BFT-383 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yay Wee Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sepultura - Nomad. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ramos
vs
Wee Won

167 cm
22
163 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

186 cm
20
152 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henrique Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yay Wee Won!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Won attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ramos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Won misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Won.
Ramos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Won scores with a four punch combination!
Ramos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Won throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Won misses with a jab to the body
and Won takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Yay Wee Won has been cut.
Won pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Won tries a low kick but Ramos avoids it.
Won takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Won needs to keep his hands up - Ramos had a free shot at his head there.
Won swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
As Won backs away, Ramos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Won is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Ramos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Ramos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Won sprawling to the canvas! Won rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ramos finish him?!

Won is rocked!
Won misses with a shot to the body
and Ramos counters with an outside leg kick.
Won is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramos finish him?
Won is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramos rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Won tries a head kick but it misses.
Won seems to have recovered his senses.
Won throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Won's knee momentarily.
Ramos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Won on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramos. Ramos obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramos walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Won drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ramos swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Won's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Ramos!
Our winner, Henrique Ramos, 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
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emong Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvacion kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Till I Collapse. Shinya Aoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Salvacion
vs
Aoki

178 cm
28
166 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

176 cm
28
158 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emong Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Salvacion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aoki is trying to defend but Salvacion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Salvacion sits in half guard.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki looking to control.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki , not yet.
Our spies down at at Beat Down Under inform us that Aoki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Salvacion controlling him for the moment.
Salvacion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Salvacion distracts Aoki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoki wants to stand up but Salvacion is controlling him.
Salvacion trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Salvacion lands a couple of elbows.
Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.

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.
Salvacion looking to pass the guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Salvacion from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Aoki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Aoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki wants to get up but he can't break Salvacion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Salvacion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salvacion seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Salvacion pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki wants to stand and escape but instead Salvacion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Salvacion tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Salvacion is proving a slippery customer.
Salvacion looking to pass the guard.
Aoki wants to get back to his feet but Salvacion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aoki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Salvacion grinds an elbow into Aoki 's temple.
Aoki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Salvacion off and has taken his back!

Aoki is looking for the choke from the back position but Salvacion is controlling his hands well.
Salvacion tries to escape but Aoki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Salvacion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki is trying to stick to Salvacion's back but Salvacion is turning into Aoki . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aoki 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Salvacion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aoki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salvacion to the mat! Salvacion manages to get full guard.
Aoki stands up over Salvacion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Salvacion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Salvacion looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvacion, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salvacion is on top in guard.

Salvacion wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion throws a strike but Aoki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvacion is keeping the position for now.
Aoki is looking to stand up but Salvacion won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki throws a strike but Salvacion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Salvacion advances to half guard.

Salvacion is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Salvacion connects with a nice short shot to Aoki 's temple.
Aoki wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Salvacion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki .
Salvacion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Aoki working for a triangle but Salvacion defends it easily.
Salvacion lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salvacion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvacion slips nicely into half guard.
Salvacion working Aoki over with strikes.
Salvacion controlling the action here.
Salvacion is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four 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.
Aoki trying to hold on to Salvacion's head to control him but Salvacion postures up.
Salvacion is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aoki circles away.

Salvacion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aoki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aoki looking to control.
Salvacion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki is pulling down on Salvacion's head to control his posture.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emong Salvacion 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!

Aoki thows a leg kick but Salvacion checks it
enabling Salvacion to counter with a crisp jab.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Salvacion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salvacion manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Salvacion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvacion leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salvacion tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aoki sprawls well. Aoki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salvacion sprawls well. Salvacion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Emong Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Aoki tries for a takedown but Salvacion circles away easily
and Salvacion counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Salvacion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salvacion.
Salvacion wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Salvacion is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki throws a big elbow that misses.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvacion is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aoki wants to stand and escape but instead Salvacion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Aoki is trying to keep Salvacion in close.
Emong Salvacion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvacion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salvacion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki taking a bit of punishment here - Salvacion scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Aoki 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvacion misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Salvacion.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here as Salvacion stalls from top position.
Aoki tries to bench press Salvacion off him but Salvacion keeps the position.

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.
Salvacion scores with a couple of short elbows.
Salvacion takes a little break here. Aoki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Salvacion grinds an elbow into Aoki 's temple.
Salvacion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.

Aoki throws Salvacion to one side and escapes!
Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aoki defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki jabs at Salvacion's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emong Salvacion.
Well Salvacion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emong Salvacion!
Emong Salvacion looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I was beating him on the ground last time till I got caught, if Igor wants a trilogy I'm up for it, if not, I want a rematch with Pacquiao!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski comes to the cage accompanied by Sting Of The Bumblebee. The key to victory for Janek Kochanowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kochanowski
vs
Alonso

178 cm
42
165 lbs
25 - 38 - 0

169 cm
34
157 lbs
21 - 24 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 25 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Alonso!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alonso connects with a nice looking jab.
Alonso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alonso misses with a straight right.
It looked like Kochanowski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alonso scores with a three punch combo!
Alonso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alonso jabs at Kochanowski's body.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Alonso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kochanowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alonso misses with a combination

and Kochanowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kochanowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Kochanowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alonso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alonso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alonso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alonso avoiding damage as Kochanowski throws knees to the body.
Kochanowski lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski lands a knee to the body.
Kochanowski misses with a punch to the body.
Kochanowski presses Alonso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kochanowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alonso backwards.
Kochanowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kochanowski leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kochanowski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Alonso has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kochanowski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alonso can turn it around.
Alonso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kochanowski digs a right hand into Alonso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alonso's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kochanowski.
Alonso can't break the clinch.

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

Kochanowski moves into the clinch.
Alonso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski misses with a body punch.
Alonso is trying to break the clinch but Kochanowski is controlling him.

Kochanowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alonso jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kochanowski lands a nice shot that snaps Alonso's head back.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alonso counters with a left to the body.
Kochanowski dodges the punch combination from Alonso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski misses with a straight right.
Kochanowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Alonso fails to land with a series of punches.
Alonso cracks a nice hook into Kochanowski's ribs.
Alonso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kochanowski.
A little feinted left hand from Kochanowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alonso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kochanowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Alonso. Beautiful body shot.
Kochanowski misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kochanowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kochanowski lands a head kick. Alonso smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alonso throws a series of punches but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Alonso looks to land a combination but Kochanowski avoids it well.
As Alonso tries to get set, Kochanowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Alonso manages to avoid the attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Kochanowski there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kochanowski.
Alonso throws a series of punches but Kochanowski avoids them all with ease.
Alonso misses with a few strikes there.
Alonso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kochanowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Alonso gets tackled into the cage by Kochanowski. Kochanowski maintains the clinch.
Kochanowski lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Alonso looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Alonso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alonso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kochanowski has him pressed against the cage.
Kochanowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Kochanowski.
Knees to the body from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alonso in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Alonso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kochanowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kochanowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alonso paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kochanowski has Alonso up against the cage in a clinch.
Kochanowski lands a shoulder strike.
Kochanowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kochanowski lands an elbow that stopped Alonso in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Ned Alonso has been cut.
A knee to the head by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alonso's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kochanowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janek Kochanowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Alonso's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kochanowski connects with the punch.
Kochanowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alonso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kochanowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Alonso misses.
Kochanowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alonso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kochanowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kochanowski lands a two punch combo.
Kochanowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alonso was well out of range. Poor timing from Kochanowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kochanowski looks to throw the jab but Alonso is out of range.
Alonso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kochanowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Alonso tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kochanowski misses the shot to the body.
Alonso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso misses with a series of wild punches.
Kochanowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alonso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alonso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kochanowski darts in and clinches Alonso up against the cage.
Alonso looking to slow down the pace here.
Janek Kochanowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alonso throws a head punch that misses.
Alonso tries for a takedown but Kochanowski manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee calls for Kochanowski to work.
Alonso is trying to force a seperation but Kochanowski has the dominant position.

Kochanowski breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso misses with a two punch combination.
Alonso throws a series of punches but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Kochanowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kochanowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Kochanowski misses with a looping right.
Kochanowski tries to clinch there but Alonso circles away.
As Kochanowski backs off Alonso throws a huge counter combo but Kochanowski manages to avoid it all.
Alonso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kochanowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alonso manages to circle out of the way.
Alonso walks into a stiff left hand from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch but Alonso is avoiding it.
Ned Alonso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Alonso misses.
Kochanowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Alonso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochanowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by Kochanowski.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alonso drops his hands momentarily and Kochanowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alonso throws a nice looking combination but Kochanowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kochanowski misses with a looping right.
Alonso jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kochanowski moves away.
Alonso throws a right and a left that Kochanowski avoids nicely.
Kochanowski throwing a counter right hand but Alonso manages to avoid it.
Kochanowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alonso misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski tries to counter by clinching up but Alonso breaks away and moves out of range.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alonso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alonso keeps the fight on the outside.
Ned Alonso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kochanowski throws the left hand but Alonso avoids the punch easily.
Alonso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alonso throws a right and a left that Kochanowski avoids nicely.
Alonso misses with a hook to the body
and Alonso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alonso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski scores with a punch to the head.
Alonso misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kochanowski. Alonso shrugs it off though.
Kochanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alonso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Kochanowski moves to clinch but Alonso breaks away
and Alonso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alonso takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alonso moves forwards but Kochanowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kochanowski ducks under a wild hook from Alonso.
Alonso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alonso misses with a body shot.

Kochanowski forces Alonso back against the cage and clinches.
Kochanowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alonso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Kochanowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kochanowski throws a nice head kick!
Alonso takes one to the chin there.
Kochanowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janek Kochanowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ned Alonso'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. This is the final round!

Alonso falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kochanowski counter with a right hand.
Alonso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alonso can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Kochanowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alonso throws a nice looking combination but Kochanowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alonso.
Kochanowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alonso misses the body punch

and Kochanowski counters by clinching up.

Kochanowski breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kochanowski.

Kochanowski clinches up against the cage.
Kochanowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alonso's efforts to push away.
Kochanowski trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alonso can't break the clinch.
Kochanowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Alonso won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski prevents Alonso from breaking the clinch.
Kochanowski presses Alonso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kochanowski misses with a body punch.
Kochanowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Kochanowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kochanowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alonso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kochanowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kochanowski misses with a body punch.
Kochanowski misses with a knee strike.
Kochanowski prevents Alonso from breaking the clinch.
Alonso tries to circle away but Kochanowski has him pinned against the cage.
Kochanowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alonso managing to block the knees to the body from Kochanowski.
Alonso is trying to force a seperation but Kochanowski has the dominant position.
Alonso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alonso is defending well for now.
Alonso has Kochanowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kochanowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Janek Kochanowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Alonso.

Kochanowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch.
Alonso throws a body punch but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Kochanowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Alonso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kochanowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alonso lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alonso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Kochanowski clinches up against the cage.
Alonso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kochanowski has him pressed against the cage.
Alonso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kochanowski has him pressed against the cage.
Kochanowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Alonso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alonso wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski prevents a takedown attempt there.

Alonso breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Alonso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochanowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alonso misses with a double jab
enabling Kochanowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Alonso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kochanowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Kochanowski. Those never looked like landing.
Alonso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kochanowski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kochanowski lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kochanowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alonso moves out of range of the body kick.
Kochanowski jabs Alonso to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Kochanowski.
Janek Kochanowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alonso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski scores with a nice right hand.
Kochanowski misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski sets himself, and Alonso steps forward looking for the clinch! Kochanowski avoids it this time.
A combination from Alonso does no damage.
Kochanowski slips a jab and a cross from Alonso.
Kochanowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Kochanowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alonso, pushing him back against the cage.
Ned Alonso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alonso can't break the clinch.
Kochanowski has Alonso pressed against the cage, preventing Alonso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alonso working hard to break the clinch.
Alonso throws a punch but it's blocked by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alonso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janek Kochanowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kochanowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janek Kochanowski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Janek Kochanowski thanked V-Mask Clothing (10%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deangelo Sturtsil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Mega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mega has chosen Black and Yellow as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sturtsil
vs
Mega

178 cm
32
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

168 cm
38
155 lbs
23 - 26 - 1

Great wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deangelo Sturtsil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Max Mega!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Mega does no damage.
Sturtsil doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mega to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturtsil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mega but Mega pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sturtsil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mega avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deangelo Sturtsil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturtsil looks for the body kick but Mega saw that one coming.

Sturtsil scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mega struggling a bit here.
Sturtsil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mega keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sturtsil looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sturtsil working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mega can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturtsil working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturtsil lands some shots froms side control.
Sturtsil scoring with punches and elbows.
Sturtsil scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mega to see if he's OK.
Sturtsil has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sturtsil working the ground and pound.

Sturtsil tries for a kimura but Mega is defending well.
Mega struggling a bit here.

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

Sturtsil swings around for an armbar but Mega sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sturtsil's guard.
Sturtsil pulls Mega in close to his closed guard and prevents Mega from doing any damage or advancing position.

Sturtsil had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mega defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mega throws a big elbow that misses.

Sturtsil is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mega throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sturtsil's body to avoid the submission. Sturtsil has instead reached around Mega's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sturtsil arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Deangelo Sturtsil!
An out of breath Deangelo Sturtsil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dusty Martin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Claw
vs
Martin

160 cm
41
164 lbs
20 - 18 - 0

172 cm
23
148 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hussak Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Martin!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin connects with a crisp jab.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Claw was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Claw tries to counter with a takedown but Martin is quick to defend against it.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Claw attempts a counter takedown but Martin avoids it well and moves away.
Martin 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.
Claw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Claw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin feints and then cracks Claw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Claw down.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Martin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Claw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Martin tries to sprawl but Claw drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Claw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Claw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martin defends it well.
Martin is trying to control but can't.
Martin tries to get to full guard but Claw has control of the leg.
Claw working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Martin's thigh. Martin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Claw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.

Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Claw postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
Claw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Claw throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Claw pulls Martin in close to his closed guard and prevents Martin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Claw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martin scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martin postures up and lands a big shot to Claw's brow.
Claw pulls Martin in close to prevent any damage.
Claw has momentary wrist control but Martin slips an elbow through the middle.
Claw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Claw controlling Martin's posture.

Claw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martin passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Claw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Claw can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Claw, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Claw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martin.
Martin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Claw's head.
Claw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Claw ends up having to push Martin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin thumps Claw with a low kick.
Martin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Martin connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin lands with a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Martin.

It looks like Hussak Claw has been cut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Martin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Claw on that attempt.
Martin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Martin moves into range and clinches up with Claw.
Claw is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hussak Claw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin digs a right hand underneath Claw's ribcage. Claw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martin digs a right hand underneath Claw's ribcage. Claw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Martin.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Claw controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Martin.
A short right from Martin on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin can't get the takedown.
Martin is pressed up against the cage. Claw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martin down to the mat. Martin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Claw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martin sizes up Claw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dusty Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Claw if he has to take too many more of those.
Claw shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Dusty Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Martin catches Claw right on the button with a cross.
Claw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martin defends it nicely.
Martin thuds his shin into the meat of Claw's side.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Claw.
Martin scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Claw or perhaps it was just good defense by Martin, which made it look bad.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Claw feinted with a counter takedown.
Martin misses with a leg kick

and Claw counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Martin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Claw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Claw is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Martin looks calm but he's in trouble here. Claw gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Martin is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Claw lets go of the hold and Martin can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hussak Claw!
Our winner, Hussak Claw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Beattie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Wietrzny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wietrzny comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hunter-Fallen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Igor Wietrzny acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Beattie
vs
Wietrzny

173 cm
24
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

174 cm
40
163 lbs
19 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Beattie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Wietrzny!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wietrzny throws a hook but Beattie avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Beattie. Those never looked like landing.
We've been hearing reports that Beattie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wietrzny misses with an uppercut.
Beattie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wietrzny connects with a leg kick. Beattie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wietrzny checks a low kick from Beattie.
Beattie lands a jab to Wietrzny's midsection.
Wietrzny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wietrzny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beattie.
The fighters circling - Beattie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wietrzny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wietrzny misses with an uppercut.
Beattie slaps away a takedown attempt from Wietrzny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wietrzny lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wietrzny throws a nice looking combination but Beattie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wietrzny avoids the head kick by Beattie.
Wietrzny has a takedown stuffed.
Beattie fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wietrzny just manages to avoid it.
Wietrzny thuds a left hand into Beattie's body.
Wietrzny throws a shot from downtown. Beattie moves away and avoids it.
Beattie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Beattie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beattie thows a body kick. Wietrzny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beattie throws a shot from downtown. Wietrzny moves away and avoids it.
Wietrzny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by Wietrzny.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beattie.
Wietrzny takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beattie.
Chris Beattie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beattie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Wietrzny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wietrzny.
Wietrzny 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.
Wietrzny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beattie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beattie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wietrzny in his tracks.
Wietrzny misses with a low kick.
Beattie looks to land a combination. Wietrzny sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wietrzny misses with a wild body shot.
Wietrzny throws a nice looking combination but Beattie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wietrzny throws a good cross that connects.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wietrzny, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Wietrzny misses.
Wietrzny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beattie doesn't seem bothered though.
Wietrzny throws a wild body kick that Beattie sees coming a mile off.
Beattie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beattie ducks under a wild hook from Wietrzny.
Beattie feints a jab promting Wietrzny to slip. Beattie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wietrzny slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wietrzny looks to clinch
and Wietrzny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Wietrzny is rocked!
Beattie defending well as Wietrzny loads up on a big left hand.
Wietrzny avoids the head kick by Beattie.
Beattie cracks Wietrzny on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wietrzny falls backwards against the cage. Beattie follows up with more strikes that drop Wietrzny to his knees. Beattie keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wietrzny! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Beattie!
Chris Beattie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Di Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson has chosen Death to the apple gerls as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Di Vaio
vs
Bronson

176 cm
33
171 lbs
20 - 6 - 1

176 cm
40
183 lbs
34 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Tokyo United Fightwear
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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 20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Di Vaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Di Vaio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronson leaves Di Vaio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bronson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Di Vaio ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
An attempted straight right counter from Di Vaio misses the target.
Bronson throws a jab when Di Vaio was well out of range.
Bronson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Di Vaio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Di Vaio throws a right hand that Bronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronson also avoids with ease.
Di Vaio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Di Vaio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Di Vaio looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Bronson throws a body punch but Di Vaio moves out of range.
Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a body shot
and Di Vaio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Di Vaio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Di Vaio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bronson is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Vaio cracks Bronson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Di Vaio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Di Vaio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bronson, who protects the arm well.
Di Vaio throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to get back to half guard.
Di Vaio misses with the ground and pound.
Di Vaio working away.
Di Vaio working the head and body with strikes.

Di Vaio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Di Vaio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Di Vaio working the strikes but Bronson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Vaio throwing shots but Bronson is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Di Vaio.
Bronson wants to control but Di Vaio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Di Vaio working the head and body with strikes.
Di Vaio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Di Vaio throwing shots but Bronson is blocking nicely.
Di Vaio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bronson's head.

Di Vaio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bronson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Di Vaio is nestled in close to Bronson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio moves into full mount! Bronson won't be happy about that!

Di Vaio goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bronson turns into him and now he's in Di Vaio's guard.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Di Vaio keeps moving.

Di Vaio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filippo Di Vaio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson feints and then cracks Di Vaio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Di Vaio down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Di Vaio or perhaps it was just good defense by Bronson, which made it look bad.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Di Vaio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Di Vaio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bronson is fending him off so far but Di Vaio persists. Nope, Bronson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Di Vaio tries for a takedown but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Di Vaio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Di Vaio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Di Vaio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Di Vaio closes the distance and clinches up with Bronson, looking for a takedown. Di Vaio pushes Bronson against the cage but Bronson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Di Vaio, as that shot connected.
Di Vaio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Bronson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Di Vaio loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.

Bronson cracks Di Vaio with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bronson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Di Vaio to stand back up!

Di Vaio is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Di Vaio lands but Bronson takes it in his stride.
Oh Di Vaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Di Vaio - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bronson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson made sure to mention his sponsor, Tokyo United Fightwear in his post fight interview.

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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kryptonite. 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?

Lesnar
vs
Velasquez

191 cm
31
265 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

185 cm
28
260 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem
BeastMode

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Velasquez takes the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez can't break the clinch.
Velasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Lesnar keeps him there for the moment.
Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Velasquez stalling in the clinch.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lesnar won't allow it.
Lesnar wants a takedown but no success here.

Velasquez breaks the clinch.
Lesnar defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.

Oooooh!!! Velasquez has knocked Lesnar down with a huge combo! Velasquez steps away and waves a wobbly Lesnar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Velasquez lands a big right hand that sends Lesnar crashing to the mat! Velasquez stays standing though and waves Lesnar back to his feet!

Lesnar is rocked!
Lesnar gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Velasquez points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Lesnar wakes up just in time to hear Velasquez thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez is the new heavyweight champion!
Cain Velasquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.