RFC 18: Road to Glory PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akihiro Gomi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sten
vs
Gomi

180 cm
27
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Sten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akihiro Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sten's head backwards.
Gomi lands an overhand right.
Gomi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Sten is rocked!
Sten bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Gomi comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Sten falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Sten was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akihiro Gomi!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Shelby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savitaipale has chosen Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shelby
vs
Savitaipale

176 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

PED Nutrition

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 Hilo, Tommy Shelby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby digs a good body shot into Savitaipale's ribs.
Savitaipale lands with a hook. Shelby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Shelby finds it's target.
Savitaipale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shelby misses with an uppercut

and Savitaipale counters with a shoot takedown. Shelby fights it but they end up in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savitaipale working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Shelby's brow.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shelby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale postures up in Shelby's guard and throws a big left but Shelby blocks it.
Shelby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savitaipale on the ground.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Shelby has wrist control.
Savitaipale sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale won't allow Shelby to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Shelby has wrist control.
Savitaipale pushes down on Shelby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savitaipale lands with a punch from half guard.
Shelby is breathing heavily.
Savitaipale working over Shelby with some ground and pound. Shelby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savitaipale is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shelby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale controlling the pace.
Shelby is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Savitaipale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Savitaipale is taking a breather. Shelby 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.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shelby defending well though.

Savitaipale is working for a submission of some sort.
Savitaipale seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savitaipale working Shelby over with strikes.

Shelby is rocked!
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Shelby's hands, connecting with Shelby's forehead.
Oh Shelby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Savitaipale is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shelby is hurt! He's hurt bad - Savitaipale fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shelby from any more punishment! Congratulations to Savitaipale! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Savitaipale!
A relieved looking Atte Savitaipale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toussaint Louverture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Diamos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Louverture
vs
Diamos

176 cm
25
153 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toussaint Louverture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Diamos!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louverture throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diamos fails with a takedown attempt.
Louverture gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Diamos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Louverture won't be happy with that.
Louverture can't do much from the bottom here.
Diamos landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Diamos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Diamos lands some shots froms side control.
Louverture dodges the ground and pound from Diamos.
Diamos working the ground and pound but Louverture is defending the strikes.
Diamos working the head and body with strikes.
Diamos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamos happy to just control the position for now.
Louverture is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Diamos misses with the ground and pound.
Diamos landing a few strikes.

Louverture is rocked!
Diamos in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Louverture looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Diamos turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Diamos!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Velgar Disosiondars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudd Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Disosiondars
vs
Tyler

175 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Velgar Disosiondars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rudd Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyler has Disosiondars up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyler works on Disosiondars's body with a couple of short punches.
Disosiondars goes for a takedown attempt but Tyler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Tyler has managed to clinch.
Tyler lands an elbow inside that Disosiondars shrugs off.
Disosiondars is trying to pull guard but Tyler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tyler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tyler crunches a lovely knee into Disosiondars's ribcage.
We've been hearing reports that Disosiondars has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tyler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Tyler.

It looks like Velgar Disosiondars has been cut.
Tyler lands with a right to the head.
Disosiondars is trying to drag Tyler to the mat but Tyler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Velgar Disosiondars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler slows down the pace here.
Disosiondars tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is pressed up against the cage. Disosiondars has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyler down to the mat. Tyler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tyler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Disosiondars tries for a takedown. No joy.
Disosiondars can't get the takedown.
Tyler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyler.
Tyler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Disosiondars backwards.
Tyler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Disosiondars.
Disosiondars takes an elbow to the temple.
Tyler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Disosiondars.
Disosiondars takes an elbow to the temple.
Tyler lands a nice knee to the body.
Tyler lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a body punch.
Disosiondars changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Disosiondars is breathing heavily.

Tyler clinches up with Disosiondars and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Disosiondars is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Disosiondars tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Disosiondars's face.
Tyler misses with a body punch.
Tyler lands an elbow inside that Disosiondars shrugs off.
Disosiondars takes an elbow to the temple.
Tyler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Disosiondars takes a knee to the side of the body.
Disosiondars looking for a takedown.
Disosiondars tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Disosiondars has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyler after a bit of a struggle.
Tyler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Velgar Disosiondars's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is pressed up against the cage. Disosiondars has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyler down to the mat. Tyler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Disosiondars tries to keep at a distance but Tyler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tyler stops a takedown attempt from Disosiondars.
Tyler lands an elbow inside that Disosiondars shrugs off.
Disosiondars is trying to pull guard but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tyler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Disosiondars tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyler stalling in the clinch.
Tyler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tyler lands a nice knee to the body.
Tyler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Disosiondars takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tyler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disosiondars is trying to pull guard but Tyler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tyler is struggling to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyler stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rudd Tyler.

Tyler drives through and clinches with Disosiondars against the cage.
Tyler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Disosiondars.
Disosiondars wants a takedown but no success here.
Disosiondars fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Disosiondars tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyler with a knee to the head.
Tyler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tyler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudd Tyler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Velgar Disosiondars's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
Tyler is pressed up against the cage. Disosiondars has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyler down to the mat. Tyler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tyler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Disosiondars is trying to pull guard but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler landing knees to the body.
Disosiondars wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Velgar Disosiondars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Disosiondars wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyler misses with a body punch.
Tyler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Tyler to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler with a knee to the head.
Disosiondars takes an elbow to the forehead.
Disosiondars has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyler after a bit of a struggle.
Tyler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rudd Tyler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyler.
Tyler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tyler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tyler digs a right hand into Disosiondars's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Disosiondars's gas tank.
Disosiondars blocks a body shot from Tyler.
Tyler lands a nice elbow.
Tyler lands an uppercut.
Tyler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Disosiondars in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tyler effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyler has Disosiondars pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Tyler.
Tyler landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disosiondars is looking for a takedown.
Tyler landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tyler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tyler works on Disosiondars's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyler landing knees to the body.
Disosiondars drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for Tyler to work.
Tyler stalling in the clinch.
Tyler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Disosiondars's defenses.
Tyler lands a nice knee to the body.
Tyler lands an uppercut.
Tyler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyler has Disosiondars pressed against the cage.
Tyler lands an elbow just above Disosiondars 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Tyler to work.
Disosiondars tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees to the body from Tyler.
Tyler crunches a lovely knee into Disosiondars's ribcage.
Disosiondars wants a takedown but no success here.
Tyler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Tyler.
Tyler lands a nice knee to the body.
Disosiondars takes an elbow to the temple.
Tyler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tyler has Disosiondars pushed against the cage.
Tyler leaning against his opponent.
Tyler stalls.
Tyler slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rudd Tyler.

Tyler has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disosiondars goes for a takedown attempt but Tyler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Velgar Disosiondars is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tyler clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Disosiondars drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Disosiondars takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudd Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Velgar Disosiondars's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tyler moves into range and clinches up with Disosiondars.
Tyler gets underhooks to prevent Disosiondars's takedown attempt.
Tyler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Disosiondars is trying to drag Tyler to the mat but Tyler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tyler lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tyler stalling in the clinch.
Tyler lands an elbow inside that Disosiondars shrugs off.
Tyler has Disosiondars pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disosiondars takes an elbow to the temple.
Tyler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disosiondars's elbow.
Tyler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Velgar Disosiondars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler lands an elbow inside.
Tyler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disosiondars can't get the takedown.
Tyler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Disosiondars tries for a takedown but Tyler manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Tyler to work.
Tyler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Disosiondars's defenses.
Tyler just leaning against Disosiondars, taking a breather.
Tyler has Disosiondars pushed against the cage.
Tyler lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tyler.
Tyler lands a knee to the head.

Velgar Disosiondars's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tyler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tyler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Disosiondars is trying to pull guard but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler lands an elbow inside that Disosiondars shrugs off.
Tyler scores a nice knee to the body.
Tyler is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disosiondars jumps guard but Tyler stands there with Disosiondars around his waist. Disosiondars gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tyler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Disosiondars lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler lands a damaging elbow.
Disosiondars tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyler with a knee to the head.
Tyler scores with a shot to the side of Disosiondars's head.
Tyler lands a knee to the body.
Tyler landing knees to the body.
Tyler lands an elbow just above Disosiondars 's eye.
Tyler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tyler digs a right hand into Disosiondars's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Disosiondars's gas tank.
Tyler avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler gets underhooks to prevent Disosiondars's takedown attempt.
Tyler taking a breather.
Tyler crunches a lovely knee into Disosiondars's ribcage.
Tyler can't find room to land a body shot as Disosiondars controls the action.
Tyler lands an elbow inside that Disosiondars shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Tyler.
Tyler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tyler lands an elbow inside.
Tyler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Disosiondars is trying to pull guard but Tyler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tyler leaning against his opponent.
Tyler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyler tries a body shot but Disosiondars blocks it.
Tyler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tyler lands an elbow just above Disosiondars 's eye.
Tyler pushes Disosiondars back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike.
Disosiondars wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyler lands an elbow inside.

Jeez, Velgar Disosiondars's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tyler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Disosiondars is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tyler lands an elbow just above Disosiondars 's eye.
Velgar Disosiondars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Disosiondars drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyler pulls his leg out and moves away.

Tyler closes the distance and pushes Disosiondars back into the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudd Tyler!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Lawler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Derek Wylde's chin.

Lawler
vs
Wylde

181 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

179 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Lawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Wylde tenderised Lawler's leg. Lawler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wylde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawler scores with a nice strike.
Robbie Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wylde closes the distance and clinches.
Wylde lands an uppercut.
Lawler blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Wylde.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wylde takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wylde scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wylde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.

Wylde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawler throws a series of punches but Wylde avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wylde slips a straight right by Lawler.
Wylde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wylde takes one to the chin there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lawler.
Lawler looks to land a left hand but Wylde moved out of range nicely.
Wylde lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lawler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lawler misses with a few strikes there.
Wylde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Wylde.
Wylde moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wylde sizes up Lawler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lawler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wylde connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawler scrambles back to his feet.

Lawler is rocked!
Lawler misses with a lunging right hand

and Wylde counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lawler! Wylde lets Lawler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Lawler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wylde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Lawler misses.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
Wylde connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Lawler out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Wylde!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring your daughter to the Slaughter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hasashi
vs
Jacobs

178 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

172 cm
26
146 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanzo Hasashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs swings widly with a right hand

and Hasashi counters with a shoot takedown. Jacobs fights it but they end up in guard.
Hasashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs throws a good cross that connects.
Hasashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacobs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hasashi fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacobs scores with a shot to the body.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Hasashi.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hasashi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hasashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hasashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hasashi. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs swings away with a body shot that misses

and Hasashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hasashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jacobs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hasashi controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hasashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hasashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control 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.
Jacobs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hasashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hasashi.
Hasashi walks into a stiff left hand from Jacobs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacobs throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hasashi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hasashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobs moves out of range as Hasashi strikes.
Jacobs throws a sloppy body shot

and Hasashi counters with a shoot takedown. Jacobs fights it but they end up in guard.
Hasashi passes Jacobs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hasashi controlling the action here.
Jacobs tries to get to full guard but Hasashi has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jacobs can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hasashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hasashi working over Jacobs with some ground and pound. Jacobs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hasashi is taking a breather. Jacobs 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.
Further stalling from Hasashi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hasashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hasashi.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobs wants to counter with a clinch but Hasashi pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hasashi.
Jacobs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hasashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
A big right from Hasashi misses.
Jacobs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jacobs throws an overhand right that lands on Hasashi's shoulder, as Hasashi tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hasashi.
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Jacobs.
Hasashi throws an off balance right hand
and Jacobs counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hasashi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi throws a hook but Jacobs avoids it easily.

Hasashi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jacobs did well to prevent Hasashi getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hasashi is working for a kimura but Jacobs is defending it quite comfortably.
Hasashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanzo Hasashi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jacobs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hasashi.
Hasashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jacobs.
Jacobs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hasashi throws out the jab.

Hasashi instigates a clinch.
Hasashi can't get the takedown.
Jacobs tries to throw a body punch but Hasashi avoids it by throwing Jacobs back against the cage.
Jacobs digs a right hand into Hasashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hasashi's gas tank.
Jacobs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacobs trying to stall but Hasashi improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Jacobs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jacobs throws a punch but it's blocked by Hasashi.
Hasashi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jacobs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanzo Hasashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasashi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacobs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jacobs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jacobs wants to get back to striking at distance but Hasashi won't allow it.
Hasashi is working for takedown but Jacobs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jacobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hasashi's elbow.
Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.
Hasashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hasashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Jacobs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hasashi working aggressively here.
Pete Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jacobs is defending well.
Jacobs is pressed up against the cage. Hasashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jacobs down to the mat. Jacobs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Hasashi.
Hasashi looks for a takedown but Jacobs sprawls well.
Jacobs tries to counter with a clinch but Hasashi shakes him off and moves away.
Jacobs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hasashi misses with a straight right.
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
Jacobs misses the jab.
Jacobs digs a good hook to Hasashi's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Hasashi moves out of range.
Jacobs ducks right into an uppercut from Hasashi.
Jacobs lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacobs scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacobs lands a slapping body shot.
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hasashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Jacobs jabs Hasashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Hasashi tries to counter by clinching up but Jacobs breaks away and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jacobs counters by clinching up.
Jacobs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hasashi misses the shot to the body.
Jacobs wants to counter with a clinch but Hasashi pushes him away.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Jacobs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jacobs tries to keep at a distance but Hasashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jacobs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacobs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hasashi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hasashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanzo Hasashi!
Post fight, an emotional Hanzo Hasashi said 'The Scorpion's Sting is back; dunno where it went the last two fights but I am on a Revenge tour. Drako Bravo and Algernon better start running for their lives! '.
Pete Jacobs was interviewed post fight and said 'I have had bad coaching from my corner and will fire my trainers tomorrow.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Make You Bleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daiki Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daiki Yamaguchi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

You Bleed
vs
Yamaguchi

189 cm
18
222 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
27
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Make You Bleed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daiki Yamaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamaguchi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

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

It looks like Make You Bleed has been cut.
Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Bleed scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
Bleed slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
Bleed tries to counter with a takedown but Yamaguchi is quick to defend against it.
Yamaguchi throws a nice looking combination but Bleed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bleed feinted with a counter takedown.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice right hand.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleed manages to avoid it.
Bleed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bleed tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yamaguchi manages to circle out of the way.
We've been told by Bleed's head coaches at ICON TOP TEAM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamaguchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daiki Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleed tries to score with a low kick but Yamaguchi moves his leg out of the way.
Bleed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Bleed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamaguchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bleed scrambles back to his feet.
Yamaguchi jabs Bleed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamaguchi throws a series of punches but Bleed avoids them all with ease.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Bleed slips the punch.
Bleed tries to counter with a takedown but Yamaguchi is quick to defend against it.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bleed slips a jab and a cross from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamaguchi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamaguchi stalks Bleed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bleed's face. Bleed staggers backwards, shaken.
An inside leg kick lands from Bleed.
Yamaguchi cracks Bleed with a hook to the temple - Bleed is on wobbly legs here! Yamaguchi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bleed falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Yamaguchi wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daiki Yamaguchi!
Daiki Yamaguchi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Rooster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sajjad Gharibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rooster's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For whom the bell tolls. Sajjad Gharibi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rooster
vs
Gharibi

213 cm
26
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
328 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Sydney Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Rooster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sajjad Gharibi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooster slips under a jab.
Rooster swinging wildly here.
Rooster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Gharibi.
Gharibi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gharibi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gharibi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gharibi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rooster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gharibi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rooster scrambles back to his feet.
Rooster shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gharibi eats them both and turns towards Rooster to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gharibi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rooster throws a series of strikes that have Gharibi backpedaling.
Rooster looks to land a right hand but Gharibi moved out of range.
Gharibi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rooster.
A jab from Rooster finds it's way through Gharibi's defenses.
Gharibi throws the left hand but Rooster avoids the punch easily.
Rooster throws a big counter combination but Gharibi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Rooster misses.
Nice cross by Rooster.
Gharibi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gharibi throws the left hand but Rooster avoids the punch easily.
Rooster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rooster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Rooster.
Rooster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gharibi's hands.
Rooster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rooster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Rooster drops Gharibi with a left and a right! Oh, Gharibi is hurt - Rooster dives into side control looking to finish!

Gharibi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rooster lands some shots froms side control.
Gharibi is still in real trouble! Can Rooster finish him?
Gharibi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Gharibi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gharibi seems to have recovered his senses.
Gharibi looks winded!
Rooster is working Gharibi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rooster works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rooster taking a breather here.
Gharibi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooster controls the position.
Rooster cracks Gharibi with a big right hand but Gharibi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Rooster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gharibi tries to improve position but can't.
Rooster is working Gharibi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gharibi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rooster working away.
Rooster lands a nice forearm strike.
Rooster is staying tight to Gharibi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rooster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gharibi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gharibi seems a little lost for a moment, as Rooster dominates the positioning.
Rooster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rooster is working Gharibi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rooster lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gharibi down.
Gharibi being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rooster working the ground and pound.
Rooster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rooster content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gharibi trying his best to control but Rooster has mounted him.
Gharibi wants to hold on but Rooster pushes him away.
Rooster lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rooster controlling the pace for now.
Rooster lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rooster lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gharibi hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooster lands a nice shot to the head.
Rooster avoids the attempt from Gharibi to control.
Rooster with the ground and pound from mount.
Rooster controlling from the full mount.
Rooster lands a couple of good shots and Gharibi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooster punishes Gharibi with strikes from the back mount.
Rooster lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gharibi hold on?!
Rooster lands a shot to the head.
Rooster biding his time, controlling Gharibi.
Rooster continues to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rooster landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Rooster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rooster thuds a left hand into Gharibi's body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rooster here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rooster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gharibi's head backwards.
Rooster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gharibi throws a series of punches but Rooster moves out of range.
Rooster lands with a nice combination. Gharibi backs away looking to recover.
Rooster is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Rooster shuts the power down on Gharibi. Lights out, game over! Rooster is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barry Rooster!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Barry Rooster waved his t-shirt featuring Sydney Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drako Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Navin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Eddie Bravo. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bravo
vs
Johnson

170 cm
27
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
27
146 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Navin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Bravo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo fails with the takedown

and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bravo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drako Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson cracks Bravo with a nice body shot.
Bravo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Bravo jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Bravo around his waist. Bravo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bravo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bravo off to one side.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Bravo's ribcage. Bravo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Bravo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson pushes Bravo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Bravo's ribcage. Bravo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.

Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Bravo dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Johnson.

Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Bravo actively working from the bottom here.

Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bravo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Johnson has his hands clasped together but Bravo extends and breaks Johnson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bravo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drako Bravo!
Our winner, Drako Bravo, 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.