SCC 27 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ko
vs
Hendricks

188 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Ko is working for a submission of some sort.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.

Ko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hendricks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hendricks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ko with the ground and pound but Hendricks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ko preventing the sweep.
Ko is pushing down on Hendricks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hendricks is fighting to maintain full guard but Ko has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks is refusing to be controlled, as Ko sits in half guard.

Ko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendricks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hendricks has hold of Ko's hands but Ko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

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

Ko seems to be working for a kimura but Hendricks defends the submission attempt.
Ko is breathing heavily.
Hendricks wants to control but Ko is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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.

Ko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hendricks sees it coming and defends easily.

Ko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hendricks is just riding it out for now. Ko eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hendricks trying to control from the bottom.
Ko wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hendricks fails with the takedown

and Ko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hendricks won't be happy with that.
Hendricks is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ko is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hendricks struggling a bit here.
Hendricks is looking to reverse the position.
Ko wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Ko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hendricks, who protects the arm well.
Ko working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendricks is fending him off so far but Ko persists. Nope, Hendricks circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendricks tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ko wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Ko throws and elbow that misses. Hendricks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ko's guard. Nice move by Hendricks!

Ko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendricks defends well.
Hendricks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hendricks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Ko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ko won't allow Hendricks to get back to his feet.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Ko from controlling successfully.
Ko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hendricks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Ko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hendricks pushes Ko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hendricks pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ko counters with an inside leg kick.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt

so Ko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Ko throws a big right hand that misses.
Ko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ko wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.

Ko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ko is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruce Ko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.
Ko is not content to let Hendricks control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ko.
Ko is looking for a sweep.
Hendricks trying to control the position but Ko is working away.
Hendricks is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ko wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Hendricks trying to control the position but Ko is working away.
Ko is looking to regain half guard here but Hendricks keeps moving and retains side control.
Hendricks taking a break here but Ko is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Ko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hendricks tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ko counters with a takedown into side control.
Hendricks is trying to improve his position.

Ko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working.

Ko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hendricks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hendricks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hendricks is positioning himself well to prevent Ko advancing to mount.
Ko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hendricks is looking to control Ko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hendricks avoid being mounted?
Ko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendricks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Ko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ko trying to control from Hendricks's half guard. Hendricks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendricks is trying to control the position but Ko postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hendricks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hendricks!
Hendricks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hendricks tries to hold on but Ko pushes him away.

Ko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Ko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hendricks tries to hold on but Ko pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to control the position but Ko now has his back.
Ko trying to control.

Ko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hendricks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ko doesn't have the hooks in and Hendricks manages to turn into his guard.
Hendricks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hendricks content to stall in guard here.

That's four 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.
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bruce Ko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hendricks trying to control but Ko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Ko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Ivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Kull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Kull has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miguel Ivan's chin.

Ivan
vs
Kull

211 cm
23
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

215 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Ivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Kull!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivan throws a series of punches but Kull avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Ivan misses.

Kull moves into the clinch successfully.

Ivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kull is looking to clinch but Ivan is avoiding it.
Ivan misses with a jab, cross combination.

Kull closes the distance and pushes Ivan back into the cage.
Kull misses with a hook from the clinch.

Kull jumps guard.
Ivan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kull working a defensive guard here.
Ivan won't allow Kull to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kull wants to stand and escape but Ivan is having none of it.
Ivan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kull working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kull looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivan is fending him off so far but Kull persists. Nope, Ivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kull.
Kull is looking to clinch.
Ivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miguel Ivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kull.
Kull tries for a takedown but Ivan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivan falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kull counters with a single leg into guard. Ivan didn't expect that.
Ivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivan is breathing heavily.
Ivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kull scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Ivan is working an open guard so Kull takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kull dives in and grabs Ivan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivan pushes down on Kull's head and hops out.
Miguel Ivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Kull.
Kull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Ivan.
Ivan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivan throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kull counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kull.
Kull is working for takedown but Ivan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kull wants to get back to striking at distance but Ivan won't allow it.
Ivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Kull has double underhooks.

Kull breaks from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kull moves in looking to clinch but Ivan pushes him off.
Ivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kull counters with a shoot takedown. Ivan fights it but they end up in guard.
Kull works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ivan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivan tries to get out of the position.
Kull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kull wants to take a breather but Ivan is having none of it.
Kull throwing shots but Ivan is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Kull dominated that round.
That's time! Ivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ivan throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kull counters with a single leg into guard. Ivan didn't expect that.
Kull won't allow Ivan to get back to his feet.
Kull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kull trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kull gets to his feet - Ivan follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kull is looking to clinch but Ivan is avoiding it.
Ivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kull counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ivan's guard now.
Ivan keeping moving, preventing Kull from controlling successfully.
Ivan keeping full guard, as Kull tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kull trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kull drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kull jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kull slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kull throws a strike aimed at the side of Ivan's head but Ivan avoids it well.
Ivan dodges the ground and pound from Kull.

Kull is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivan has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kull cracks Ivan with a big elbow.
Ivan dodges the ground and pound from Kull.
Kull is putting a hurting on Ivan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kull tries to score with some ground and pound. Ivan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivan keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kull advances nicely into full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Kull there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kull postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ivan looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Kull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kull showed some decent athleticism there.
Kull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kull looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ivan is refusing to be controlled, as Kull sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kull fails to land the takedown.
Kull shoots in but Ivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivan misses with a combination

and Kull counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ivan's guard now.
Kull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kull on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miguel Ivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kull trying to control but Ivan is working from the bottom.
Kull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivan is keeping the position for now.

Kull drops back looking for a leg! Ivan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivan manages to kick Kull off! Kull jumps back into Ivan's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kull trying to control but Ivan is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ivan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leo Kull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Kull shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ivan is trying to defend but Kull finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ivan punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Kull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kull winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Kull!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Umberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bionic Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Umberto
vs
Hawk

182 cm
25
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Umberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bionic Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hawk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Umberto was covering up waiting for the punch and Hawk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Hawk is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Umberto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hawk is looking to defend but Umberto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hawk! Umberto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hawk taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Umberto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by La Cuckoracha. Kelly Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cruz
vs
Robinson

170 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelly Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz wants to clinch
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.
Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Kelly Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Robinson throws a monster overhand right that drops Cruz! Robinson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bush
vs
Gonzaga

185 cm
22
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Gonzaga!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzaga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bush sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzaga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bush displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzaga.
George Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Gonzaga.
Bush slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzaga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bush slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzaga, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Bush shoots in and bounces Gonzaga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzaga is looking to stand up but Bush isn't so interested in that idea.
Bush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bush is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzaga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzaga has escaped and now he's on top!
Bush keeping full guard, as Gonzaga tries to pass.

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

Bush has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gonzaga should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bush has tightened it up now! Gonzaga 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 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Bush!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Lockley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Christenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Christenstein looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Lockley
vs
Christenstein

200 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
224 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Lockley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Christenstein!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockley lands a front kick.
Christenstein looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lockley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christenstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters circling a little - Lockley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lockley rushes Christenstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lockley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Christenstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Lockley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lockley looks to land a combination. Christenstein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Lucas Christenstein has been cut.
Lockley tries to clinch up but Christenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Christenstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lockley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Christenstein tries to keep at a distance but Lockley has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lockley jumps guard and drags Christenstein to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lockley wants to sweep but no luck.
Lockley is pulling down on Christenstein's head. It's preventing any offense from Christenstein, at least for the moment.
Lockley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Christenstein!
Lockley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lockley throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lockley looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kevin Lockley just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lockley connects with a body shot.
Kevin Lockley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christenstein. That did some damage!
Lockley lands with a nice combination. Christenstein backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lockley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lockley lands with a shot to the body.
Lockley wants to clinch up but Christenstein keeps it at a distance.
Lockley misses with the combination.
Lockley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lockley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lockley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lockley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christenstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lockley!

Lockley moves into the clinch successfully.
Christenstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lockley smiles and moves away.
Lockley misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lockley.
Lockley cracks Christenstein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lockley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christenstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lockley throws a nice looking combination but Christenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lockley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Lockley closes the distance and pushes Christenstein back into the cage.
Christenstein has Lockley pressed against the cage, preventing Lockley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Lockley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Christenstein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Christenstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lockley as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheers as Lockley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christenstein doesn't seem phased though.
Lockley scores with a jab to the body.
Christenstein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left and a right from Lockley both land. Nice combination.
Lockley is looking to wear down Christenstein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horrible takedown by Lockley or perhaps it was just good defense by Christenstein which made him look bad.
Lockley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Christenstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lockley lands with a nice body kick.
Lockley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christenstein. That did some damage!
Lockley's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lockley duly obliges.
Christenstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Lockley sprawls well. He's pushed Christenstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lockley throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lockley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christenstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lockley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christenstein can do to turn this around?
Lockley swings for the body but Christenstein moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockley scores with a three punch combo!
Lockley doesn't manage to clinch there - Christenstein circles away.
Christenstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christenstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lockley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christenstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Lockley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Christenstein clinches.
Lockley tries to break the clinch but Christenstein is controlling the position.
Lockley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christenstein.

Lockley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christenstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lockley.
Lockley fails to land with a series of punches.
Lockley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lockley throws a leg kick which misses Christenstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Christenstein tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lockley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lockley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lockley.
Lockley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christenstein moves away.
Lockley throws a nice looking combination but Christenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lockley just misses with a punch to the body.
Lockley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lockley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christenstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kevin Lockley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lockley tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Lockley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christenstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kevin Lockley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Christenstein.
A head kick from Lockley lands but Christenstein takes it in his stride.
Lockley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lockley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christenstein but Christenstein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Christenstein throws a lazy right hand but Lockley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christenstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lockley tries to clinch but Christenstein moves out of range.
Christenstein tries to clinch there but Lockley circles away.
Lockley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Christenstein fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lockley forces Christenstein back against the cage and clinches.
Lockley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christenstein has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lockley.

Lockley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lockley, as that shot connected.
Lockley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christenstein. That did some damage!
Lockley cracks Christenstein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lockley lands with a good body shot.
Christenstein throws a series of punches but Lockley moves out of range.
Christenstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A right-left combo lands from Lockley.
Christenstein tries for a takedown but Lockley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lockley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lockley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Christenstein tries to clinch but Lockley is having none of it.
Lockley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lockley lands a right hook to the body.
Christenstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lockley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Christenstein blocks the body kick.
Lockley tries to clinch up but Christenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Lockley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lockley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christenstein's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockley moves in looking to clinch but Christenstein pushes him off.
Lockley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lockley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Lockley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Christenstein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lockley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christenstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lockley throws a shot to the body.
Lockley digs a good hook to Christenstein's body.
Christenstein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christenstein takes one to the side of the head.
Lockley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lockley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lockley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lockley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lockley. That's going to slow Christenstein down.

Christenstein clinches.

Lockley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christenstein walks into a straight right hand from Lockley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lockley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lockley is looking to clinch but Christenstein is avoiding it.

Lockley rushes Christenstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Christenstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lockley is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lockley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Lockley.
Lockley punishes Christenstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Christenstein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lockley lands with a straight right. Christenstein didn't see that one coming.
Lockley misses with a few strikes there.
Christenstein tries to clinch up.
Lockley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Christenstein looks to land a combination. Lockley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lockley throws a combination. Christenstein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lockley lands a body shot.
Lockley misses with the combination.
Lockley tries to clinch but Christenstein moves out of range.
Christenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockley lands with a nice combination. Christenstein backs away looking to recover.
Lockley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lockley scores with a one two! Christenstein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Christenstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lockley as he avoids it easily.
Lockley wants to clinch.
Lockley scores with a nice body kick.
Christenstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lockley. Lockley obviously looking to wear him down.
Christenstein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lockley works Christenstein's body with a nice hook.
Lockley cracks the inside of Christenstein's front leg.
Lockley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Lockley.
Christenstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lockley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockley wants to land a leg kick but Christenstein is out of range.
Christenstein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lockley.
Lockley throws a combination. Christenstein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Christenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lockley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lockley lands with a nice combination. Christenstein backs away looking to recover.
Lockley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christenstein moves away.
Donk. Lockley catches Christenstein right on the button with a cross.
Lockley lands the left hand.
Christenstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Lockley. Lockley gets slowly back to his feet.
Lockley throws a right and a left that Christenstein avoids nicely.
Lockley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christenstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christenstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kevin Lockley is winning the standup battle so far.
Lockley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christenstein on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lockley.
Lockley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christenstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four 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.
Lockley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lockley digs a good hook to Christenstein's body.

Lockley closes the distance and clinches.
Christenstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lockley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Christenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christenstein has Lockley pressed against the cage, preventing Lockley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lockley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lockley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Christenstein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Christenstein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lockley.
Lockley misses with the combination.
Christenstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lockley to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucas Christenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Lockley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christenstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Lockley!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renton comes to the cage accompanied by Pinball Wizard. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Renton
vs
Nakamura

182 cm
21
194 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

170 cm
24
157 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Renton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renton with a hook.
Nakamura blocks a low kick nicely.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Renton moves out of range.
Renton moves in looking to clinch but Nakamura pushes him off.
Nakamura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Renton throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura throws a one two combo.
Good shot there by Nakamura.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renton moves away.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Nakamura lands a jab to the nose.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Renton.
Nakamura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Renton's hands.
Nakamura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Nakamura. That snapped Renton's head back.
Nakamura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Justin Renton has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Renton.
Nice uppercut lands for Nakamura. That snapped Renton's head back.
Nakamura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Renton backs up against the cage.
Renton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakamura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Renton is rocked!
Nakamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Renton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Renton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Renton seems to have got his legs back now.
Renton is breathing heavily.
Nakamura checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nakamura with a jab.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nakamura scores with the left hand. Renton knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakamura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Renton has time to react.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy right hand. Renton should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakamura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakamura rushes Renton with punches - Renton moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Renton goes down! Nakamura follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Nakamura!