NFC 5 'Aussie Action VS' PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Dos Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo Dos Anjos has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gable
vs
Dos Anjos

190 cm
23
166 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dos Anjos.

Dos Anjos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gable is looking to reverse the position.
Dos Anjos trying to control the position but Gable is working away.

Dos Anjos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gable has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dos Anjos but great work by Gable.
Dos Anjos looks gassed!
Gable fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gable wants to control but Dos Anjos is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable tries to advance to mount but can't.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Anjos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gable wants to clinch.
Gable with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dos Anjos counters with a single leg into guard. Gable didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Anjos prevents Gable from getting back to his feet.

Gable working for a triangle but Dos Anjos defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos looking to sit in guard and control but Gable gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dos Anjos working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable connects with a couple of short punches.

Gable drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gable jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Anjos wants to stand up but Gable is controlling him.

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

Dos Anjos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gable is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dos Anjos throws a right hand that Gable ducks under and follows up with a left that Gable also avoids with ease.
Gable looks for a takedown but Dos Anjos sprawls well.
Gable stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch up but Gable keeps it at a distance.
Julius Gable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Anjos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gable connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Anjos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gable counters with a head kick. That will keep Dos Anjos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Julius Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Dos Anjos.
Gable fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dos Anjos backs up against the cage.
Gable shoots for a takedown but Dos Anjos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gable looks for a takedown but Dos Anjos sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Anjos gets the takedown into side control.
Dos Anjos has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Dos Anjos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gable is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gable and Dos Anjos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dos Anjos taking a break here but Gable is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Gable is keeping him busy.
Dos Anjos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Dos Anjos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos stalling away here and it's allowed Gable to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Gable is looking for a triangle but Dos Anjos pushes his legs off easily.

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.
Dos Anjos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dos Anjos looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Dos Anjos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gable has his takedown stuffed

and Dos Anjos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dos Anjos throws a strike but Gable rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dos Anjos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gable puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Anjos wants to get back to full guard but Gable has mounted him!
Gable manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dos Anjos to take his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anjos wants to escape the position.
Dos Anjos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gable really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gable is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gable gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gable gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gable apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Gable fails with the takedown

and Dos Anjos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gable's guard.
Dos Anjos postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dos Anjos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gable manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Anjos has Gable in his guard.
Dos Anjos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gable has passed into side control.

Dos Anjos throws Gable to one side and escapes!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos avoids the head kick by Gable.
Horrible takedown by Dos Anjos or perhaps it was just good defense by Gable which made him look bad.
Dos Anjos with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gable counters by moving into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gable.
Gable holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dos Anjos is trying to break free.
Gable lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dos Anjos backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Dos Anjos breaks from the clinch.
Gable moves in looking to clinch but Dos Anjos pushes him off.

Dos Anjos shoots in and bounces Gable off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dos Anjos postures up in Gable's guard and throws a big left but Gable blocks it.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Gable is working from the bottom.
Julius Gable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Dos Anjos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Dos Anjos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dos Anjos 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Dos Anjos!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrett Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace has chosen Gimme the Loot as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Rourke
vs
Wallace

182 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barrett Wallace!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.
Wallace wants to clinch.
Rourke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.

Rourke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rourke gets to his feet. Wallace looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rourke tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Rourke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.

Rourke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rourke looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
Wallace wants to stand but Rourke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Rourke is working an open guard so Wallace takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Barrett Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace connects with a high kick.

Wallace clinches.
Wallace taking a breather.
Rourke looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rourke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wallace's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke letting Wallace take a breather here.
Wallace avoiding damage as Rourke throws knees to the body.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace tries to clinch up
and Rourke counters with a leg kick.
Rourke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Rourke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rourke is breathing heavily.
Wallace is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rourke throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Rourke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wallace has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wallace!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wallace gets to his feet. Rourke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wallace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wallace.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Rourke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rourke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rourke shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rourke tries to keep at a distance but Wallace has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace controlling the action here for a moment.
Wallace wants to break free but Rourke has control.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Rourke's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace scores with a spinning back kick!
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Wallace pushes Rourke up against the cage in a clinch.
Rourke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wallace stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.

Wallace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rourke, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wallace closes the distance and clinches.

Rourke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Rourke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rourke.
Wallace wants to stand but Rourke is controlling the position.
Rourke looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rourke trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rourke has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Rourke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rourke's guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Rourke shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Rourke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace wants to clinch but Rourke slips to the side

and Rourke counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wallace's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rourke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Rourke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wallace dives on top into guard.
Rourke tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Wallace stands and steps away. Rourke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Rourke circles away and keeps his distance.

Wallace moves into range and clinches up with Rourke.
Rourke wants a takedown but no success here.
Wallace is working Rourke over against the cage.

Wallace breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.
Wallace throws a right hand that Rourke ducks under and follows up with a left that Rourke also avoids with ease.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rourke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
Mikko Rourke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wallace darts in and clinches Rourke up against the cage.
Wallace lands a knee to the body.
Rourke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wallace is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Wallace.

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.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Rourke won't allow it.
Wallace stalling in the clinch but Rourke improves position.
Wallace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rourke blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallace holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rourke can't get the takedown.
Rourke is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallace has double underhooks.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Rourke circles away.
Wallace looks to clinch

and Rourke moves into the clinch.
Wallace with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Rourke has double underhooks.
Wallace looking to throw knees to the head but Rourke is blocking nicely.
Rourke can't break the clinch.
Rourke misses with a body punch.

Wallace breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mikko Rourke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Rourke on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rourke.
Rourke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
Rourke takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace is looking to clinch.

Wallace darts in and clinches Rourke up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace keeps control of Rourke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wallace tries a knee to the head but Rourke blocks it.
Wallace can't break the clinch.

Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wallace drives through and clinches with Rourke against the cage.
Wallace stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallace content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
Rourke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.

Wallace rushes Rourke and presses him up against the cage.

Wallace breaks the clinch.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
Rourke misses with a head kick.

Wallace clinches.
Rourke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wallace fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donk. Wallace catches Rourke right on the button with a cross.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!
Rourke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rourke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to avoid it but Rourke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wallace to the ground. Wallace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Wallace drives through and clinches with Rourke against the cage.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rourke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rourke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wallace scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rourke in his tracks.

Wallace moves into the clinch.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Wallace clinches up with Rourke and pushes him back against the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Rourke circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rourke shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallace sprawls well. He's pushed Rourke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rourke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wallace.
Decent striking displayed by Wallace there.
A left and a right from Wallace both land. Nice combination.
Wallace throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wallace has Rourke up against the cage in a clinch.

Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Rourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.
Rourke keeps the fight on the outside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrett Wallace!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyzarine Royalty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royalty is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Those About To Rock. Cyzarine Royalty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Davies
vs
Royalty

195 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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, Carlos Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyzarine Royalty!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royalty throws a nice looking combination but Davies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Davies drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies stops Royalty from standing up.

Royalty is working an open guard so Davies takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Davies drives through with a takedown into guard.
Royalty is looking to stand up but Davies isn't so interested in that idea.
Davies slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Davies stands and throws Royalty's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Davies decides to stand back up.

Davies clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Royalty wants to break free but Davies has control.
Davies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Davies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royalty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Royalty, right into the meat.
Cyzarine Royalty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Royalty throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davies.

It looks like Carlos Davies has been cut.

Davies gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Royalty looks like he's trying to stand up.
Royalty looks gassed!
Davies is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Davies takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royalty tries to buck Davies off but he can't manage it.
Royalty has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Davies is riding his opponent, not letting Royalty buck him off.
Davies lands a shot to the head.
I would not like to be Royalty right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Davies.
Royalty looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Davies scores with strikes from the back.
Royalty has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Davies loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Royalty hold on?
Davies scores with punches and elbows.

Davies has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Royalty has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Royalty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davies. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davies is landing with strikes from the back.
Royalty is trying to get back to his feet but Davies has full control of the position and if anything, Royalty has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Davies really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Royalty.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davies lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Royalty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Royalty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davies misses with a few strikes there.
Carlos Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Royalty pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Davies feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Royalty is working an open guard so Davies takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Royalty misses with a two punch combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Davies.
Davies advances to full mount.
Davies controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Royalty is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Carlos Davies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davies lands a nice shot to the head.
Davies scoring with strikes but Royalty is staying in there.
Davies working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Davies looking to finish Royalty with some ground and pound. This is bad for Royalty!
Davies looking to finish Royalty with some ground and pound. This is bad for Royalty!
Royalty is trying to stand.
Davies controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royalty is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Davies has taken his back!
Royalty holding both Davies 's hands and preventing any damage.
Royalty is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Davies.
Davies'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.
Davies has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davies is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Davies is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Royalty defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Royalty is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Davies is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Royalty won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Davies off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Davies!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tito Larue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel Torres is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Larue
vs
Torres

155 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tito Larue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angel Torres!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Larue which made him look bad.

Torres changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larue looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Larue is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control.
Torres advances to full mount.
Larue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Larue tries to get out of the position.
Larue is working to get back to half guard.
Larue wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Larue could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Torres looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Larue really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Larue tries to lock up and control but Torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larue is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larue is working hard here to advance position.

Torres looking for a guillotine from mount but Larue is having none of it.

Torres is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Larue can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Torres looks gassed!

Torres is working for a guillotine from mount but Larue frees his head quite easily.
Larue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larue is working to get back to half guard.
Larue manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Larue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torres works his foot free and advances to mount.

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.
Larue bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Larue content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Larue is looking to stand up but Torres won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larue missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larue trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Larue looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Larue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Torres working for a triangle but Larue defends it easily.

Larue drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torres!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larue knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Larue is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it.

Torres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Torres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larue is looking for a sweep.
Larue tries to control but Torres manages to take his back.
Larue tries to escape but Torres has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Torres working for a choke but Larue is defending well.
Larue wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larue trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Larue right now.
Larue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Torres tightening his grip on Larue, looking for the choke.
Torres avoiding Larue 's attempts to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larue breaks Torres's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Larue is looking to work some ground and pound but Torres has wrist control.

Larue drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Torres dives on top into guard.

Larue has an active guard here but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larue is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Torres 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!

Torres misses with a takedown attempt

and Larue decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Torres's guard.
Larue lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Torres controls Larue momentarily but Larue frees himself.
Larue working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Larue trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Larue has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Torres to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Larue is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Torres pulls down on the head and he's put Larue to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Angel Torres!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Choo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Jimerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimerson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Call of Ktulhu. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Choo
vs
Jimerson

175 cm
22
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Jimerson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Choo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jimerson is surviving well by controlling Choo's body position as best he can.
Choo controlling his opponent.
Jimerson is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo controlling from mount.
Jimerson is looking to improve his position but Choo isn't that keen on the idea.
Choo controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Choo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimerson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Choo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo controlling from the full mount.
Jimerson gets back to half guard.

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.
Choo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jimerson!
Choo moves to the back position.
Choo wants to control but Jimerson is keeping busy.
Choo controlling the position well here. Jimerson rolled but Choo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Daniel Choo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jimerson scores with a push kick.
Jimerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crunch! Choo slams his shin into Jimerson's torso.
Jimerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joey Jimerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimerson with a poor takedown

so Choo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jimerson keeping full guard, as Choo tries to pass.
Choo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Choo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimerson is breathing heavily.
Choo trying to mount his opponent but Jimerson defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo moves into full mount! Jimerson won't be happy about that!
Choo controlling his opponent.
Jimerson gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Choo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Choo thowing shots but they're missing.
Jimerson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Choo.

Choo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jimerson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jimerson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimerson won't allow Choo to sweep him here.
Choo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Choo is striking off his back. Jimerson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Choo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Choo gets back to full guard.
Choo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jimerson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Choo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Choo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Choo is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Choo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Choo trying to pass the guard but Jimerson defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Choo works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jimerson blocking the ground and pound.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo is looking to take a break and control but Jimerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Choo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jimerson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Daniel Choo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choo trying to control the position but Jimerson is working away.
Joey Jimerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Choo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jimerson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Choo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jimerson for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choo'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Choo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Choo 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Choo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kabonyan Danglose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cowboy Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cowboy Cerrone has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Danglose
vs
Cerrone

150 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kabonyan Danglose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cowboy Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone moves away from the strike by Danglose.
Danglose looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Danglose scores a takedown into full mount!
Danglose trying to control but Cerrone is having none of it.
Cerrone is trying desperately to improve position.
Danglose throwing strikes here but Cerrone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Danglose avoids the attempt from Cerrone to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danglose lands a big shot there that rocks Cerrone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cerrone is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Danglose wants to control the pace but Cerrone is squirming around nicely.
Danglose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Danglose is looking to stand but Danglose has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Cerrone tries to reverse the position but Danglose maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Danglose moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cerrone has worked his arm free - good work by Cerrone!
Danglose really is a fat lump.
Cerrone throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Cerrone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cerrone gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerrone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Danglose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Danglose's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cerrone working for a choke but Danglose is defending well.

Cerrone tightening his grip on Danglose, looking for the choke.

Cerrone looking to break Danglose's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Danglose remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cerrone will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danglose wants to escape the position.

Danglose defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cerrone's arms.

Danglose fending off the submission attempt from Cerrone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cowboy Cerrone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cerrone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Danglose scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cowboy Cerrone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cerrone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cerrone looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danglose trying to control the action but Cerrone is working from the bottom.
Danglose trying to control from Cerrone's half guard. Cerrone has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Danglose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Cerrone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Danglose is looking to stand up but Cerrone won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cerrone is looking for a triangle but Danglose pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danglose pushing down on Cerrone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Cerrone looking for submissions off his back.
Cerrone tries to get to full guard but Danglose has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cowboy Cerrone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Danglose looks for a takedown but Cerrone sprawls well.
Cerrone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cerrone lunges at Danglose with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danglose's hand.
Cerrone throws a nice looking combination but Danglose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Danglose but Danglose pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Cerrone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danglose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danglose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Danglose drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Danglose decides to stand back up. Danglose steps back and let's Cerrone get back to his feet.
Danglose shoots and misses
and Cerrone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone with a lazy takedown attempt

and Danglose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

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

Danglose looking for a submission but Cerrone manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danglose wants to pass the guard but Cerrone is keeping the position.
Danglose looking to sit in guard and control but Cerrone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Danglose is striking off his back. Cerrone thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cerrone moves into full mount! Danglose won't be happy about that!
Danglose has given up his back here.

Danglose fending off the submission attempt from Cerrone.
Kabonyan Danglose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cowboy Cerrone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danglose is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cowboy Cerrone.
Well Cerrone 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cowboy Cerrone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masaki Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes to the cage accompanied by Yankee Station. Thiago Alvarez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Masaki Kimura's chin.

Kimura
vs
Alvarez

169 cm
18
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
174 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Masaki Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Kimura circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Kimura clinches up with Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Alvarez manages to get underhooks.
Kimura wants to break the clinch but can't.

Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kimura misses with a kick to the body.
Kimura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaki Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Kimura moves out of range.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.

Alvarez clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to drag Kimura to the mat but Kimura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kimura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimura just stands there and leans against the cage.

Alvarez jumps guard and drags Kimura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling from the bottom.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Alvarez has his feet on Kimura's thighs here. He's pushed Kimura off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kimura screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Alvarez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ben Hogan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hogan
vs
Martinez

180 cm
18
187 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
187 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

ZSTAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Hogan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez has a takedown stuffed.
Hogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Martinez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martinez.

Hogan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Martinez doesn't defend quickly enough and Hogan has managed to lock this one up! Can Martinez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hogan on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Hogan!
Ben Hogan is the new middleweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Pullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titus Pullo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Beast Severn's chin.

Pullo
vs
Severn

196 cm
22
282 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

198 cm
22
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Titus Pullo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Beast Severn!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullo fails with an attempt to clinch.

Pullo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Severn works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Severn is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Pullo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Severn wants to free his trapped foot but Pullo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pullo is defending against the submission attempts here by Severn.

Severn is looking for a kimura but Pullo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Severn to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Severn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pullo wants to get back to his feet.
Severn is looking to take a break and control but Pullo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Severn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Severn is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pullo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Severn advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullo looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severn uses his free foot to push down on Pullo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pullo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Severn dominated that round.
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.

Severn shoots in and drives through. Pullo sprawls well.
Severn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pullo.
Pullo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pullo tries to clinch but Severn moves out of range.
Pullo tries to close the distance and clinch but Severn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Severn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pullo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Severn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pullo moves in looking to clinch but Severn pushes him off.

Severn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pullo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Severn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pullo tries to improve his position but instead Severn has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Severn has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Pullo is in real trouble here. Severn gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Pullo is tapping out! Severn wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beast Severn!