MH5-The Aftermath PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shut Up (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mari Ore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mari Ore was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Up
vs
Ore

180 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
158 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shut Up!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mari Ore!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Up wants to get back to his feet but Ore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ore thows a big elbow that misses.
Ore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ore advances to half guard.
Ore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Up's head.
Up wants to get back to his feet.
Ore wants to pass to mount but Up is defending the position.
Up knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ore on the ground.
Up pushes Ore off looking to stand but Ore dives back in and keeps control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ore fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ore.
Shut Up has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mari Ore.
Ore fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Up shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ore's guard.

Ore has his foot on Up's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Up works his way back into a safe position though.
Up with a flurry of punches that miss.
Up wants to pass the guard but Ore is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Up's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ore is trying to keep Up in close.

Ore is looking to sinch up a triangle. Up throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ore's body to avoid the submission. Ore has instead reached around Up's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ore arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mari Ore!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bonnel Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Nuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Balingit
vs
Nuff

207 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bonnel Balingit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Nuff!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Balingit.
A jab lands there for Balingit.
Balingit throws a body punch but Nuff moves out of range.

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

Nuff is rocked!

It looks like Sho Nuff has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balingit thuds a left hand into Nuff's body.
Nuff is still on wobbly legs! Can Balingit finish him?
Nuff looks gassed!
Balingit shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Nuff takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Balingit sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Nuff bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bonnel Balingit!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yankee Doodle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doodle has chosen Miss You as his entrance music. Yankee Doodle has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rex Carver's chin.

Carver
vs
Doodle

200 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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, Rex Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yankee Doodle!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doodle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carver manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Doodle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Doodle trying to control from half guard but Carver is working away.

Carver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carver wants to get back to full guard.
Doodle trying to pass the guard but Carver defending well.
Doodle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doodle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doodle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Carver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doodle drops an elbow to the side of Carver's head.
Doodle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doodle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Carver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doodle pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carver actively working from the bottom here.
Doodle is looking to advance position but Carver won't allow it.
Carver keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Carver looking for submissions off his back.
Carver is breathing heavily.
Doodle wants to free his trapped foot but Carver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Doodle shoots in and bounces Carver off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.

Carver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doodle defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doodle trying to control but Carver is working from the bottom.

Doodle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doodle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doodle working some strikes from top position.
Carver keeping full guard, as Doodle tries to pass.
Doodle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doodle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carver's guard.
Doodle tries to pass to full mount but Carver defends it.

Carver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doodle is pressing down on Carver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carver is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carver looking for submissions off his back.
Doodle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doodle.
Doodle is trying to control. Carver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doodle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doodle's back!

Doodle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Carver gets his way!
Carver doesn't have the hooks in and Doodle manages to turn into his guard.
Doodle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Carver is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Doodle frees his head nicely. Oh but Carver has switched to an armbar! Doodle is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rex Carver!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonov Lopescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Gon DIas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonov Lopescu had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lopescu
vs
Gon DIas

180 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonov Lopescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raf Gon DIas!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopescu misses with a two punch combination.
Gon DIas throws a wild body kick that Lopescu sees coming a mile off.
Gon DIas scores with a body shot.
Lopescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lopescu is breathing heavily.
Gon DIas misses with a series of wild punches.
Gon DIas shoots in for a double leg but Lopescu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gon DIas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raf Gon DIas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopescu moves forwards but Gon DIas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gon DIas thuds a left hand into Lopescu's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gon DIas works the jab nicely.
Gon DIas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gon DIas takes a swing at Lopescu's ribcage but misses.
Lopescu walks into a left hand.
Gon DIas connects with a single shot there.
Gon DIas looks for a takedown but Lopescu sprawls well.
Gon DIas tests Lopescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gon DIas cracks a nice hook into Lopescu's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gon DIas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gon DIas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopescu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopescu blocks a head kick by Gon DIas.
Gon DIas works Lopescu's body with a nice hook.
Gon DIas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gon DIas scores with a jab.
Gon DIas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gon DIas's corner calls for a 1-2. Gon DIas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gon DIas lands the left hand.
Gon DIas swings for the body but Lopescu moves out of range.
Gon DIas digs a good body shot into Lopescu's ribs.
Gon DIas lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Lopescu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lopescu showed some decent athleticism there.
Gon DIas trying to control but Lopescu postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopescu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gon DIas defending well though.
Gon DIas is not content to let Lopescu control the position.
Gon DIas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopescu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lopescu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lopescu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gon DIas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lopescu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gon DIas is holding on to half guard well.
Lopescu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gon DIas scores with a punch to the head.
Gon DIas wants to clinch.
Gon DIas scores with a hook to the body. Lopescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopescu checks a leg kick.
Gon DIas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lopescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gon DIas tries for a takedown but Lopescu circles away easily

and Lopescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Antonov Lopescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raf Gon DIas.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Gon DIas is trying to force a seperation but Lopescu has the dominant position.
Lopescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gon DIas gets underhooks to prevent Lopescu's takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopescu wants to break free but Gon DIas has control.
Lopescu is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gon DIas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gon DIas tries to break the clinch but Lopescu is controlling the position.
Lopescu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gon DIas's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raf Gon DIas 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.

Lopescu moves out of range as Gon DIas throws a body kick.
Gon DIas lands a really nice looking cross but Lopescu seems unphased.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopescu.
Gon DIas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Gon DIas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gon DIas. Lopescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gon DIas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gon DIas lands with a shot to the body.
Gon DIas misses with a body shot.
Lopescu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gon DIas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopescu is looking to clinch but Gon DIas is avoiding it.
Gon DIas tries to clinch but Lopescu is having none of it.
Gon DIas lands with a nice combination. Lopescu backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gon DIas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gon DIas scores with a jab to the body.
Antonov Lopescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gon DIas misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon DIas tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gon DIas lands a lovely overhand right.
A left lands for Gon DIas.
Gon DIas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gon DIas with a nice cross.
Gon DIas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopescu tries to close the distance and clinch but Gon DIas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gon DIas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopescu rather than just go for the knockout.
Gon DIas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gon DIas misses with a body shot.
Lopescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopescu avoids the body shot from Gon DIas.

Lopescu closes the distance and clinches.
Lopescu has Gon DIas pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gon DIas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gon DIas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopescu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonov Lopescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gon DIas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopescu smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Lopescu as Gon DIas shoots in.
Lopescu shoots in for a takedown but Gon DIas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopescu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gon DIas tries to avoid it but Lopescu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gon DIas to the ground. Gon DIas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gon DIas.
Nice body punch from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas looks to land a left hand but Lopescu moved out of range nicely.
Lopescu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lopescu fails with the takedown.
Gon DIas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Gon DIas as he connects with a hook.
Gon DIas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopescu manages to avoid it.
Lopescu misses with a takedown attempt - Gon DIas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopescu manages to avoid it.
Lopescu throws a jab when Gon DIas was well out of range.
Gon DIas looks for a takedown but Lopescu sprawls well.
Lopescu moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gon DIas scores with a jab to the head.

Lopescu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lopescu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gon DIas keeps working.

Lopescu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gon DIas to his feet.

Lopescu pushes Gon DIas up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas tries to pull guard but Lopescu won't allow it.
Gon DIas misses with a knee strike.
Gon DIas gets underhooks to prevent Lopescu's takedown attempt.
Gon DIas tries to circle away but Lopescu has him pinned against the ropes.
Gon DIas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gon DIas jumps guard but Lopescu stands there with Gon DIas around his waist. Gon DIas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopescu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gon DIas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopescu walks away with a smile on his face. Gon DIas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopescu misses with a takedown attempt - Gon DIas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopescu misses with the combination.
Lopescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raf Gon DIas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Gon DIas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gon DIas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopescu.
Lopescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gon DIas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raf Gon DIas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gon DIas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopescu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gon DIas closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lopescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lopescu.
Lopescu looking for a takedown.
Gon DIas looking to throw knees to the head but Lopescu is blocking nicely.
Lopescu tries to pull guard but Gon DIas won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gon DIas looking for a takedown.
Lopescu is trying to break free.
Gon DIas is trying to break the clinch but Lopescu is controlling him.
Gon DIas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopescu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gon DIas.

Lopescu breaks from the clinch.
Gon DIas thows a body shot but no joy.

Lopescu scores with a takedown into Gon DIas's guard.
Lopescu trying to control but Gon DIas is working from the bottom.
Gon DIas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopescu.
Lopescu postures up in Gon DIas's guard and throws a big left but Gon DIas blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas has control of Lopescu's left arm, preventing Lopescu from doing any damage.
Gon DIas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopescu wants to control from the top but Gon DIas keeps moving.
Gon DIas trying to keep a closed guard but Lopescu is proving a slippery customer.
Lopescu wants to control from the top but Gon DIas keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Gon DIas as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas misses with a takedown attempt

and Lopescu counters by clinching up.
Antonov Lopescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raf Gon DIas.
Lopescu tries to throw a body punch but Gon DIas avoids it by throwing Lopescu back against the cage.
Gon DIas avoiding damage as Lopescu throws knees to the body.
Gon DIas is looking to break free of the clinch but Lopescu has double underhooks.
Gon DIas tries to pull guard but Lopescu won't allow it.

Lopescu successfully pulls guard.
Gon DIas wants to pass the guard but Lopescu is keeping the position.
Lopescu looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lopescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopescu, not yet.
Lopescu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gon DIas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonov Lopescu.
I think Gon DIas 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raf Gon DIas!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Aux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aux's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44E-lW3aYhM. A fine choice. The key to victory for Ben Aux has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Aux
vs
Shepard

175 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Aux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aux tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Shepard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aux napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Shepard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Aux tries to clinch up but Shepard circles away and keeps his distance.

Shepard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shepard won't allow Aux to sweep him here.
Aux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aux keeping moving, preventing Shepard from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Shepard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aux, up you get!
Aux tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Shepard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shepard lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aux is looking to stand up but Shepard isn't so interested in that idea.
Shepard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shepard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aux is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shepard wants to control from the top but Aux keeps moving.
Shepard looking to pass the guard.
Shepard won't allow Aux to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Aux has closed the distance and engaged Shepard in a clinch.

Aux manages to break the clinch.
Aux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shepard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aux.
Shepard swats away the attempt to clinch by Aux.
Aux tries to clinch up.
Aux cracks a nice hook into Shepard's ribs.
Aux tries to clinch but Shepard is having none of it.
Shepard tries to clinch up

and Aux counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aux tries for a takedown but Shepard manages to get underhooks.
Shepard avoids a wild elbow strike from Aux.
Aux lands an elbow inside.
Shepard looking to slow down the pace here.
Shepard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shepard blocks an elbow strike from Aux.
Aux trying to land knees to the body.
Shepard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shepard jumps guard but Aux stands there with Shepard around his waist. Shepard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shepard tries to pull guard but Aux won't allow it.
Ben Aux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Shepard.
Aux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shepard avoiding damage as Aux throws knees to the body.
Aux scores a nice knee to the body.
Aux throws an elbow that misses.
Aux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shepard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aux can't break the clinch.
Aux is breathing heavily.
Aux pushes off an throws an elbow but Shepard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Aux. No joy for Shepard on that attempt.
Aux tries to clinch there but Shepard circles away.
Aux lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shepard tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Aux counters with a series of strikes that sends Shepard to the canvas! Aux follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Shepard is rocked!
Shepard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aux.
Aux trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Shepard is breathing heavily.
Aux throws a strike but Shepard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aux is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aux is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aux darts in trying to clinch

and Shepard counters with a single leg into guard. Aux didn't expect that.
Aux looking to control.
Shepard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shepard trying to control but Aux is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard looking to pass the guard.
Shepard looking to sit in guard and control but Aux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aux wants to control from the top but Shepard keeps moving.
Aux is looking to work some ground and pound but Shepard has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shepard is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Shepard. No joy for Aux on that attempt.

Shepard rushes Aux and presses him up against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Shepard.
Aux tries to stall but Shepard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aux stalling in the clinch but Shepard improves position.

Shepard jumps guard and drags Aux to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Aux wants to control from the top but Shepard keeps moving.
Aux looking to sit in guard and control but Shepard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Shepard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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 Ben Aux will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Aux wants to clinch but Shepard slips to the side

and Shepard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aux!
Shepard trying to control but Aux is having none of it.
Aux wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard controlling from the full mount.

Shepard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shepard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aux has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shepard's lack of action.
Aux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shepard.
Aux is trying to stand back up but Shepard is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard trying to control the action but Aux is working from the bottom.
Aux wants to control but Shepard is keeping busy.
Aux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shepard.

Shepard seems to be looking for submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aux wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shepard slips under a jab.
Aux tries to clinch

and Shepard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aux!
Aux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shepard misses with a head shot.
Shepard wants to control but Aux has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Aux is trying to stand back up but Shepard is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Shepard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shepard 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Shepard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Natas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Putus Malum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Natas is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Natas
vs
Malum

210 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Natas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Putus Malum!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malum blocks a jab.
Malum moves in looking to clinch but Natas pushes him off.
Malum should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Malum moves in looking to clinch but Natas pushes him off.
Malum is looking to clinch.
Malum fails in his attempt to clinch.

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

It looks like Putus Malum 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!
Natas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Natas keeps the fight on the outside.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Malum has eaten all the pies!
Natas shoots in for a takedown but Malum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malum tries to clinch but Natas is having none of it.

Malum moves into the clinch.
Natas tries to land knees in the clinch but Malum avoids the damage to the body.
Natas is trying to break the clinch but Malum is controlling him.
Malum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Natas blocks it with crossed arms.
Malum tries to land a knee to the head but Natas blocks with his arms.

Natas lands a takedown into guard.
Malum throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natas is stalling in the full guard.
Natas stands and throws Malum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malum gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Natas lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Natas tries to control but Malum wriggling away.
Natas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Natas looking to control but Malum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Natas controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Natas is looking to work his way around to Malum's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Natas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Putus Malum'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.

Malum wants to clinch up but Natas keeps it at a distance.
Natas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malum manages to avoid it.
Malum is looking to clinch but Natas is avoiding it.
Malum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Natas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malum is looking to clinch but Natas is avoiding it.
Natas shoots in and drives through. Malum sprawls well.

Malum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Malum looking to throw knees to the head but Natas is blocking nicely.
Natas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Natas fails to pull guard.
Malum prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Natas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Natas tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natas is trying to break the clinch but Malum is controlling him.
Malum misses with a knee to the head.
Malum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Natas is working Malum over against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Natas stalling in the clinch.
Natas wants a takedown.
Malum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malum takes a knee right on the jaw!
Natas has had enough of the clinch but Malum keeps him there for the moment.
Malum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Natas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Natas trying to control the position but instead, Malum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Natas into the ropes.
Natas fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Natas jumps guard but Malum stands there with Natas around his waist. Natas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Natas's efforts to push away.

Natas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malum tries to clinch up but Natas circles away and keeps his distance.
Natas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malum wants to clinch up but Natas keeps it at a distance.
Malum wants to clinch up but Natas keeps it at a distance.
Malum tries to clinch up.
James Natas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Natas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malum's waist but Malum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Natas off to one side.
Malum doesn't manage to clinch there - Natas circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malum as he avoids it easily.

Natas has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Natas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Natas is trying to stall.
Malum misses with a knee to the head.
Natas is trying to break the clinch but Malum has him pressed against the ropes.
Natas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Natas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malum smiles and moves away.
Malum tries to clinch

and Natas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Natas.
Natas tries to pull guard but Malum holds him up against the ropes and eventually Natas drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Natas manages to break the clinch.
Malum closes the distance but Natas moves to the side

and Natas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malum looks like he's trying to stand up.
Malum wants to get back to full guard.
Natas controlling the action here.

Natas is working for a kimura but Malum is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Natas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Putus Malum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Malum tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Natas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Natas tries to pull guard but Malum holds him up against the ropes and eventually Natas drops back down to his feet.
Malum tries a knee to the head but Natas blocks it.
Natas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Natas tries to score a body lock takedown but Malum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malum prevents Natas from breaking the clinch.
Natas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Natas is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Natas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Natas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Natas avoids it.
Malum with a knee to the head.

It looks like James Natas has been cut.

Natas breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malum moves into the clinch.
Natas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Natas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malum or not.
Natas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Natas is trying to break the clinch but Malum is controlling him.
Natas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Natas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Natas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Natas is trying to force a seperation but Malum has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Natas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Natas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malum tries to clinch up

and Natas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Malum's guard.
Natas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malum keeping moving, preventing Natas from controlling successfully.
Malum wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
James Natas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Natas stands up from Malum's guard - Natas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Natas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malum tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Natas counters by clinching up.
Natas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Natas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malum tries to land a knee to the head but Natas blocks with his arms.
Malum tries a knee to the head but Natas blocks it.

Natas gets control of Malum's arms and successfully pulls guard. Natas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Natas looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Malum is defending well. Natas quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Malum has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Natas celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Natas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dhali Llamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cletus Kasady has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Llamma
vs
Kasady

180 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dhali Llamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cletus Kasady!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasady lands a slapping body shot.
Llamma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Llamma wants to clinch.
Llamma wants to clinch up but Kasady keeps it at a distance.
Llamma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kasady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Llamma wants to clinch up but Kasady keeps it at a distance.
Kasady misses with a few strikes there.
Llamma is looking to clinch.
Llamma wants to clinch up but Kasady keeps it at a distance.
Llamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Llamma is looking to clinch.
Llamma doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasady circles away.
Llamma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kasady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dhali Llamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasady lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Llamma tries to clinch up but Kasady circles away and keeps his distance.

Llamma closes the distance and pushes Kasady back into the ropes.
Llamma throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasady.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kasady.
Llamma pushes Kasady back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Llamma.
Kasady is struggling to control the position.
Llamma misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady lands a body punch.
Llamma lands a shoulder strike.
Kasady lands a left hand.
Llamma blocking some punches.
Kasady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasady lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kasady.
Kasady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasady throws a punch but it's blocked by Llamma.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kasady cracks Llamma with a nice body shot.
Kasady letting Llamma take a breather here.
Kasady is struggling to control the position.
Kasady lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kasady as Llamma tries to tie him up.
Llamma tries a body shot but Kasady blocks it.
Llamma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kasady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Llamma looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dhali Llamma.
Llamma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Llamma is breathing heavily.
Kasady lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llamma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Llamma is rocked!
Kasady looks to land a combination but Llamma avoids it well.
Oh Llamma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kasady lands with a big right hook that stumbles Llamma - he's out on his feet here! Kasady follows up with another monster hook that separates Llamma from consciousness! Llamma falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Kasady stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cletus Kasady!