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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myers comes to the cage accompanied by Halloween-Rob Zombie. Michael Myers has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Myers
vs
St Pierre

180 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Myers has taken the fight to the clinch.
St Pierre looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Myers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St Pierre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Myers fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Myers shoots and misses

and St Pierre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Myers's guard now.
Myers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Myers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Myers wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Myers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Myers postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for St Pierre to stand up.
Myers thuds his shin into the meat of St Pierre's side.
Myers tries for a takedown but St Pierre circles away easily
and St Pierre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Myers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Myers trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Myers is now in half guard.
Myers wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Myers is going to stand back up.

Myers is trying to work for a kimura but St Pierre is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
Myers is taking a breather. St Pierre 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.
Myers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Myers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Myers throwing strikes here but St Pierre is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Myers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
Myers thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

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.
Myers thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Myers tries to control but St Pierre wriggling away.
St Pierre tries to improve his position but instead Myers has taken his back!
St Pierre trying to control the position but Myers manages to sink in the hooks.
St Pierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Myers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Myers somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
St Pierre avoids the strikes from Myers.
Myers really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for St Pierre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

St Pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Myers.
No luck for Myers with that takedown attempt.
Myers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St Pierre sprawls well. St Pierre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Myers gets slowly back to his feet.
Myers lands with a slapping head kick.
Myers wants to clinch up but St Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Michael Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Myers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Myers takes the fight into the clinch.

Myers pulls St Pierre into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.

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

Myers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
Myers working a defensive guard here.
St Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Myers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Myers trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
St Pierre trying to control the position.
Myers advances to half guard.
St Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Myers sits in half guard.

Myers is looking for a kimura but St Pierre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Myers to get the leverage.
Myers trying to mount his opponent but St Pierre defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre wants to control but Myers is keeping busy.
Myers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Myers wants to clinch.
Myers has his takedown stuffed

and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
Michael Myers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Myers pushes St Pierre off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
St Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Myers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Myers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Myers drops back looking for a leg! St Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St Pierre manages to kick Myers off! Myers jumps back into St Pierre's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Myers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Myers misses with a takedown attempt

and St Pierre counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Myers!
Myers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Myers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Myers is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Myers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Myers thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
St Pierre trying to control but Myers is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Myers from controlling successfully.
St Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myers.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Myers from controlling successfully.
St Pierre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Myers is controlling him.
Myers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Myers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Myers won't allow St Pierre to get back to his feet.
Myers throws a big right hand that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Myers throws a head kick but St Pierre moves out of range.
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
Myers tries to clinch but fails miserably

and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Myers won't be happy with that.
Myers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
St Pierre is not content to let Myers control the position.
St Pierre is trying to control but can't.
St Pierre is not content to let Myers control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Myers wants to stand up but St Pierre is controlling the position.
Myers trying to control from half guard but St Pierre is working away.
Michael Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Myers throws a front kick that sends St Pierre stumbling back into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Myers.

Myers gets a takedown into half guard.
Myers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre pushes Myers off looking to stand but Myers dives back in and keeps control.
St Pierre wants to control but Myers passes into side.
St Pierre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Myers connects with a decent elbow.
Myers is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Georges St Pierre.
Well Myers 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 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Myers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luck Phildel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TeIhinga TeUira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phildel comes into the arena with can you feel it blaring out of the sound system. Luck Phildel looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Phildel
vs
TeUira

185 cm
21
232 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luck Phildel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, TeIhinga TeUira!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TeUira tries to clinch up but Phildel circles away and keeps his distance.
Phildel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Phildel throws a body punch but TeUira moves out of range.
Phildel misses with a double jab.

TeUira has closed the distance and engaged Phildel in a clinch.
Phildel has had enough of the clinch but TeUira keeps him there for the moment.
TeUira trying to control the position but instead, Phildel has worked for underhooks and has pushed TeUira into the cage.
TeUira lands with a left to the head.
TeUira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Phildel breaks the clinch.

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

Phildel is rocked!

It looks like Luck Phildel has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TeUira closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Phildel out cold! Phildel corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). TeIhinga TeUira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ken Bendersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Ironcrotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bendersen comes into the arena with Love it loud blaring out of the sound system. Bob Ironcrotch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bendersen
vs
Ironcrotch

160 cm
22
137 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Bendersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Ironcrotch!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironcrotch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bendersen is fending him off so far but Ironcrotch persists. Nope, Bendersen circles away and we're back to standing.

Ironcrotch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ironcrotch wants to control from the top but Bendersen keeps moving.
Bendersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ironcrotch's guard.
Ironcrotch controls Bendersen momentarily but Bendersen frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ironcrotch is looking for a triangle but Bendersen pushes his legs off easily.
Ironcrotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ironcrotch wants to sweep here but Bendersen controlling him for the moment.
Bendersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironcrotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironcrotch wants to sweep here but Bendersen controlling him for the moment.
Ironcrotch being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ironcrotch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ironcrotch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bendersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ironcrotch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ironcrotch tries to pass to full mount but Bendersen defends it.
Ironcrotch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bendersen defending well though.

Ironcrotch seems to be working for a kimura but Bendersen defends the submission attempt.
Bendersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bendersen.
Ironcrotch stopping the sweep attempt from Bendersen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bendersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ironcrotch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bendersen won't be happy with that.
Ironcrotch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bendersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ironcrotch lands an elbow.
Bendersen sneaks back into half guard.
Bendersen is breathing heavily.
Bendersen wants to get back to full guard.
Ironcrotch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bendersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ironcrotch trying to control from half guard but Bendersen is working away.
Ironcrotch passes to side control.
Ironcrotch taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bendersen is not content to let Ironcrotch control the position.
Ironcrotch cracks Bendersen with a big elbow.
Bendersen is looking for a sweep.
Ironcrotch wants to control but Bendersen is keeping him busy.

Ironcrotch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ironcrotch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bendersen's legs.
Ironcrotch lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ironcrotch shoots in but no luck this time.

Bendersen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ironcrotch's guard.
Ironcrotch controls Bendersen momentarily but Bendersen frees himself.
Bendersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bendersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ironcrotch is keeping the position for now.
Ironcrotch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bendersen is trying to escape the mount.
Bendersen is working hard here to advance position.
Ironcrotch controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bendersen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ironcrotch counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Ironcrotch stands and steps away. Bendersen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bob Ironcrotch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bendersen fails with the takedown

and Ironcrotch counters with a single leg into guard. Bendersen didn't expect that.
Ironcrotch won't allow Bendersen to sweep him here.
Ironcrotch working some strikes from top position.
Bendersen keeping moving, preventing Ironcrotch from controlling successfully.
Bendersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ironcrotch tries to stand but Bendersen is controlling from the bottom.
Ironcrotch content to stall in guard here.
Bendersen has momentary wrist control but Ironcrotch slips an elbow through the middle.
Ironcrotch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Ironcrotch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ironcrotch controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bendersen is on top in guard.
Ironcrotch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ironcrotch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironcrotch being controlled here, momentarily.

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

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.
Bendersen works over Ironcrotch with some ground and pound from guard.
Bendersen preventing the sweep.
Bendersen throwing strikes but missing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bendersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ironcrotch counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Bendersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bendersen misses with a takedown
and Ironcrotch counters with a leg kick.

Ironcrotch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bendersen is trying to defend but Ironcrotch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ironcrotch slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ironcrotch is trying to work for a kimura but Bendersen is defending well.

Ironcrotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bendersen is just riding it out for now. Ironcrotch eventually gives up the hold.
Bendersen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ironcrotch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ironcrotch's back!
Ironcrotch wants to escape the position.
Bendersen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
A lull in the action here.
Ironcrotch wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ironcrotch finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Ironcrotch wants to control but Bendersen is having none of it.
Bendersen working Ironcrotch over with strikes here.
Ironcrotch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bendersen punching from mount but Ironcrotch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bendersen prevents Ironcrotch from getting the reversal.
Ironcrotch tries to lock up and control but Bendersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ironcrotch is in a horrible position here. Bendersen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bendersen is stalling here but it's allowed Ironcrotch to get half guard.
Bendersen is pressing down on Ironcrotch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ironcrotch is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Ironcrotch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Ironcrotch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bendersen stuffs the takedown attempt from Ironcrotch. Ironcrotch gets slowly back to his feet.
Bendersen misses with a takedown

so Ironcrotch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ironcrotch scoring with some ground and pound.
Bob Ironcrotch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ironcrotch stands up over Bendersen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bendersen wants to sweep here but Ironcrotch controlling him for the moment.

Ironcrotch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bendersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Ironcrotch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bendersen keeping moving, preventing Ironcrotch from controlling successfully.
Bendersen trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Ironcrotch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bendersen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bendersen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ironcrotch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bendersen moves into full guard.

Ironcrotch drops back looking for a leg! Bendersen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bendersen manages to kick Ironcrotch off! Ironcrotch jumps back into Bendersen's guard.
Bendersen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ironcrotch!
Bendersen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ironcrotch hang on?
Ironcrotch is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ironcrotch working to try and regain half guard.
Bendersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ironcrotch is looking to escape.
Ironcrotch is looking to get to half guard.
Bendersen trying to control but Ironcrotch is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch is desperately trying to improve his position but Bendersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Ironcrotch wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bendersen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bendersen wants to control the pace but Ironcrotch is squirming around nicely.
Bob Ironcrotch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ironcrotch is trying desperately to improve position.
Bendersen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ironcrotch looks a forlorn figure.
Ironcrotch is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bendersen trying to control but Ironcrotch is having none of it.
Ironcrotch tries to hold on but Bendersen pushes him away.
Ironcrotch is trying to escape the mount.
Bendersen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ken Bendersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bendersen wants to control the pace but Ironcrotch is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironcrotch tries to lock up and control but Bendersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bendersen lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Ironcrotch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ironcrotch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

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

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Pain. Forrest Lion has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lion
vs
Black

195 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

205 cm
22
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Forrest Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Black!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Black.
Lion is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Black working away.
Lion is not content to let Black control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lion is looking for a sweep.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lion keeps working.
Lion regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black trying to control from half guard but Lion is working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lion landing with the ground and pound.
Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard.

Lion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lion prevents Black from improving his position.

Lion is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Black is trying to stand up here but Lion is controlling him well.
Lion trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Lion is breathing heavily.

Lion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Lion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

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

That's four 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.

Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lion pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lion is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Lion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Lion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lion works his way to full guard. Good work.

Lion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Lion is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Lion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion trying to control the position.

Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Lion's legs - danger averted.

Black gets to his feet - Lion follows without any prompting.

Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lion is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lion advances position into side control!
Lion working away.

Black wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Lion seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Black is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Forrest Lion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Acie Deece (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Acie Deece has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Deece
vs
Vasa

198 cm
23
230 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
209 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Acie Deece!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Vasa!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deece stuffs the takedown.
Nick Vasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deece but Deece pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deece tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deece throws out a leg kick but Vasa moves out of range and Deece only half commits.
Vasa looks to land a right hand but Deece moved out of range.
Deece throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vasa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Acie Deece has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Vasa.
Deece lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Nick Vasa has been cut.
Deece scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Deece! Vasa is backing up but he can't get away as Deece lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Vasa and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Acie Deece!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo DeCavalcante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bautista has chosen Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music. Rey Bautista has the eye of the tiger tonight.

DeCavalcante
vs
Bautista

174 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enzo DeCavalcante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rey Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeCavalcante tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bautista sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeCavalcante somewhat.
DeCavalcante fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for DeCavalcante with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo DeCavalcante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeCavalcante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for DeCavalcante with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCavalcante fails with a takedown attempt.
DeCavalcante shoots in for a takedown but Bautista shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeCavalcante shoots in for a double leg but Bautista sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Enzo DeCavalcante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista slaps away a takedown attempt from DeCavalcante, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeCavalcante shoots for a double leg takedown but Bautista sprawls well. He's pushed DeCavalcante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeCavalcante shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bautista as he avoids it easily.
DeCavalcante throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bautista's waist but Bautista gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeCavalcante off to one side.
Bautista stuffs the takedown.
DeCavalcante is breathing heavily.
DeCavalcante fails with a takedown attempt.
DeCavalcante shoots for a double leg takedown but Bautista sprawls well. He's pushed DeCavalcante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bautista lands a two punch combo.
Bautista throws a combination. DeCavalcante tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCavalcante shoots for a double leg takedown but Bautista sprawls well. He's pushed DeCavalcante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bautista lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bautista thuds his right hand into DeCavalcante's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bautista jabs at DeCavalcante's body.
Bautista smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bautista connects with a single shot there.
DeCavalcante takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bautista throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bautista!
Bautista sizes up DeCavalcante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for DeCavalcante. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bautista lands a slapping body shot.
Bautista works DeCavalcante's body with a nice hook.
Bautista lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bautista connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista lands a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Bautista both land. Nice combination.

DeCavalcante is rocked!
Bautista closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh DeCavalcante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bautista lands with an overhand left.
Bautista fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeCavalcante on the side of the head.
Bautista lands with a shot to the body.
Bautista moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bautista connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bautista lands with a big left! DeCavalcante is wobbled badly! Bautista comes in with a flurry of punches and drops DeCavalcante to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rey Bautista!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Aguiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Read (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguiar comes to the cage accompanied by Dazoo at Night - Tango in Tokyo. Renan Aguiar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Read's chin.

Aguiar
vs
Read

185 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
209 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Read lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Renan Aguiar has been cut.
Aguiar avoids the body shot from Read.
Aguiar dodges the punch combination from Read.
Read feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Aguiar crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Read!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between He Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Ozz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Me
vs
Ozz

178 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, He Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Ozz!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Me doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozz circles away.

Me moves into range and clinches up with Ozz.
Ozz wants a takedown but no success here.
Me connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ozz's face.

It looks like Derrick Ozz has been cut.
Me with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Me gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ozz.
Ozz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Me just stands there and leans against the cage.
He Me has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Ozz.
Me lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Me lands a knee to the head.
Me lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Me.
Me with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Ozz is rocked!
Ozz looks gassed!
A short body shot lands from Me as the two fighters clinch.
Me lands an elbow inside.
Ozz can't get the takedown.
Ozz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Me gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Me is leaning against Ozz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Me lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Me with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Derrick Ozz's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Me scores with a knee to the head.
Me working Ozz over with knees to the body.
Me connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ozz's face.
Me lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Me controlling the action here for a moment.
Ozz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Me gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Me putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ozz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Me stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Me for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Me connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ozz's face.
Me has Ozz pressed against the cage.
Ozz wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ozz's face.
Me landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Me unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Me connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ozz's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Me.
A knee to the head by Me.
A knee to the head by Me.
Me working Ozz over with knees to the body.
Me with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Me lands a left hand.
Me scores with a hook to the body.
Me working Ozz over with knees to the body.
Ozz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Me lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Me lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Me has Ozz pushed against the cage.
Ozz takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Me lands an elbow inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Me takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ozz tries for a takedown but Me manages to get underhooks.
Me with a knee to the head.
Me with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Me - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Me unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ozz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Me avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Me scores with a knee to the head.
Ozz misses with an elbow over the top.
Me with a knee to the head.
Me connects with a knee to the head.
Ozz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Me avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Me putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ozz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Me lands a good knee to the midsection. Ozz won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Me digs a right hand into Ozz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ozz's gas tank.
Me gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ozz.
Me lands a knee to the head.
Me lands an elbow that stopped Ozz in his tracks for a moment.
Me unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Me with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ozz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Me is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Me scores with a knee to the head.
Ozz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Me pulls his leg out and moves away.
Me fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Me tries to clinch there but Ozz circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

He Me dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Ozz'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.

Me has Ozz up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Me.
Me with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ozz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ozz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ozz has had enough of the clinch but Me keeps him there for the moment.
Me lands a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Me.
A short body shot lands from Me as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Me to work.
Me using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Me connects with a knee to the head.
Me lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Me is pushing Ozz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Me.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Me lands with a left to the head.
Me with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Me.
Me has Ozz pushed against the cage.
Ozz looking for a takedown.
Me unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Me lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ozz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Me pulls his leg out and moves away.
He Me is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Me fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ozz keeps the fight on the outside.
Me fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Me displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ozz.
He Me has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Ozz.
Me wants to clinch up but Ozz keeps it at a distance.
Me is looking to clinch but Ozz is avoiding it.

Me closes the distance and clinches.
Me lands an elbow just above Ozz 's eye.
Ozz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ozz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Me lands a knee to the body.
Me crunches a lovely knee into Ozz's ribcage.
Me lands a knee to the head.
Me landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Me lands an elbow that stopped Ozz in his tracks for a moment.
Me lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Me obliges.
A right handed body shot lands from Me.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A body shot lands from Me.
Me utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Me lands a nice knee to the body.
Me scores with a knee to the head.
Me with a knee to the head.
Me stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Me.
Me comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Me.
Ozz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Me just stands there and leans against the cage.
Me tries to land knees in the clinch but Ozz avoids the damage to the body.
Ozz avoiding damage as Me throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ozz can't get the takedown.
Me is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ozz is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Me prevents it.
Me is pushing Ozz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Me trying to stall but Ozz improves his position.
Ozz can't get the takedown.
Ozz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Me lands a knee to the head.
Me has Ozz pushed against the cage.
Ozz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Me gets the underhooks and prevents it.
He Me has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Me lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Me.
Ozz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ozz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Me just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

He Me dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Ozz's cut.
That's time! Me's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Me fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ozz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Me sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ozz somewhat.
Me doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozz circles away.
A shot to de liver by Me. Beautiful body shot.
Ozz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Me.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Me is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Me gets a clinch.
Me landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Me pushes Ozz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Me lands a nice knee to the body.
Me with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Me unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ozz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Me obliges.
Me lands an elbow inside.
Me lands a good knee to the midsection. Ozz won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Me.
Me controlling the action here for a moment.
Me lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Me connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ozz's face.
Me using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ozz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Me pulls his leg out and moves away.
He Me has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Ozz.
Me fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Me rushes Ozz and presses him up against the cage.
Me lands an elbow just above Ozz 's eye.
Ozz has Me pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Me manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Me lands a knee to the head.
Me using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ozz letting Me take a breather here.
Me crunches a lovely knee into Ozz's ribcage.
Me displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ozz up against the cage.
A short right from Me.
He Me is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Me pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Me lands a knee to the body.
Me with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Me manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Derrick Ozz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Me connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ozz's face.
Ozz is trying to break free.
Ozz tries to pull guard but Me won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ozz being controlled against the cage.

Ozz jumps guard.
Me wants to pass the guard but Ozz is keeping the position.

Ozz looking for subs off his back but Me has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ozz is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
He Me showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Me 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... He Me!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Rogers has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rogers
vs
Pacquiao

180 cm
19
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

169 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Rogers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers fails to land the takedown.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1-2. Pacquiao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rogers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Pacquiao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rogers advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers tries to move to mount but Pacquiao blocks the move with his legs.
Pacquiao tries to improve position but can't.
Pacquiao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Rogers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pacquiao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pacquiao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers advances to mount.
Pacquiao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pacquiao is looking to escape.
Rogers thowing shots but they're missing.
Rogers prevents Pacquiao from getting the reversal.
Rogers landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Rogers is working for a guillotine from mount but Pacquiao frees his head quite easily.
Rogers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pacquiao is looking to improve his position but Rogers isn't that keen on the idea.
Pacquiao tries to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.

Rogers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Rogers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pacquiao can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully.

Rogers working for a submission but Pacquiao is keeping him at bay.

Rogers looking to secure an arm triangle but Pacquiao defends it well.
Pacquiao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Rogers there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pacquiao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pacquiao tries to buck Rogers off but he can't manage it.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.
Pacquiao working to try and regain half guard.
Rogers tries to control but Pacquiao wriggling away.
Pacquiao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogers won't let Pacquiao get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pacquiao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rogers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rogers.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pacquiao misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pacquiao fakes the leg kick and cracks Rogers in the body.

Pacquiao has managed to clinch.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao lands a really nice looking cross but Rogers seems unphased.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Pacquiao rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers swings wildly with an uppercut but Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Pacquiao.
Rogers stalling.
A short left from Pacquiao.
Rogers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Pacquiao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao clobbers Rogers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Pacquiao clinches with his opponent.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pacquiao.
Nick Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Rogers takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Pacquiao cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Pacquiao! Manny Pacquiao retains his lightweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Lightyear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachery Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lightyear might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lightyear
vs
Rey

198 cm
22
218 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buzz Lightyear!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachery Rey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightyear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lightyear counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rey moves out of range of the strikes.
Rey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lightyear.
Rey throws the left hand but Lightyear avoids the punch easily.
Rey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lightyear looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lightyear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rey.
Lightyear throws a right hand that Rey ducks under and follows up with a left that Rey also avoids with ease.
Lightyear throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Rey to counter with a crisp jab.
Lightyear lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightyear takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lightyear throws a combination that misses
and Rey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rey tries to land a front kick but Lightyear steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rey drops Lightyear with a huge uppercut! Lightyear drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rey is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachery Rey! Zachery Rey retains his light heavyweight title!