CDFC 4: Drogbah vs. Mekhonstev PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fergus McDugan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Mangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fergus McDugan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seth Mangler's chin.

McDugan
vs
Mangler

198 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
20
257 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Liquid Damage

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fergus McDugan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Mangler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDugan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mangler.
McDugan lands a high kick!
McDugan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mangler as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangler misses the target.
McDugan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mangler's waist but Mangler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDugan off to one side.
McDugan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mangler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fergus McDugan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Mangler.
McDugan is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDugan tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDugan slips a jab from Mangler.
Mangler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fergus McDugan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangler has his takedown stuffed

and McDugan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDugan.
McDugan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mangler walks away with a smile on his face. McDugan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mangler lands a brutal head kick. McDugan looks out on his feet and Mangler throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Seth Mangler!

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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 Janick Ironcrotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ironcrotch
vs
McNulty

190 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janick Ironcrotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian McNulty!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironcrotch misses with a body shot.
McNulty wants to clinch.
McNulty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNulty tries to close the distance and clinch but Ironcrotch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McNulty is looking to clinch but Ironcrotch is avoiding it.
Ironcrotch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ironcrotch slips a jab and a cross from McNulty.
McNulty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Janick Ironcrotch has been cut.
Ironcrotch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ironcrotch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McNulty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ironcrotch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from McNulty does no damage.
McNulty misses with a two punch combination.
Ironcrotch looks to land a combination but McNulty avoids it well.
Ironcrotch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janick Ironcrotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNulty walks into a straight right hand from Ironcrotch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McNulty misses the target.

McNulty forces Ironcrotch back against the cage and clinches.
McNulty tries to throw a body punch but Ironcrotch avoids it by throwing McNulty back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ironcrotch.
Ironcrotch tries to pull guard but McNulty holds him up against the cage and eventually Ironcrotch drops back down to his feet.
McNulty prevents the takedown attempt.
Ironcrotch is trying to drag McNulty to the mat but McNulty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McNulty is trying to maintain a safe position but Ironcrotch gets an underhook and turns McNulty into the cage.
McNulty tries to break free but Ironcrotch pushes him back against the cage.
Ironcrotch keeps control of McNulty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ironcrotch is working for takedown but McNulty is calmly controlling the position for now.
McNulty misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNulty displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ironcrotch up against the cage.
Ironcrotch keeps control of McNulty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McNulty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNulty tries to work over Ironcrotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ironcrotch fails to pull guard.
McNulty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ironcrotch or not.
McNulty misses with a body punch.
McNulty misses with the head strike.
Ironcrotch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McNulty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

McNulty manages to break the clinch.
McNulty is looking to clinch but Ironcrotch is avoiding it.
McNulty misses the jab.
McNulty tries to close the distance and clinch but Ironcrotch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McNulty throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ironcrotch is breathing heavily.
McNulty with a jab.
McNulty tries to clinch up but Ironcrotch circles away and keeps his distance.
Ironcrotch swats away the attempt to clinch by McNulty.
McNulty tries to clinch but Ironcrotch is having none of it.
McNulty tries to clinch but Ironcrotch moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch keeps the fight on the outside.
McNulty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McNulty wants to clinch up but Ironcrotch keeps it at a distance.
McNulty doesn't manage to clinch there - Ironcrotch circles away.
McNulty throws a series of punches but Ironcrotch moves out of range.
McNulty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ironcrotch walks into a stiff left hand from McNulty.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNulty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ironcrotch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McNulty fails with an attempt to clinch.

McNulty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ironcrotch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McNulty gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Ironcrotch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNulty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ironcrotch paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from McNulty.

McNulty has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from McNulty.

Ironcrotch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McNulty misses with a two punch combination.
Ironcrotch staying out of range there.
McNulty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Janick Ironcrotch's cut is getting worse.
McNulty leaves Ironcrotch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McNulty is looking to clinch but Ironcrotch is avoiding it.
McNulty misses with a double jab

and Ironcrotch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ironcrotch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ironcrotch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian McNulty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janick Ironcrotch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McNulty closes the distance but Ironcrotch moves to the side

and Ironcrotch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ironcrotch thows a big elbow that misses.
Ironcrotch is pushing down on McNulty's leg trying to pass to half guard. McNulty is fighting to maintain full guard but Ironcrotch has managed to sneak the leg through.
McNulty won't allow Ironcrotch to pass to mount.
McNulty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ironcrotch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ironcrotch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McNulty defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McNulty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ironcrotch misses with a head shot. McNulty uses the momentum to regain guard.
McNulty wants to stand and escape but Ironcrotch is having none of it.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ironcrotch drops back looking for a leg! McNulty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McNulty manages to kick Ironcrotch off! Ironcrotch jumps back into McNulty's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty keeping full guard, as Ironcrotch tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ironcrotch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McNulty wants to get back to his feet but Ironcrotch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

McNulty drives through and clinches with Ironcrotch against the cage.
Ironcrotch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McNulty wants to break the clinch but can't.
McNulty working hard to break the clinch.
McNulty prevents the takedown attempt.
McNulty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McNulty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ironcrotch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janick Ironcrotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNulty tries to break free but Ironcrotch pushes him back against the cage.
McNulty tries to throw a body punch but Ironcrotch avoids it by throwing McNulty back against the cage.

McNulty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McNulty tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ironcrotch counters by clinching up.
Ironcrotch blocks an uppercut.
McNulty throws a head punch that misses.
McNulty throws a punch but it's blocked by Ironcrotch.
McNulty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ironcrotch keeps control of McNulty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ironcrotch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McNulty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ironcrotch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McNulty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McNulty scores with a one two! Ironcrotch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McNulty clinches but Ironcrotch breaks the clinch

and Ironcrotch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ironcrotch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McNulty's efforts to push away.
McNulty has a couple of punches blocked by Ironcrotch.
McNulty misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNulty gets underhooks to prevent Ironcrotch's takedown attempt.
Ironcrotch drops down looking for an ankle pick but McNulty pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brian McNulty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironcrotch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNulty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNulty tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ironcrotch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNulty is trying to stand up here but Ironcrotch is controlling him well.
Ironcrotch throwing shots but McNulty is blocking nicely.
McNulty wants to get back to his feet.
Ironcrotch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ironcrotch throwing shots but McNulty is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Janick Ironcrotch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Janick Ironcrotch's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

McNulty avoids the body shot from Ironcrotch.
McNulty wants to clinch.
McNulty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McNulty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ironcrotch.
McNulty darts in trying to clinch

and Ironcrotch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McNulty is looking to stand up but Ironcrotch isn't so interested in that idea.
Ironcrotch pushes down on McNulty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ironcrotch there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironcrotch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ironcrotch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McNulty defending well though.
Ironcrotch slips a nice elbow through McNulty's hands, connecting with McNulty's forehead.
Ironcrotch working over McNulty with some ground and pound. McNulty looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ironcrotch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McNulty defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNulty wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ironcrotch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McNulty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ironcrotch.
McNulty is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ironcrotch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ironcrotch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ironcrotch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ironcrotch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch trying to control the action but McNulty is working from the bottom.
Ironcrotch throwing shots but McNulty is blocking nicely.
Ironcrotch is trying to control. McNulty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ironcrotch decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Brian McNulty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ironcrotch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McNulty swinging wildly here.
McNulty wants to clinch

and Ironcrotch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ironcrotch stops McNulty from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNulty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ironcrotch prevents McNulty from getting back to his feet.
Janick Ironcrotch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ironcrotch trying to control the position from guard on top but McNulty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironcrotch works over McNulty with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janick Ironcrotch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ironcrotch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janick Ironcrotch!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trello Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kingston
vs
Strange

185 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trello Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Strange!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strange wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Kingston tries a head kick but it misses.
Ben Strange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strange moves in looking to clinch but Kingston pushes him off.
Strange moves in looking to clinch but Kingston pushes him off.
Kingston shoots in looking for a takedown. Strange tries to sprawl out of it but Kingston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strange manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strange keeps the fight on the outside.
Strange tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kingston counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Strange!
Strange working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston controlling his opponent.
Strange takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kingston goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Strange turns into him and now he's in Kingston's guard.
Kingston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kingston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strange's guard.
Strange wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Strange keeps moving.
Strange keeping full guard, as Kingston tries to pass.
Kingston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strange is on top in guard.

Strange decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kingston, up you get!
Strange tries to clinch
and Kingston counters with a series of strikes. Strange will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kingston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strange tries to clinch

and Kingston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kingston.
Kingston fails to pull guard.
Strange connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kingston's face.
Strange unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kingston is breathing heavily.

Strange pulls guard effortlessly.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment.

Strange throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Strange keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kingston distracts Strange with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kingston preventing the sweep.
Kingston is stalling in the full guard.
Strange is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 Trello Kingston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kingston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kingston shoots in and drives through. Strange sprawls well.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kingston counters by clinching up.
Kingston wants to get back to striking at distance but Strange won't allow it.
Strange lands a nice knee to the body.

Strange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strange closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kingston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strange's guard.
Strange keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Strange seems keen to control Kingston's posture.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Strange keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange looking to control.
Kingston trying to control but Strange is working from the bottom.
Kingston tries to stand but Strange is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

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

Strange gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kingston tries to work over Strange's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strange is pressed up against the cage. Kingston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strange down to the mat. Strange avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strange closes the distance but Kingston moves to the side

and Kingston moves into the clinch.
Kingston tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trello Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strange smiles and moves away.
Strange tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Strange wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strange sprawls well. Strange wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kingston gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strange tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kingston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Strange.
Kingston is looking to clinch but Strange is avoiding it.
Kingston misses the jab.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Strange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston with a lazy takedown attempt

and Strange holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Strange lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Trello Kingston has been cut.
Strange is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Strange pulls guard.
Strange is controlling Kingston's posture.
Strange manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kingston is trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange blocks Kingston's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Strange has isolated one of Kingston's arms. Kingston looking to fight him off but Strange twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Strange!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Putus Malum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IZRAEL KEAKUA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying KEAKUA's choice of entrance music: pagan pay gone. IZRAEL KEAKUA has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Putus Malum's chin.

Malum
vs
KEAKUA

180 cm
18
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Putus Malum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, IZRAEL KEAKUA!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KEAKUA throws a right and a left that Malum avoids nicely.
KEAKUA closes the distance and clinches up with Malum, looking for a takedown. KEAKUA pushes Malum against the cage but Malum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malum really is a fat lump.
KEAKUA circles away from the clinch attempt.
KEAKUA fails with the takedown.

KEAKUA takes the fight into the clinch.
KEAKUA wants a takedown but no success here.
Putus Malum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IZRAEL KEAKUA.
KEAKUA tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malum just stands there and leans against the cage.
KEAKUA is trying to break free.

KEAKUA ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. KEAKUA no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
KEAKUA working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malum.
Malum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as KEAKUA works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malum won't allow KEAKUA to get back to his feet.

KEAKUA has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Malum off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

KEAKUA clinches.
KEAKUA wants to break free but Malum has control.
KEAKUA is trying to force a seperation but Malum has the dominant position.
KEAKUA with a knee to the head.
KEAKUA goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malum prevents it.
Malum landing knees to the head.
KEAKUA tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malum just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KEAKUA has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KEAKUA is looking to break free of the clinch but Malum has double underhooks.
KEAKUA misses with an elbow strike.

KEAKUA escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KEAKUA looks gassed!
Malum closes the distance but KEAKUA moves to the side
and KEAKUA counters with a head kick. That will keep Malum thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
KEAKUA is looking to land body kicks.
Malum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malum clinches but KEAKUA breaks the clinch

and KEAKUA counters by moving into the clinch.
KEAKUA is trying to break the clinch but Malum has him pressed against the cage.
Malum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KEAKUA is working for takedown but Malum is calmly controlling the position for now.
KEAKUA drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Putus Malum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malum doesn't manage to clinch there - KEAKUA circles away.
Malum is looking to clinch but KEAKUA is avoiding it.
Malum wants to clinch.
Malum clinches but KEAKUA breaks the clinch

and KEAKUA counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
KEAKUA fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KEAKUA has had enough of the clinch but Malum keeps him there for the moment.
Malum tries to land a knee to the head but KEAKUA blocks with his arms.
KEAKUA drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
KEAKUA throws an elbow that misses.
KEAKUA jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malum walks away with a smile on his face. KEAKUA gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
KEAKUA swats away the attempt to clinch by Malum.

Malum has closed the distance and engaged KEAKUA in a clinch.
Malum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KEAKUA blocks it with crossed arms.
Malum misses with a knee to the head.
KEAKUA looking for a takedown.
Malum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malum throws a knee to the head but misses.
KEAKUA tries to pull guard but Malum won't allow it.
KEAKUA is trying to break free.
Malum misses with a knee strike.
Malum throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KEAKUA goes for a takedown attempt but Malum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Malum rushes KEAKUA and presses him up against the cage.
Malum connects with a nasty looking knee right to KEAKUA's face.
Malum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malum misses with a knee to the head.
Malum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KEAKUA is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KEAKUA has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KEAKUA throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malum blocks it with crossed arms.
Malum tries a knee to the head but KEAKUA blocks it.
Malum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
KEAKUA is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malum is defending well for now.
Malum looking to throw knees to the head but KEAKUA is blocking nicely.
Malum looking to throw knees to the head but KEAKUA is blocking nicely.
Malum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KEAKUA tries to score a body lock takedown but Malum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malum looking to throw knees to the head but KEAKUA is blocking nicely.
KEAKUA is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KEAKUA blocks it with crossed arms.
KEAKUA wants to break free but Malum has control.
A head punch on the inside from Malum fails to land.
Malum tries a knee to the head but KEAKUA blocks it.
Malum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malum misses with a knee to the head.
KEAKUA tries to pull guard but Malum won't allow it.
KEAKUA goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malum prevents it.
Malum tries a knee to the head but KEAKUA blocks it.
Malum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KEAKUA blocks it with crossed arms.
KEAKUA tries to break the clinch but Malum is controlling the position.
Malum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malum throws a knee to the head but misses.
KEAKUA is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malum misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - Malum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malum tries to clinch up

and KEAKUA decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Malum's guard.
KEAKUA controlling from the top position.

Malum has his feet on KEAKUA's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Malum closes the distance looking to clinch

and KEAKUA counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
KEAKUA tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
KEAKUA tries to break free but Malum pushes him back against the cage.
KEAKUA is trying to break the clinch but Malum has him pressed against the cage.
KEAKUA is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on KEAKUA's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from KEAKUA.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KEAKUA fails to pull guard.
Malum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KEAKUA tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malum smiles and moves away.
Putus Malum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IZRAEL KEAKUA.

Malum has taken the fight to the clinch.
KEAKUA wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KEAKUA has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KEAKUA trying to land knees to the body.
KEAKUA lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malum prevents KEAKUA from breaking the clinch.
KEAKUA tries for a takedown. No joy.
KEAKUA is working for takedown but Malum is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malum looking to throw knees to the head but KEAKUA is blocking nicely.
Malum tries to land a knee to the head but KEAKUA blocks with his arms.
Malum misses with a knee strike.
Malum throws a knee to the head but misses.
KEAKUA goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malum prevents it.
Malum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KEAKUA has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KEAKUA jumps guard but Malum stands there with KEAKUA around his waist. KEAKUA gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malum tries a knee to the head but KEAKUA blocks it.
KEAKUA tries to land knees in the clinch but Malum avoids the damage to the body.
Malum misses with a knee to the head.
KEAKUA fails to pull guard.
Malum throws a knee to the head but misses.
KEAKUA looking for a takedown.
KEAKUA tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malum tries a knee to the head but KEAKUA blocks it.
Malum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

KEAKUA breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and KEAKUA counters with a body kick that stops Malum in his tracks momentarily.
Malum tries to close the distance and clinch but KEAKUA swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KEAKUA avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malum fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malum tries to close the distance and clinch up but KEAKUA swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malum fails in his attempt to clinch.
KEAKUA is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malum tries to clinch but KEAKUA is having none of it.
Malum wants to clinch up but KEAKUA keeps it at a distance.
Malum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malum wants to clinch up but KEAKUA keeps it at a distance.
Malum tries to close the distance and clinch but KEAKUA swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KEAKUA throws a push kick but Malum slaps the foot to one side.
Malum wants to clinch.
KEAKUA circles away from the clinch attempt

and KEAKUA counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A left hand lands to the body for KEAKUA.
KEAKUA can't get the takedown.
Malum misses with a knee to the head.
Malum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KEAKUA lands a body punch.
KEAKUA tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KEAKUA tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malum landing knees to the head.
KEAKUA wants a takedown.
KEAKUA takes a knee right on the jaw!
Malum tries to land a knee to the head but KEAKUA blocks with his arms.
KEAKUA wants a takedown.
Malum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KEAKUA has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KEAKUA fails to pull guard.
Malum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malum misses with a knee to the head.
Malum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KEAKUA wants to break the clinch but can't.
Malum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KEAKUA blocks it with crossed arms.
Malum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malum tries to land a knee to the head but KEAKUA blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Putus Malum will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Malum tries to clinch up
and KEAKUA counters with a one-two to the body.
Malum tries to clinch

so KEAKUA counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
KEAKUA's corner is telling him to maintain position.
KEAKUA trying to control but Malum is working from the bottom.
Malum looking for a sweep. Not yet Malum, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malum striking off his back but it's not causing KEAKUA any problems.
KEAKUA slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Malum keeping moving, preventing KEAKUA from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KEAKUA is looking to work some ground and pound but Malum has wrist control.

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

and KEAKUA counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

KEAKUA stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Malum darts in trying to clinch

and KEAKUA counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
IZRAEL KEAKUA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malum misses with a knee to the head.
KEAKUA throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

KEAKUA lands a takedown into guard.
KEAKUA looking to sit in guard and control but Malum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

KEAKUA had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malum defends it easily.
Malum throwing strikes but missing.

KEAKUA is looking for a triangle but Malum pushes his legs off easily.
IZRAEL KEAKUA has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malum distracts KEAKUA with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malum throws a big right hand that misses.

KEAKUA pushes Malum off and scrambles back to his feet.
KEAKUA shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malum as he jumps to the side.

Malum clinches.
KEAKUA is working for takedown but Malum is calmly controlling the position for now.

KEAKUA ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. KEAKUA no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
KEAKUA is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malum is controlling him.
Malum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

KEAKUA is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
KEAKUA is working for takedown but Malum is calmly controlling the position for now.
Putus Malum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IZRAEL KEAKUA.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KEAKUA tries to break the clinch but Malum is controlling the position.
Malum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KEAKUA blocks it with crossed arms.

KEAKUA breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Putus Malum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malum tries to clinch there but KEAKUA circles away.
KEAKUA throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malum looks to clinch
and KEAKUA counters with a good low kick that Malum was not able to check.
Putus Malum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and KEAKUA finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Malum tries to clinch but fails miserably

and KEAKUA counters with a shoot takedown. Malum fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KEAKUA stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
KEAKUA throws and elbow that misses. Malum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in KEAKUA's guard. Nice move by Malum!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as KEAKUA works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
IZRAEL KEAKUA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malum 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Putus Malum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbi Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbi Nakamura will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Anderson
vs
Nakamura

170 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robbi Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Nakamura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Andy Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbi Nakamura.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Andy Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson passes Nakamura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nakamura is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson blocks the strikes from Nakamura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakamura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt

and Anderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nakamura's guard now.

Anderson gets to his feet. Nakamura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakamura won't be happy with that.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
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!
Nakamura is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson staying calm.
Nakamura is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Anderson is staying tight to Nakamura's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Anderson is trying to ground and pound but Nakamura uses the momentary lack of control by Anderson to regain half guard.

Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson is thwarting Nakamura's attempts to control the position.
Anderson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nakamura.
Anderson winds up and cracks Nakamura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson is thwarting Nakamura's attempts to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Anderson.

Nakamura clinches with his opponent.

Nakamura jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.

Nakamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.

Nakamura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Nakamura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Nakamura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nakamura working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anderson has passed into half guard!

Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is keen to just control but Nakamura is a slippery customer.

Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily

and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nakamura working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.

Nakamura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Anderson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Nakamura circles away from the clinch attempt

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

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

Nakamura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Nakamura laying and praying for a moment but Anderson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakamura.

Nakamura seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Nakamura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Andy Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Nakamura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!

Nakamura goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Anderson is on top in guard.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson controlling from the top position.

Nakamura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Anderson controlling Nakamura's posture.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Anderson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbi Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon J Scarborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

J Scarborough
vs
Sinclair

165 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon J Scarborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair stuffs the takedown attempt from J Scarborough. J Scarborough gets slowly back to his feet.
Sinclair misses with a takedown attempt

and J Scarborough counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sinclair!

Sinclair tries to land a strike from the bottom but J Scarborough has taken his back! He's got the choke... big trouble for Sinclair here! Sinclair is tapping! Great work there by J Scarborough!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon J Scarborough!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Punishment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Anselmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punishment comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. Anselmo has chosen HATEBREED-Everyone Bleeds Now as his entrance music. Phillip Anselmo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Punishment
vs
Anselmo

199 cm
19
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

198 cm
23
262 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Boomerang! Costumes ($12 Fun Gear/30 Items)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Punishment!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Anselmo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anselmo swings for the body but Punishment moves out of range.
Punishment dives in and grabs Anselmo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anselmo pushes down on Punishment's head and hops out.
Punishment is looking to clinch but Anselmo is avoiding it.
Anselmo fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Punishment.
Punishment checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

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

It looks like George Punishment has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anselmo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punishment tries to clinch up.

Anselmo sends Punishment crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anselmo is motioning to the referee to let Punishment up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Anselmo moves in close and cracks Punishment with a massive right hand! Punishment, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Anselmo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phillip Anselmo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Didiero Drogbah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Mekhontsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Drogbah
vs
Mekhontsev

185 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Didiero Drogbah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arthur Mekhontsev!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogbah lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Drogbah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drogbah lands with a nice combination. Mekhontsev backs away looking to recover.
Mekhontsev blocks a head kick by Drogbah.
Didiero Drogbah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekhontsev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drogbah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mekhontsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drogbah.
Mekhontsev connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mekhontsev tries to clinch up.
Drogbah keeps the fight on the outside.
Drogbah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mekhontsev avoids a punch combination nicely.

Mekhontsev rushes Drogbah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drogbah is looking to break free of the clinch but Mekhontsev has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mekhontsev.

Drogbah jumps guard and drags Mekhontsev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mekhontsev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drogbah is proving hard to escape from.
Mekhontsev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mekhontsev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Drogbah, up you get!
Mekhontsev wants to clinch.
Mekhontsev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mekhontsev tries to clinch up.
Mekhontsev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drogbah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mekhontsev looks gassed!
Drogbah misses with a low kick as Mekhontsev jumps back.
Drogbah lands a hook that stumbles Mekhontsev back into the cage. Drogbah follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mekhontsev to the canvas! Drogbah pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mekhontsev has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Didiero Drogbah!
Didiero Drogbah is the new light heavyweight champion!