SOC 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xorio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon James has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gracie
vs
James

177 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xorio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon James!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
James throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
James throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James tries to clinch
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
James shoots in but no luck this time.

James darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
James pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from James.
Xorio Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon James.
James is stalling here.
James wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James is stalling here.
Gracie trying to stall but James improves his position.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
James shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James passes into half guard.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by James.

James seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

James stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for James on that attempt.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
James controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

James decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a big head kick but James shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie avoids the body shot from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon James dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

James is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
James moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Xorio Gracie has been cut.
James tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
James throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
James moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
James is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Xorio Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

James has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
James is looking to clinch.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.

James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James grinds an elbow into Gracie's temple.

James tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
James scores with a couple of short elbows.
James connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.

James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.

James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
James advances to mount.
James breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James dominating with strikes here.

James is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
James wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
James controlling from the full mount.
James tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
James moves to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

James is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. James let's go of the attempt for now.
Devon James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James has good solid back control here.

James is cranking Gracie's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gracie! He's tightened the choke and Gracie is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon James!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Garet Jax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crocodile Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocodile Dundee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jax
vs
Dundee

175 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Garet Jax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crocodile Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee leaves Jax with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dundee looks to clinch

and Jax counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dundee pushes Jax off looking to stand but Jax dives back in and keeps control.
Jax passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dundee!
Dundee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jax controlling from mount.
Dundee wants to control but Jax is having none of it.
Jax working Dundee over with strikes here.

Dundee tries to improve his position but Jax has taken his back! Jax has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dundee tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jax pushes Dundee away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Garet Jax!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riddick Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Dombrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Braddock
vs
Dombrowski

176 cm
26
161 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Fightworld Formula

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Riddick Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremy Dombrowski!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dombrowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Braddock avoids it really well and circles away.
Braddock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dombrowski.
Dombrowski misses with a double jab
and Braddock counters with a straight right hand.
Dombrowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dombrowski tries for a takedown but Braddock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riddick Braddock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Dombrowski.
A head kick misses from Dombrowski.
Braddock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Jeremy Dombrowski has been cut.
Braddock misses with a double jab
and Dombrowski counters with a body kick that stops Braddock in his tracks momentarily.

Braddock pushes Dombrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Dombrowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Braddock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dombrowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Braddock's waist but Braddock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dombrowski off to one side.
Dombrowski moves to clinch but Braddock breaks away

and Braddock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Braddock.
Dombrowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Braddock scores with a shot to the side of Dombrowski's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dombrowski misses with a body punch.
Dombrowski wants a takedown.
Braddock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Braddock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Braddock pushes Dombrowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dombrowski looks gassed!
Braddock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Braddock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Braddock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dombrowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Braddock tries to sprawl out of it but Dombrowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Braddock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Braddock clinches up with Dombrowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Braddock pushes Dombrowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dombrowski is trying to break free.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Braddock.

Braddock breaks the clinch.
Braddock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dombrowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Braddock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock lands with a shot to the body.
Braddock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Braddock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Braddock has Dombrowski up against the cage in a clinch.

Braddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Braddock both land. Nice combination.
Braddock thuds his right hand into Dombrowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Braddock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dombrowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Braddock keeps control of Dombrowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Braddock breaks from the clinch.

Braddock rushes Dombrowski and presses him up against the cage.
Dombrowski wants to break free but Braddock has control.
Dombrowski is trying desperately to land a takedown but Braddock is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dombrowski.
Braddock lands a body punch.
Dombrowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Braddock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Braddock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Braddock.
Dombrowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dombrowski tries to clinch
and Braddock counters with a left to the body.
Braddock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Braddock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Braddock closes the distance and pushes Dombrowski back into the cage.
Braddock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dombrowski.
Braddock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Braddock lands an uppercut.
Dombrowski wants a takedown.

Braddock breaks from the clinch.
Braddock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dombrowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Braddock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice straight punches there by Braddock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Braddock.

Braddock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Braddock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braddock is looking to wear down Dombrowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dombrowski misses with a combination
and Braddock counters with a stiff right hand.

Braddock closes the distance and pushes Dombrowski back into the cage.

Braddock breaks the clinch.
Braddock circles away from the clinch attempt

and Braddock moves into the clinch.
Braddock lands with a left to the head.
Dombrowski fails to pull guard.

Braddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeremy Dombrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Braddock.

Braddock instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Braddock manages to break the clinch.

Braddock has Dombrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Dombrowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Braddock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Braddock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Braddock gets a clinch.

Braddock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Dombrowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Braddock which made him look bad.
Braddock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Braddock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dombrowski in his tracks.
Braddock is looking to clinch.

Braddock closes the distance and clinches.

Braddock manages to break the clinch.
Dombrowski misses with a kick to the body.
Dombrowski misses with a lunging right hand

and Braddock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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

Dombrowski forces Braddock back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Braddock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dombrowski fails to land the takedown.

Braddock closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock lands a left hand.

Braddock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dombrowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Braddock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riddick Braddock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Dombrowski.
Dombrowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Braddock counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Braddock misses.
Dombrowski moves forwards but Braddock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dombrowski misses with a hook
and Braddock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dombrowski thinking.
Braddock throws a nice outside leg kick.

Braddock has managed to clinch.
Braddock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Braddock lands a body punch in the clinch.

Braddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Braddock closes the distance and clinches.
Dombrowski has a couple of punches blocked by Braddock.
Dombrowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Braddock just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Braddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dombrowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Braddock.
Braddock lands with a shot to the body.

Dombrowski tries to keep at a distance but Braddock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Braddock presses Dombrowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

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

Braddock rushes Dombrowski and presses him up against the cage.

Braddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Braddock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Braddock is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braddock content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dombrowski controlling the position.
Braddock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braddock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dombrowski can do to turn this around?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Braddock postures up.

Riddick Braddock has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Braddock lands a two punch combo.
Riddick Braddock is winning the standup battle so far.

Braddock gets a clinch.
Dombrowski tries to pull guard but Braddock won't allow it.

Dombrowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dombrowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Braddock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dombrowski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Braddock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dombrowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braddock has managed to get both his arms back between Dombrowski's legs - danger averted.
Braddock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dombrowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Braddock stays in close to Dombrowski's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Riddick Braddock has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Braddock.
Dombrowski misses with a takedown attempt - Braddock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riddick Braddock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Dombrowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dombrowski is defended easily by Braddock.
Braddock works the jab nicely.
Braddock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dombrowski doesn't seem bothered though.

Braddock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Braddock lands a left hand.

Braddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braddock lands a nice looking body shot.
Dombrowski lands with a slapping head kick.

Braddock clinches up with Dombrowski and pushes him back against the cage.

Braddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Braddock!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dombrowski closes the distance but Braddock moves to the side
and Braddock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock is squirming around, avoiding Dombrowski's attempts to control the action.
Braddock working to try and regain half guard.

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.
Dombrowski throwing strikes here but Braddock is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Braddock is looking to improve his position but Dombrowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Dombrowski content just to control the position here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dombrowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dombrowski trying to control the action but Braddock is working from the bottom.

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.
Dombrowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riddick Braddock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Braddock, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riddick Braddock!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Sood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Howards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sood's entrance music is Rap Beat. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Sood
vs
Howards

185 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Sood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Howards!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sood throwing strikes from guard but Howards blocks nicely.
Sood 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.
Howards looking for a sweep. Not yet Howards, not yet.
Sood wants to control from the top but Howards keeps moving.
Sood content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sood passes into half guard.
Howards is looking for a sweep. Sood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sood.
Howards tries to kick Sood off but Sood keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Howards is looking to improve his position.
Howards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Sood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sood is trying to control. Howards wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Howards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howards gets full guard.
Sood trying to control but Howards is working from the bottom.

Sood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sood wants to pass the guard but Howards is keeping the position.

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.

Howards working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sood has passed into half guard!

Sood wants to work for an arm triangle but Howards is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Howards is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Howards has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sood escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sood!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howards can do anything to dispel that myth.
Howards taking a bit of punishment here - Sood scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howards manages to get back to half guard.
Sood wants to take a breather but Howards is having none of it.
Howards tries to roll over but Sood keeps him under control.
Howards is trying to maintain the position but Sood is very close to passing his half guard.
Sood trying to pass the guard but Howards defending well.
Howards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sood works his way into side control.
Sood in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sood cracks Howards with a big elbow.
Sood advances to full mount.
Sood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howards is working to get back to half guard.
Sood tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Sood is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Howards to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Howards shrugs it off.
Howards is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Sood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Howards moves into range and connects with a jab.
Howards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sood counters by moving into the clinch.
Howards is looking to break free of the clinch but Sood has double underhooks.

Sood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sood avoids it really well and circles away.
Sood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howards misses with a series of wild punches.
Sood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Howards misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Howards.
A lazy left from Sood finds it's target.
Sood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howards throws out the jab.
Howards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Howards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan Sood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Howards.
Howards is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howards misses with a combination
and Sood counters with a head kick. That will keep Howards thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Good leg kick by Sood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Billy Howards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sood throws a head kick that misses.

Sood has closed the distance and engaged Howards in a clinch.
Sood misses with some punches.
Sood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Howards's efforts to push away.
A short right from Sood.

Sood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sood shoots for a double leg takedown but Howards sprawls well. He's pushed Sood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Howards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sood as he avoids it easily.
Howards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sood tries to avoid it but Howards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sood to the ground. Sood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sood lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sood has managed to clinch.

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

Sood rushes Howards and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sood prevents the takedown attempt.
Sood is trying to drag Howards to the mat but Howards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Howards breaks from the clinch.
Sood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howards paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sood shoots in and bounces Howards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Howards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sood tries to free his leg and advance position but Howards is retaining full guard.

Howards working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sood has passed into half guard!

Sood decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jordan Sood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sood tries to close the distance and clinch but Howards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howards with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sood.
Howards fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sood keeps control of Howards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sood prevents Howards from breaking the clinch.
Howards avoids the elbow strike from Sood, against the cage.
Howards looking for a takedown.
Howards can't break the clinch.

Sood breaks the clinch.
Howards with a poor takedown

and Sood counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Howards!
Howards is desperately trying to improve his position but Sood has a good base and remains in mount.
Sood controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sood looking to control but Howards is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Sood working for a submission but Howards is keeping him at bay.
Howards is looking to get to half guard.
Howards tries to hold on but Sood postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howards is in a horrible position here. Sood smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sood tries to clinch but Howards moves out of range.

Sood clinches with his opponent.

Sood breaks from the clinch.
Howards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sood circles away.
Sood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howards misses with a takedown attempt
and Sood counters with a stiff right hand.
Howards is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sood is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Howards.
Howards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sood circles away.
Jordan Sood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Howards.
Howards doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sood counters with a single leg into guard. Howards didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sood stands up from Howards's guard - Sood perhaps looking for a knockout.
Howards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howards misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Sood does no damage.
Sood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howards swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Sood looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sood wants to control from the top but Howards keeps moving.

Sood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sood won't allow Howards to get back to his feet.
Howards working a defensive guard but Sood passes into half guard.
Howards is looking for a sweep. Sood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sood seems content to control.
Jordan Sood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sood trying to control the action but Howards is working from the bottom.

Sood decides to stand and escape the position.
Horrible takedown by Howards or perhaps it was just good defense by Sood which made him look bad.
Sood tries to close the distance and clinch but Howards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howards misses with a takedown attempt

and Sood counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sood there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Sood 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.
Sood passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sood lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sood dominating with strikes here.

Sood jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Howards manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howards can do to turn this around?
Howards tries to improve position but can't.

Sood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Howards tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Sood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howards, who protects the arm well.
Howards is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sood has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Howards is trying to control Sood's posture but Sood avoids it.
Howards is pushing Sood's head away, looking to escape. Sood manages to hold on to the position though.
Howards is looking to get back to his feet here but Sood is keeping cool and he's managed to take Howards's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sood landing with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Sood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sood 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Sood!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Murk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonn Rusband (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Murk
vs
Rusband

214 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

196 cm
26
314 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Murk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonn Rusband!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murk wants to clinch up but Rusband keeps it at a distance.
Murk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murk tries to clinch but Rusband moves out of range.
Murk wants to clinch up but Rusband keeps it at a distance.
Rusband should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Murk tries to clinch up but Rusband circles away and keeps his distance.

Rusband tries to keep at a distance but Murk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rusband blocks it with crossed arms.
Murk lands a nice knee to the body.
Rusband looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rusband has eaten all the pies!
Murk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Jonn Rusband has been cut.

Murk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murk lands with a nice body kick.

Murk lands a left and a right that sends Rusband crashing to the canvas! Murk dives into mount looking to finish!

Murk gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Murk shoots in looking for a takedown. Rusband tries to sprawl out of it but Murk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rusband manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murk is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murk punishes Rusband's body with a nice straight punch.
Murk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murk misses with a head kick.
Murk tries to clinch there but Rusband circles away.
Murk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Murk clinches up with Rusband and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Murk as the two fighters clinch.

Murk manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murk wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murk throws a head kick but Rusband moves out of range.
Murk wants to clinch
and Rusband counters with a nice uppercut.

Murk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rusband to the mat! Rusband manages to get full guard.
Murk wants to control from the top but Rusband keeps moving.
Rusband is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murk advances to half guard.
Rusband is looking for a sweep. Murk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murk thows a huge punch but Rusband dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusband is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Murk decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rusband circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murk looks to land a combination. Rusband sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Joe Murk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusband slips a jab and a cross from Murk.
Rusband keeps the fight on the outside.

Murk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rusband, pushing him back against the cage.
Murk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murk gets through Rusband's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rusband.
Murk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rusband or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murk stops Rusband from getting back to his feet.
Rusband wants to improve his position but Murk is controlling well.
Murk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rusband is looking for a sweep. Murk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Murk decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Murk gets a clinch.
Murk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rusband.
Murk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rusband's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rusband has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rusband can't get the takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murk obliges.
Murk lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Murk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonn Rusband's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Murk wants to clinch up but Rusband keeps it at a distance.
Murk wants to clinch
and Murk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rusband shoots in looking for a takedown. Murk tries to sprawl out of it but Rusband keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murk wants to clinch.
Murk fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murk looks to land a body kick but Rusband moved away.
Murk doesn't manage to clinch there - Rusband circles away.
Murk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusband can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murk looks to land a combination but Rusband avoids it well.
Murk closes the distance but Rusband moves to the side

and Rusband counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Murk prevents Rusband from improving his position.
Murk is keen to just control but Rusband is a slippery customer.

Murk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rusband wants to get back to full guard.

Murk is working for a kimura but Rusband is defending it quite comfortably.
Rusband is looking for a sweep. Murk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Murk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rusband is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rusband tries to roll over but Murk keeps him under control.
Rusband trying to hold on to Murk's head to control him but Murk postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Murk stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Murk fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rusband looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Murk!
Murk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rusband wants to sweep but no luck.
Murk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murk stays in close to Rusband's body and controls the position.
Murk wants to control from the top but Rusband keeps moving.

Rusband throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murk passes Rusband's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rusband keeps working.

Murk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murk prevents Rusband from improving his position.

Murk is trying to work for a kimura but Rusband is defending well.
Rusband is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Joe Murk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonn Rusband's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rusband keeps the fight on the outside.
Murk tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rusband counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Murk!
Murk can't escape the position.

Rusband goes for an armbar but Murk turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Murk.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murk passes into half guard.

Murk seems to be looking for submissions.
Rusband is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Murk seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murk passes to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rusband takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Murk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rusband tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Murk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rusband is looking for a sweep.
Jonn Rusband has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusband is trying to control Murk's posture but Murk avoids it.

Murk has an Americana. Rusband didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Murk is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Murk hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joe Murk!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Nidorenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nefertum Imhotep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Austin Nidorenko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Nidorenko
vs
Imhotep

196 cm
26
253 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

210 cm
26
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Nidorenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nefertum Imhotep!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nidorenko looks to land a body kick but Imhotep moved away.
Nidorenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Imhotep sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nidorenko somewhat.
Imhotep tries to close the distance and clinch but Nidorenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Imhotep closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Imhotep tries to pull guard but Nidorenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Imhotep drops back down to his feet.
Imhotep gets through Nidorenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Austin Nidorenko has been cut.
Imhotep prevents a body shot from Nidorenko.

Imhotep manages to break the clinch.
Imhotep dodges the punch combination from Nidorenko.
Nidorenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Imhotep pinned against the cage. Imhotep gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nidorenko throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Nidorenko misses.

Imhotep shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Imhotep showed some decent athleticism there.
Imhotep tries to pass to full mount but Nidorenko defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Imhotep in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imhotep missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nidorenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Imhotep is working away from the top position though.
Imhotep not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Imhotep decides to return to a standing position.

Imhotep rushes Nidorenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Imhotep breaks from the clinch.
Nidorenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Imhotep is out of range.
No joy there for Nidorenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nidorenko shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Nidorenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nidorenko is breathing heavily.

Imhotep has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nidorenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Imhotep connects with a knee to the head.
Imhotep lands a knee to the head.
Imhotep stalling in the clinch.
Imhotep landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
A short body shot lands from Imhotep as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep lands a damaging elbow.
Imhotep landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Imhotep stalls.
Nidorenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imhotep.

Imhotep jumps guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Imhotep is on top in guard.
Imhotep trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Nidorenko is working an open guard so Imhotep takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Imhotep has taken the fight to the clinch.

Imhotep manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Imhotep gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nidorenko takes a shot to the head.

Austin Nidorenko's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Austin Nidorenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Imhotep has taken the fight to the clinch.

Imhotep pulls guard effortlessly.

Imhotep pushes Nidorenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nidorenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Imhotep closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Imhotep avoiding damage.

Imhotep jumps guard.
Imhotep manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nidorenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Nidorenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nidorenko tries to get out of the position.
Imhotep not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Imhotep stands up from Nidorenko's guard - Imhotep perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep shoots in but Nidorenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nidorenko misses with a combination

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Imhotep counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Imhotep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nidorenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Nidorenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Imhotep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imhotep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nidorenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nidorenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Imhotep drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nidorenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Imhotep keeps control of Nidorenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Imhotep has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nidorenko uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nefertum Imhotep dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Nidorenko's cut.
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.

Imhotep has managed to clinch.

Imhotep jumps guard and drags Nidorenko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nidorenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Imhotep on the ground.
Imhotep keeping full guard, as Nidorenko tries to pass.
Nidorenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Imhotep bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nidorenko's guard.
Nidorenko wants to stand up but Imhotep is controlling him.
Nidorenko keeping moving, preventing Imhotep from controlling successfully.
Nidorenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nidorenko keeping moving, preventing Imhotep from controlling successfully.
Nidorenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nidorenko keeping moving, preventing Imhotep from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nefertum Imhotep hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nidorenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Imhotep circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Imhotep gets tackled into the cage by Nidorenko. Nidorenko maintains the clinch.
Imhotep lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Imhotep pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nidorenko fails to land with a series of punches.

Imhotep clinches.

Imhotep pulls guard successfully.

Imhotep kicks Nidorenko off and gets to his feet.
Imhotep wants to clinch up but Nidorenko keeps it at a distance.
Nidorenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Imhotep tries to avoid it but Nidorenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Imhotep to the ground. Imhotep escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Imhotep moves into the clinch successfully.
Nidorenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imhotep.

Imhotep manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Imhotep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Imhotep forces Nidorenko back against the cage and clinches.
Imhotep lands a knee to the head.

Jeez, Austin Nidorenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

Imhotep pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nidorenko!
Imhotep throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Imhotep throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nidorenko because Imhotep loaded up on that one.
Imhotep landing punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nefertum Imhotep!

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hype
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pop
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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Shields has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Lytle's chin.

Lytle
vs
Shields

181 cm
21
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Shields looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shields trying to mount his opponent but Lytle defends it.

Shields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lytle is trying to control but can't.
Shields throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Lytle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lytle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lytle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Shields is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle wants to get back to full guard.
Lytle is working hard here to advance position.
Lytle works his way to full guard. Good work.

Lytle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Lytle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Lytle working a defensive guard here.

Lytle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lytle keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Shields preventing the sweep.

Lytle working for a triangle but Shields defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lytle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lytle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lytle swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Lytle is looking for a triangle but Shields pushes his legs off easily.
Shields trying to control but Lytle is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.

Lytle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lytle wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Shields trying to control but Lytle is working from the bottom.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Lytle.
Shields thows a big elbow that misses.

Shields misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lytle avoids the head kick by Shields.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Lytle.
Shields has a takedown stuffed.
Lytle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
Lytle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.

Lytle lands a big right hand that sends Shields crashing to the mat! Lytle stays standing though and waves Shields back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lytle misses with a two punch combination.
Shields throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lytle lands a big right hook! Shields looks hurt but is still standing! Lytle lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Shields falls down and Lytle dives in with a huge hammer fist! Shields's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Lytle runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Lytle!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poncho Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bullard
vs
Villa

180 cm
25
141 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
20
130 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Bullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Poncho Villa!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Villa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bullard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Villa.
Villa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bullard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bullard tries to get out of the position.
Villa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bullard's head.
Villa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bullard defending well though.
Villa throwing shots but Bullard is blocking nicely.
Villa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bullard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bullard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Villa.
Villa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Villa trying to control from half guard but Bullard is working away.
Bullard is trying is best to control the position here.
Bullard is trying to maintain the position but Villa is very close to passing his half guard.
Bullard is positioning himself well to prevent Villa advancing to mount.
Bullard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Villa on the ground.
Villa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullard is refusing to be controlled, as Villa sits in half guard.
Bullard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Villa.
Bullard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bullard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Villa stands up over Bullard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Villa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bullard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Villa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bullard is trying to control the position but Villa postures up.
Villa lands a couple of elbows.
Bullard trying to control the position.
Villa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bullard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bullard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bullard controls Villa momentarily but Villa frees himself.

Justin Bullard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bullard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Villa loads up on a big right hand but Bullard slips the punch.
A jab from Villa misses.
Bullard thuds his right hand into Villa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bullard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Villa in his tracks.
Bullard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Villa misses with a lunging right hand
and Bullard counters with a nice uppercut.
Bullard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villa misses with a left hand
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Villa ducks right into an uppercut from Bullard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bullard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Villa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Villa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Villa looks gassed!
Bullard catches Villa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Villa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bullard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Villa scrambles back to his feet.
Bullard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Villa.
Bullard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bullard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Villa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullard cracks Villa with a good jab.
Bullard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bullard cracks Villa with a good jab.
Bullard lands a nice looking body shot.
Bullard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown by Villa or perhaps it was just good defense by Bullard which made him look bad.
Bullard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Villa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bullard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Villa scrambles back to his feet.
Bullard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Villa at a distance.
Bullard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Villa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard scores with a hook.
Bullard lands a head shot.

Villa is rocked!
Bullard throws an overhand right that drops Villa like a sack of potatoes! Bullard dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Bullard!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolles Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cook
vs
Morrison

185 cm
26
222 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Cook!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rolles Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Morrison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Rolles Morrison has been cut.
Cook punishes Morrison's body with a nice straight punch.

Morrison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cook looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cook takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cook can't do much from the bottom here.
Morrison throws a strike aimed at the side of Cook's head but Cook avoids it well.
Morrison working the ground and pound but Cook is defending the strikes.

Morrison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cook tries to improve position but can't.
Cook manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison's best efforts.

Morrison is looking for a kimura here.
Cook makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cook's head.
Morrison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison looking to pass the guard.

Cook is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.

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

Cook is looking for a triangle but Morrison pushes his legs off easily.
Cook looking for a sweep. Not yet Cook, not yet.

Cook working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morrison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

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

Cook is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Morrison rolls with it to try and escape but Cook cranks on the arm and Morrison is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Cook!
Chris Cook is the new light heavyweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gunn
vs
Johnson

175 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Gunn tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Gunn avoids it well.
Gunn closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Gunn.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Gunn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson lands a head kick. Gunn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson sizes up Gunn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Gunn scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gunn wants to take his opponent's back but Johnson doesn't allow it.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gunn.
Johnson tries to hold on but Gunn pushes him away.
Gunn content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to stand but Johnson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Gunn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Gunn is trying to control here but Johnson has managed to regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunn is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Gunn throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Gunn wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Gunn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Gunn maintains control.

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.
Gunn looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gunn trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Gunn has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gunn eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Tommy Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Gunn.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gunn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gunn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Gunn avoids nicely.

Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Gunn's body. Gunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunn fails with the takedown
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Gunn letting Johnson take a breather here.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

Johnson has Gunn up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Gunn in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Gunn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Gunn gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Gunn won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Johnson stands up and waves to Gunn to follow him.
Gunn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson is looking to slow Gunn down with leg kicks.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Gunn letting Johnson take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Gunn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
Johnson stalks Gunn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gunn's face. Gunn staggers backwards, shaken.

Johnson clinches up with Gunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands a body shot.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.

Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

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

Johnson clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looking for a takedown.
Gunn is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Gunn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.

Gunn is rocked!
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Gunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Johnson forces Gunn back against the cage and clinches.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Gunn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Johnson thows a body kick. Gunn tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Johnson clinches up with Gunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.

Johnson darts in and clinches Gunn up against the cage.
Gunn seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson just leaning against Gunn, taking a breather.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gunn tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Gunn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Gunn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gunn working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.

Johnson stands up and beckons Gunn to join him on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Gunn backpedaling.

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

Johnson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Gunn gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Gunn.

Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Gunn 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.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Michael Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Gunn backs away looking to recover.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson cracks the inside of Gunn's front leg.
Johnson looks to clinch

and Gunn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tommy Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunn avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Johnson!