mark Piltz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierce tries to work over Piltz's front leg with a kick but Piltz checks it.
Pierce lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pierce connects with an inside leg kick.
Pierce misses with a body kick.
Piltz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pierce tries to clinch up but Piltz circles away and keeps his distance.
Pierce misses with a body kick.
Piltz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pierce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Piltz throws a series of punches but Pierce avoids them all with ease.
Piltz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pierce.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pierce is looking to land body kicks.
Piltz misses with a kick to the body.
Pierce explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Piltz throws a right hand that Pierce ducks under and follows up with a left that Pierce also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piltz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pierce scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pierce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pierce throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Piltz's head.
Pierce misses with a body kick.
Pierce dodges the punch combination from Piltz.
Piltz misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piltz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierce looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Piltz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pierce.
Pierce misses with a body shot.
Piltz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierce.
Piltz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piltz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

Pierce wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Piltz, who protects the arm well.
Pierce working away.
Piltz is trying to get back to half guard.
Pierce is looking to take a break and control but Piltz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Piltz being controlled for a moment.
Pierce wants to control but Piltz is keeping him busy.
Piltz is looking to reverse the position.
Pierce scores with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piltz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pierce off and has taken his back!
Will Piltz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Piltz controlling well, preventing Pierce from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon Pierce 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!

A big left from Piltz misses.
Piltz blocks a head kick by Pierce.
Piltz tries to bum rush Pierce with a series of wild strikes but Pierce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pierce throws an overhand right that lands on Piltz's shoulder, as Piltz tries to avoid the shot.
Piltz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Piltz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pierce dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Piltz. That did some damage!
Pierce misses with the combination.
Pierce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piltz.
Pierce is looking to wear down Piltz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Piltz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierce.
Pierce takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Piltz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pierce - the referee stops the clock and Piltz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pierce. Piltz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pierce is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce thuds his right hand into Piltz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Pierce gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pierce keeps control of Piltz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pierce is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Piltz is defending well.
Pierce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Piltz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pierce displaying some good clinch control by pressing Piltz up against the cage.
Piltz tries to throw a body punch but Pierce avoids it by throwing Piltz back against the cage.
Piltz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pierce.
Pierce tries to score a body lock takedown but Piltz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pierce is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Piltz is defending well.
Pierce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Piltz's efforts to push away.
Piltz gets underhooks to prevent Pierce's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piltz keeps control of Pierce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piltz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pierce.
Piltz misses with some punches.
Pierce has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Piltz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pierce lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pierce has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Piltz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Piltz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pierce tries for a takedown but Piltz manages to get underhooks.
Pierce is trying to push Piltz away but Piltz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Piltz avoiding damage.
Piltz struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierce controls his hands.
Pierce looking to slow down the pace here.
Piltz missing with knees to the body.
Piltz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

It looks like Damon Pierce has been cut.
Pierce tries to break free but Piltz pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piltz misses with an elbow strike.
Pierce jumps guard but Piltz stands there with Pierce around his waist. Pierce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Piltz gets through Pierce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierce.
Piltz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piltz working aggressively here.
Piltz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pierce landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Piltz lands a body punch.
Piltz trying to control the position but instead, Pierce has worked for underhooks and has pushed Piltz into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Piltz.
Pierce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Piltz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Pierce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mark Piltz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piltz misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Pierce slams his shin into Piltz's torso.
Piltz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierce swings for the body but Piltz moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierce doesn't manage to clinch there - Piltz circles away.

Piltz rushes Pierce and presses him up against the cage.
Pierce has Piltz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Piltz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Piltz misses with the head strike.
Piltz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierce takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piltz swings wildly with an uppercut but Pierce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Piltz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Damon Pierce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Piltz fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Piltz.
I think Pierce has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Pierce!
Damon Pierce decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Mark Piltz was interviewed post fight and said 'It's a hard lot of fighters out here in Steel Penn. I'll be back in a ring soon enough.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brooks's choice of entrance music: Tom Sawyer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lickertwat
vs
Brooks

175 cm
29
147 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

168 cm
31
140 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

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 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, AL Lickertwat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lickertwat misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Lickertwat.
Tyler Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks looks to land a left hand but Lickertwat moved out of range nicely.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Lickertwat tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lickertwat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lickertwat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Lickertwat drives through with a takedown into Brooks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lickertwat throws a big right hand that misses.

Lickertwat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lickertwat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lickertwat throwing strikes but missing.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks is adopting a defensive guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks controls Lickertwat momentarily but Lickertwat frees himself.
Lickertwat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Lickertwat slips an elbow through the middle.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lickertwat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lickertwat throwing strikes from guard but Brooks blocks nicely.
Lickertwat distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brooks trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lickertwat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lickertwat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lickertwat trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Lickertwat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brooks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat working some strikes from top position.
Lickertwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lickertwat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Lickertwat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Lickertwat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lickertwat is aware though and is defending well.
Lickertwat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brooks is trying to keep Lickertwat in close.
Lickertwat controlling from the top position.
Lickertwat throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.

Brooks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lickertwat defends it easily.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Lickertwat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lickertwat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Lickertwat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brooks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lickertwat has managed to get both his arms back between Brooks's legs - danger averted.
Lickertwat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lickertwat chips away with some ground and pound.
Lickertwat trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lickertwat sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Brooks has his foot on Lickertwat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lickertwat works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lickertwat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lickertwat stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lickertwat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brooks is looking to sweep but instead, Lickertwat has passed into half guard.

Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lickertwat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brooks. Brooks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Brooks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brooks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lickertwat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lickertwat is doing well to control the position and prevent Brooks from advancing to side control.
Brooks is thwarting Lickertwat's attempts to control the position.
Lickertwat is looking for a sweep. Brooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
AL Lickertwat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lickertwat works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lickertwat is on top in guard.
Lickertwat landing with the ground and pound.

Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lickertwat is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Lickertwat from controlling successfully.
Lickertwat lands a couple of elbows.

Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lickertwat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Lickertwat slips an elbow through the middle.
Lickertwat trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Lickertwat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lickertwat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lickertwat lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brooks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lickertwat is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lickertwat looking to sit in guard and control but Brooks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lickertwat controlling the position.
Lickertwat has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brooks has passed into side control.
Lickertwat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brooks connects with a decent elbow.
Lickertwat holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lickertwat takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brooks working the strikes but Lickertwat uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lickertwat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brooks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brooks's back!
Lickertwat lands strikes to the head.
Brooks tries to escape but Lickertwat has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Brooks tries to break free.
Brooks trying to control the hands but Lickertwat won't let him.
Brooks is taking damage to the body and head.
Brooks turns into Lickertwat and is now in his guard.
Brooks advances to half guard.
Lickertwat wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brooks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lickertwat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lickertwat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lickertwat keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Lickertwat controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lickertwat tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Lickertwat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brooks is looking to work some ground and pound but Lickertwat has wrist control.
Brooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lickertwat looking for a sweep. Not yet Lickertwat, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AL Lickertwat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lickertwat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brooks throws a low kick but Lickertwat moves out of range easily.

Brooks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brooks is trying to control. Lickertwat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lickertwat manages to get to full guard.
Brooks throws a strike but Lickertwat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lickertwat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Lickertwat from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lickertwat throws a big elbow that misses.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Lickertwat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Brooks has his foot on Lickertwat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lickertwat works his way back into a safe position though.
Lickertwat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Lickertwat controlling him for the moment.
Brooks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lickertwat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lickertwat looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself.
Lickertwat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lickertwat is adopting a defensive guard.
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!
Lickertwat looking to control.
Lickertwat wants to improve his position but instead Brooks has moved into half guard.
Brooks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lickertwat is trying to maintain the position but Brooks is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a head shot. Lickertwat uses the momentum to regain guard.
Brooks won't allow Lickertwat to sweep him here.
Brooks throwing strikes but missing.
Brooks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lickertwat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brooks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lickertwat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Lickertwat trying to keep a closed guard but Brooks is proving a slippery customer.
Lickertwat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tyler Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AL Lickertwat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lickertwat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
Lickertwat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks is working Lickertwat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lickertwat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooks passes Lickertwat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brooks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lickertwat trying to control but Brooks postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks wants to control but Lickertwat is keeping him busy.
Lickertwat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Brooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Brooks.
Well Lickertwat 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AL Lickertwat!
AL Lickertwat spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Tyler Brooks spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Garrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon comes to the cage accompanied by Who are you? Come on, goodbye!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boon
vs
Garrick

150 cm
32
130 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

163 cm
31
130 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Boon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Garrick!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon misses with the combination.
Boon misses with a two punch combination.
Boon stuffs the takedown.
Boon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Boon.

Garrick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrick throws a big right hand that misses.

Boon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garrick defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Boon is looking for a triangle but Garrick pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Boon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Boon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garrick is looking to work some ground and pound but Boon has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garrick throws a big right hand that misses.
Garrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Garrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Boon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garrick defends well.

Garrick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garrick has managed to get both his arms back between Boon's legs - danger averted.
Garrick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garrick.

Boon looking for a guillotine here but Garrick defends easily.
Garrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Garrick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garrick has managed to get both his arms back between Boon's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Boon has his foot on Garrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garrick works his way back into a safe position though.
Boon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garrick throwing strikes but missing.
Garrick is looking to work some ground and pound but Boon has wrist control.
Garrick chips away with some ground and pound.

Boon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garrick with a nice head shot there.
Garrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Boon is retaining full guard.

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

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

Boon working for a triangle but Garrick defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Garrick is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Garrick stopping the sweep attempt from Boon.

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

Boon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Garrick doesn't defend quickly enough and Boon has managed to lock this one up! Can Garrick escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boon on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kirk Boon!
Our winner, Kirk Boon, 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
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Redshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boondocks Theme Song. Redshaw has chosen ACDC - Skies on Fire as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Leeroy
vs
Redshaw

174 cm
35
155 lbs
29 - 15 - 0

178 cm
33
165 lbs
26 - 14 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zombie Nutrition - LOD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Redshaw!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Redshaw manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leeroy on his heels. He'll look to pass Leeroy's guard now, I'm sure.
Redshaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redshaw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leeroy's guard.
Redshaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Redshaw connects with a nice short shot to Leeroy's temple.
Redshaw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leeroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redshaw.
Redshaw throwing shots but Leeroy is blocking nicely.
Redshaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redshaw slips a nice elbow through Leeroy's hands, connecting with Leeroy's forehead.
Redshaw lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redshaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leeroy defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw is pressing down on Leeroy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leeroy is holding on for now.

Redshaw is trying to work for a kimura but Leeroy is defending well.
Redshaw throwing shots but Leeroy is blocking nicely.
Redshaw looks to land a strike but Leeroy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Redshaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Redshaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Redshaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Leeroy is rocked!
Redshaw passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw wants to control but Leeroy is keeping him busy.
Leeroy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Redshaw presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Redshaw goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Leeroy is on top in guard.
Redshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Redshaw has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Leeroy doesn't defend quickly enough and Redshaw has managed to lock this one up! Can Leeroy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Redshaw on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dexter Redshaw!
Dexter Redshaw is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Dexter Redshaw 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
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan De Wilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

De Wilde
vs
Aoki

183 cm
28
176 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

178 cm
31
181 lbs
22 - 12 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Divinity 160Q for $150

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan De Wilde!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tatsuya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Wilde lands with a kick to the temple. Aoki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jordan De Wilde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Wilde thows a body shot but no joy.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aoki lands a jab.
Aoki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've been hearing reports that De Wilde has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Wilde. De Wilde obviously looking to wear him down.
De Wilde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aoki scores with a shot to the body.
Aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Wilde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Wilde scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from De Wilde.

Aoki dives in and scores a takedown into De Wilde's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aoki landing with the ground and pound.
De Wilde 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.

Aoki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Wilde is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aoki, into his guard.
De Wilde throws a big right hand that misses.
De Wilde stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Wilde puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
De Wilde thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aoki's head.
Aoki moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Wilde landing with the ground and pound.
De Wilde is working Aoki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Wilde trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Wilde is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to sweep here but De Wilde controlling him for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jordan De Wilde just wasn't active enough.
Aoki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Wilde. That one must have hurt.
De Wilde misses with a hook

and Aoki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Wilde's guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but De Wilde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Wilde pulls Aoki in to control the position.

De Wilde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki stands and throws De Wilde's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Wilde tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Aoki is working De Wilde over with some ground and pound from side control.
De Wilde is trying to improve his position.
De Wilde is not content to let Aoki control the position.

Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Wilde wants to control but Aoki postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tatsuya Aoki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aoki avoids the body shot from De Wilde.
De Wilde throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but De Wilde shows good takedown defense.
Aoki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Wilde tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aoki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Wilde somewhat.
Good standup being displayed there by Aoki as he connects with a hook.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wilde misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
De Wilde connects with a solid leg kick.
De Wilde throws a right hand that misses
and Aoki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
and De Wilde counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
De Wilde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from De Wilde.
Aoki tries to bum rush De Wilde with a series of wild strikes but De Wilde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki misses with a double jab
and De Wilde counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tatsuya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki scores with a jab.
De Wilde swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aoki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aoki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tatsuya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but De Wilde 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Aoki crashes against the mat.
Aoki throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and De Wilde works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Aoki misses with a head shot. De Wilde uses the momentum to regain guard.
De Wilde keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki with a nice head shot there.
De Wilde looking to control.
Aoki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Wilde working a defensive guard here.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Wilde is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Wilde keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki advances position into side control!
De Wilde tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde taking punishment in the form of punches.
Aoki looks up at the clock and then as De Wilde takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aoki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aoki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Wilde is trying to control Aoki's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Aoki.
De Wilde sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Wilde wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.

De Wilde is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki stops De Wilde from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsuya Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Wilde.
De Wilde fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aoki.

Aoki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aoki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
De Wilde is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at De Wilde to see if he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Aoki working his ground and pound in the gym.
Aoki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
De Wilde is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Aoki lands an elbow.
De Wilde is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aoki cracks De Wilde with a big elbow.
De Wilde manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Wilde manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

De Wilde is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
De Wilde can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but De Wilde defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde taking some punishment here, with Aoki in his half guard.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but De Wilde is working away.
De Wilde wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki trying to control from half guard but De Wilde is working away.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Wilde's head.
Aoki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Wilde is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
De Wilde postures up.

Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Aoki is looking for a triangle but De Wilde pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki is trying to control the position but De Wilde postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde controlling from the top position.
Aoki wants to stand but De Wilde is controlling the position.
Aoki looking to control.
De Wilde throws a big right hand that misses.
De Wilde is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jordan De Wilde.
De Wilde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Wilde was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsuya Aoki really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.
Aoki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Aoki. Those never looked like landing.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand

and De Wilde counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Wilde lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Wilde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Aoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Wilde misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wilde prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Wilde gets through Aoki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aoki can't get the takedown.
Jordan De Wilde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Aoki.
De Wilde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aoki wants to take the fight to the mat but De Wilde manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Wilde lands with a light punch inside.
Aoki looking for a takedown.
Aoki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
De Wilde lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Wilde is defending well.
De Wilde misses with the head strike.
Aoki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from De Wilde.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for De Wilde.
De Wilde lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aoki is looking to take this one to the mat.
A body shot lands from De Wilde.
De Wilde lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Wilde.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Wilde - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
De Wilde lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Wilde takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
De Wilde pushes Aoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde lands a right hand.
De Wilde works on Aoki's body with a couple of short punches.
Aoki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aoki tries for a takedown but De Wilde manages to get underhooks.
Aoki blocking some punches.
De Wilde is pressed up against the cage. Aoki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Wilde down to the mat. De Wilde avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up with De Wilde, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes De Wilde against the cage but De Wilde circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Wilde cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Wilde darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Wilde scores with a nice strike.

Aoki is rocked!

De Wilde shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aoki is still in real trouble! Can De Wilde finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki is in trouble now - De Wilde has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
De Wilde tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan De Wilde had his way with Tatsuya Aoki in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

De Wilde misses the shot to the body.
De Wilde tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki moves out of range of the body kick from De Wilde.
De Wilde lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Wilde counters with a solid body kick.
De Wilde connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aoki tries for a takedown but De Wilde circles away easily
and De Wilde counters with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wilde throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki shoots in but De Wilde avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aoki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
De Wilde lands a body shot.
De Wilde clobbers Aoki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Wilde counters with a straight right hand.
Jordan De Wilde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Aoki.
Aoki misses with a hook.
De Wilde connects with the punch.
Jordan De Wilde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Wilde tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Wilde to the ground. De Wilde escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Wilde throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.

De Wilde instigates a clinch.
Aoki takes a shot to the head.
De Wilde will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aoki up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Wilde.
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!
De Wilde tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Wilde tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Wilde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Wilde throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Jordan De Wilde has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Wilde lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aoki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Wilde fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Wilde throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
De Wilde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, jab by De Wilde - just one landing.

It looks like Tatsuya Aoki has been cut.
Aoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Wilde shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aoki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki trying to control the position.
De Wilde trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.

Aoki throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Wilde uses it to pass to side control.
Aoki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

De Wilde stands up and beckons Aoki to his feet.
Tatsuya Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Aoki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan De Wilde showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuya Aoki!
Tatsuya Aoki is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Tatsuya Aoki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braddock has chosen Bulls on Parade - Rage against the machine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simpson
vs
Braddock

190 cm
29
200 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

189 cm
30
222 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

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 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomew Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Braddock!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Braddock.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simpson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Braddock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braddock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Simpson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Braddock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Braddock cracks Simpson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Braddock misses with a wild body shot.
Braddock thumps Simpson with a low kick.
Braddock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Braddock is just out of range.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braddock was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Braddock walks into a left hand.
Braddock misses with a low kick.
Bartholomew Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braddock keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Simpson closes the distance and pushes Braddock back into the cage.
Braddock trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock misses with an elbow strike.
Braddock misses with some punches.
Braddock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.

It looks like Bartholomew Simpson has been cut.
Braddock throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Braddock misses with the head strike.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Braddock backwards.
Braddock throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Braddock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
Braddock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Braddock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Braddock misses with some punches.
Braddock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Braddock avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Braddock scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Braddock.
Braddock told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Braddock misses with some punches.
Braddock pushes Simpson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Braddock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simpson is trying to maintain a safe position but Braddock gets an underhook and turns Simpson into the cage.
Simpson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Braddock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Simpson working Braddock over with knees to the body.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Braddock's head.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simpson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braddock avoids it.
Simpson can't find room to land a body shot as Braddock controls the action.
Braddock has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
Braddock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Simpson to work.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Braddock has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Braddock.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Braddock avoids the damage to the body.
Braddock prevents a body shot from Simpson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Braddock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braddock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Braddock.
Braddock avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braddock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Braddock.
Simpson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braddock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Braddock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Braddock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braddock's elbow.
Braddock misses with the head strike.
Braddock scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braddock.
Simpson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Simpson is trying to stall.
Braddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bartholomew Simpson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Simpson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Braddock looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Braddock digs a good body shot into Simpson's ribs.
Simpson lands with a cross.
Simpson cracks Braddock with an open hand slap.
Braddock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braddock looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Braddock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Braddock. Beautiful body shot.
Simpson pushes Braddock away with a front kick.
Braddock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braddock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Braddock.
Braddock throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braddock walks into a left hand.
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
Braddock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Braddock swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simpson connects with a body shot that sends Braddock's belly button to the back.
Bartholomew Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Braddock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Braddock blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Braddock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simpson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Simpson is looking to wear down Braddock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Braddock looks to land a body kick but Simpson moved away.
Braddock looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson scores with a nice body kick.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Braddock is just out of range.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Braddock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Braddock circles away.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braddock manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Braddock slips the punch.
Braddock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Braddock has managed to clinch.
Braddock throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braddock.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Braddock controls his hands.
Braddock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson misses with a hook to the ribs.
James Braddock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Braddock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Braddock avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
Simpson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Braddock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Braddock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braddock avoids it.
Braddock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Braddock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Braddock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson can't find room to land a body shot as Braddock controls the action.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Braddock avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Braddock scores with a shoulder strike.
Braddock tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Braddock avoids the damage to the body.
Braddock throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simpson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Braddock working aggressively here.
Braddock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Braddock.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson stalling in the clinch but Braddock improves position.
Braddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Braddock scores with a hook to the body.
Braddock is working Simpson over against the cage.
Braddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Braddock controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Braddock is defending well for now.
Braddock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.

Bartholomew Simpson's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Braddock avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Braddock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simpsons head.
A short right from Braddock.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Braddock in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Braddock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Braddock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Simpson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Braddock lands a nice looking body shot.
Braddock throws a leg kick which misses Simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Simpson tries to avoid it.

Braddock closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Braddock.
A bit of stalling here from Simpson.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Braddock.
Braddock lands a nice uppercut.

Simpson is rocked!
Braddock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Braddock drops Simpson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Simpson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Braddock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Braddock unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Simpson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Braddock is unloading with more strikes now! Simpson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Braddock!
James Braddock took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This fight isn't the one that matters. I'm thankful I won, but it isn't the one that matters.'.

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 Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rubble might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rage Against The Machine - No Shelter. Lopez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Apeman. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Rubble
vs
Lopez

150 cm
27
140 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

175 cm
33
146 lbs
26 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barney Rubble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Rubble.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lopez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rubble is looking to chop away at Lopez's legs.
Lopez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez works the jab nicely.
Lopez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubble moves away.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubble scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
Barney Rubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble lands with an overhand left.

Rubble has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rubble lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rubble using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rubble misses with an elbow over the top.
Lopez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rubble lands with a right to the head.
Rubble scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez lands a shot to the body.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Rubble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubble creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lopez's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rubble.
Rubble tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Rubble.
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land.
Lopez lands with a light punch inside.
Lopez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rubble misses with the head strike.
Rubble blocking some punches.
Rubble lands a nice uppercut.
Rubble tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopez avoids it.
Lopez blocks an elbow strike.
Rubble lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubble creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lopez effectively controlling the action here.
Rubble gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rubble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a hook that snaps the head of Rubble backwards.
Rubble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Rubble on the inside.
Rubble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubble misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubble lands an elbow just above Lopez 's eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lopez.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lopez is looking to break free of the clinch but Rubble has double underhooks.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubble misses with a knee strike.
Rubble lands a knee to the body.
Lopez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez lands a hook that snaps the head of Rubble backwards.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Rubble avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Rubble tries to land a knee to the head but Lopez blocks with his arms.
Lopez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rubble lands a nice uppercut.
Lopez lands a left hand.
Lopez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubble lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubble tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alberto Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rubble feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Good leg kick by Rubble there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rubble is looking to land body kicks.
Rubble misses with a leg kick.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Rubble's shoulder, as Rubble tries to avoid the shot.
Rubble tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
Rubble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Rubble pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lopez is out of range and Rubble settles back down.
Rubble lands with a hook. Lopez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rubble throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rubble throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopez.
Rubble throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubble moves away.
Rubble lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Rubble is predictable there
and Lopez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rubble delivers a nice body kick.
Rubble moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopez.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubble throws out the jab.
Rubble loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Rubble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Rubble finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Rubble throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rubble tries to move into range but Lopez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rubble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand

and Rubble counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
Rubble's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rubble.
Rubble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
Rubble tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopez avoids it.
Rubble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lopez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubble.
Rubble throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Lopez as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Rubble misses with a body punch.
Rubble tries to land a knee to the head but Lopez blocks with his arms.
Rubble throws an elbow that misses.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rubble lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Lopez.
Lopez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lopez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rubble.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rubble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Rubble.
Rubble throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubble tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Rubble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lopez.
Rubble has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rubble blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rubble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alberto Lopez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rubble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rubble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rubble motions for Lopez to come forward. Rubble throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rubble throws out a leg kick but Lopez moves out of range and Rubble only half commits.
Lopez with a hook.
Rubble fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lopez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rubble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
The fighters circling - Rubble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubble throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez connects with a single shot there.
Rubble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rubble misses with a low kick.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Rubble doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Rubble avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Rubble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a low kick, right behind Rubble 's knee.
Rubble checks the leg kick.
Lopez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rubble feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Lopez lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Lopez.
Rubble throws a lazy body kick
and Lopez counters with a low kick, right behind Rubble 's knee.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rubble under the eye.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rubble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lopez throws a leg kick which misses Rubble's front leg but catches the back leg as Rubble tries to avoid it.
Alberto Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubble ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Rubble misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Rubble misses
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rubble lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rubble walks into a left hand.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubble.
Lopez misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lopez finds it's way through Rubble's defenses.
Rubble cracks Lopez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Rubble counters with an outside leg kick.
Rubble throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Rubble slips under a jab.
Rubble connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rubble misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lopez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rubble - the referee stops the clock and Lopez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rubble. Lopez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rubble throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lopez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rubble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez defending well as Rubble loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubble.
Lopez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rubble is looking to score with low kicks.
Rubble attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubble turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubble.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubble throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Rubble defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Lopez really dominated that 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.

Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rubble connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Rubble sees coming a mile off.
A solid body kick from Lopez.
Rubble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rubble tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Rubble.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Rubble there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rubble fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Rubble lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Rubble thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Rubble throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Lopez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rubble can pounce on him.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lopez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rubble.
Rubble slips under a jab from Lopez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez moves out of range as Rubble throws a body kick.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rubble misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubble.
Rubble delivers a nice body kick.
Rubble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lopez. Rubble shrugs it off though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Rubble is predictable there
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lopez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rubble staying out of range there.
Lopez checks a low kick from Rubble.
A low kick from Rubble misses
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubble tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Rubble walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rubble takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubble misses with a kick to the body.
Donk. Lopez catches Rubble right on the button with a cross.
Rubble looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left lands for Lopez.

Rubble is rocked!
Rubble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Rubble misses with a low kick.
Rubble misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubble connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopez.
A leg kick checked by Rubble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Lopez dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!

Rubble feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Rubble tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rubble looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Rubble moved away.
Lopez scores with a nice body kick.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Rubble.
Rubble lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopez off the cage and back into range.
Rubble goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubble.
Rubble looks to land a body kick but Lopez moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Rubble misses.
Rubble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubble misses with a body shot.
Rubble thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Rubble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rubble throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Rubble coming out on top.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rubble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Barney Rubble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rubble throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rubble will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rubble throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Rubble misses.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rubble throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rubble.
Jab by Lopez.
Lopez catches Rubble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rubble pushes Lopez away with a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rubble.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubble.
Rubble fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rubble throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lopez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rubble takes a step back to recover.
Rubble misses with a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez thumps Rubble with a low kick.
Rubble throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubble lands a body shot.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Rubble throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Rubble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lopez avoids a kick to the body.
Lopez lands with a hook. Rubble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez throws a body punch but Rubble moves out of range.
Lopez tries to work over Rubble's front leg with a kick but Rubble checks it.
Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Rubble is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alberto Lopez.
Well Lopez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:50
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alberto Lopez!
Alberto Lopez is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Alberto Lopez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cray Daddy Tay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stotch comes to the cage accompanied by boom baby. Tay has chosen Bow Down as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Stotch
vs
Daddy Tay

191 cm
29
200 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

187 cm
30
186 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Stotch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cray Daddy Tay!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stotch looks to score with a jab to the body but Tay is just out of range.
Stotch moves out of range as Tay strikes.
Stotch misses with a series of wild punches.
Leopold Stotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tay misses the jab.
Tay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stotch manages to avoid it.
Stotch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zombie Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Stotch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Stotch misses.
Stotch throws a leg kick that misses.
Tay lands a right hook to the body.
Tay checks a low kick from Stotch.
Tay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stotch counters with a series of strikes. Tay will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stotch throws a body punch but Tay moves out of range.
Tay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stotch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Tay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tay.
Tay misses with an uppercut.
Tay works the jab nicely.
and Tay counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Stotch! He's just covering up as Tay starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cray Daddy Tay!
Cray Daddy Tay is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Cray Daddy Tay, 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.

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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole Solseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump comes to the cage accompanied by Fucking Hostile - Pantera. Solseng has chosen Iron Horse - Hero of the Day as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gump
vs
Solseng

200 cm
28
272 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

195 cm
24
285 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ole Solseng!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solseng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solseng wants it to stay on the feet.
Solseng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Solseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gump moves away.
Solseng lands a jab to Gump's midsection.

Gump gets a double leg takedown into Solseng's guard.
Solseng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gump is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Solseng is looking to stand up but Gump isn't so interested in that idea.
Gump throws an elbow that misses. Solseng uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gump's guard. Nice move by Solseng!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solseng postures up.
Solseng won't allow Gump to sweep him here.

Gump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solseng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solseng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solseng wants to stand but Gump is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gump manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solseng manages to get himself to full guard.
Gump postures up in Solseng's guard and throws a big left but Solseng blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump is stalling in the full guard.
Gump wants to pass the guard but Solseng is keeping the position.
Solseng preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gump throwing strikes from guard but Solseng blocks nicely.
Gump throws a strike but Solseng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Solseng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Gump looking for subs off his back but Solseng has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gump has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Gump actively working from the bottom here.
Gump wants to get back to full guard.
Gump punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gump actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Solseng in particular looking to stall.
Gump wants to improve his position but Solseng is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gump looking for submissions off his back.
Gump tries to get to full guard but Solseng has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gump looking for submissions off his back.
Gump tries to get to full guard but Solseng has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gump dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Solseng lands a right hook to the body.
Solseng feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gumps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Solseng throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gump moves out of range of the body kick from Solseng.
Gump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gump shoots for a takedown but Solseng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gump shoots in and drives through. Solseng sprawls well.
Gump gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gump avoids a kick to the body.
Gump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gump dives in for a single leg takedown but Solseng sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Gump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Solseng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solseng prevents the takedown attempt.
Solseng keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gump's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Solseng.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump has had enough of the clinch but Solseng keeps him there for the moment.
Gump tries to score a body lock takedown but Solseng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gump is looking for a takedown.
Gump tries to work over Solseng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gump wants a takedown but no success here.
Solseng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gump backwards.
Solseng lands a hook that snaps the head of Gump backwards.
Solseng is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gump is keeping busy.
Gump can't break the clinch.
Solseng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Solseng breaks from the clinch.
Gump walks forward, straight into a front kick from Solseng.
Gump missing with a left hand there. Solseng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solseng throws a body kick that misses.
Gump connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solseng slips under a jab.
Solseng lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solseng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gump looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Solseng works Gump's body with a nice hook.
Solseng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gump.
Gump connects with a body shot that sends Solseng's belly button to the back.
Solseng throws a body kick that misses.
Solseng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solseng is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gump rather than just go for the knockout.
Gump avoids the body shot from Solseng.
Gump defending well as Solseng loads up on a big left hand.
Solseng scores with a hook.
Solseng scores with a push kick.
Gump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solseng counters with a nice body shot.
Solseng misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Gump misses.
Ole Solseng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solseng lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solseng looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Solseng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Solseng digs a good body shot into Gump's ribs.
Solseng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Solseng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Solseng moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Solseng misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Gump misses the target.
Gump scores with a shot to the body.
Solseng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gump.
Gump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solseng moves away.
Gump takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Solseng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solseng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ole Solseng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solseng misses with a body shot.
Gump avoids the body shot from Solseng.
Gump misses with an uppercut. Solseng saw that one coming.
Solseng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gump lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Solseng at a distance.
Gump's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solseng connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gump scrambles back to his feet.
Solseng lands a slapping body shot.
Solseng looks for the body kick but Gump saw that one coming.
Solseng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gump.
Solseng lands a slapping body shot.
Gump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solseng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gump.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump is working Solseng over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gump is looking to take a break and control but Solseng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole Solseng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Solseng avoids the body shot from Gump.
Solseng fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gump on the side of the head.
Solseng has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gump defending well as Solseng loads up on a big left hand.
Gump misses with an uppercut.
Solseng looks to score with a jab to the body but Gump is just out of range.
Solseng misses with a body punch

and Gump counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Gump.
Gump working over Solseng with some ground and pound. Solseng looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solseng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Gump wants to work for an arm triangle but Solseng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gump thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Solseng's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solseng is trying to control but can't.
Gump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solseng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Solseng avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gump.
Gump is controlling the pace.
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. Gump connects with a nice short shot to Solseng's temple.
Gump wants to control but Solseng is keeping him busy.
Solseng avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solseng is trying to stand.
Gump is keen to just control but Solseng is a slippery customer.
Solseng is trying to stand up here but Gump is controlling him well.
Well, if Gump 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Solseng is trying to control but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gump moves out of range of the body kick.
Solseng cracks a nice hook into Gump's ribs.
Gump misses with a hook
and Solseng counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Solseng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Solseng, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solseng.
Gump avoids the body shot from Solseng.
Nice defenses there by Solseng.
Gump looks to land a left hand but Solseng moved out of range nicely.
Solseng thows a body shot but no joy.
Solseng scores with a hook to the body. Gump takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Solseng swings for the body but Gump moves out of range.
Solseng looks to land a body kick but Gump moved away.
Gump just misses with a punch to the body.
Gump avoids the head kick by Solseng.
Gump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solseng.
Solseng throws a wild body kick that Gump sees coming a mile off.
Solseng lands with a right hand.
Gump avoids a kick to the body.
Solseng slips under a jab from Gump.
Solseng misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Solseng misses with a body shot.
Solseng punishes Gump's body with a nice straight punch.
Solseng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Solseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gump moves away.
Ole Solseng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Solseng.
Gump takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Solseng lands a nice hook to Gump's body. Gump takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solseng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Solseng is looking to slow Gump down with leg kicks.
Solseng looks to score with a jab to the body but Gump is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gump dives in and grabs Solseng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solseng pushes down on Gump's head and hops out.
Gump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solseng tries a low kick but Gump avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bubba Gump.
I think Gump has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Gump!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bubba Gump thanked Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandragoran comes into the arena with Danny Boy blaring out of the sound system. Leroy Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mandragoran
vs
Brown

194 cm
31
281 lbs
22 - 10 - 1

195 cm
33
256 lbs
33 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

BeastMode
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lan Mandragoran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandragoran looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Mandragoran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mandragoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandragoran is looking to land body kicks.

Brown clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Brown has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brown working aggressively here.
Mandragoran unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Mandragoran scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Leroy Brown has been cut.
Brown blocks a body shot from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mandragoran avoids it.
Mandragoran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Mandragoran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mandragoran is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mandragoran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Mandragoran has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.
Mandragoran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Mandragoran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown stalling.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandragoran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Mandragoran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Mandragoran lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
Mandragoran lands an elbow just above Brown 's eye.
Mandragoran landing knees to the body.
Mandragoran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mandragoran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandragoran crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Brown looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandragoran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mandragoran missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mandragoran.
Mandragoran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mandragoran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Mandragoran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mandragoran lands a nice knee to the body.
Mandragoran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown blocks an elbow strike.
Mandragoran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mandragoran lands a damaging elbow.
Mandragoran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That has opened up Leroy Brown's cut even more.
Mandragoran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
Mandragoran lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mandragoran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mandragoran pushes off an throws an elbow but Brown leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mandragoran utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mandragoran tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Mandragoran.

The cut above Leroy Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown tries a body shot but Mandragoran blocks it.
Mandragoran working Brown over with knees to the body.
Mandragoran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
Mandragoran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Brown takes an elbow to the forehead.

Leroy Brown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mandragoran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brown avoiding damage as Mandragoran throws knees to the body.
Brown avoids a wild elbow strike from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown blocks an elbow strike from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandragoran prevents a body shot from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is pushing Mandragoran up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mandragoran lands a damaging elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lan Mandragoran!
Lan Mandragoran retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Lan Mandragoran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Leroy Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'Well I think it is time to go back to our camp and take hard look not only my career but more importantly my future, perhaps the time has come to call it a day'.