Triumph 21 [Slice vs Sampson] PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between julius thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Hanneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Hanneman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

thompson
vs
Hanneman

220 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
193 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, julius thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Hanneman!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Hanneman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows thompson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

thompson has gone for a leg lock! Hanneman slips out almost immediately though and dives into thompson's guard.
thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if thompson tries to get out of the position.
thompson trying to control the position.

Hanneman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hanneman throws a nice looking combination but thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanneman tries to bum rush thompson with a series of wild strikes but thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanneman.
Hanneman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanneman stuffs the takedown attempt from thompson. thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanneman throws a series of punches but thompson moves out of range.
Hanneman throws a series of punches but thompson avoids them all with ease.
Hanneman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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

thompson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hanneman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hanneman and thompson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

thompson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hanneman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in thompson's guard! Nice work there by Hanneman!

thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanneman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
thompson is breathing heavily.
Hanneman wants to get up but he can't break thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

thompson has an active guard here but Hanneman has managed to pass into half guard.

thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanneman pulls his head out easily.
Hanneman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

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.
thompson is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanneman catches thompson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
thompson shoots in for a takedown but Hanneman shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for julius thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Hanneman! thompson is backing up but he can't get away as Hanneman lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops thompson and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Hanneman!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Perovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petteri Sakkeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Perovic
vs
Sakkeri

180 cm
22
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikola Perovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Petteri Sakkeri!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perovic stuffs the takedown.
Sakkeri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Perovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakkeri.
Sakkeri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perovic sprawls well. Perovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakkeri gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikola Perovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petteri Sakkeri.
Sakkeri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perovic is fending him off so far but Sakkeri persists. Nope, Perovic circles away and we're back to standing.

Perovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Perovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perovic drops an elbow to the side of Sakkeri's head.
Sakkeri won't allow Perovic to pass to mount.

Sakkeri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakkeri wants to improve his position but Perovic is controlling well.
Perovic wants to control but Sakkeri is keeping him busy.
Perovic working Sakkeri over with strikes.
Sakkeri wants to improve his position but Perovic is controlling well.
Perovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Perovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Perovic throwing shots but Sakkeri is blocking nicely.
Perovic wants to pass to mount but Sakkeri is defending the position.

Perovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakkeri is just riding it out for now. Perovic eventually gives up the hold.

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.
Still in half guard, Perovic seems content to control.
Sakkeri is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Perovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Perovic is taking a breather. Sakkeri 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.
Perovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perovic wants to take a breather but Sakkeri is having none of it.

Perovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sakkeri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perovic pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Perovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sakkeri's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Perovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakkeri moves in looking to clinch but Perovic pushes him off.
Sakkeri tries to clinch but Perovic is having none of it.
Sakkeri fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Perovic does it's job there.
Sakkeri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakkeri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakkeri lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakkeri wants to clinch.
Sakkeri misses with a takedown attempt

and Perovic counters with a takedown into side control.
Sakkeri is looking to regain half guard here but Perovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Sakkeri looks gassed!

Perovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakkeri, who protects the arm well.
Perovic works to advance to full mount. Sakkeri defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sakkeri is in a horrible position here. Perovic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Perovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sakkeri hang on?
Sakkeri can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikola Perovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sakkeri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Perovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Sakkeri misses with a takedown
and Perovic counters with a leg kick.

Perovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sakkeri's half guard.
Sakkeri wants to improve his position but Perovic is controlling well.
Sakkeri is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Perovic connects with a nice short shot to Sakkeri's temple.
Perovic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sakkeri controls his leg.
Sakkeri is not content to let Perovic control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perovic is nestled in close to Sakkeri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sakkeri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Perovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sakkeri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Perovic slows the pace down in half guard.

Perovic decides to stand up.
Some bone on bone action there as Perovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakkeri slips a straight right by Perovic.

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.

Sakkeri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Sakkeri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sakkeri is trying to break the clinch but Perovic has him pressed against the cage.

Perovic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perovic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Perovic keeping moving, preventing Sakkeri from controlling successfully.

Perovic has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sakkeri should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Perovic has tightened it up now! Sakkeri should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikola Perovic!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sinisa Veljko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paranaue - Parana. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Veljko
vs
Nascimento

184 cm
19
201 lbs
1 - 1 - 2

184 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Sinisa Veljko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Veljko's calf.
Veljko swinging wildly here.

Veljko scores a takedown into full mount!
Nascimento is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Veljko thowing shots but they're missing.
Veljko avoids the attempt from Nascimento to control.
Veljko misses with a head shot.
Nascimento is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nascimento wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Veljko.
Nascimento wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Veljko.
Veljko with the ground and pound from mount.

It looks like Andre Nascimento has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljko dominating with strikes here.

That has opened up Andre Nascimento's cut even more.
Veljko scoring with strikes but Nascimento is staying in there.

The cut above Andre Nascimento's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andre Nascimento's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sinisa Veljko!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Mykolaiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Artigas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artigas has chosen Candombe as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Mykolaiv
vs
Artigas

180 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

166 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Viktor Mykolaiv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Artigas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artigas is looking to clinch but Mykolaiv is avoiding it.
Artigas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mykolaiv's waist but Mykolaiv gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Artigas off to one side.

Artigas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Artigas lands in his opponent's guard.
Artigas trying to control but Mykolaiv is working from the bottom.
Artigas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mykolaiv kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Artigas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artigas looking to sit in guard and control but Mykolaiv gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Artigas has a closed guard, preventing Mykolaiv from standing up.

Artigas looking for a guillotine here but Mykolaiv defends easily.

Artigas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mykolaiv defends well.

That's two 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.
Mykolaiv postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Artigas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mykolaiv can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mykolaiv is looking to stand up but Artigas won't let him.
Mykolaiv has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artigas is trying to keep Mykolaiv in close.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Artigas dodges the punch combination from Mykolaiv.
Mykolaiv throws a series of punches but Artigas moves out of range.

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.
Some wild striking there from Mykolaiv.
Artigas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mykolaiv throws a series of punches but Artigas moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Artigas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mykolaiv was covering up waiting for the punch and Artigas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Artigas wants to pass the guard but Mykolaiv is keeping the position.
Artigas prevents Mykolaiv from getting back to his feet.
Mykolaiv keeping moving, preventing Artigas from controlling successfully.
Artigas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artigas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mykolaiv manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Artigas working a defensive guard here.
Mykolaiv tries to stand but Artigas is controlling from the bottom.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Artigas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Mykolaiv does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Artigas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Mykolaiv, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viktor Mykolaiv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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.
Mykolaiv misses with a double jab.
Artigas shoots in but Mykolaiv avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Artigas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Artigas can't control as he wanted to and Mykolaiv manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Artigas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Mykolaiv does no damage.

Artigas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Artigas is looking to take a break and control but Mykolaiv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mykolaiv prevents Artigas from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artigas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mykolaiv keeps working.

Artigas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Artigas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Artigas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An elbow from Artigas crashes against the mat.
Viktor Mykolaiv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Artigas throwing strikes but Mykolaiv manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Artigas is looking for a sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mykolaiv throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Mykolaiv as Artigas shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mykolaiv as Artigas shoots in.
Artigas throws a combination that misses
and Mykolaiv counters with a three punch combo that has Artigas backing up. Artigas nods at Mykolaiv to acknowledge the strikes.
Mykolaiv misses with a double jab.
Mykolaiv misses with a double jab

and Artigas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artigas is trying to control. Mykolaiv wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Julio Artigas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mykolaiv looks like he's trying to stand up.

Artigas is looking for a kimura here.
Mykolaiv is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Viktor Mykolaiv.
I think Artigas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Artigas!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
17%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valery Demyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valery Demyan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Miller
vs
Demyan

200 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Valery Demyan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller checks a low kick from Demyan.
Valery Demyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Miller misses with the combination.
A shot to de liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Demyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Demyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demyan.
Miller is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Demyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demyan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Mike Miller has been cut.
Demyan feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Demyan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Demyan.
Demyan scores with a shot to the body.
Demyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

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

Miller is rocked!
Demyan lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Miller crumples to the floor! Demyan milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Valery Demyan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aurelio Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambrosio Gastelu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ambrosio Gastelu enters the cage!

Alvez
vs
Gastelu

183 cm
19
222 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aurelio Alvez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ambrosio Gastelu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvez misses with a straight right.
Alvez throws a looping overhand right but Gastelu ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Gastelu or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvez which made him look bad.
A jab from Alvez misses.
Gastelu tries to clinch there but Alvez circles away.
Alvez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gastelu.
Gastelu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvez.

Gastelu knocks Alvez to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Alvez is rocked!
Gastelu lands a strong strike to the head of Alvez. That's dazed him! Gastelu looking to finish here. Alvez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gastelu lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ambrosio Gastelu!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Cordes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Show out. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Brown
vs
Cordes

185 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
24
215 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorge Cordes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cordes as he jumps to the side.
Cordes misses with a takedown attempt

and Brown counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cordes's guard now.

Cordes looking for subs off his back but Brown has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown wants to control but Cordes is keeping him busy.

Brown is looking for a kimura here.

Cordes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Cordes looks gassed!

Cordes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cordes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.

Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cordes defends it well.
Cordes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Cordes is working an open guard so Brown takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

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.
Brown swings for the body but Cordes moves out of range.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cordes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown looks to land a combination but Cordes avoids it well.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cordes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
Cordes throws and elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cordes's guard. Nice move by Brown!

Cordes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cordes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.

Cordes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Cordes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cordes bucks up and tries to throw Brown off but instead Brown has got his back!
Brown is punishing Cordes with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Cordes grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Brown tries to get the hooks in deep but Cordes pushed the leg off.
Cordes is trying to break free.

Cordes is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Brown on his back. Brown looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Cordes has to tap out to a very impressive submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Brown!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Terror has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Terror
vs
Morales

190 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Terror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rolando Morales!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Morales. No joy for Terror on that attempt.
Terror takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Terror.
Morales digs a good body shot into Terror's ribs.
Leon Terror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales misses with a series of wild punches.
Morales thuds his right hand into Terror's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Terror is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Terror is rocked!
A head kick misses from Morales.
Morales ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morales lands with a good body shot.
Morales lands with a right and another and another! Terror is in big trouble! Morales lands again and this time it's lights out for Terror! A quality knockout there for Morales.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rolando Morales!

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100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the Jungle. Steve Sampson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Don Slice's chin.

Slice
vs
Sampson

185 cm
26
195 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

175 cm
26
185 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
Slice throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
Sampson misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Slice does no damage.
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sampson circles away quickly and effectively.
Slice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Slice does no damage.
Slice misses with a hook.

Slice closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sampson is looking for a sweep.
Slice throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Slice postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Slice tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slice has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice wants to stand but Sampson is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slice stands up.
Slice scores with a jab to the head.
Slice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slice throws a right hand that Sampson ducks under and follows up with a left that Sampson also avoids with ease.
Slice throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Sampson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sampson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice looks to land a combination but Sampson avoids it well.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sampson slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sampson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson walks into a jab.
Sampson dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Slice tries to bum rush Sampson with a series of wild strikes but Sampson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sampson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slice slaps away a takedown attempt from Sampson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Don Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson moves out of range of the body kick.
Slice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Sampson misses with a hook.
Slice checks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Sampson or perhaps it was just good defense by Slice which made him look bad.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sampson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson needs to keep his hands up - Slice had a free shot at his head there.
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Sampson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slice displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slice swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sampson.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Sampson.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Slice dodges the punch combination from Sampson.
Sampson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slice finds it's way round the side to connect with Sampson's head.
Sampson dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Slice connects with a right hand. Sampson shakes it off.
Don Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Slice lands.
Slice lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Slice is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Slice misses with a combination
and Sampson counters with an outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Slice both land. Nice combination.
Slice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sampson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sampson slips a straight right by Slice.
Sampson throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sampson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sampson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice swinging wildly here.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Slice throws a head kick that misses
and Sampson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slice.
Slice throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sampson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Slice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slice manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Slice throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sampson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice unloading with bombs!
Sampson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Slice misses with a head shot.
Slice misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sampson is desperately trying to improve his position but Slice has a good base and remains in mount.
Slice avoids the attempt from Sampson to control.
Sampson is working to get back to half guard.

Slice moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sampson has worked his arm free - good work by Sampson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sampson is looking to regain half guard here but Slice keeps moving and retains side control.
Slice 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.
Slice working the strikes but Sampson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Slice misses with a head shot. Sampson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Slice wants to get up but he can't break Sampson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slice wants to stand and escape but instead Sampson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Sampson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sampson forces his way into half guard.
Slice pushes Sampson off but Sampson dives into side control.
Sampson trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sampson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sampson is looking to take a break and control but Slice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slice tries to buck Sampson off but Sampson is having none of it.
Sampson trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice is trying to buck Sampson off.

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

Sampson stands up.
Sampson slips a straight right by Slice.
Sampson looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sampson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Sampson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sampson shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Sampson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slice swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Slice throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Slice lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sampson takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Sampson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Sampson defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Slice.
A shot to de liver by Slice. Beautiful body shot.
Don Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sampson takes one on the button.
Slice swinging wildly here.
Slice thows a body kick. Sampson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Slice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slice throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice connects with a looping right hand.
Slice throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sampson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Slice!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sampson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Slice is looking to improve his position but Sampson isn't that keen on the idea.
Slice is working hard here to advance position.
Steve Sampson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sampson has control of Slice's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Slice regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Slice is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slice wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson unloading with bombs!
Sampson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Slice to take his back!
Slice trying to get back to his feet but Sampson is in full control for now.
Slice is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sampson.
Slice manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sampson's guard. Nice work there by Slice.
Slice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sampson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slice wanted to stand there but Sampson had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice wants to stand and escape but instead Sampson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sampson landing with the ground and pound.

Slice looking for a guillotine here but Sampson defends easily.
Sampson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Slice checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Sampson misses its intended target.
Sampson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sampson tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with a double jab

and Sampson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slice's guard now.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully.
Sampson is looking to work some ground and pound but Slice has wrist control.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Sampson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Sampson drops back looking for a leg! Slice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slice manages to kick Sampson off! Sampson jumps back into Slice's guard.
Sampson wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.

Slice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sampson defends well.
Slice being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sampson slips a jab from Slice.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Don Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Slice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sampson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sampson blocks a leg kick.
Sampson moves out of range as Slice strikes.
Good work by Slice as he checks the leg kick.
Sampson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sampson slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Sampson closes the distance and clinches up with Slice, looking for a takedown. Sampson pushes Slice against the cage but Slice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Sampson saw that one coming.
Sampson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Slice lands with a hook. Sampson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sampson counters with a leg kick.
Sampson doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.
Slice throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Sampson shoots in.
Sampson slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slice.
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
Sampson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sampson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Sampson throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sampson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slice falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sampson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sampson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slice swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.

Slice pushes Sampson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sampson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sampson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slice's knee momentarily.
Slice is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Sampson ducks down to avoid it.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slice misses with a combination
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a jab when Sampson was well out of range.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Slice lands with a nice combination. Sampson backs away looking to recover.
Slice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sampson.

Sampson rushes Slice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sampson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slice is keeping busy.
Slice tries to break the clinch but Sampson is controlling the position.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
Slice lands a left hand.
Sampson has Slice pushed against the cage.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Sampson has double underhooks.
Slice tries to break free but Sampson pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sampson as the two fighters clinch.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
Sampson has Slice pressed against the cage, preventing Slice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sampson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Sampson.
A bit of stalling here from Sampson.
Sampson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Don Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Sampson.
Slice lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Sampson.
Sampson lands a knee to the head.
Sampson trying to stall but Slice improves his position.
Sampson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Slice tries to break free but Sampson pushes him back against the cage.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Sampson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice misses with a combination

and Sampson counters with a takedown into side control.
Sampson wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy.

Sampson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slice, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice is pushing Sampson's head away, looking to escape. Sampson manages to hold on to the position though.
Slice is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Sampson dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sampson throws a leg kick which misses Slice's front leg but catches the back leg as Slice tries to avoid it.
Slice cracks Sampson with an open hand slap.
Slice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Slice misses with a combination

and Sampson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slice's guard now.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Sampson passes into half guard.
Sampson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sampson is controlling the pace.

Slice actively working from the bottom here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson controlling the pace.
Sampson is trying to control. Slice wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slice regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sampson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sampson throwing strikes but missing.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully.
Slice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sampson is stalling in the full guard.

Slice has his feet on Sampson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Slice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Don Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Slice

and Sampson counters by clinching up.

Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slice misses with a double jab

and Sampson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Slice actively working from the bottom here.
Sampson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slice is pressing down on Sampson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sampson stopping the sweep attempt from Slice.
Sampson prevents Slice from getting back to his feet.
Sampson trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes 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.

Sampson clinches with his opponent.
Sampson looking to slow down the pace here.

Sampson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sampson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slice throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sampson counters with a solid body kick.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sampson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sampson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slice is able to avoid easily.
Slice throws a series of punches but Sampson moves out of range.
Slice lands an overhand right.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steve Sampson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Slice throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sampson moves into the clinch.
Slice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sampson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sampson wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slice is trying to force a seperation but Sampson has the dominant position.

Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sampson on the side of the head.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Slice cracks Sampson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slice cracks Sampson with an open hand slap.
Sampson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Sampson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sampson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Sampson!
Steve Sampson is the new middleweight champion!

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RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between WB Crisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Crisse
vs
Zaire

180 cm
19
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, WB Crisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire works Crisse's body with a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Zaire.
Zaire scores with a one two! Crisse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like WB Crisse has been cut.
Zaire throws a hook but Crisse avoids it easily.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Crisse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaire tries to bum rush Crisse with a series of wild strikes but Crisse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crisse shoots in looking for a takedown. Zaire tries to sprawl out of it but Crisse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zaire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crisse on the side of the head.
Zaire throws a combination. Crisse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good exchange - Zaire coming out on top.
Crisse has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Crisse is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Crisse right on the button. Crisse goes down! Zaire follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zaire gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!