MFC XIII : Noob vs LeBron PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain HM Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Damsted Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdock comes to the cage accompanied by A-Team . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

HM Murdock
vs
Damsted Andersen

178 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue 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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain HM Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristian Damsted Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Murdock does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Murdock. No joy for Damsted Andersen on that attempt.
Murdock misses with a combination
and Damsted Andersen counters with a nice body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damsted Andersen.
Donk. Murdock catches Damsted Andersen right on the button with a cross.
Murdock throws a right and a left that Damsted Andersen avoids nicely.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Damsted Andersen saw that one coming.
Murdock looks to land a right hand but Damsted Andersen moved out of range.

Damsted Andersen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Damsted Andersen tries for a kimura but Murdock is defending well.
Murdock is trying to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kristian Damsted Andersen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Barns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bily Got (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barns
vs
Got

187 cm
28
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
201 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Barns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bily Got!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Got throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barns counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A low kick from Got is predictable there
and Barns counters with a head kick. That will keep Got thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Got looks to land a combination but Barns avoids it well.
Got uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barns.
Barns misses with a double jab
and Got cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Got. Those never looked like landing.
Got scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barns throws a poor cross that misses
letting Got counter with a right hand.
Got throws a combination that misses
and Barns counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Got is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bily Got seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Got misses with a double jab
and Barns counters with a series of strikes. Got will be more careful next time no doubt.
Got fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Got stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Got wants it to stay on the feet.
Barns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Got counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Got throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barns counters with a series of strikes. Got will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Got counters with a series of strikes. Barns will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barns scores with a head kick.
Got shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barns eats them both and turns towards Got to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Got uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barns.
Got swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Got takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Got misses the shot to the body.
Got ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barns moves away.
Some wild striking there from Got.
Barns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Got counters with a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Got!
Barns is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Got misses with a wild combination.
Barns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Got coming out on top.
Barns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Got does no damage.
Got lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barns backs up against the cage.
Got lands with a shot to the body.
Got lands a glancing blow to the side of Barns's head.
Got connects with a body shot.
Got moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Got fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Got scores with a shot to the body.
Got lands a jab-cross combination.
Barns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Got scores with a body shot.
Bily Got is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Got swinging wildly here.
Got misses with a low kick.
Got closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Got clobbers Barns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Got scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Got connects with a crisp jab.
Got scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Got pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Got digs a good hook to Barns's body.
Got misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Got connects with a jab.
Barns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Got fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Got feints a jab promting Barns to slip. Got then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barns slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barns takes one on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Got moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Got lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bily Got dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Got scores with a jab to the body.
Got misses with a two punch combination.
Barns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Got closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Oooooh!!! Got has knocked Barns down with a huge combo! Got steps away and waves a wobbly Barns back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Barns is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Got fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Barns to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Barns looks to clinch but Got throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Barns taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bily Got!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Cudi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kazmierski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cudi comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Cudi - Simple As. Adam Kazmierski struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Adam Kazmierski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cudi
vs
Kazmierski

190 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Cudi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Kazmierski!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazmierski has his takedown stuffed

and Cudi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kazmierski is trying to stand.
Cudi moves into full mount! Kazmierski won't be happy about that!
Cudi looking to finish Kazmierski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kazmierski!

Kazmierski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cudi.
Kazmierski is in a horrible position here. Cudi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kazmierski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cudi with shots to the head and body - Kazmierski looks very uncomfortable down there.

It looks like Adam Kazmierski has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazmierski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cudi lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Cudi.

The cut above Adam Kazmierski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kid Cudi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Balil Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boy
vs
StPierre

180 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Balil Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George StPierre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPierre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
George StPierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
StPierre tries to clinch but Boy moves away
and Boy counters with a low kick, right behind StPierre 's knee.
StPierre misses with a takedown
and Boy counters with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Boy both land. Nice combination.

It looks like George StPierre has been cut.
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!
StPierre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
StPierre looks gassed!
Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
StPierre moves to clinch but Boy breaks away
and Boy counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples StPierre! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Balil Boy!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Prospherrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Low is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Low
vs
Prospherrie

174 cm
26
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

179 cm
26
137 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Low!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liam Prospherrie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prospherrie misses with a wild combination.
Prospherrie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Low takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Low fails to land the takedown.
Prospherrie throws a hook to the side of Low's head but Low sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liam Prospherrie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Low shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prospherrie pinned against the cage. Prospherrie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Low is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prospherrie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Low. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prospherrie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Prospherrie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Low.
Low shoots for a takedown but Prospherrie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Low is breathing heavily.
Prospherrie cracks Low with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Low fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Prospherrie!
Prospherrie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Prospherrie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Low takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prospherrie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prospherrie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Low tries for a takedown but Prospherrie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Prospherrie finds it's target.
Low takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Prospherrie.
Prospherrie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Low in his tracks.
Prospherrie lands a jab-cross combination.
Prospherrie with a jab.
Prospherrie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Prospherrie stalks Low and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Low's face. Low staggers backwards, shaken.
Prospherrie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Low had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Prospherrie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Prospherrie tests Low's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prospherrie tests Low's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Low. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Prospherrie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prospherrie cracks Low with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Prospherrie cracks Low with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Low is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Prospherrie.
Prospherrie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Prospherrie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low slips a jab and a cross from Prospherrie.
Prospherrie cracks Low with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Low ducks right into an uppercut from Prospherrie.
Prospherrie lands an overhand right.
Prospherrie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prospherrie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Prospherrie throws a right and a left that Low avoids nicely.
Prospherrie misses with a two punch combination.
Prospherrie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Prospherrie lands with a straight right. Low didn't see that one coming.
Prospherrie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Low has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Low there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Prospherrie.
Prospherrie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Prospherrie does no damage.
Liam Prospherrie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prospherrie sizes up Low with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Prospherrie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Prospherrie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prospherrie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prospherrie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Low backs up against the cage.
Prospherrie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Prospherrie lands a jab to the head.
Low looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Low takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prospherrie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Low's hands.
Good exchange - Prospherrie coming out on top.
Prospherrie misses with a straight left.
Prospherrie scores with a nice right hand.
Low takes one to the chin there.
Prospherrie misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Prospherrie.
Prospherrie throws a lazy right hand but Low sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Low fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prospherrie avoids it really well and circles away.
Prospherrie lands with a straight right. Low didn't see that one coming.
Prospherrie scores with a three punch combo!
Prospherrie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Low. Low circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Prospherrie scores with a punch to the head.
Prospherrie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prospherrie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Prospherrie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Low has time to react.
Prospherrie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Low moves out of range as Prospherrie strikes.
Prospherrie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prospherrie throws a right hand that Low ducks under and follows up with a left that Low also avoids with ease.
Prospherrie scores with a nice head shot.
Prospherrie lands with a hook. Low tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Prospherrie lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Prospherrie as Low shoots in.
Low walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prospherrie throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Low 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Prospherrie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Prospherrie.
Prospherrie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Prospherrie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Low on the side of the head.
Low walks into a straight right hand from Prospherrie.
Prospherrie misses with the combination.
Low takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prospherrie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prospherrie lunges at Low with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Low's hand.
A jab from Prospherrie does it's job there.
Low takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Low takes one to the chin there.
Prospherrie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Low shoots for a takedown but Prospherrie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Low takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Prospherrie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Prospherrie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Prospherrie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Low counters with a takedown into side control.
Prospherrie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Low asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Prospherrie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Low wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Low misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Prospherrie tries to bench press Low off him but Low keeps the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Prospherrie tries to escape but Low is in control.

Low working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prospherrie is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prospherrie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prospherrie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Low throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Prospherrie lands a decent little punch to the body.
Prospherrie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Low. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Low looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Prospherrie is avoiding damage well.
Prospherrie throws up a few punches.
Prospherrie is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Low working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Low wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prospherrie, who protects the arm well.
Low throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Prospherrie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Low asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Prospherrie tries to improve position but can't.
Low has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Low crashes against the mat.
Prospherrie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Low asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Low misses with the ground and pound.
Prospherrie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Low asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Prospherrie is looking to get back to his feet here but Low is keeping cool and he's managed to take Prospherrie's back.

Low is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Prospherrie has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Low has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Prospherrie taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Low doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Low!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Buonarroti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Gallo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Buonarroti
vs
Gallo

197 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
28
300 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michelangelo Buonarroti !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallo fails to land the takedown.
Buonarroti just misses with a punch to the body.
Gallo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buonarroti throws out the jab.
Buonarroti throws a series of punches but Gallo moves out of range.
Gallo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buonarroti .
Gallo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buonarroti defends it nicely.
Gallo throws a poor cross that misses
and Buonarroti counters with a nice uppercut.
Gallo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buonarroti but Buonarroti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michelangelo Buonarroti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gallo.
Buonarroti swings for the body but Gallo moves out of range.
Gallo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buonarroti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gallo swings widly with a right hand
and Buonarroti counters with a series of strikes. Gallo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Buonarroti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Buonarroti could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gallo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gallo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Buonarroti .

Gallo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buonarroti was covering up waiting for the punch and Gallo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buonarroti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Buonarroti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gallo is looking to stand up but Buonarroti won't let him.
Buonarroti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Ryan Gallo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gallo throws a combination that misses
and Buonarroti counters with a nice body shot.
Buonarroti misses the jab.
Gallo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buonarroti counters with a nice uppercut.
Gallo shoots in looking for a takedown but Buonarroti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gallo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gallo throws a head kick that half lands.
Buonarroti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gallo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buonarroti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gallo shoots in and drives through. Buonarroti sprawls well.
Michelangelo Buonarroti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gallo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buonarroti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gallo doesn't seem bothered though.
Gallo looks gassed!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gallo is defended easily by Buonarroti .
A combination from Buonarroti does no damage.
Gallo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gallo. Those never looked like landing.
Buonarroti lands a lovely overhand right.
Buonarroti throws a jab when Gallo was well out of range.
Gallo fails to land the takedown.
Buonarroti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buonarroti stuffs the takedown.
Buonarroti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buonarroti misses with a series of wild punches.
Gallo staying out of range there.
Buonarroti connects with a body shot.
Gallo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buonarroti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Buonarroti .
Gallo slips a straight right by Buonarroti .
Gallo misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gallo tries to bum rush Buonarroti with a series of wild strikes but Buonarroti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buonarroti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gallo at a distance.
Buonarroti digs a good hook to Gallo's body.
Gallo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buonarroti misses with a body shot.
Buonarroti misses the shot to the body.
Buonarroti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gallo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gallo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gallo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buonarroti counters with a stiff right hand.
Gallo shoots in looking for a takedown. Buonarroti tries to sprawl out of it but Gallo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buonarroti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buonarroti scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michelangelo Buonarroti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gallo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buonarroti .
Gallo dives in and grabs Buonarroti 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buonarroti pushes down on Gallo's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallo.
Ryan Gallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gallo throws a combination that misses
and Buonarroti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buonarroti lands a nice hook to Gallo's body. Gallo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gallo avoids the body shot from Buonarroti .
Gallo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buonarroti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Michelangelo Buonarroti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gallo.
Gallo slips a straight right by Buonarroti .
Buonarroti blocks a head kick by Gallo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallo loads up on a big right hand but Buonarroti slips the punch.
Gallo moves out of range of the strikes.
Buonarroti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallo is breathing heavily.
Buonarroti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gallo misses with a combination
and Gallo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Gallo misses its intended target.
Michelangelo Buonarroti is winning the standup battle so far.
Buonarroti scores with a shot to the body.
Gallo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Buonarroti to counter with a crisp jab.
Gallo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michelangelo Buonarroti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buonarroti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Buonarroti with a nice cross.
Gallo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buonarroti swings for the body but Gallo moves out of range.
Buonarroti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallo.
A slow jab from Gallo misses its intended target.
Gallo throws a big shot that misses.
Gallo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buonarroti counters with a left and a right that stings Gallo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gallo drops his hands momentarily and Buonarroti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gallo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buonarroti misses with a wild combination.
Buonarroti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buonarroti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gallo shoots for a double leg takedown but Buonarroti sprawls well. He's pushed Gallo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gallo throws an off balance right hand
and Buonarroti counters with a straight right hand.
Buonarroti lands a glancing blow to the side of Gallo's head.
Buonarroti misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti throws a series of punches but Gallo moves out of range.
Gallo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buonarroti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gallo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buonarroti 's waist but Buonarroti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gallo off to one side.
Buonarroti throws an overhand right that lands on Gallo's shoulder, as Gallo tries to avoid the shot.
Buonarroti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Buonarroti misses.
Gallo fails with a takedown attempt.
Buonarroti misses the jab.
Gallo missing with a left hand there. Buonarroti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buonarroti misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buonarroti . Gallo does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gallo slips a straight right by Buonarroti .
Gallo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buonarroti .
Buonarroti swings for the body but Gallo moves out of range.
Gallo fails with a takedown attempt.
Gallo ducks under a wild hook from Buonarroti .
Buonarroti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gallo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buonarroti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gallo moves forwards but Buonarroti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buonarroti lands a nice looking body shot.
Gallo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buonarroti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buonarroti looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallo is just out of range.
Gallo misses with a hook
and Buonarroti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gallo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buonarroti swivels and escapes.
Buonarroti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gallo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gallo tries for a takedown but Buonarroti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buonarroti avoids the head kick by Gallo.
Buonarroti throws an overhand right that lands on Gallo's shoulder, as Gallo tries to avoid the shot.
Gallo throws a right hand that Buonarroti ducks under and follows up with a left that Buonarroti also avoids with ease.
Buonarroti throws a series of strikes that have Gallo backpedaling.
A head kick from Gallo lands but Buonarroti takes it in his stride.
Gallo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buonarroti .
Gallo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michelangelo Buonarroti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gallo.
Buonarroti throws a right and a left that Gallo avoids nicely.
Buonarroti thuds a left hand into Gallo's body.
Gallo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Buonarroti misses.
Buonarroti throws a hook but Gallo avoids it easily.
Gallo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buonarroti counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Buonarroti coming out on top.
Gallo misses with a combination
and Buonarroti counters with a straight right hand.
Buonarroti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Buonarroti .
Sloppy strikes from Gallo. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Buonarroti misses its intended target.
Gallo shoots in but Buonarroti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buonarroti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallo throws out the jab.
Buonarroti 's corner calls for a 1-2. Buonarroti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Buonarroti lands with a good body shot.
Gallo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buonarroti counters with a right hand to the body.
Buonarroti scores with a jab. Gallo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buonarroti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti throws a combination. Gallo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Buonarroti lands with a good body shot.
Buonarroti swinging wildly here.
Gallo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buonarroti as he avoids it easily.
Buonarroti lands with a nice combination. Gallo backs away looking to recover.
Gallo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buonarroti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buonarroti with a jab.
Gallo shoots in for a takedown but Buonarroti shows good takedown defense.
Buonarroti connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallo.
Gallo fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buonarroti moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Gallo misses.
Gallo misses with a double jab.
Buonarroti misses with a looping right.
Buonarroti throws a shot from downtown. Gallo moves away and avoids it.
Gallo throws a nice looking combination but Buonarroti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buonarroti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallo.
Gallo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buonarroti cracks Gallo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Buonarroti . Beautiful body shot.
Gallo throws a nice looking combination but Buonarroti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gallo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buonarroti .
Buonarroti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gallo. Those never looked like landing.
Buonarroti catches Gallo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gallo staying out of range there.
Gallo throws a sloppy head kick and Buonarroti moves out of range easily.
Gallo tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gallo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan Gallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buonarroti just misses with a punch to the body.
Gallo misses with a few strikes there.
Gallo misses with a head kick.
Buonarroti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallo.
Gallo tries to bum rush Buonarroti with a series of wild strikes but Buonarroti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michelangelo Buonarroti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buonarroti , 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michelangelo Buonarroti !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis McLay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLay comes to the cage accompanied by "The Party Song" by Blink 182. Troyer has chosen Yankee Rose as his entrance music. Angus Troyer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lewis McLay's chin.

McLay
vs
Troyer

176 cm
27
133 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

159 cm
22
137 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Great elbows
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis McLay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McLay gets tackled into the cage by Troyer. Troyer maintains the clinch.

McLay is trying to trip Troyer. He has hold of a leg but Troyer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McLay persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McLay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McLay throws a big right hand that misses.

McLay is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Troyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Troyer has escaped and now he's on top!

McLay has his foot on Troyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Troyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Troyer slips nicely into half guard.
McLay wants to get back to full guard.
Troyer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McLay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McLay is trying to control but can't.
Troyer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McLay wants to get back to full guard but Troyer has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLay is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Troyer controlling the position easily from mount.
McLay is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troyer controlling from mount.
McLay is working to get back to half guard.
Troyer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McLay is trying to escape the mount.
Troyer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McLay working to try and regain half guard.
McLay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Troyer controlling from the full mount.
McLay is working to get back to half guard.
McLay is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Troyer thuds his shin into the meat of McLay's side.
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!

Troyer clinches up with McLay and pushes him back against the cage.
McLay takes an elbow to the forehead.
McLay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Troyer walks away with a smile on his face. McLay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McLay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Troyer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Troyer connects with a knee to the head.
Troyer lands an elbow just above McLay 's eye.
Troyer landing knees to the body.
Troyer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Troyer.
Troyer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Troyer lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLay takes an elbow to the temple.
Troyer lands a knee to the head.
Troyer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Troyer.
Troyer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLay's defenses.

McLay is rocked!

It looks like Lewis McLay has been cut.
Troyer lands an elbow inside that McLay shrugs off.
Oh McLay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Troyer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McLay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Troyer lands a knee to the body.
Troyer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Troyer lands an elbow inside.
Troyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Troyer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Troyer lands an elbow that stopped McLay in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Troyer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Troyer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLay's defenses.
Troyer lands an elbow inside.
Troyer lands a nice elbow.
Troyer lands a good knee to the midsection. McLay won't want to take too many of those.
Come on Troyer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Troyer.
McLay takes an elbow to the temple.
McLay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Troyer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis McLay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Troyer lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Troyer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troyer unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troyer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Troyer scores with a knee to the head.
McLay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Troyer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Troyer lands a damaging elbow.
Troyer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLay's defenses.
McLay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Troyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Troyer scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Troyer.
Troyer pressing his opponent against the cage.
McLay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Troyer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Troyer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McLay seems to have got his legs back now.
Troyer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLays head.
Troyer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Troyer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Troyer.
McLay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Troyer connects with a nasty looking knee right to McLay's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Troyer.
Troyer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Troyer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McLay takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troyer lands an elbow inside that McLay shrugs off.
Troyer lands an elbow inside that McLay shrugs off.
Troyer landing knees to the head.
McLay takes an elbow to the temple.
Troyer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLay's defenses.
Troyer scores with a knee to the head.
Troyer lands an elbow just above McLay 's eye.
Troyer lands an elbow that stopped McLay in his tracks for a moment.
McLay tries to score a body lock takedown but Troyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Troyer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Troyer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Troyer.
Troyer lands an elbow that stopped McLay in his tracks for a moment.
Troyer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Troyer.
Troyer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLay in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Troyer connects with a knee to the head.
McLay is trying to drag Troyer to the mat but Troyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Troyer lands a nice knee to the body.
Troyer is stalling here.
McLay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Angus Troyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Troyer landing knees to the body.
Troyer lands an elbow that stopped McLay in his tracks for a moment.
Troyer connects with a knee to the head.
Troyer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Troyer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Troyer unloads a knee to the mid-section. McLay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Troyer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Troyer with a knee to the head.
Troyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Troyer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Troyer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Troyer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Troyer lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Troyer.
Troyer is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Troyer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Troyer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McLay.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Troyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus Troyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lewis McLay'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McLay avoids a kick to the body.
Troyer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McLay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Troyer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Troyer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Troyer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Troyer has closed the distance and engaged McLay in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Troyer.
Troyer is pushing McLay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McLay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Troyer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Troyer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McLay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Troyer obliges.
A nice left hand lands by Troyer.
Troyer lands an elbow that stopped McLay in his tracks for a moment.
Troyer connects with a nasty looking knee right to McLay's face.
Troyer pushes McLay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Troyer has McLay pushed against the cage.
Troyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Troyer lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Troyer obliges.
Troyer lands a nice elbow.
Troyer scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troyer has McLay pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. McLay is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Troyer - that's hurt McLay badly! Oh, another knee lands and McLay is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but McLay doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Angus Troyer!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafeal Djocovito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Djocovito comes into the arena with Rose - A Perfect Circle blaring out of the sound system. Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Djocovito
vs
Tatsuhiko Jr

185 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

178 cm
19
183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

XTREME PWNAGE
:: Happy Pills ::

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafeal Djocovito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djocovito looks to land a combination but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it well.

Tatsuhiko Jr looking to score a takedown here. Djocovito is defending well but Tatsuhiko Jr drives through and ends up in Djocovito's guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to pass the guard.
Djocovito wants to stand and escape but Tatsuhiko Jr is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to pass the guard.
Djocovito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Djocovito keeping full guard, as Tatsuhiko Jr tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Djocovito is trying to control the position but Tatsuhiko Jr postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a strike but Djocovito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Djocovito passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to buck Djocovito off but Djocovito is having none of it.
Djocovito is putting a hurting on Tatsuhiko Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Djocovito keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tatsuhiko Jr works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tatsuhiko Jr is staying active underneath Djocovito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Djocovito throwing shots but Tatsuhiko Jr is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Djocovito.
Djocovito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatsuhiko Jr defending well though.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to improve his position.
Djocovito throwing shots but Tatsuhiko Jr is blocking nicely.
Tatsuhiko Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Djocovito.
Djocovito missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr has hold of Djocovito's hands but Djocovito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Djocovito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to control but can't.
Djocovito prevents Tatsuhiko Jr from improving his position.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping hold of Djocovito's head, controlling as best he can.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to control but can't.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to improve his position but Djocovito is controlling well.

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.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to improve his position but Djocovito is controlling well.
Djocovito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tatsuhiko Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Djocovito missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatsuhiko Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Djocovito sits in half guard.
Djocovito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafeal Djocovito dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Djocovito enables Tatsuhiko Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Djocovito manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Djocovito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Djocovito trying to control from Tatsuhiko Jr's half guard. Tatsuhiko Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Djocovito stays in close to Tatsuhiko Jr's body and controls the position.
Tatsuhiko Jr has his hands on Djocovito's head, controlling the position.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to sweep here but Djocovito controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djocovito keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tatsuhiko Jr's head.
Djocovito trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatsuhiko Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Djocovito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Djocovito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatsuhiko Jr is keeping the position for now.
Tatsuhiko Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Djocovito trying to control but Tatsuhiko Jr is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rafeal Djocovito.
Tatsuhiko Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Djocovito fails with the takedown

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
Tatsuhiko Jr distracts Djocovito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tatsuhiko Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Djocovito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Djocovito has wrist control.
Tatsuhiko Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tatsuhiko Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Djocovito keeping full guard, as Tatsuhiko Jr tries to pass.
Tatsuhiko Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatsuhiko Jr pushes down on Djocovito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a huge punch but Djocovito dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Djocovito to regain full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tatsuhiko Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Djocovito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control but Djocovito is keeping busy.
Tatsuhiko Jr controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Djocovito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Djocovito is thwarting Tatsuhiko Jr's attempts to control the position.
Djocovito passes to full mount!
Djocovito working the ground and pound effectively.
Tatsuhiko Jr can't escape the position.
Djocovito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Djocovito shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tatsuhiko Jr grinds an elbow into Djocovito's temple.
Tatsuhiko Jr cracks Djocovito with a big right hand but Djocovito just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sloppy strikes there by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the head and body with strikes.

Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Djocovito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Djocovito takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djocovito is trying to get back to half guard.

Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Djocovito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tatsuhiko Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tatsuhiko Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tatsuhiko Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Djocovito sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tatsuhiko Jr grinds an elbow into Djocovito's temple.
Tatsuhiko Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr grinds an elbow into Djocovito's temple.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with punches from side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr grinds an elbow into Djocovito's temple.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the body and head with strikes.

Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Djocovito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tatsuhiko Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito is trying to get back to half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Djocovito is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tatsuhiko Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from Tatsuhiko Jr crashes against the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr cracks Djocovito with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working Djocovito over with some ground and pound from side control.
Djocovito is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Djocovito takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Djocovito is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tatsuhiko Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Djocovito on his heels. He'll look to pass Djocovito's guard now, I'm sure.
Djocovito keeping full guard, as Tatsuhiko Jr tries to pass.
Tatsuhiko Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Djocovito is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Djocovito sneaks back into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Djocovito gets back to full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr advances to half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a head shot. Djocovito uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Djocovito is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a couple of digs.
Tatsuhiko Jr stands and throws Djocovito's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Tatsuhiko Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tatsuhiko Jr cracks Djocovito with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Djocovito controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Djocovito defending against the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Djocovito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Djocovito down.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Djocovito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Djocovito is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Djocovito is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Djocovito wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Djocovito is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tatsuhiko Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working Djocovito over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Djocovito takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tatsuhiko Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Djocovito wants to control but Tatsuhiko Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tatsuhiko Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Djocovito is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tatsuhiko Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tatsuhiko Jr is pressing down on Djocovito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Djocovito is holding on for now.
Djocovito is looking to escape.
Djocovito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tatsuhiko Jr.

Tatsuhiko Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to pass the guard but Djocovito is defending well.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to advance to full mount but Djocovito doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tatsuhiko Jr preventing the sweep.
Tatsuhiko Jr is in close to Djocovito's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Djocovito controls Tatsuhiko Jr momentarily but Tatsuhiko Jr frees himself.
Tatsuhiko Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Djocovito swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tatsuhiko Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Djocovito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tatsuhiko Jr has Djocovito in his guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping moving, preventing Djocovito from controlling successfully.
Djocovito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatsuhiko Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Djocovito postures up.
Djocovito tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatsuhiko Jr is retaining full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Djocovito throwing strikes from guard but Tatsuhiko Jr blocks nicely.
Tatsuhiko Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Djocovito manages to get himself to full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr stops Djocovito from standing up.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing strikes from guard but Djocovito blocks nicely.
Rafeal Djocovito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tatsuhiko Jr 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tatsuhiko Jr prevents Djocovito from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr controls the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 45:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:49
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fake Noob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeBron Manhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhaes has chosen Back in Black as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Noob
vs
Manhaes

187 cm
28
266 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

203 cm
20
250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fake Noob!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, LeBron Manhaes!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Noob shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Noob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noob postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Manhaes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Noob should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Manhaes has tightened it up now! Noob should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). LeBron Manhaes!
LeBron Manhaes is the new heavyweight champion!