RFC 14: Revenge PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Nurgomedgo
vs
Tural

177 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaleb Nurgomedgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abi Tural!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Tural.
Nurgomedgo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nurgomedgo has his takedown stuffed

and Tural counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nurgomedgo won't be happy with that.
Nurgomedgo can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurgomedgo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tural wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurgomedgo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurgomedgo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tural's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nurgomedgo regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurgomedgo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurgomedgo is pulling down on Tural's head. It's preventing any offense from Tural, at least for the moment.
Nurgomedgo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tural's guard.

Nurgomedgo preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tural keeping moving, preventing Nurgomedgo from controlling successfully.
Tural avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nurgomedgo has gone for a leg lock! Tural slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurgomedgo's guard.

Nurgomedgo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurgomedgo working a defensive guard here.
Nurgomedgo wants to sweep here but Tural controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nurgomedgo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tural defends it easily.
Nurgomedgo is adopting a defensive guard.
Tural is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurgomedgo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurgomedgo trying to control but Tural is working from the bottom.
Nurgomedgo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tural works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurgomedgo being controlled here momentarily.
Tural keeping moving, preventing Nurgomedgo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abi Tural will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nurgomedgo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tural sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Tural drives through and clinches with Nurgomedgo against the cage.
Tural pushes Nurgomedgo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurgomedgo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tural after a bit of a struggle.
Tural lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurgomedgo backwards.
Nurgomedgo wants to take the fight to the mat but Tural manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleb Nurgomedgo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurgomedgo wants a takedown.
Nurgomedgo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nurgomedgo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tural is pressed up against the cage. Nurgomedgo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tural down to the mat. Tural avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tural misses with a few strikes there.
Nurgomedgo goes for a double leg but Tural avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tural continues to drive forward.
Tural pushes Nurgomedgo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Tural.
Tural pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tural lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tural lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurgomedgo backwards.
Tural lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurgomedgo backwards.
Tural has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tural stalling against the cage.
Tural lands an uppercut.
Nurgomedgo goes for a takedown attempt but Tural pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nurgomedgo shoots in for a double leg but Tural sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurgomedgo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tural counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurgomedgo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tural really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurgomedgo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tural must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tural is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tural tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurgomedgo is retaining full guard.
Nurgomedgo seems keen to control Tural's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurgomedgo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tural is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurgomedgo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tural avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurgomedgo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurgomedgo passes Tural's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nurgomedgo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurgomedgo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurgomedgo is trying to control. Tural wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurgomedgo closes the distance and clinches up with Tural, looking for a takedown. Nurgomedgo pushes Tural against the cage but Tural circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Tural.
Abi Tural is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurgomedgo shoots in but Tural avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurgomedgo dives in for a single leg takedown but Tural sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tural creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nurgomedgo tries to pull guard but Tural holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurgomedgo drops back down to his feet.
Nurgomedgo is trying to pull guard but Tural turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abi Tural seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tural lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tural's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nurgomedgo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tural just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Tural on the inside.
Nurgomedgo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tural is defending well.
Tural manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nurgomedgo tries to score a body lock takedown but Tural shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Tural as Nurgomedgo shoots in.
Tural jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurgomedgo with a poor takedown

and Tural counters with a takedown into side control.
Tural trying to control the position but Nurgomedgo is working away.
Nurgomedgo sneaks back into half guard.
Nurgomedgo trying to control but Tural postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurgomedgo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurgomedgo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurgomedgo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurgomedgo looking to control.
Tural trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurgomedgo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tural counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleb Nurgomedgo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurgomedgo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tural counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nurgomedgo won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurgomedgo struggling a bit here.
Kaleb Nurgomedgo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurgomedgo is looking to regain half guard here but Tural keeps moving and retains side control.
Tural in side control, throwing shots but Nurgomedgo defends.
Nurgomedgo tries to improve position but can't.
Tural moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurgomedgo is looking to regain half guard here but Tural keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurgomedgo can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurgomedgo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tural.
Tural misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Nurgomedgo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nurgomedgo wants to control but Tural is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurgomedgo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tural is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nurgomedgo throws an elbow but Tural slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nurgomedgo throws a strike aimed at the side of Tural's head but Tural avoids it well.
Tural managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nurgomedgo.
Nurgomedgo working the strikes but Tural uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nurgomedgo misses with a head shot. Tural uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurgomedgo with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abi Tural comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tural has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abi Tural!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Tihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Ruusperkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tihiro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jyo. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tihiro
vs
Ruusperkki

188 cm
26
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Tihiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nico Ruusperkki!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tihiro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tihiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruusperkki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tihiro manages to pass to side control.
Tihiro controlling the pace.
Ruusperkki is trying to stand back up but Tihiro is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruusperkki is looking to improve his position.
Tihiro is taking a breather. Ruusperkki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tihiro is looking to advance position but Ruusperkki won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tihiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ruusperkki!
Tihiro controlling his opponent.
Tihiro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tihiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ruusperkki for as long as he can get away with.

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.
Further stalling from Tihiro.
Ruusperkki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tihiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tihiro is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruusperkki can't escape the position.
Tihiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tihiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruusperkki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ruusperkki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tihiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tihiro is pushing down on Ruusperkki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruusperkki is fighting to maintain full guard but Tihiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tihiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruusperkki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tihiro controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruusperkki misses with a double jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tihiro.
Ruusperkki wants to get back to his feet but Tihiro drags him back down.
Tihiro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ruusperkki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tihiro advances nicely into full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruusperkki can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihiro controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruusperkki can't escape the position.
Tihiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ruusperkki is trying to escape the mount.
Ruusperkki is breathing heavily.
Tihiro controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Tihiro 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. This is the final round!

Ruusperkki throws out a loose jab but Tihiro uses good head movement to avoid it.

Tihiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ruusperkki did well to prevent Tihiro getting side control.
Tihiro stops Ruusperkki from getting back to his feet.
Tihiro trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruusperkki scores with a one two! Tihiro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ruusperkki throws a nice looking combination but Tihiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tihiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruusperkki, which made it look bad.
Ruusperkki lands an overhand right.
Ruusperkki's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruusperkki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruusperkki cracks Tihiro with a good jab.
Ruusperkki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tihiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruusperkki can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tihiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruusperkki circles away.
Ruusperkki tries for a takedown but Tihiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruusperkki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tihiro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ruusperkki sprawls well initially but Tihiro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruusperkki is in trouble now - Tihiro has advanced to mount!
Yuki Tihiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tihiro controlling his opponent.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nico Ruusperkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuki Tihiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Tihiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tihiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Tihiro!
A victorious Yuki Tihiro 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
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivo Koljeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubin Carter had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Carter
vs
Koljeno

173 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

180 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rubin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ivo Koljeno!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a double jab
and Koljeno counters with a nice leg kick.
Carter looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Koljeno clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.

Koljeno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koljeno slips a straight right by Carter.

Koljeno moves into the clinch.
Carter tries a body shot but Koljeno blocks it.
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Koljeno avoids the damage to the body.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.

Koljeno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koljeno misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Koljeno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter throws a right hand that Koljeno ducks under and follows up with a left that Koljeno also avoids with ease.
Koljeno throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koljeno scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Rubin Carter has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koljeno misses with a series of wild punches.
Koljeno swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koljeno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Koljeno.

Koljeno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carter's half guard.
Koljeno wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.
Koljeno throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
Koljeno is trying to control the action in half guard but Carter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koljeno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koljeno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koljeno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koljeno throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koljeno has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Carter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koljeno misses with an attempted mid kick.

Koljeno moves into the clinch successfully.

Koljeno breaks the clinch.
Koljeno moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Koljeno misses with a series of wild punches.
Koljeno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koljeno misses with a wild combination.
Carter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Koljeno moves into the clinch.

Koljeno breaks the clinch.

Koljeno has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koljeno avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
Koljeno blocks an elbow strike.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Koljeno controls his hands.
Koljeno throws a knee to the head but misses.

Koljeno manages to break the clinch.
Koljeno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Koljeno persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter tries to land a front kick but Koljeno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koljeno lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koljeno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koljeno throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
Koljeno tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a combination

and Koljeno counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Koljeno throws a big elbow that misses.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carter is looking to stand up but Koljeno isn't so interested in that idea.
Koljeno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koljeno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Koljeno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koljeno throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivo Koljeno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rubin Carter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Koljeno darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.
Koljeno tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carter can't break the clinch.

Koljeno manages to break the clinch.
Koljeno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter throws a combination that misses

and Koljeno counters with a single leg into guard. Carter didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koljeno trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koljeno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koljeno stops Carter from standing up.
Koljeno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carter's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koljeno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koljeno.
Carter pushes Koljeno off looking to stand but Koljeno dives back in and keeps control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Koljeno drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.

Koljeno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rubin Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koljeno.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koljeno!
Koljeno misses with the combination.
Koljeno looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Koljeno throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left lands for Carter.
Koljeno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Koljeno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koljeno dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Ivo Koljeno seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koljeno fails with a takedown attempt.
Rubin Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivo Koljeno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Carter instigates a clinch.
Koljeno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Koljeno pulls guard effortlessly.
Carter won't allow Koljeno to sweep him here.

Carter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koljeno, up you get!
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Koljeno pushes him off.
Koljeno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter is looking to clinch but Koljeno is avoiding it.
Koljeno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carter as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koljeno throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koljeno keeps the fight on the outside.

Koljeno forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.

Koljeno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Koljeno moves into the clinch successfully.
Koljeno blocking some punches.
Carter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter prevents the takedown attempt.
Koljeno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Koljeno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Carter. No joy for Koljeno on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter jabs Koljeno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koljeno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koljeno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koljeno lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Koljeno.

Koljeno moves into the clinch.
Carter takes a knee to the side of the body.

Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koljeno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koljeno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Koljeno lands a head kick!
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivo Koljeno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rubin Carter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Carter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koljeno finds it's way round the side to connect with Carter's head.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Koljeno.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Koljeno.
Carter jabs Koljeno right on the nose. Koljeno blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koljeno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.

Koljeno moves into the clinch.

Koljeno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter throws a series of punches but Koljeno moves out of range.
Koljeno tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koljeno.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.

Koljeno moves into the clinch.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koljeno's elbow.
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!
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koljeno is trying to drag Carter to the mat but Carter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carter avoiding damage as Koljeno throws knees to the body.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.

Koljeno has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carter uses from the top position.
Carter wants to stand but Koljeno has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to stand and escape but instead Koljeno has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Carter wants to stand but Koljeno is controlling the position.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koljeno lands a couple of digs.
Koljeno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koljeno with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koljeno trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rubin Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Koljeno does no damage.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Koljeno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Carter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Koljeno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koljeno closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Koljeno pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rubin Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivo Koljeno.
Sloppy strikes from Koljeno. Those never looked like landing.
Carter works over Koljeno's head and body with a nice combination.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Koljeno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter swinging wildly here.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Koljeno does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carter wants to clinch.

Koljeno closes the distance and pushes Carter back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Koljeno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubin Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koljeno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter lands a head kick. Koljeno smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Koljeno.

Koljeno closes the distance and clinches.
Ivo Koljeno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivo Koljeno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koljeno has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivo Koljeno!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Lihakovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cave
vs
Lihakovich

184 cm
29
220 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
226 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Kangaroo Punch (Formally Happy Pills) - Laundry 90

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Cave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexi Lihakovich!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lihakovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexi Lihakovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Cave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cave ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Cave rushes Lihakovich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lihakovich misses with a knee to the head.
Lihakovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lihakovich misses with a knee to the head.
Cave dodges an elbow strike from Lihakovich.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lihakovich misses with an elbow strike.
Lihakovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cave blocks a body shot from Lihakovich.
Lihakovich is trying to break the clinch but Cave has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lihakovich tries a body shot but Cave blocks it.
Cave misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lihakovich.

Cave pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cave avoids the head kick by Lihakovich.
Cave wants to clinch
and Lihakovich counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave blocks a head kick by Lihakovich.
Lihakovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lihakovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cave.
Lihakovich wants to slow Cave down by chopping away at his legs.
Cave throws a series of strikes that have Lihakovich backpedaling.
Lihakovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cave lands a nice shot that snaps Lihakovich's head back.
Lihakovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Cave.
Lihakovich closes the distance but Cave moves to the side
and Cave counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lihakovich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cave counters with a body kick that stops Lihakovich in his tracks momentarily.
Lihakovich throws a sloppy head kick and Cave moves out of range easily.

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

Cave drives through and clinches with Lihakovich against the cage.
Lihakovich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cave avoids a wild elbow strike from Lihakovich.
Lihakovich takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lihakovich looks winded!
Lihakovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cave with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lihakovich tries to land knees in the clinch but Cave avoids the damage to the body.
Lihakovich misses with a knee strike.

Cave breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cave goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cave tries to clinch up but Lihakovich circles away and keeps his distance.

Lihakovich gets tackled into the cage by Cave. Cave maintains the clinch.
Cave throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Lihakovich breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Lihakovich
enabling Cave to counter with a crisp jab.
Lihakovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lihakovich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cave is able to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cave avoids the head kick by Lihakovich.
A nice combination there by Cave.

Lihakovich is rocked!
Lihakovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Lihakovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Cave finish him?
Lihakovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Cave.
Lihakovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lihakovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Lihakovich walks into a straight right hand from Cave.
Lihakovich throws a sloppy head kick and Cave moves out of range easily.

Cave closes the distance and clinches.
Cave lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cave pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cave throws a combination. Lihakovich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lihakovich misses with a left hand
and Cave counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Lihakovich! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Cave!
Post fight, an emotional Nick Cave said 'julius karneres...lets fight!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Presley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Presley has chosen Loco as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Anderson
vs
Presley

180 cm
19
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
27
157 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Kangaroo Punch (Formally Happy Pills) - Laundry 90
Project Mayhem

Valhalla Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Karl Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Presley!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Presley.

It looks like David Presley has been cut.
Presley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
A combination from Presley does no damage.
Presley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Presley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Presley lands a nice shot to the body.
Presley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Anderson throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Presley stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Anderson follows into mount!

Presley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Presley is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson wants to control the pace but Presley is squirming around nicely.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anderson is looking to work his way around to Presley's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Presley seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Presley to control.

Presley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anderson.
Presley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Anderson working for a submission but Presley is keeping him at bay.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anderson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Presley is trying desperately to improve position.

Presley tries to improve his position but Anderson has taken his back! Anderson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Presley tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Anderson pushes Presley away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Anderson!
Karl Anderson retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Karl Anderson, 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
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andro Antolovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Blachowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antolovic comes to the cage accompanied by Written in the Stars. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Antolovic
vs
Blachowicz

188 cm
21
208 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Kangaroo Punch (Formally Happy Pills) - Laundry 90

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andro Antolovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Blachowicz!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Antolovic - just one landing.
Blachowicz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blachowicz darts in looking for a takedown but Antolovic gets double underhooks and turns Blachowicz into the cage.
Antolovic stops a takedown attempt from Blachowicz.
Blachowicz wants a takedown but no success here.
Andro Antolovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Blachowicz.

Antolovic breaks the clinch.
Antolovic connects with the punch.
Blachowicz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Mamed Blachowicz has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Antolovic. That's going to slow Blachowicz down.
Blachowicz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Antolovic as he avoids it easily.
Antolovic lands a nice shot that snaps Blachowicz's head back.
Blachowicz darts in looking for a takedown but Antolovic gets double underhooks and turns Blachowicz into the cage.
Blachowicz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Antolovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Antolovic - that will leave a mark!
Blachowicz looks winded!

Antolovic drops Blachowicz with a beautiful combination! Blachowicz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Antolovic is looking for the KO!

Blachowicz is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antolovic dances in with a quick combination. Blachowicz is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Antolovic snaps Blachowicz's head back. Blachowicz stumbles backwards against the cage. Antolovic steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Blachowicz's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Blachowicz just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andro Antolovic!
Andro Antolovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Opdauhl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Sheck has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sheck
vs
Opdauhl

178 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

192 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Sheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Opdauhl!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opdauhl connects with an inside leg kick.
Opdauhl connects with a solid leg kick.
Opdauhl works Sheck's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheck's sensitive parts.
Opdauhl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheck checks the leg kick.
Opdauhl throws a lazy right hand but Sheck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opdauhl darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Opdauhl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Opdauhl tries to clinch but Sheck is having none of it.
Gary Opdauhl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdauhl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheck.
Sheck seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Opdauhl throws a shot from downtown. Sheck moves away and avoids it.
Opdauhl lands with a hook. Sheck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sheck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl misses with a looping right.
Opdauhl is looking to land body kicks.
Opdauhl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Opdauhl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Opdauhl misses its intended target.
Opdauhl misses with an uppercut. Sheck saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Sheck counters with a shoot takedown. Opdauhl fights it but they end up in guard.
Opdauhl is controlling Sheck's posture.
Opdauhl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sheck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Opdauhl is keeping the position for now.
Opdauhl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sheck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sheck preventing the sweep.
Sheck throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Opdauhl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Opdauhl jabs at Sheck's body.
Sheck avoids the body shot from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl connects with a leg kick. Sheck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Opdauhl rushes Sheck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sheck blocks a body shot from Opdauhl.
Sheck blocking some punches.
Opdauhl working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Opdauhl lands a shoulder strike.
Opdauhl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Opdauhl prevents it.
Sheck can't break the clinch.
Opdauhl is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sheck tries to circle away but Opdauhl has him pinned against the cage.
Opdauhl pushes Sheck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Opdauhl prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Opdauhl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Opdauhl lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Opdauhl thows a body kick. Sheck tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gary Opdauhl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opdauhl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sheck's head backwards.
Sheck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Opdauhl throws a nice outside leg kick.
Opdauhl is looking to clinch.
Opdauhl doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheck circles away.
Opdauhl throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opdauhl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Opdauhl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Opdauhl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdauhl throws a hook to the side of Sheck's head but Sheck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Opdauhl - just one landing.
Opdauhl is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Opdauhl throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Opdauhl swings widly with a right hand

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

Sheck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sheck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Opdauhl keeps working.
Opdauhl 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Sheck are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Sheck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Opdauhl has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Opdauhl can't do much from the bottom here.
Opdauhl is looking to regain half guard here but Sheck keeps moving and retains side control.

Sheck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheck is looking to take a break and control but Opdauhl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Opdauhl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sheck fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Sheck is trying to get an arm triangle but Opdauhl is defending well.

Sheck is trying to get an arm triangle but Opdauhl is defending well.
Opdauhl tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheck in side control, throwing shots but Opdauhl defends.
Opdauhl struggling a bit here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roger Sheck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sheck tries for a kimura but Opdauhl is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Opdauhl 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! This is the final round!

Opdauhl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Opdauhl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Sheck tries to keep at a distance but Opdauhl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Opdauhl misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opdauhl lands a body shot in the clinch.
Opdauhl just leaning against Sheck, taking a breather.
Opdauhl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Opdauhl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheck backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdauhl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Opdauhl is working Sheck over against the cage.
Opdauhl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Opdauhl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sheck is trying to force a seperation but Opdauhl has the dominant position.
Opdauhl scores with a shot to the side of Sheck's head.
Sheck takes a shot to the head.
Sheck looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Opdauhl as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Opdauhl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Opdauhl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Opdauhl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sheck or not.
A short right from Opdauhl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Opdauhl scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sheck or not.
Opdauhl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheck backwards.
Still in the clinch, Opdauhl scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Opdauhl as the two fighters clinch.
Opdauhl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gary Opdauhl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Opdauhl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sheck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Opdauhl gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Opdauhl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Opdauhl cracks Sheck with a nice body shot.
Opdauhl scores with a shot to the side of Sheck's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sheck.
Opdauhl is leaning against Sheck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Opdauhl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheck backwards.
Opdauhl digs a right hand underneath Sheck's ribcage. Sheck let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Opdauhl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sheck or not.
Opdauhl scores with a shoulder strike.
Opdauhl lands an uppercut.
Opdauhl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sheck or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Opdauhl.

Sheck is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Opdauhl.
Opdauhl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Sheck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Opdauhl misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheck wants a takedown.
Sheck seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Opdauhl lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Opdauhl lands with a right to the head.
Opdauhl gets underhooks to prevent Sheck's takedown attempt.

Opdauhl drops Sheck onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sheck is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Opdauhl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sheck.
Opdauhl lands a nice uppercut.
Opdauhl dips a shoulder and cracks Sheck with a mighty uppercut! Sheck falls back against the cage and Opdauhl unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sheck is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Opdauhl screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Opdauhl!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Fynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Gibson
vs
Fynn

186 cm
28
192 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

184 cm
30
193 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tarik Gibson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Fynn!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Fynn drives through and clinches with Gibson against the cage.
Gibson stalling in the clinch.
Gibson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gibson.

It looks like Bob Fynn has been cut.
Gibson leaning against his opponent.
Fynn tries to circle away but Gibson has him pinned against the cage.
Gibson landing knees to the body.
Fynn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gibson is working Fynn over against the cage.

Fynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson slips under a jab.
Gibson connects with a leg kick. Fynn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fynn takes a swing at Gibson's ribcage but misses.
Gibson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fynn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gibson missing with a left hand there. Fynn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Gibson's head coaches at Guinness Stout that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson dodges the punch combination from Fynn.
Gibson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Fynn misses with a body punch
and Gibson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gibson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Gibson.
Fynn moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Gibson.
Fynn scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Fynn.
Gibson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fynns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gibson takes one to the side of the head.
Fynn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tarik Gibson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fynn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fynn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fynn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Fynn is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Gibson lands.
Fynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibson finish him?
Fynn throws a right hand that misses
and Gibson counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Fynn! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tarik Gibson!
Tarik Gibson retains his middleweight title!