DFC 7: Manuwa Vs Carver PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Random Fighter Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fighter Four
vs
Trump

190 cm
26
152 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Random Fighter Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiny Trump!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
A body shot lands from Trump.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Fighter Four avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Trump gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fighter Four misses with a knee to the head.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
Fighter Four tries to land knees in the clinch but Trump avoids the damage to the body.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Fighter Four dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Trump.
Fighter Four is breathing heavily.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter Four avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fighter Four misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fighter Four dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter Four misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike.
Fighter Four has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trump lands a nice elbow.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fighter Four's brow.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fighter Four avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Fighter Four dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trump lands a body punch.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
A body shot lands from Trump.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
Fighter Four tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
Fighter Four really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fighter Four fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fighter Four avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Fighter Four swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fighter Four throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trump blocks it with crossed arms.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter Four avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter Four throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fighter Four can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Fighter Four misses with some punches.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fighter Four avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fighter Four tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fighter Four avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fighter Four avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Fighter Four dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Trump.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Trump.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trump lands an elbow just above Fighter Four 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Trump lands a body shot.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fighter Four's brow.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike.
Trump lands a shot to the body.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trump stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiny Trump dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Trump has managed to clinch.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Fighter Four tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fighter Four takes an elbow to the temple.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fighter Four's brow.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trump digs a right hand underneath Fighter Four's ribcage. Fighter Four let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Trump.
Trump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter Four avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Fighter Four avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
Trump works on Fighter Four's body with a couple of short punches.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter Four dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Trump.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trump lands an elbow inside.
Tiny Trump seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trump presses Fighter Four against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Fighter Four dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from Trump.
Trump lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trump lands a body shot.
Trump lands a nice elbow.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter Four avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
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!
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Trump lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump lands a shot to the body.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trump works on Fighter Four's body with a couple of short punches.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Trump lands a body punch.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Trump.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fighter Four.
Trump cracks Fighter Four with a nice body shot.
Trump lands a body punch.
Trump blocks an elbow strike from Fighter Four.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fighter Four's brow.
Fighter Four avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Fighter Four dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fighter Four swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fighter Four tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Trump.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Fighter Four avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Trump prevents a body shot from Fighter Four.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fighter Four tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter Four avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trump works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiny Trump 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Trump has managed to clinch.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Trump works on Fighter Four's body with a couple of short punches.
Fighter Four tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trump avoids it.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fighter Four's brow.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike.
Trump gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
Fighter Four dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Trump.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Trump.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fighter Four dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Fighter Four avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Trump lands a nice elbow.
Trump lands a shot to the body.
Trump dodges an elbow strike from Fighter Four.
Trump lands a body punch.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Trump on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fighter Four avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
A left hand lands to the body for Trump.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fighter Four's brow.
Trump is working Fighter Four over against the cage.
Trump is leaning against Fighter Four and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Trump.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trump prevents a body shot from Fighter Four.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter Four tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike.
Trump works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fighter Four misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter Four misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter Four misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter Four misses with a body punch.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fighter Four avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fighter Four avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Trump - that landed with a thud.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fighter Four dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Fighter Four blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter Four looking to throw knees to the head but Trump is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Trump as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump presses Fighter Four against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trump lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fighter Four's brow.
Trump works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fighter Four blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Random Fighter Four has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter Four leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiny Trump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trump 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiny Trump!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jenean Garafallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Tae Hook (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.

Garafallo
vs
Tae Hook

152 cm
26
141 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jenean Garafallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Tae Hook!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tae Hook dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garafallo. That did some damage!
Jenean Garafallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garafallo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Garafallo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garafallo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garafallo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tae Hook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tae Hook delivers a nice body kick.

Garafallo closes the distance and clinches.
Garafallo lands a nice shot to the body.
Garafallo lands an elbow that stopped Tae Hook in his tracks for a moment.
Tae Hook avoiding damage as Garafallo throws knees to the body.
Tae Hook is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Garafallo on the inside.

Garafallo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garafallo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tae Hook tries to get to full guard but Garafallo has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae Hook is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tae Hook wants to control but Garafallo is keeping busy.
Tae Hook is looking to improve his position.

Tae Hook looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garafallo slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tae Hook wants to control but Garafallo is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tae Hook is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tae Hook lands with an uppercut that bounces Garafallo off the cage and back into range.
Tae Hook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Garafallo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tae Hook looks to land a combination but Garafallo avoids it well.
Tae Hook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tae Hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garafallo lands with a hook. Tae Hook tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tae Hook tries to land a front kick but Garafallo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garafallo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Garafallo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tae Hook's guard.
Garafallo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tae Hook is looking to sweep but instead, Garafallo has passed into half guard.
Tae Hook looks winded!
Tae Hook is trying to get back to full guard.
Garafallo passes to full mount!

Garafallo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garafallo looking to finish Tae Hook with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tae Hook!

Garafallo has hold of Tae Hook's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tae Hook manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tae Hook wants to control but Garafallo is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tae Hook takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garafallo moves into the clinch.
Garafallo digs a right hand underneath Tae Hook's ribcage. Tae Hook let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garafallo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tae Hook can do to turn this around?

Garafallo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garafallo avoids the head kick by Tae Hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garafallo. That's going to slow Tae Hook down.
Garafallo misses with a few strikes there.
Garafallo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tae Hook throws a solid leg kick but Garafallo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tae Hook.
Garafallo avoids the head kick by Tae Hook.
Tae Hook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garafallo.

Garafallo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garafallo postures up and lands a big shot to Tae Hook's brow.
Garafallo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garafallo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tae Hook knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garafallo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jenean Garafallo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae Hook trying to hold on to Garafallo's head to control him but Garafallo postures up.
Tae Hook is breathing heavily.
Garafallo stalling.
Tae Hook is looking for a sweep. Garafallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garafallo lands strikes from half guard.
Garafallo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tae Hook!
Garafallo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garafallo has control of Tae Hook's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tae Hook regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Garafallo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tae Hook is now in Garafallo's guard. A big mistake from Garafallo there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Garafallo has his foot on Tae Hook's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tae Hook works his way back into a safe position though.
Garafallo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garafallo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tae Hook with a nice head shot there.
Tae Hook trying to control the position from guard on top but Garafallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tae Hook throws a strike but Garafallo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Garafallo is looking to work some ground and pound but Tae Hook has wrist control.
Tae Hook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tae Hook looking to control but Garafallo passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tae Hook on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tae Hook has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garafallo is working away from the top position though.
Garafallo thows a huge punch but Tae Hook dodges it nicely.
Garafallo is taking a breather. Tae Hook 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.
Tae Hook flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Garafallo is controlling the pace.
Garafallo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tae Hook fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garafallo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garafallo tries to clinch up but Tae Hook circles away and keeps his distance.
Tae Hook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garafallo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Garafallo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tae Hook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garafallo misses with a few strikes there.
Tae Hook throws a head kick but Garafallo moves out of range.
Tae Hook lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garafallo scores with a shot to the body.
Tae Hook misses with a two punch combination.
Tae Hook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tae Hook blocks a head kick by Garafallo.
Tae Hook misses with a wild body shot.
Tae Hook avoids the head kick by Garafallo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garafallo scores with a head kick.
Tae Hook fails in his attempt to clinch.

Garafallo closes the distance and clinches.
Garafallo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tae Hook creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garafallo's defenses.
Garafallo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garafallo lands a shoulder strike.
Garafallo has Tae Hook pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tae Hook manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tae Hook trying to land knees to the body.

Garafallo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Garafallo controlling the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Garafallo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tae Hook misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Garafallo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tae Hook is looking to control Garafallo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tae Hook avoid being mounted?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tae Hook wants to improve his position but Garafallo is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garafallo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tae Hook circles away quickly and effectively.
Garafallo tries to clinch but Tae Hook is having none of it.
Tae Hook doesn't manage to clinch there - Garafallo circles away.
Tae Hook has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garafallo.
Garafallo cracks a nice hook into Tae Hook's ribs.
Garafallo throws a series of punches but Tae Hook moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tae Hook. Beautiful body shot.
Tae Hook dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garafallo. That did some damage!
Garafallo misses with a looping right.
Tae Hook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garafallo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tae Hook.
Tae Hook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garafallo is looking to clinch.
Tae Hook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garafallo throws a head kick but Tae Hook moves out of range.
Tae Hook is looking for the big counter here.
Jenean Garafallo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garafallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tae Hook or perhaps it was just good defense by Garafallo, which made it look bad.
Jenean Garafallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Tae Hook.
Tae Hook moves in looking to clinch but Garafallo pushes him off.
Garafallo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garafallo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garafallo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garafallo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Garafallo takes the fight into the clinch.
Tae Hook can't get the takedown.
Garafallo tries to score a body lock takedown but Tae Hook shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kim Tae Hook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenean Garafallo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenean Garafallo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Fart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Pearson
vs
Fart

188 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Determined

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, Stanley Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Old Fart!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pearson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Fart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fart lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
Fart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fart pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Fart.
Fart tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fart closes the distance and clinches.

Pearson manages to break the clinch.

Fart moves into the clinch.
Fart has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pearson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fart can turn it around.
Pearson takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Fart is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pearson's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fart.
Fart lands a nice elbow.
Fart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike.
Fart throws an elbow that misses.
Fart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fart.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Fart, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fart presses Pearson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fart misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Fart.
Pearson avoids a wild elbow strike from Fart.
Fart pushes off an throws an elbow but Pearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fart.
Fart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fart lands an elbow just above Pearson 's eye.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
Pearson dodges an elbow strike from Fart.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fart throws an elbow but misses.
Fart works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fart lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
Fart lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Fart.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fart lands an elbow inside that Pearson shrugs off.
Fart throws an elbow that misses.
Fart struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Pearson blocks the elbow strike.
Fart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fart lands a damaging elbow.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike.
Pearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Fart.
Fart lands a damaging elbow.
Pearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fart.
Pearson takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fart - that landed with a thud.
Fart keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearson.
Fart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Fart, against the cage.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike.
Fart misses with an elbow over the top.
Fart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fart throws an elbow but misses.
Fart lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
Fart misses with an elbow strike.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike.
Fart pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fart throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pearson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fart's head backwards.
Fart is looking to clinch.

Fart closes the distance and pushes Pearson back into the cage.
Fart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fart misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Fart.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson wants to get back to striking at distance but Fart won't allow it.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Fart has him pressed against the cage.
Fart throws an elbow that misses.
Fart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pearson's defenses.
Fart pushes off an throws an elbow but Pearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fart lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fart throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Fart.
Fart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Fart, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson takes an elbow to the temple.
Pearson is trying to break free.
Fart lands a body punch.
Pearson dodges an elbow strike from Fart.
Fart works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Fart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Fart, against the cage.
Fart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fart lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
Pearson avoids a wild elbow strike from Fart.
Fart lands an elbow inside that Pearson shrugs off.
Pearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fart lands a nice elbow.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike.
Fart tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fart.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Pearson is rocked!
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!
Fart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fart lands an elbow just above Pearson 's eye.
Clinched against the cage, Fart lands a big elbow that drops Pearson! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Pearson is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Fart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arrin Mccreth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Joshua (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.

Mccreth
vs
Joshua

198 cm
27
255 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
20
255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arrin Mccreth !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua loads up on a big right hand but Mccreth slips the punch.
Joshua throws a hook to the side of Mccreth 's head but Mccreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joshua lands with a right hand.
Joshua jabs Mccreth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mccreth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Mccreth closes the distance and clinches.
Mccreth tries a knee to the head but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but Joshua blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Mccreth to work.
Mccreth tries a knee to the head but Joshua blocks it.
Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mccreth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joshua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Mccreth fails to land.
Joshua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua checks a leg kick.

Mccreth rushes Joshua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joshua avoids it.

Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccreth defending well as Joshua loads up on a big left hand.
Mccreth throws a right hand that Joshua ducks under and follows up with a left that Joshua also avoids with ease.
Mccreth tries to clinch there but Joshua circles away.
Mccreth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Joshua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mccreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshua moves away.
Joshua throws a good cross that connects.
Mccreth tries to clinch but Joshua is having none of it.
Joshua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mccreth doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshua circles away.

Mccreth gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Mccreth .

Joshua breaks the clinch.
Mccreth misses with an uppercut
and Joshua counters with a right hand to the body.
Mccreth is breathing heavily.
Joshua lands a slapping body shot.
Joshua lands the left hand.
Mccreth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Mccreth is rocked!
Joshua connects with a body shot that sends Mccreth 's belly button to the back.
Joshua throws a series of punches but Mccreth moves out of range.
Arrin Mccreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua cracks Mccreth with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mccreth falls to his knees and Joshua doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simone Milanesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slaughter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SICCNESS. Simone Milanesi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Milanesi
vs
Slaughter

210 cm
20
277 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
27
256 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simone Milanesi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooh a lovely combination from Milanesi sends Slaughter down but not out. Milanesi dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Doctor Slaughter has been cut.
Slaughter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Slaughter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Milanesi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slaughter on the ground.
Slaughter trying to control from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Milanesi pulls his head out easily.
Slaughter controlling the position for now.
Still in half guard, Milanesi seems content to control.
Slaughter wants to improve his position but Milanesi is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter gets full guard.

Slaughter has his foot on Milanesi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Milanesi works his way back into a safe position though.
Milanesi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Slaughter working for a triangle but Milanesi defends it easily.

Slaughter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter working a defensive guard but Milanesi passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter trying to control here.

Slaughter looking for submissions off his back.
Slaughter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Milanesi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Slaughter looking for subs from the bottom but Milanesi mounts him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanesi avoids the attempt from Slaughter to control.
Milanesi controlling the position easily from mount.
Slaughter tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slaughter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slaughter working to try and regain half guard.
Milanesi controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaughter tries to hold on but Milanesi pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simone Milanesi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doctor Slaughter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Milanesi tries to close the distance and clinch but Slaughter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slaughter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Milanesi at a distance.
Milanesi throws a nice head kick!
Slaughter throws a shot from downtown. Milanesi moves away and avoids it.
Milanesi tries to close the distance and clinch but Slaughter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milanesi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slaughter can do to turn this around?
Milanesi tries to clinch up.
Milanesi tries to clinch there but Slaughter circles away.
Milanesi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Milanesi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slaughter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slaughter throws a hook but Milanesi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Milanesi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slaughter, pushing him back against the cage.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Milanesi controls his hands.
Milanesi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Milanesi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Slaughter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Milanesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milanesi controlling the action here for a moment.
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaughter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Slaughter.
Milanesi struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaughter controls his hands.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milanesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milanesi prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milanesi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slaughter up against the cage.
Milanesi prevents Slaughter from breaking the clinch.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Milanesi blocking some punches.
Milanesi looking to throw knees to the head but Slaughter is blocking nicely.
Milanesi misses with an elbow over the top.
Milanesi slows down the pace here.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Milanesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaughter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Milanesi missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to work over Milanesi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaughter is trying to stall.
Doctor Slaughter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Milanesi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Slaughter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milanesi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaughter walks into a left hand.
Slaughter missing with a left hand there. Milanesi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Slaughter tries to keep at a distance but Milanesi has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
Milanesi blocking some punches.
Slaughter tries to work over Milanesi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaughter pushes Milanesi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milanesi.
Slaughter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Slaughter on the inside.
Milanesi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Slaughter breaks the clinch.
Milanesi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Slaughter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doctor Slaughter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slaughter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slaughter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milanesi.
Milanesi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Milanesi ducks under a wild hook from Slaughter.
As Slaughter tries to get set, Milanesi tries to push him back and clinch up but Slaughter manages to avoid the attempt.
Milanesi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaughter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Milanesi slips under a jab from Slaughter.
Milanesi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slaughter throws a counter combo.
Milanesi tries to clinch
and Slaughter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Slaughter tries to keep at a distance but Milanesi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Milanesi.
Milanesi tries to land knees in the clinch but Slaughter avoids the damage to the body.
Slaughter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Milanesi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slaughter can turn it around.

Slaughter breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milanesi slips a straight right by Slaughter.
Milanesi ducks under a wild hook from Slaughter.
Milanesi tries to clinch but Slaughter moves out of range.
Milanesi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaughter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slaughter throws out a counter right but Milanesi avoids it with no problem.
Milanesi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Slaughter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Milanesi tries to clinch but Slaughter moves out of range.
It seemed like Slaughter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Milanesi closes the distance but Slaughter moves to the side
letting Slaughter counter with a right hand.
Slaughter misses with a straight right.
Slaughter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone Milanesi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milanesi doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaughter circles away.
Milanesi throws a wild body kick that Slaughter sees coming a mile off.
Milanesi tries to clinch up.
Milanesi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Milanesi looks to clinch
and Slaughter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milanesi closes the distance but Slaughter moves to the side
and Slaughter counters with a one-two to the body.
Milanesi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Slaughter. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Milanesi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaughter throws a punch but it's blocked by Milanesi.
Slaughter scores with a shoulder strike.

Slaughter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milanesi tries to close the distance and clinch but Slaughter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slaughter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milanesi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slaughter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaughter throws a right and a left that both miss.

Milanesi darts in and clinches Slaughter up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanesi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
Milanesi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milanesi prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaughter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Milanesi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Milanesi scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Milanesi controls the action.
Slaughter tries to work over Milanesi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter has a couple of punches blocked by Milanesi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Slaughter fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Slaughter fails to land.
Slaughter throws a punch but it's blocked by Milanesi.
Slaughter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Milanesi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milanesi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slaughter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slaughter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Milanesi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slaughter counters with a stiff right hand.
Doctor Slaughter seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Milanesi rushes Slaughter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slaughter misses with a punch to the body.
Milanesi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slaughter's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slaughter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Milanesi circles away quickly and effectively.
Milanesi doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaughter circles away.

Milanesi gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Slaughter breaks from the clinch.
Milanesi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slaughter. That did some damage!

Milanesi instigates a clinch.
Slaughter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Slaughter has Milanesi pressed against the cage.
Slaughter lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter has a couple of punches blocked by Milanesi.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Milanesi pushes off an throws an elbow but Slaughter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter throws a punch but it's blocked by Milanesi.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milanesi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Milanesi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Milanesi controls the action.

Milanesi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milanesi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaughter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Milanesi gets a clinch.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milanesi lands with a short shot to the head.
Milanesi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Milanesi breaks from the clinch.
Milanesi throws a low kick, looking for Slaughter's leg but Slaughter calmly moves out of range.
Slaughter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Milanesi was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaughter.
Milanesi tries to close the distance and clinch but Slaughter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milanesi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaughter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slaughter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milanesi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Milanesi tries to close the distance and clinch but Slaughter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slaughter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Slaughter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milanesi manages to avoid it.
Milanesi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slaughter manages to circle out of the way.
Milanesi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaughter.

Milanesi darts in and clinches Slaughter up against the cage.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milanesi.
Good body shot from Slaughter.
A short uppercut from Slaughter.
Milanesi blocks an uppercut.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Milanesi controls the action.
Milanesi tries to land a knee to the head but Slaughter blocks with his arms.
Slaughter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Milanesi blocks an uppercut.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Milanesi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter has a couple of punches blocked by Milanesi.
Milanesi prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Milanesi controls the action.
Milanesi lands with a left to the head.
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.

Slaughter manages to break the clinch.
Milanesi tries to close the distance and clinch but Slaughter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slaughter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milanesi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milanesi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaughter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milanesi is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaughter. Milanesi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milanesi tries to clinch up
and Slaughter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Slaughter dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Doctor Slaughter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Milanesi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Milanesi rushes Slaughter and presses him up against the cage.
Slaughter is trying to break the clinch but Milanesi is controlling him.
Slaughter misses with some punches.
Milanesi prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
Milanesi struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaughter controls his hands.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Milanesi avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Slaughter fails to land.
Slaughter trying to control the position but instead, Milanesi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slaughter into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Slaughter fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter is trying to force a seperation but Milanesi has the dominant position.
A short right from Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with some punches.
Slaughter misses with a punch to the body.
Slaughter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Slaughter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaughter keeps the fight on the outside.
Slaughter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Milanesi looks to clinch
and Slaughter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milanesi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slaughter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milanesi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milanesi is looking to clinch but Slaughter is avoiding it.
Jab from Slaughter.
Milanesi doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaughter circles away.
Slaughter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doctor Slaughter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milanesi wants to clinch up but Slaughter keeps it at a distance.
Slaughter lands an overhand right.
Milanesi wants to clinch.
Milanesi tries to clinch up but Slaughter circles away and keeps his distance.
Slaughter connects with a nice looking jab.
Slaughter misses with an uppercut.
Milanesi throws a leg kick
and Slaughter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter keeps the fight on the outside.
Milanesi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slaughter keeps the fight on the outside.
Slaughter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Milanesis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Milanesi tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanesi tries to clinch but Slaughter moves out of range.
Slaughter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Milanesi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaughter paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Milanesi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Milanesi is stalling here.
Slaughter lands a shot to the body.
Milanesi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Milanesi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands with a right hand.
Slaughter keeps the fight on the outside.
Milanesi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slaughter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaughter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milanesi moves away.
Slaughter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Milanesi tries to clinch but Slaughter moves away
and Slaughter counters with a left to the body.
Slaughter swats away the attempt to clinch by Milanesi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaughter keeps the fight on the outside.
Simone Milanesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaughter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milanesi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Slaughter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slaughter 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 46:49
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Slaughter!
Doctor Slaughter is the new heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Manuwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Manuwa
vs
Carver

178 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
140 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Sydney Fight Gear

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Manuwa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Carver!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carver shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carver was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carver landing a few strikes.
Carver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Carver working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manuwa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Carver trying to control the action but Manuwa is working from the bottom.
Carver taking a break here but Manuwa is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuwa is refusing to be controlled, as Carver sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver is stalling here. Manuwa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Carver seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Manuwa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Manuwa tries for a kimura but Carver is defending well.
Manuwa working the head and body with strikes.
Carver is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuwa lands an elbow.
Carver manages to get back to half guard.
Manuwa prevents Carver from standing back up.

Manuwa is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carver trying to hold on to Manuwa's head to control him but Manuwa postures up.
Manuwa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Manuwa.

Manuwa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carver tries to get to full guard but Manuwa has control of the leg.
Carver wants to control but Manuwa is keeping busy.
Manuwa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carver regains full guard. Nicely done.

Carver is looking for a triangle but Manuwa pushes his legs off easily.
Manuwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuwa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Manuwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manuwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Carver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manuwa is working Carver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Manuwa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Carver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carver keeping moving, preventing Manuwa from controlling successfully.
Manuwa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manuwa postures up and lands a big shot to Carver's brow.
Manuwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Carver is retaining full guard.
Manuwa cracks Carver with a solid left hand.
Carver is trying to keep Manuwa in close.

Carver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manuwa content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Carver has locked up a guillotine! Carver's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Manuwa is holding on here and Carver must be using up a lot of energy. Manuwa has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Carver gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacob Carver!
Jacob Carver is the new bantamweight champion!