BDX-63 Boiling Point PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobu Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Sanders
vs
Murphy

150 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
168 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nobu Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Murphy.

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

Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanders can't do much from the bottom here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders defending against the ground and pound.

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

Murphy swings around for an armbar but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Murphy's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanders working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanders content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanders is working Murphy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sanders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanders has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Murphy looks gassed!
Sanders distracts Murphy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanders landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanders stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanders postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanders working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanders defends it easily.
Sanders is working Murphy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders passes into half guard.
Sanders is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanders connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Ground and pound from Sanders.
Sanders working over Murphy with some ground and pound. Murphy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanders lands a nice short elbow.
Sanders working the head and body with strikes.
Sanders frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Murphy?
Sanders with shots to the head and body - Murphy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sanders lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders with the ground and pound from mount.

Murphy is rocked!
Sanders loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Murphy scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sanders land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sanders stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Sanders!
In his post fight interview, Mike Sanders started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimo Twist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Berzins
vs
Twist

190 cm
27
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

181 cm
20
172 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Kobra Clothing Inc. *$5 Clearance Sale*

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimo Twist!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Twist.
Twist misses with an uppercut.
Twist missing with a left hand there. Berzins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berzins. That's going to slow Twist down.
Twist swings widly with a right hand
and Berzins counters with a right hand to the body.
Berzins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Berzins.

Twist drives through with a takedown into Berzins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Twist throws a big right hand that misses.
Berzins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Twist on the ground.
Twist throws a big elbow that misses.
Berzins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Twist chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twist looking to pass the guard.

Twist drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Twist as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Berzins screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Twist! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kimo Twist!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spike Spiegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiegel comes to the cage accompanied by Tank by The Seatbelts. Johns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the jungle. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spiegel
vs
Johns

185 cm
27
162 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Raw Edge Gear (R.E.G)

MMA ANIMAL

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spike Spiegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Johns!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Spiegel.
Spiegel ducks under a wild hook from Johns.
Johns ducks right into an uppercut from Spiegel.
Spiegel looks to score with a jab to the body but Johns is just out of range.
Johns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johns swings for the body but Spiegel moves out of range.
Spiegel throws a shot to the body.
Spiegel slips a jab from Johns.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, jab by Spiegel - just one landing.
Johns misses with a hook.
Spike Spiegel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiegel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johns.
Johns slips a straight right by Spiegel.
Spiegel misses with a two punch combination.
Spiegel misses with an uppercut. Johns saw that one coming.
Johns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spiegel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiegel.
Spiegel tests Johns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spiegel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johns in his tracks.
Spiegel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spiegel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Johns misses its intended target.
A jab from Johns misses.
Spiegel scores with a body shot.
Johns swings for the body but Spiegel moves out of range.
Spiegel scores with a jab. Johns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spiegel misses with a straight right.
Spiegel swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Johns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spiegel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johns wants to free his trapped foot but Spiegel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spiegel is staying active underneath Johns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johns is pressing down on Spiegel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spiegel is holding on for now.
Spiegel wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spiegel wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spiegel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johns wants to control but Spiegel is keeping him busy.

Johns is looking for a kimura but Spiegel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johns to get the leverage.
Spiegel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spiegel tries to get out of the position.

Johns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spiegel is looking to escape.
Spiegel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Spiegel is refusing to be controlled, as Johns sits in half guard.

Johns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Johns is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Johns is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Spiegel to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Spiegel shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johns working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Spiegel looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Johns! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Junior Johns!
Junior Johns managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MMA ANIMAL, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dhe Orele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Baran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Orele might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ironman. Baran has chosen Beach Boys - Barbara Ann as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Orele
vs
Baran

190 cm
23
162 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
162 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dhe Orele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Baran!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orele gets a clinch.
Orele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baran tries to circle away but Orele has him pinned against the cage.
Baran lands a nice shot to the body.
Orele working hard to break the clinch.
Baran can't find room to land a body shot as Orele controls the action.
Baran is leaning against Orele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baran misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Orele as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Baran fails to land.
Baran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baran is trying to break the clinch but Orele has him pressed against the cage.
Baran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orele wants to break free but Baran has control.
Baran is trying to maintain a safe position but Orele gets an underhook and turns Baran into the cage.
Baran digs a right hand underneath Orele's ribcage. Orele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orele lands a hook that snaps the head of Baran backwards.
Baran is trying to break the clinch but Orele has him pressed against the cage.
Baran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orele has him pressed against the cage.

Orele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orele moves in looking to clinch but Baran pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baran throws a sloppy head kick and Orele moves out of range easily.
Baran misses with a head kick.
Orele checks a leg kick.
Orele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baran's head backwards.
Bob Baran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Orele forces Baran back against the cage and clinches.

Orele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Orele tries to keep at a distance but Baran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Orele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orele blocks a head kick by Baran.
Baran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baran misses with a head kick.
Orele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orele shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baran defends it nicely.
Orele moves out of range of the body kick.
Orele avoids the head kick by Baran.
Orele takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baran lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orele throws a right and a left that Baran avoids nicely.

Baran takes the fight into the clinch.
Baran tries a body shot but Orele blocks it.
Orele tries to break free but Baran pushes him back against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baran looks for the body kick but Orele saw that one coming.
Baran throws a low kick but Orele moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baran - that will leave a mark!
Baran feints and then cracks Orele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orele down.
Orele tries to clinch up.
Orele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baran.
Baran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Orele doesn't manage to clinch there - Baran circles away.
Orele moves out of range of the body kick from Baran.
Baran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baran throws a leg kick which misses Orele's front leg but catches the back leg as Orele tries to avoid it.
Orele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Baran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orele blocks a head kick by Baran.
Baran throws a head kick that misses.
Orele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baran swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baran misses with a low kick as Orele jumps back.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Orele manages to break the clinch.
Baran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Baran.
Baran throws a sloppy head kick and Orele moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Baran finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orele scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Baran.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baran throws a head kick that misses
and Orele counters with a one-two to the body.

Baran has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baran keeps the fight on the outside.
Baran throws a head kick that misses.
Baran misses with a kick to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baran swings wildly with an uppercut but Orele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob Baran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baran can't break the clinch.
Baran tries to work over Orele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Orele breaks from the clinch.
Baran looks for the body kick but Orele saw that one coming.

Baran has managed to clinch.
Orele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baran backwards.
Baran misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baran misses with a body punch.

Baran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baran throws a leg kick but Orele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baran.
Orele takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Baran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orele moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Baran misses.
Baran misses with a kick to the body.
Baran throws a head kick but Orele moves out of range.
Orele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orele wants to clinch up but Baran keeps it at a distance.
Orele tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baran throws a head kick but Orele moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orele misses with a series of wild punches.
Orele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baran throws a lazy head kick

and Orele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Orele seems to be looking for submissions.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orele stands up out of the half guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob Baran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orele tries to clinch there but Baran circles away.
Orele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orele moves out of range of the leg kick from Baran.
Baran throws out a leg kick but Orele moves out of range and Baran only half commits.
Orele is looking to clinch.
Baran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baran throws a head punch that misses.
Baran tries a body shot but Orele blocks it.
Baran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orele's elbow.

Orele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Baran misses

and Orele holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Orele blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Orele breaks from the clinch.
Baran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orele tries to clinch but Baran is having none of it.
Orele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baran throws a shot from downtown. Orele moves away and avoids it.
Orele wants to clinch.
Orele tries to close the distance and clinch but Baran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Orele clinches up with Baran and pushes him back against the cage.
Baran misses with some punches.
Baran prevents Orele from breaking the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orele wants to get back to striking at distance but Baran won't allow it.

Baran breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baran misses with a two punch combination.
Orele wants to clinch.
Baran feints and then cracks Orele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orele down.
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 Dhe Orele will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Baran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baran loads up on a big right hand but Orele slips the punch.
Orele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Baran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Orele moves into the clinch.
Baran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orele has him pressed against the cage.

Orele breaks from the clinch.

Orele pushes Baran up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Baran as the two fighters clinch.
Orele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Baran.
Baran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baran has him pressed against the cage.
Baran swings wildly with an uppercut but Orele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baran scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Orele working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orele is trying to maintain a safe position but Baran gets an underhook and turns Orele into the cage.

Orele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orele takes one to the side of the head.
Baran tries a head kick but it misses.
Orele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orele is looking to clinch.
Baran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baran.
Orele is looking to clinch.
Orele tries to clinch there but Baran circles away.

Orele clinches up with Baran and pushes him back against the cage.
Orele blocks an uppercut.
Orele has had enough of the clinch but Baran keeps him there for the moment.
Baran misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orele gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Orele controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orele trying to mount his opponent but Baran defends it.

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

Orele is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baran keeps working.
Baran tries to kick Orele off but Orele keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baran wants to improve his position but Orele is controlling well.
Orele is trying to control. Baran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orele keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dhe Orele wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Baran keeps the fight on the outside.
Dhe Orele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baran lands with a kick to the temple. Orele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bob Baran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orele moves out of range as Baran throws a body kick.

Baran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orele, pushing him back against the cage.
Orele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baran is working Orele over against the cage.
Orele has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baran misses with a punch on the inside.
Baran working hard to break the clinch.
Orele tries to circle away but Baran has him pinned against the cage.
Baran prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baran misses with a punch to the body.
Baran throws a punch but it's blocked by Orele.

Orele breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baran.

Baran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baran tries to throw a body punch but Orele avoids it by throwing Baran back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Orele has closed the distance and engaged Baran in a clinch.
Baran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orele has Baran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Baran.
I think Baran has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Park Doo Rhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doo Rhee comes to the cage accompanied by Canon in D. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Doo Rhee
vs
Lytle

180 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

181 cm
23
179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

MMA ANIMAL

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Park Doo Rhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Lytle!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doo Rhee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lytle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doo Rhee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lytle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doo Rhee throws a solid leg kick but Lytle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doo Rhee.
Lytle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Doo Rhee ducks under a wild hook from Lytle.
A punch combination from Lytle misses.
A punch lands to the side of Lytle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lytle slips a jab from Doo Rhee.
Lytle fails to land with a series of punches.
Lytle looks to land a right hand but Doo Rhee moved out of range.
Doo Rhee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doo Rhee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lytle thows a body shot but no joy.
Lytle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doo Rhee moves away.
Lytle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lytle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doo Rhee's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doo Rhee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lytle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lytle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lytle looks gassed!
No joy there for Lytle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doo Rhee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lytle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Doo Rhee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lytle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doo Rhee.
Doo Rhee connects with a body shot that sends Lytle's belly button to the back.

Doo Rhee drops Lytle with a right and a left! Doo Rhee comes rushing in but Lytle regains his composure and manages to keep Doo Rhee in guard.

Lytle is rocked!

Doo Rhee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lytle is still in real trouble! Can Doo Rhee finish him?
Doo Rhee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Doo Rhee forces his way into half guard.
Lytle seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle is refusing to be controlled, as Doo Rhee sits in half guard.
Doo Rhee wants to free his trapped foot but Lytle is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Doo Rhee seems to be working for a kimura but Lytle defends the submission attempt.
Doo Rhee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Doo Rhee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lytle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lytle tries to roll over but Doo Rhee keeps him under control.
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.

Doo Rhee decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lytle misses with a looping right.
Doo Rhee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lytle misses with a looping right.
Lytle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doo Rhees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lytle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lytle tries to bum rush Doo Rhee with a series of wild strikes but Doo Rhee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doo Rhee lands a two punch combo.
Lytle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lytle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lytle takes a swing at Doo Rhee's ribcage but misses.
Doo Rhee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lytle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lytle misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lytle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doo Rhee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doo Rhee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lytle at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Lytle.
A telegraphed right hand from Lytle misses the target.
Doo Rhee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doo Rhee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lytle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doo Rhee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lytle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lytle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doo Rhee was well out of range. Poor timing from Lytle.
Lytle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doo Rhee stalks Lytle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lytle's face. Lytle staggers backwards, shaken.
Lytle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doo Rhee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lytle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doo Rhee counters with a three punch combo that has Lytle backing up. Lytle nods at Doo Rhee to acknowledge the strikes.
Lytle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doo Rhee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lytle on the side of the head.
Lytle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doo Rhee.
James Lytle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lytle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doo Rhee counters with a nice uppercut.
Doo Rhee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lytle moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Lytle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doo Rhee lands a right hook to the body.
Doo Rhee scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Doo Rhee tries to bum rush Lytle with a series of wild strikes but Lytle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lytle throws a hook but Doo Rhee blocks it.
Lytle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doo Rhee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lytle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lytle is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle misses with a body shot
and Doo Rhee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lytle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doo Rhee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lytle takes one to the side of the head.
Doo Rhee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doo Rhee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lytle thows a body shot but no joy.
Park Doo Rhee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doo Rhee swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doo Rhee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lytle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lytle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doo Rhee.
Doo Rhee staying out of range there.
Lytle avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doo Rhee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lytle walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lytle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doo Rhee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lytle takes a swing at Doo Rhee's ribcage but misses.
Lytle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lytle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lytle lands a nice hook to Doo Rhee's body. Doo Rhee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doo Rhee. Lytle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lytle connects with a jab.
Park Doo Rhee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lytle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Doo Rhee is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Lytle has cracked Doo Rhee with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Lytle lands another huge swinging hook and Doo Rhee tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Doo Rhee, before Lytle can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Lytle!
A very excited looking James Lytle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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 Alan Crump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crump's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Highway into the Danger Zone. Blake is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Millencolin - Mr Clean. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Crump
vs
Blake

195 cm
29
270 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Crump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Crump throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crump avoids it really well and circles away.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crump has time to react.
Crump feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blake's calf.
Bernard Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Crump moved out of range.
Crump explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Crump lands but Blake takes it in his stride.
Crump with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blake to score with a decent uppercut.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blake looks gassed!
Both fighters circling a little - Crump finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crump plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Bernard Blake has been cut.
Crump fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crump moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crump cracks Blake with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Crump has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blake to stand back up!

Blake is rocked!
Crump looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Crump backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Blake's temple! It sends Blake violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Crump celebrates and the doctors try to help Blake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Alan Crump!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Evils Deeds. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Willy Watson enters the cage!

Deeds
vs
Watson

190 cm
25
178 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

175 cm
27
183 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY
[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Longfellow Deeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willy Watson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deeds jabs Watson right on the nose. Watson blinks but takes it well.
Deeds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deeds.
Watson thuds his shin into the meat of Deeds's side.
Deeds throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Watson scores with a punch to the head.
Deeds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Deeds misses with a takedown attempt - Watson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deeds misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deeds eats them both and turns towards Watson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Longfellow Deeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watson tries to clinch but Deeds moves out of range.

Watson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deeds to the mat! Deeds manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Deeds is working an open guard so Watson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Deeds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Watson quickly recovers to half guard.

Deeds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watson sees it coming and defends easily.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson 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.
Deeds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson keeping full guard, as Deeds tries to pass.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Longfellow Deeds wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Watson misses with a body kick.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson punishes Deeds's body with a nice straight punch.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deeds avoids it really well and circles away.

Deeds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Watson was covering up waiting for the punch and Deeds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds looking to sit in guard and control but Watson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Deeds has his foot on Watson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watson works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson stays in close to Deeds's body and controls the position.
Watson trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Watson controlling from the top position.
Watson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Deeds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Watson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Willy Watson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Watson slaps away a takedown attempt from Deeds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willy Watson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Deeds connects with a right hand. Watson shakes it off.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Deeds sprawls well.
An inside leg kick from Watson misses.

Watson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deeds's guard.
Watson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.

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

Deeds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deeds manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds prevents Watson from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Deeds is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Watson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Watson!
Deeds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Watson tries to kick Deeds off but Deeds keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deeds.
Watson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deeds throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Watson to regain full guard.
Deeds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watson is pulling down on Deeds's head to control his posture.
Deeds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deeds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Deeds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Watson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Longfellow Deeds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deeds trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Deeds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Deeds postures up in Watson's guard and throws a big left but Watson blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson 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.
Watson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deeds stands up over Watson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deeds throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deeds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deeds wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Longfellow Deeds dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Deeds tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deeds fails with a takedown attempt.
Willy Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson misses with a leg kick.
Watson connects with the punch.

Watson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Watson wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Watson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Deeds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Deeds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watson connects with a couple of short punches.

Watson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Deeds, up you get!
Deeds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.
Watson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deeds momentarily.
Deeds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watson. Watson obviously looking to wear him down.
Deeds clobbers Watson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Deeds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watson.
Deeds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deeds wants it to stay on the feet.
Deeds misses with a series of wild punches.
Deeds tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Longfellow Deeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a hook but Deeds avoids it easily.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Deeds looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson connects with a solid leg kick.
Deeds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watson throws a hook but Deeds avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson lands a jab.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deeds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson throws a leg kick but Deeds checks it.
Watson is looking to land body kicks.

Deeds closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Watson did well to prevent Deeds getting side control.
Watson won't allow Deeds to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Watson's thigh. Watson counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Deeds postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Watson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Deeds, into his guard.

Deeds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Watson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Watson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Deeds to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deeds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Deeds looking for a guillotine here but Watson defends easily.
Watson is looking to stand up but Deeds won't let him.
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.
Watson is working Deeds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deeds is on top in guard.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chance Powell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Juarez
vs
Powell

180 cm
28
184 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jakob Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chance Powell!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez catches Powell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Juarez.
A combination from Juarez does no damage.
Powell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Powell. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
Juarez jabs at Powell's body.
Powell throws a hook but Juarez blocks it.
Juarez slips a jab and a cross from Powell.
Powell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Juarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Powell postures up in Juarez's guard and throws a big left but Juarez blocks it.
Powell lands a couple of digs.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Powell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Juarez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Powell has Juarez in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juarez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Powell's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell wants to sweep here but Juarez controlling him for the moment.
Juarez wants to stand but Powell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell trying to keep a closed guard but Juarez is proving a slippery customer.
Juarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jakob Juarez.
Powell misses with a right hand
and Juarez counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Juarez does no damage.
Powell shoots in looking for a takedown. Juarez tries to sprawl out of it but Powell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Juarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Powell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Juarez, as that shot connected.
Chance Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juarez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juarez stuffs the takedown.
Jakob Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Powell.
Juarez scores with a punch to the head.
Powell takes a swing at Juarez's ribcage but misses.
Powell misses with a wild combination.
Powell dives in and grabs Juarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juarez pushes down on Powell's head and hops out.
Powell looks gassed!

Powell gets tackled into the cage by Juarez. Juarez maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez throws a head punch that misses.
Powell takes a shot to the head.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Juarez tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Juarez back against the cage.
Juarez is stalling here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juarez lands with a light punch inside.
Juarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Juarez throws a hook to the side of Powell's head but Powell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juarez connects with a leg kick. Powell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice sprawl there from Juarez as Powell shoots in.

Powell scores with a takedown into Juarez's guard.
Powell connects with a couple of short punches.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juarez is trying to keep Powell in close.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juarez pulls Powell in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Juarez slips a jab and a cross from Powell.
Chance Powell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Powell shoots in for a double leg but Juarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Powell misses the jab.
Powell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Juarez throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jakob Juarez is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez lands a nice shot that snaps Powell's head back.
Powell wants to clinch up but Juarez keeps it at a distance.
Juarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Powell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Powell's hands.
Powell misses with a body punch
and Juarez counters with a left to the body.
Powell is breathing heavily.
Powell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juarez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Powell momentarily.
Juarez scores with a punch to the head.

Juarez lands a left and a right that send Powell crashing to the mat, dazed. Juarez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Powell is rocked!

It looks like Chance Powell has been cut.
Juarez is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Powell flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Powell is out cold! Juarez holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jakob Juarez!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furijima Donatello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatello has chosen Daft Punk - Aerodynamic as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Brown
vs
Donatello

190 cm
21
265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
267 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY
[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshal Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Furijima Donatello!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donatello misses with a body shot.
Donatello throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Donatello throws a poor cross that misses

and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown taking a breather here.
Donatello is trying to get back to half guard.
Donatello manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Donatello looking for submissions off his back.
Donatello is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.

Donatello has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Brown escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Brown!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatello manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Donatello has a hand on Brown's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brown takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Donatello is working to get back to half guard.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Donatello hang on?
Brown avoids the attempt from Donatello to control.
Donatello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to control but Donatello wriggling away.
Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

It looks like Furijima Donatello has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donatello tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Donatello is in a horrible position here. Brown smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Donatello is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Donatello sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown prevents Donatello from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donatello on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brown is pressing down on Donatello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Donatello is holding on for now.
Donatello is trying to control but Brown manages to pass to mount!
Donatello is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Brown extends the arm and Donatello is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marshal Brown!
Marshal Brown is the new super heavyweight champion!
Marshal Brown was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mondial Dos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandy Culture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mondial Dos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Dos
vs
Culture

195 cm
26
205 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

200 cm
29
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mondial Dos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandy Culture!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Culture tries to score with a low kick but Dos moves his leg out of the way.
Culture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Culture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Culture throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos's waist but Dos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Culture off to one side.
Dos feints and then cracks Culture's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Culture down.
Culture looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Culture takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Dos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Dos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

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

Dos is trying to get an arm triangle but Culture is defending well.

Dos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Culture, who protects the arm well.
Culture is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dos connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Culture keeps working.
Culture is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dos wants to control but Culture is keeping him busy.
Culture tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Culture taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dos lands a nice forearm strike.
Dos 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.
Culture is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Culture seems a little lost for a moment, as Dos dominates the positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Culture manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Culture is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Culture actively working from the bottom here.
Dos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Culture keeps working.

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

Dos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dos is trying to control the action in half guard but Culture is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Culture is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos pulls his head out easily.
Dos wants to control but Culture is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos moves nicely into side control.
Dos trying to control the action but Culture is working from the bottom.
Culture regains half guard.
Dos wants to control but Culture is keeping him busy.

Dos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Culture could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dos has cracked it and Culture is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mondial Dos!
Mondial Dos retains his light heavyweight title!