NFC Fight Night 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sero Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kim
vs
Rourke

188 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sero Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim swings for the body but Rourke moves out of range.
Kim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rourke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim throws a front kick aimed at Rourke's knee but Rourke avoids it well.
Rourke stuffs the takedown attempt from Kim. Kim gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rourke.
Kim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rourke is out of range and Kim settles back down.
Rourke looks for a takedown but Kim sprawls well.
Rourke has a takedown stuffed.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kim but Kim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sero Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Rourke.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Rourke sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim shoots and misses

and Rourke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kim is trying to break the clinch but Rourke has him pressed against the cage.
Kim unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rourke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rourke looks gassed!

Kim has Rourke pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kim pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rourke tumbling to the mat - Kim dives into Rourke's guard.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rourke trying to strike off his back.
Kim throws a big right hand that misses.

Rourke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kim throwing strikes but missing.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Kim as Rourke shoots in.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Rourke's front leg but catches the back leg as Rourke tries to avoid it.
Rourke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Kim wants to clinch but Rourke slips to the side

and Rourke counters with a shoot takedown. Kim fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim is trying to keep Rourke in close.
Kim wants to get back to his feet but Rourke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim has control of Rourke's left arm, preventing Rourke from doing any damage.

Kim is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kim lands with a left to the head.
Kim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rourke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rourke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rourke.
Rourke taking a breather.
Kim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rourke wants a takedown.

Kim manages to break the clinch.
Kim looks to land a body kick but Rourke moved away.
Kim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rourke as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rourke moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
Kim missing with knees to the body.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.

Rourke gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Rourke is very close to passing his half guard.
Rourke is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rourke is thwarting Kim's attempts to control the position.
Rourke is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Rourke. Rourke gets slowly back to his feet.
Rourke shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Rourke counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kim!
Rourke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rourke working the ground and pound effectively.
Kim regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kim actively working from the bottom here.

Rourke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Rourke trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
Kim trying to control here.

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.
Rourke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rourke trying to control from half guard but Kim is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rourke moves out of range of the strikes.

Rourke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kim sprawls well initially but Rourke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Rourke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kim is just riding it out for now. Rourke eventually gives up the hold.
Rourke prevents Kim from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is positioning himself well to prevent Rourke advancing to mount.
Kim misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kim is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kim wants to control but Rourke is keeping busy.
Kim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kim is trying to control but can't.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kim as he jumps to the side.
Sero Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Rourke.

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.
Kim lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rourke takes a step back to recover.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Kim misses

and Rourke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rourke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kim is looking to control Rourke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
Kim pushes Rourke off looking to stand but Rourke dives back in and keeps control.
Rourke slips a nice elbow through Kim's hands, connecting with Kim's forehead.
Rourke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Rourke 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!

Nice sprawl there from Kim as Rourke shoots in.

Kim takes the fight into the clinch.
Kim gets underhooks to prevent Rourke's takedown attempt.
Kim crunches a lovely knee into Rourke's ribcage.
Kim using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rourke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim clinches but Rourke breaks the clinch

and Rourke counters by clinching up.
Kim connects with a knee to the head.
Kim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rourke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kim missing with knees to the body.
Kim fails to pull guard.
Rourke tries for a takedown but Kim manages to get underhooks.
Sero Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Rourke.
Rourke managing to block the knees to the body from Kim.
A short right from Rourke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rourke prevents the takedown attempt.
Rourke has Kim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rourke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rourke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Rourke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rourke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rourke misses with a takedown
and Kim counters with a low kick, right behind Rourke 's knee.
Sero Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rourke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kim's guard.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim has momentary wrist control but Rourke slips an elbow through the middle.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rourke's guard.
Rourke keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rourke wants to get back to his feet but Kim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kim cracks Rourke with a solid left hand.
Kim is working Rourke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rourke working a defensive guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kim stuffs the takedown.

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.
Rourke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Kim misses with a wild combination.
Sero Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rourke tries for a takedown but Kim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rourke.
Rourke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kim tries to avoid it but Rourke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kim to the ground. Kim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kim misses with a takedown

and Rourke counters with a single leg into guard. Kim didn't expect that.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikko Rourke.
I think Rourke 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Rourke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Artic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Pullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Artic
vs
Pullo

195 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
282 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Artic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Pullo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pullo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Artic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pullo.
Artic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pullo finds it's way round the side to connect with Artic's head.

It looks like Danny Artic has been cut.
Artic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pullo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Titus Pullo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pullo doesn't manage to clinch there - Artic circles away.
Artic misses with a series of wild punches.
Pullo misses with a few strikes there.
Pullo tries to clinch but Artic is having none of it.
Artic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Artic has Pullo up against the cage in a clinch.
Pullo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Artic is trying to stall.
Artic seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Pullo is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullo managing to block the knees to the body from Artic.

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

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

Artic drops back looking for a leg! Pullo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pullo manages to kick Artic off! Artic jumps back into Pullo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullo keeping moving, preventing Artic from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Artic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pullo moves in looking to clinch but Artic pushes him off.
Artic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Artic.
Pullo shoots and misses

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artic is stalling in the full guard.
Artic tries to free his leg and advance position but Pullo is retaining full guard.
Artic stands and throws Pullo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Artic wants to control but Pullo is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pullo darts in trying to clinch

and Artic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Artic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Artic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Artic content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artic'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.

Artic stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pullo lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Artic is looking to close the distance but Pullo sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Artic crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Artic is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Titus Pullo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

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

Graham
vs
Torres

175 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
21
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oliver Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graham throws out the jab.
Graham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.

Torres shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Torres showed some decent athleticism there.
Torres passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Torres looking to secure an arm triangle but Graham defends it well.
Graham is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graham tries to kick Torres off in order to stand up. Torres Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Graham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Graham feints and as Torres raises his hands in defense, Graham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Graham wants to stand but Torres is controlling his posture from full guard.
Graham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.

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.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Torres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Graham puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.

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.
Torres gets full guard.
Graham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Torres's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Angel Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Torres gets a takedown into half guard.

Graham manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Graham as Torres shoots in.
Graham misses with a head kick.

Torres drives through with a takedown into guard.
Graham wants to stand and escape but Torres is having none of it.

Torres has gone for a leg lock! Graham slips out almost immediately though and dives into Torres's guard.

Torres working for a triangle but Graham defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torres is working an open guard so Graham takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oliver Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham with a poor takedown

and Torres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham wants to stand but Torres is controlling the position.
Torres passes Graham's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Torres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Torres 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Torres!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Crisp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Elsom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Buster Crisp has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Crisp
vs
Elsom

200 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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, Buster Crisp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Elsom!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crisp fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Elsom or perhaps it was just good defense by Crisp which made him look bad.
Crisp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elsom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crisp wants to clinch

and Elsom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Crisp's guard now.
Elsom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Elsom is looking to stand up but Crisp won't let him.
Crisp controls Elsom momentarily but Elsom frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crisp is really struggling to control Elsom but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Elsom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crisp controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsom wants to control from the top but Crisp keeps moving.
Elsom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crisp swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Crisp has his foot on Elsom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elsom works his way back into a safe position though.
Crisp throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Elsom wants to control from the top but Crisp keeps moving.

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

Crisp working for a triangle but Elsom defends it easily.
Crisp is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crisp keeping moving, preventing Elsom from controlling successfully.
Crisp pulls Elsom in to control the position.
Elsom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crisp is trying to control the position but Elsom postures up.

Elsom gets to his feet. Crisp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crisp swivels and escapes.
Elsom misses with the combination.
Elsom fails with the takedown
and Crisp counters with a body kick.
Buster Crisp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Elsom.
Crisp tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Elsom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crisp gets full guard.

Crisp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crisp keeping moving, preventing Elsom from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crisp throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Elsom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crisp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elsom chips away with some ground and pound.
Crisp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crisp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elsom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crisp is trying to hold Elsom in close to prevent damage but Elsom has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Elsom 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.

Elsom gets the takedown into side control.
Crisp can't do much from the bottom here.
Crisp is looking for a sweep.
Elsom scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crisp tries to buck Elsom off but Elsom is having none of it.
Elsom trying to control the action but Crisp is working from the bottom.
Elsom creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Crisp sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsom trying to control the action but Crisp is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Elsom tries to bum rush Crisp with a series of wild strikes but Crisp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elsom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crisp misses with a takedown attempt

and Elsom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Elsom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Elsom trying to control but Crisp is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crisp is keeping the position for now.

Crisp manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Elsom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Crisp trying to control but Elsom postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crisp is trying to control but Elsom manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsom looking to control but Crisp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elsom content just to control the position here.
Elsom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Crisp can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Crisp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crisp is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elsom punishing his opponent with strikes.
Elsom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Elsom looking to control but Crisp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crisp working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Elsom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Elsom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crisp but Crisp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crisp tries to clinch up

and Elsom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crisp looking to control.
Elsom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crisp wants to stand but Elsom is controlling the position.
Crisp trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elsom trying to control but Crisp is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crisp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rocky Elsom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elsom lands a couple of decent looking shots.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crisp throws a nice head kick!
Crisp tries to clinch but Elsom moves away

and Elsom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Elsom is trying to control the action in half guard but Crisp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crisp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Elsom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Elsom scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crisp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Elsom connects with a nice short shot to Crisp's temple.

Elsom stands up from half guard.
Elsom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crisp counters with a head kick.
Elsom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crisp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Elsom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crisp with a poor takedown

and Elsom counters with a nice double leg into guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Buster Crisp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crisp trying to strike off his back.
Crisp working a defensive guard but Elsom passes into half guard.
Crisp moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Elsom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Elsom trying to control but Crisp is working from the bottom.
Elsom controlling from the top position.
Crisp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Elsom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Elsom 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Elsom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Oakenshield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Wahlburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Oakenshield
vs
Wahlburg

178 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
171 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olaf Oakenshield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paulie Wahlburg!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oakenshield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wahlburg wants to clinch up but Oakenshield keeps it at a distance.
Oakenshield swings for the body but Wahlburg moves out of range.
Wahlburg moves in looking to clinch but Oakenshield pushes him off.
Wahlburg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oakenshield.
Oakenshield loads up on a big right hand but Wahlburg slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wahlburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oakenshield throws a body punch but Wahlburg moves out of range.
No joy there for Oakenshield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wahlburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Oakenshield circles away.
Oakenshield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wahlburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oakenshield looks to score with a jab to the body but Wahlburg is just out of range.
Wahlburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oakenshield swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahlburg is looking to clinch.
Oakenshield cracks a nice hook into Wahlburg's ribs.
A jab from Oakenshield misses.
Oakenshield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wahlburg moves away.
Oakenshield is looking to wear down Wahlburg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wahlburg tries to clinch there but Oakenshield circles away.
Oakenshield keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wahlburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oakenshield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oakenshield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wahlburg wants to clinch.
Oakenshield tries to clinch there but Wahlburg circles away.
Oakenshield is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wahlburg closes the distance but Oakenshield moves to the side
letting Oakenshield counter with a right hand.
Oakenshield wants to clinch up but Wahlburg keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Oakenshield lands.
Oakenshield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Oakenshield misses the target.
Oakenshield closes the distance and clinches up with Wahlburg, looking for a takedown. Oakenshield pushes Wahlburg against the cage but Wahlburg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wahlburg closes the distance looking to clinch

and Oakenshield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oakenshield is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wahlburg trying to control the position.
Oakenshield cracks Wahlburg with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oakenshield won't allow Wahlburg to get back to his feet.
Oakenshield trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlburg wants to stand but Oakenshield is controlling the position.
Oakenshield works over Wahlburg with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four 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.
Oakenshield connects with a couple of short punches.
Oakenshield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oakenshield throws a strike but Wahlburg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wahlburg wants to stand but Oakenshield is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oakenshield looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wahlburg moves in looking to clinch but Oakenshield pushes him off.
Oakenshield swats away the attempt to clinch by Wahlburg.
Oakenshield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wahlburg's head backwards.
Wahlburg tries to clinch but Oakenshield moves away

so Oakenshield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oakenshield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oakenshield tries to stand but Wahlburg is controlling from the bottom.
Oakenshield throwing strikes from guard but Wahlburg blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oakenshield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oakenshield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakenshield postures up in Wahlburg's guard and throws a big left but Wahlburg blocks it.
Wahlburg wants to stand up but Oakenshield is controlling him.
Oakenshield wants to control from the top but Wahlburg keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wahlburg tries to clinch
and Oakenshield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wahlburg is breathing heavily.
Wahlburg looks to clinch

and Oakenshield counters with a single leg into guard. Wahlburg didn't expect that.
Wahlburg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oakenshield controls the pace.
Oakenshield is looking to work some ground and pound but Wahlburg has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlburg keeping moving, preventing Oakenshield from controlling successfully.
Oakenshield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wahlburg keeping moving, preventing Oakenshield from controlling successfully.
Oakenshield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oakenshield trying to control but Wahlburg is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wahlburg looks to clinch

so Oakenshield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wahlburg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wahlburg keeping moving, preventing Oakenshield from controlling successfully.
Oakenshield tries to stand but Wahlburg is controlling from the bottom.
Wahlburg keeping moving, preventing Oakenshield from controlling successfully.
Oakenshield throws and elbow that misses. Wahlburg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oakenshield's guard. Nice move by Wahlburg!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oakenshield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wahlburg is controlling him.
Oakenshield throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Oakenshield is trying to keep Wahlburg in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oakenshield throws a body punch but Wahlburg moves out of range.
Oakenshield tries to clinch up.
Wahlburg slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Oakenshield dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wahlburg clinches but Oakenshield breaks the clinch
and Oakenshield counters with a nice uppercut.
Wahlburg tries to clinch up
and Oakenshield counters with a nice uppercut.
Wahlburg looks to clinch
and Oakenshield counters with a stiff right hand.
Oakenshield throws a low kick but Wahlburg avoids it.
Wahlburg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oakenshield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oakenshield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wahlburg.
Wahlburg tries to clinch up.
Wahlburg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oakenshield as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wahlburg avoids the body shot from Oakenshield.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakenshield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wahlburg manages to avoid it.
Oakenshield misses with a body shot.
Oakenshield misses with a straight right.
Wahlburg darts in trying to clinch

and Oakenshield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wahlburg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oakenshield trying to mount his opponent but Wahlburg defends it.
Oakenshield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oakenshield wants to control but Wahlburg is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlburg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oakenshield prevents Wahlburg from standing back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oakenshield scores with a body shot.
Oakenshield looks to score with a jab to the body but Wahlburg is just out of range.
Wahlburg tries to clinch but Oakenshield is having none of it.
Oakenshield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wahlburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Oakenshield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oakenshield misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oakenshield misses with a straight right.
Oakenshield misses the jab.
Oakenshield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wahlburg can do to turn this around?
Wahlburg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wahlburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oakenshield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olaf Oakenshield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oakenshield takes the fight into the clinch.
Oakenshield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wahlburg's elbow.
Wahlburg trying to control the position but instead, Oakenshield has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wahlburg into the cage.
Wahlburg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oakenshield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oakenshield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wahlburg has him pressed against the cage.
Oakenshield wants to get back to striking at distance but Wahlburg won't allow it.
Oakenshield wants to break free but Wahlburg has control.

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.
Wahlburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oakenshield's face.
Wahlburg prevents Oakenshield from breaking the clinch.
Oakenshield is trying to break the clinch but Wahlburg has him pressed against the cage.

Oakenshield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oakenshield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wahlburg manages to avoid it.
Oakenshield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oakenshield counters with a straight right hand.
Oakenshield misses with a straight right.
Wahlburg closes the distance but Oakenshield moves to the side
and Oakenshield counters with a left to the body.
Oakenshield tries to clinch up

and Wahlburg counters by clinching up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Oakenshield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oakenshield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Oakenshield!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Sugar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brawler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ruthless kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sugar
vs
Brawler

183 cm
22
191 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
188 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 152 Quality
Danger Fightwear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Sugar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugar moves forwards but Brawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sugar dodges the punch combination from Brawler.
The crowd cheers as Brawler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sugar doesn't seem phased though.

Sugar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brawler is trying to get back to full guard.
Brawler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, if Sugar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brawler tries to get to full guard but Sugar has control of the leg.
Sugar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brawler is in a horrible position here. Sugar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sugar 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.
Sugar controlling the pace for now.
Brawler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sugar. What's that going to do exactly?
Sugar prevents Brawler from getting the reversal.
Sugar controlling the pace for now.
Sugar working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brawler working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sugar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brawler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sugar controlling his opponent.
Brawler can't escape the position.
Sugar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brawler to take his back!
Sugar is riding his opponent, not letting Brawler buck him off.
Sugar is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugar has the hooks in. Brawler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brawler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brawler is trying to stand up.
Brawler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brawler is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sugar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brawler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brawler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sugar moves into full mount! Brawler won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brawler is looking to escape.

Sugar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sugar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brawler is looking to escape.
Brawler is working to get back to half guard.
Brawler really wants to buck Sugar off and get back to his feet.
Brawler is desperately trying to improve his position but Sugar has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dave Sugar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sugar.
Dave Sugar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brawler throws a series of strikes that have Sugar backpedaling.
Brawler tries to close the distance and clinch but Sugar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brawler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brawler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sugar walks into a jab.

Brawler moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Brawler.
Brawler is working Sugar over against the cage.
Brawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brawler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Brawler.
Brawler is working Sugar over against the cage.
Brawler pushes Sugar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Brawler on the inside.
Brawler scores with a shoulder strike.
Sugar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brawler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler works on Sugar's body with a couple of short punches.
Brawler works on Sugar's body with a couple of short punches.
Brawler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brawler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Sugar breaks from the clinch.
Brawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sugar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brawler scores with a hook.
Brawler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Sugar.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Sugar.
Terry Brawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Brawler takes the fight into the clinch.
Sugar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sugar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brawler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Sugar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brawler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sugar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brawler lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Brawler.
Nice body punch from Brawler.
Brawler works on Sugar's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler works on Sugar's body with a couple of short punches.
Sugar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brawler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brawler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brawler scores with a shoulder strike.
Brawler presses Sugar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Sugar manages to break the clinch.
Brawler scores with a hook to the body. Sugar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brawler misses with a two punch combination.
Terry Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brawler misses with a two punch combination.
Brawler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Brawler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brawler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brawler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brawler throws out a loose jab but Sugar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Brawler misses.
Brawler keeps the fight on the outside.
Brawler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sugar tries to clinch up but Brawler circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Brawler finds it's way through Sugar's defenses.
Brawler jabs at Sugar's body.
Sugar fails with the takedown.
Brawler is looking to clinch.
Brawler closes the distance but Sugar moves to the side

and Sugar counters with a takedown into side control.
Brawler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brawler is pushing Sugar's head away, looking to escape. Sugar manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sugar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler is not content to let Sugar control the position.
Sugar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brawler is looking to reverse the position.
Sugar trying to control the action but Brawler is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler regains half guard.
Sugar wants to take a breather but Brawler is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Brawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Brawler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sugar.
Sugar slips a jab and a cross from Brawler.
Brawler lands with a right hand.
Sugar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brawler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brawler connects with a body shot.
Sugar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brawler throws a series of punches but Sugar avoids them all with ease.
Brawler throws a leg kick which misses Sugar's front leg but catches the back leg as Sugar tries to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Sugar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sugar avoids a punch combination nicely.

Sugar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brawler's guard.
Sugar is pushing down on Brawler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brawler is fighting to maintain full guard but Sugar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler tries to roll over but Sugar keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sugar controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler is trying to stand up here but Sugar is controlling him well.
Brawler is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sugar in particular looking to stall.
Brawler is looking for a sweep. Sugar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sugar moves nicely into side control.
Brawler is looking to reverse the position.

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.
Brawler tries to escape but Sugar is in control.
Brawler is looking to regain half guard here but Sugar keeps moving and retains side control.
Brawler wants to get back to his feet but Sugar is dominant here and he's now got Brawler's back!
Brawler rolls, trying to escape but Sugar keeps control of the position.
Sugar doesn't have the hooks in and Brawler manages to turn into his guard.
Sugar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brawler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sugar backs up against the cage.
Brawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brawler throws a lazy right hand but Sugar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sugar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brawler's waist but Brawler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sugar off to one side.
Brawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brawler scores with a three punch combo!
Sugar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brawler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Sugar pushes Brawler up against the cage in a clinch.
Sugar wants to get back to striking at distance but Brawler won't allow it.
Brawler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sugar backwards.
Brawler lands a shot to the body.
Brawler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brawler scores a nice knee to the body.
Brawler trying to land knees to the body.
Brawler presses Sugar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sugar has Brawler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brawler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Sugar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brawler scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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.
Brawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Sugar looking for a takedown.
Sugar has Brawler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brawler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brawler pushes Sugar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brawler scores with a shot to the side of Sugar's head.
Sugar tries for a takedown but Brawler manages to get underhooks.
Sugar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brawler prevents it.
Brawler digs a right hand underneath Sugar's ribcage. Sugar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brawler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sugar fails to pull guard.
Sugar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brawler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Brawler.
Brawler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sugar or not.
Sugar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brawler lands with a left to the head.
Sugar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brawler prevents it.
Brawler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sugar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brawler gets through Sugar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brawler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Brawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brawler 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Brawler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Batyrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes to the cage accompanied by Freebird. Ivan Batyrovich is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hayes
vs
Batyrovich

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
219 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs
Danger Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Hayes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Batyrovich!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batyrovich lands a nice shot that snaps Hayes's head back.
Hayes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batyrovich swivels and escapes.

Batyrovich gets caught flat footed, as Hayes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

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

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

Hayes looking for a guillotine here but Batyrovich defends easily.

Hayes is looking for a triangle but Batyrovich pushes his legs off easily.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Batyrovich is working Hayes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batyrovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Batyrovich landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Batyrovich chips away with some ground and pound.
Batyrovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hayes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyrovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hayes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Batyrovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Batyrovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Batyrovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayes manages to get himself to full guard.
Batyrovich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Hayes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Batyrovich lands a couple of elbows.
Batyrovich postures up and lands a big shot to Hayes's brow.

Batyrovich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Batyrovich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batyrovich.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich lands a jab to Hayes's midsection.
Batyrovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Batyrovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Batyrovich lands with a shot to the body.
Batyrovich connects with a looping right hand.
Batyrovich digs a good body shot into Hayes's ribs.
Batyrovich lands a body shot.
Batyrovich digs a good body shot into Hayes's ribs.
Batyrovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Batyrovich.
Batyrovich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Batyrovich scores with a couple of short elbows.
Batyrovich working the ground and pound from side control.
Hayes tries to buck Batyrovich off but Batyrovich is having none of it.
Batyrovich working the ground and pound from side control.
Batyrovich lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Batyrovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hayes is not content to let Batyrovich control the position.
Batyrovich working the ground and pound from side control.
Hayes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Batyrovich trying to control the position but Hayes is working away.
Hayes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Batyrovich connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Batyrovich's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Batyrovich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Batyrovich cracks Hayes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Batyrovich lands a nice forearm strike.
Batyrovich grinds an elbow into Hayes's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich landing a few strikes.
Batyrovich scoring with punches from side control.
Batyrovich scoring with punches and elbows.
Batyrovich working the head and body with strikes.
Batyrovich is working Hayes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hayes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Batyrovich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hayes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batyrovich is working Hayes over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
Batyrovich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Batyrovich 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.

Batyrovich throws a good cross that connects.
Hayes shoots and misses

and Batyrovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Batyrovich distracts Hayes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Batyrovich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hayes's head.
Batyrovich wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes has momentary wrist control but Batyrovich slips an elbow through the middle.
Batyrovich stands and throws Hayes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hayes is looking to regain half guard here but Batyrovich keeps moving and retains side control.
Batyrovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayes is working hard here to advance position.
Batyrovich working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batyrovich cracks Hayes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batyrovich is putting a hurting on Hayes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Batyrovich lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes is trying to buck Batyrovich off.
Ivan Batyrovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
Batyrovich just content to control the position.
Hayes is trying to improve his position.
Hayes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Batyrovich lands some shots froms side control.
Hayes tries to bench press Batyrovich off him but Batyrovich keeps the position.
Hayes is not content to let Batyrovich control the position.
Hayes tries to improve position but can't.
Batyrovich working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Batyrovich working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hayes is trying to improve his position.
Hayes struggling a bit here.
Hayes is not content to let Batyrovich control the position.
Batyrovich grinds an elbow into Hayes's temple.
Batyrovich working the ground and pound.
Hayes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Batyrovich scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich is chipping away with strikes.
Batyrovich working the ground and pound.
Hayes gets back to half guard.
Batyrovich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Batyrovich is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hayes taking some punishment here, with Batyrovich in his half guard.

Hayes actively working from the bottom here.
Batyrovich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Batyrovich controlling the pace.
Batyrovich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Batyrovich seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes wants to sweep but Batyrovich has passed to side control!
Hayes is being controlled here.
Batyrovich is chipping away with strikes.
Batyrovich scores with a couple of short elbows.
Batyrovich scoring with punches and elbows.
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
Hayes taking a bit of punishment here - Batyrovich scoring with strikes.
Hayes tries to buck Batyrovich off but Batyrovich is having none of it.
Batyrovich scoring with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here.
Batyrovich working the ground and pound.
Batyrovich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Batyrovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hayes misses with a takedown

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

Hayes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayes has momentary wrist control but Batyrovich slips an elbow through the middle.
Batyrovich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Batyrovich scoring with punches and elbows.
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
Hayes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Batyrovich scoring with punches and elbows.
Batyrovich lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hayes taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Batyrovich connects with a decent elbow.

Batyrovich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hayes is trying to get back to half guard.

Batyrovich has hold of Hayes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hayes seems comfortable defending it but Batyrovich has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hayes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hayes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Batyrovich couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Batyrovich! Ivan Batyrovich retains his light heavyweight title!