TCA 14 - Golconda PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Brawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mad Moore could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stu Brawl's chin.

Moore
vs
Brawl

197 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mad Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stu Brawl!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moore drives through and clinches with Brawl against the cage.
Moore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brawl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brawl working hard to break the clinch.
Moore tries to stall but Brawl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brawl tries to break the clinch but Moore is controlling the position.
Brawl is trying to break the clinch but Moore is controlling him.
Brawl is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
Moore just leaning against Brawl, taking a breather.
Brawl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore has Brawl pressed against the cage, preventing Brawl from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brawl working hard to break the clinch.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Brawl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brawl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moore looking to stall.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore keeps control of Brawl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore tries to break free but Brawl pushes him back against the cage.
Brawl tries to circle away but Moore has him pinned against the cage.
Brawl is trying to push Moore away but Moore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moore jumps guard but Brawl turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moore wants to stall.
Brawl is trying to break the clinch but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Brawl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brawl is trying to break the clinch but Moore is controlling him.

Brawl breaks the clinch.
Brawl misses with the combination.
Brawl goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Brawl clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brawl breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawl lands a leg kick that knocks Moore off balance momentarily.
Brawl doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Brawl thumps Moore with a low kick.
Brawl tries to clinch there but Moore circles away.
Brawl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brawl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brawl tries to clinch up but Moore circles away and keeps his distance.
Brawl lands a lovely overhand right.
Brawl scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid body kick from Brawl.
Brawl throws out a powerful jab.
Brawl scores with a nice head shot.

Moore is rocked!
OH! Moore has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Brawl smells blood and charges in for the finish! Brawl unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Moore sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stu Brawl!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bain Sharwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakan Has (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 Hakan Has was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sharwin
vs
Has

195 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
226 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bain Sharwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakan Has!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sharwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Has.
A big right from Sharwin misses.
Sharwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Has moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Has looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharwin is fending him off so far but Has persists. Nope, Sharwin circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharwin misses with a combination
and Has counters with a nice body shot.
Sharwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Has sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharwin misses with a hook to the body
and Has counters with a left to the body.
Sharwin is breathing heavily.
Sharwin throws a right and a left that Has avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Has finds it's target.

It looks like Bain Sharwin has been cut.
Has tries to clinch up.

Sharwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Has, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Sharwin has a couple of punches blocked by Has.
Has tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharwin tries to work over Has's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharwin tries to work over Has's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Has tries to break the clinch but Sharwin is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Has tries to pull guard but Sharwin holds him up against the cage and eventually Has drops back down to his feet.
Bain Sharwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Has.
Has tries to score a body lock takedown but Sharwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Has can't get the takedown.
Sharwin digs a right hand into Has's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Has's gas tank.
Sharwin scores with a hook to the body.
Sharwin prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Sharwin.
Sharwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Has or not.
Sharwin presses Has against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Sharwin.
Sharwin gets through Has's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Sharwin.
Sharwin lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Has tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sharwin misses with a body punch.
Has taking a breather.
Sharwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Has controls his hands.
Sharwin scores with a shot to the side of Has's head.
Has is trying to break free.
Sharwin prevents the takedown attempt.

Sharwin breaks from the clinch.
Has misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sharwin misses with an uppercut
and Has counters with a straight right hand.
Sharwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Has counters with a nice body shot.
Sharwin misses with a double jab
and Has connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Has tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Has scores with a hook to the body. Sharwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Has shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharwin sprawls well. Sharwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Has gets slowly back to his feet.
Has shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharwin but Sharwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Has looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sharwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Has circles away quickly and effectively.
Has wants to clinch up but Sharwin keeps it at a distance.
Has fails with the takedown.
Has tries to clinch there but Sharwin circles away.
Bain Sharwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Has misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sharwin looks to throw the jab but Has is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sharwin.
Sharwin throws a combination that misses
and Has counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Has will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Has shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharwin defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Has shoots for a takedown but Sharwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sharwin throws an off balance right hand
and Has counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown by Has or perhaps it was just good defense by Sharwin which made him look bad.
Sharwin keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Has.
Sharwin misses with a right hand
and Has counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hakan Has will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bain Sharwin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Has doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharwin circles away.
Has fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sharwin misses with a hook. Has ducked under it nicely.
Sharwin fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Sharwin both land. Nice combination.
Sharwin throws a right hand that misses
and Has counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Has tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Has closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Has shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Has throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sharwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Has shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharwin tries to sprawl out of it but Has keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bain Sharwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Has.
Has will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sharwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharwin wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Has will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharwin throws a combination that misses
and Has counters with a stiff right hand.
Has throws a body kick that misses.
Has fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakan Has seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Has walks into a jab.
Sharwin throws a right and a left that Has avoids nicely.
Sharwin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sharwin 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.
Has fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sharwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Has counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bain Sharwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Has fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharwin avoids it really well and circles away.
Has changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sharwin tries to avoid it but Has manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sharwin to the ground. Sharwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharwin throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Has counter with a right hand.
Has shoots for a double leg takedown but Sharwin sprawls well. He's pushed Has's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sharwin throws a combination that misses
enabling Has to counter with a crisp jab.
Has tries to clinch but Sharwin moves out of range.
Has misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharwin throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Has counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharwin checks a leg kick nicely.
Has has a takedown stuffed.
Sharwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Has moves away.
Has wants to clinch up but Sharwin keeps it at a distance.
Has misses with a takedown
and Sharwin counters with a series of strikes. Has will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bain Sharwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sharwin closes the distance and pushes Has back into the cage.
Has has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Has.
Has is trying to break the clinch but Sharwin has him pressed against the cage.

Sharwin manages to break the clinch.
Has is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sharwin rather than just go for the knockout.
Sharwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Sharwin closes the distance and pushes Has back into the cage.

Sharwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Has tries a head kick but it misses.
Has misses with a two punch combination.
Has shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharwin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Has's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Sharwin drives through and clinches with Has against the cage.
Sharwin lands a right hand.
Sharwin lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sharwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Has has a takedown stuffed.
Has fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sharwin misses with a straight right.
Has fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Sharwin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Has moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharwin keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Sharwin does no damage.
Sharwin moves out of range of the body kick from Has.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hakan Has will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bain Sharwin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Has tries to clinch there but Sharwin circles away.
Sharwin misses with a left hand
and Has counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Has takes one to the chin there.
Has scores with a hook.
Has avoids a punch combination nicely.
Has avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sharwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Has tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Has somewhat.
Sharwin swings widly with a right hand
and Has counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Has tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Has looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharwin is fending him off so far but Has persists. Nope, Sharwin circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Has is defended easily by Sharwin.
Bain Sharwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Has.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Has closes the distance and clinches up with Sharwin, looking for a takedown. Has pushes Sharwin against the cage but Sharwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sharwin lands with a nice combination. Has backs away looking to recover.
Sharwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Has.
Sharwin swings widly with a right hand
and Has makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Has wants to clinch.
No luck for Has with that takedown attempt.
Has walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sharwin misses with a wild combination.
Has shoots in but Sharwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Has tries to clinch but Sharwin moves out of range.
Sharwin misses with a two punch combination.
Has fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab lands there for Has.
Has closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharwin circles away.
Has has a takedown stuffed.
Sharwin lands a really nice looking cross but Has seems unphased.
Sharwin throws a hook to the side of Has's head but Has sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Has tries for a takedown but Sharwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Has takes a swing at Sharwin's ribcage but misses.
Has shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharwin pinned against the cage. Sharwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Has doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sharwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Sharwin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sharwin counters with a straight right hand.
Bain Sharwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharwin lands the left hand.
Has closes the distance and clinches up with Sharwin, looking for a takedown. Has pushes Sharwin against the cage but Sharwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sharwin misses with a combination
and Has counters with a three punch combo that has Sharwin backing up. Sharwin nods at Has to acknowledge the strikes.
Has closes the distance and clinches up with Sharwin, looking for a takedown. Has pushes Sharwin against the cage but Sharwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sharwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Has.
Has shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharwin tries to sprawl out of it but Has keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharwin fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sharwin as Has shoots in.
Has avoids a punch combination nicely.
Has looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Sharwin coming out on top.
Has tries for a takedown but Sharwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sharwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Has or perhaps it was just good defense by Sharwin which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Has takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakan Has is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Has will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakan Has.
I've got Has winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakan Has!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Vader
vs
Smith

192 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darth Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a series of punches but Vader avoids them all with ease.
Smith tries to bum rush Vader with a series of wild strikes but Vader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vader misses with a two punch combination.
Vader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vader.
Vader throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Vader.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vader tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vader moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vader throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vader tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a right and a left that Vader avoids nicely.
Vader misses with an uppercut.
Vader's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vader duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vader.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vader lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vader.
Vader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vader scores with a jab to the body.
Vader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Vader, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vader lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Vader is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vader looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith looks gassed!
Vader misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Vader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vader swinging wildly here.
Vader throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Vader stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Vader looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Vader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Vader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Vader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Vader. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries to bum rush Vader with a series of wild strikes but Vader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vader displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vader throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Vader throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Vader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Vader fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Vader misses.
A nice combination there by Smith.
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!
Vader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Vader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a right hand that Vader ducks under and follows up with a left that Vader also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Vader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Vader.
Nice uppercut lands for Vader. That snapped Smith's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vader avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vader throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vader throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Vader throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Vader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Vader.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Vader's ribs.
Smith looks to land a combination. Vader sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Vader.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Vader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Darth Vader is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Vader.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vader scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader misses with a double jab.
Vader throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith dodges the punch combination from Vader.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vader.
Vader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vader works the jab nicely.
Vader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Vader.
Vader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vader lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader connects with a crisp jab.
Vader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Jab, jab by Vader - just one landing.
Vader scores with a three punch combo!
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Vader's head.
Smith throws a series of punches but Vader moves out of range.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a right hand that Vader ducks under and follows up with a left that Vader also avoids with ease.
Darth Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Vader.
Vader throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Vader bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Some wild striking there from Vader.
Vader throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Vader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith looks to land a combination but Vader avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vader throws a good cross that connects.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to bum rush Vader with a series of wild strikes but Vader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vader misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vader misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vader lands with a nice body punch.
Vader throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Vader punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Vader, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vader misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith looks to land a combination but Vader avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vader fails to land with a series of punches.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith throws a series of punches but Vader avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Vader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith looks to land a combination. Vader sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vader.
Vader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good exchange - Vader coming out on top.
Vader connects with a single shot there.
Vader scores with a three punch combo!
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vader cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vader feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Vader then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith dodges the punch combination from Vader.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vader has got the better of the exchanges.
Vader pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Vader follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vader stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith throws a series of punches but Vader moves out of range.
Vader scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Vader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Vader lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vader throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vader connects with the punch.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Vader backs away looking to recover.
Vader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vader.
Vader swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Vader. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries to bum rush Vader with a series of wild strikes but Vader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vader misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vader is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Vader connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader with a nice cross.
Vader looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Vader tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vader throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Vader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Vader misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Vader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Vader lands an overhand right.
Vader looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith throws a series of punches but Vader avoids them all with ease.
Vader cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Vader.
Vader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Vader misses with the combination.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Vader.
Stan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Vader does no damage.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Vader misses with a few strikes there.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith looks to land a combination but Vader avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vader lands with a shot to the body.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Vader counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vader has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). House is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tech N9ne - The Beast. The key to victory for Jimmy McGee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McGee
vs
House

195 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

213 cm
25
246 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mister House!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with House, pushing him back against the cage.

McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
House misses with a straight right.
McGee tries to clinch

and House counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
House sitting and controlling from the half 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!
House's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mister House.
House moves to clinch but McGee breaks away
and McGee counters with an outside leg kick.

McGee takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by House.
House avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
House has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGee after a bit of a struggle.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but House blocks with his arms.
House has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but House has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
House drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmy McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister House.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
House tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGee just stands there and leans against the cage.

McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGee thumps House with a low kick.
McGee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and House has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jimmy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McGee has managed to clinch.
McGee has House pushed against the cage.
House is looking to take this one to the mat.
McGee stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
House tries to pull guard but McGee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
House tries to pull guard but McGee won't allow it.

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

McGee dives in and scores a takedown into House's guard.
McGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
House wants to get back to his feet but McGee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGee preventing the sweep.

House wriggles free and stands up.
House avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee wants to clinch.
House wants to clinch but McGee slips to the side

and McGee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
House takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McGee breaks the clinch.
McGee avoids the head kick by House.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but House swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but House pushes him off.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - House circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee wants to clinch up but House keeps it at a distance.

McGee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with House, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

House shoots in looking for a takedown but McGee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing House's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGee is looking to clinch.
House throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
House swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but House paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee misses with a head kick.
McGee moves to clinch but House breaks away

and House counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGee won't be happy with that.
McGee is trying to improve his position.
McGee is letting House control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mister House has got the better of the ground game so far.

House tries for a kimura but McGee is defending well.
House staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
House creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
House staying calm.
House working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
House just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from House seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
House lands a few punches from side control.
House controls the position.
House lands an elbow.
House remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
House in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McGee is trying to escape the position but House is controlling the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mister House hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from House.
Jimmy McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
House fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister House showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McGee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
House misses with a shot to the body
and McGee counters with a good low kick that House was not able to check.
McGee stuffs the takedown attempt from House. House gets slowly back to his feet.
McGee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGee is looking to clinch but House is avoiding it.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - House circles away.

McGee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

McGee drives through and clinches with House against the cage.

McGee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. House is trying to keep an underhook but McGee manages to get the takedown into half guard.

McGee is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
House is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee thows a huge punch but House dodges it nicely.
House moves into full guard.

House is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGee can't break the clinch.

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

McGee closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee wants to break free but House has control.
House tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jimmy McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister House.
McGee prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee has House pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee landing knees to the head.

McGee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
House avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

House feints and as McGee raises his hands in defense, House changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

House is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
House controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McGee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
House stays in close to McGee's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that House has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
House pushes down on McGee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
House sitting and controlling from the half 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
House seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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 Jimmy McGee.
I think McGee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McGee!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy McGee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crimson Tide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kingston
vs
Tide

180 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Very confident

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tide uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kingston has time to react.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown but Tide shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Tide.
Kingston doesn't manage to clinch there - Tide circles away.
Kingston misses with a body shot.

Kingston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tide, pushing him back against the cage.
Kingston connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tide's face.

Tide breaks from the clinch.
Kingston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tide with a jab.

It looks like Jules Kingston has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tide misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Tide does no damage.
Tide is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tide moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Tide.
Kingston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kingston!
Tide bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tide avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tide lands with a hook. Kingston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tide misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crimson Tide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Tide - just one landing.
Kingston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tide has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tide scores with a body shot.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Tide.

Kingston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tide sprawls well initially but Kingston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kingston is keen to just control but Tide is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Kingston.
Kingston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kingston is keen to just control but Tide is a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tide looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tide looks gassed!

Jules Kingston has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tide as he avoids it easily.
Tide doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Kingston is looking to clinch.
Kingston is looking to clinch.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tide throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kingston on the side of the head.
Tide ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Tide has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tide can't break the clinch.
Tide is trying to break free.
Tide wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kingston has him pressed against the cage.
Tide tries to circle away but Kingston has him pinned against the cage.
Kingston tries to pull guard but Tide holds him up against the cage and eventually Kingston drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jules Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tide wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kingston has him pressed against the cage.

Tide's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tide digs a good body shot into Kingston's ribs.
Tide lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tide with a nice cross.

Tide closes the distance and clinches.
Tide is trying to break free.
Tide tries to break free but Kingston pushes him back against the cage.
Tide working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tide can't break the clinch.
Tide has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kingston keeps control of Tide as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tide tries to circle away but Kingston has him pinned against the cage.
Kingston has Tide pressed against the cage, preventing Tide from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kingston prevents Tide from breaking the clinch.
Kingston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tide scores with a shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Tide wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tide works on Kingston's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tide as Kingston tries to tie him up.
Tide is trying to break free.
Tide looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tide tries to break the clinch but Kingston is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tide has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tide wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kingston has him pressed against the cage.
Tide has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crimson Tide dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jules Kingston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kingston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tide's waist but Tide gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kingston off to one side.
Tide displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tide is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Decent striking displayed by Tide there.
Kingston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tide is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
Tide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tide throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tide fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tide 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.
Tide moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tide moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tide throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Kingston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Tide both land. Nice combination.
Jules Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kingston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Kingston stands up from Tide's guard - Kingston perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tide paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tide swivels and escapes.
Tide swinging wildly here.
Tide wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kingston blocks a leg kick.

Tide closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kingston has Tide pressed against the cage, preventing Tide from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tide looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tide wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingston won't allow it.
Tide stops a takedown attempt from Kingston.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jules Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tide wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingston won't allow it.
Tide can't break the clinch.
Kingston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tide smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tide scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Tide. Those never looked like landing.
Tide throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tide is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kingston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kingston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tide works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tide drives through and clinches with Kingston against the cage.

Kingston gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kingston wants to stand but Tide has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kingston looking to pass the guard.
Kingston trying to control but Tide is working from the bottom.
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Tide is retaining full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tide is looking to stand up but Kingston won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crimson Tide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jules Kingston's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tide takes the fight into the clinch.
Tide is trying to break the clinch but Kingston is controlling him.
Kingston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tide's efforts to push away.
Kingston keeps control of Tide as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tide wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingston won't allow it.
Tide is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tide wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingston won't allow it.
Tide has had enough of the clinch but Kingston keeps him there for the moment.
Tide lands a shoulder strike.
Kingston landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Kingston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kingston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tide must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tide wants to stand but Kingston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is trying to control the position but Tide postures up.
Kingston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tide!
Tide is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kingston tries to control but Tide wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tide is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kingston looking to control but Tide is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jules Kingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kingston is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tide is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston looking to finish with strikes here!
Kingston looking to control but Tide is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jules Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crimson Tide is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tide really wants to buck Kingston off and get back to his feet.
Kingston tries to control but Tide wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tide is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kingston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tide is looking to escape.
Kingston throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kingston looking to finish with strikes here!
Kingston throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kingston throwing strikes here but Tide is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Kingston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tide 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crimson Tide!
An out of breath Crimson Tide thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudu Paraiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mabuva
vs
Paraiba

202 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
273 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Mabuva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudu Paraiba!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paraiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Mabuva closes the distance and pushes Paraiba back into the cage.
Mabuva lands a shot to the body.

Mabuva breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Paraiba as Mabuva shoots in.
Paraiba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paraiba pushes Mabuva away with a front kick.

Mabuva has Paraiba up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mabuva as Paraiba tries to tie him up.

Mabuva breaks the clinch.

Mabuva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Mabuva.
Mabuva scores with a jab. Paraiba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mabuva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paraiba's waist but Paraiba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mabuva off to one side.
Paraiba throws a body kick that misses.
Paraiba stuffs the takedown attempt from Mabuva. Mabuva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Mabuva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Mabuva as Paraiba shoots in.

Mabuva has Paraiba up against the cage in a clinch.

Mabuva breaks the clinch.
Paraiba throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paraiba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mabuva as Paraiba shoots in.
Paraiba tries to clinch but Mabuva moves out of range.
Paraiba fails with an attempt to clinch.

Mabuva drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabuva wants to stand but Paraiba is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mabuva tries to free his leg and advance position but Paraiba is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cedric Mabuva just wasn't active enough.

Mabuva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mabuva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paraiba regains half guard.
Paraiba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paraiba.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva trying to control the position from guard on top but Paraiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabuva is looking to stand up but Paraiba won't let him.
Mabuva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paraiba on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Cedric Mabuva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Paraiba fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mabuva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paraiba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Mabuva.
Mabuva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Paraiba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Paraiba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mabuva on his heels. He'll look to pass Mabuva's guard now, I'm sure.
Paraiba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paraiba wants to control from the top but Mabuva keeps moving.
Mabuva wants to stand but Paraiba is controlling the position.
Paraiba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabuva keeping moving, preventing Paraiba from controlling successfully.
Paraiba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mabuva is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Paraiba is looking to take a break and control but Mabuva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Paraiba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mabuva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paraiba but great work by Mabuva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba wants to control but Mabuva postures up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dudu Paraiba hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mabuva shoots in looking for a takedown. Paraiba tries to sprawl out of it but Mabuva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paraiba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mabuva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Paraiba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Mabuva closes the distance and clinches.
Mabuva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Mabuva jumps guard.
Paraiba wants to control from the top but Mabuva keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba prevents Mabuva from getting back to his feet.
Paraiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Mabuva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mabuva keeping full guard, as Paraiba tries to pass.

Dudu Paraiba has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A head kick misses from Paraiba.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mabuva.
Mabuva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paraiba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mabuva somewhat.
Paraiba tries to clinch

and Mabuva moves into the clinch.
Mabuva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paraiba is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba misses with a punch to the body.

Mabuva successfully pulls guard.
Paraiba pushes down on Mabuva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paraiba works his way into side control.
Mabuva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mabuva tries to get out of the position.

Paraiba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paraiba has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mabuva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudu Paraiba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Paraiba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mabuva defends it nicely.
Mabuva scores with a jab.
Mabuva tries to clinch but Paraiba moves out of range.
Paraiba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mabuva circles away.
Paraiba throws a head kick that misses.

Mabuva moves into the clinch.
Paraiba is trying to push Mabuva away but Mabuva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Mabuva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paraiba shoots in but no luck this time.
Cedric Mabuva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudu Paraiba.
Paraiba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mabuva circles away.
Paraiba tries for a takedown but Mabuva circles away easily
and Mabuva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paraiba shoots for a double leg takedown but Mabuva sprawls well. He's pushed Paraiba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mabuva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paraiba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paraiba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mabuva prevents Paraiba from breaking the clinch.

Mabuva pulls guard effortlessly.
Mabuva keeping moving, preventing Paraiba from controlling successfully.
Mabuva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paraiba trying to control but Mabuva is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dudu Paraiba.
Paraiba tries to clinch up but Mabuva circles away and keeps his distance.

Mabuva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mabuva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paraiba shoots in for a double leg but Mabuva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba tries to land a front kick but Mabuva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paraiba shoots in for a takedown but Mabuva shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paraiba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paraiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Mabuva tries to sprawl out of it but Paraiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mabuva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paraiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paraiba.

Mabuva has managed to clinch.
Paraiba tries to break free but Mabuva pushes him back against the cage.

Mabuva jumps into guard, dragging Paraiba to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mabuva manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Mabuva moves into the clinch.
Paraiba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mabuva smiles and moves away.
Paraiba shoots in for a double leg but Mabuva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mabuva rushes Paraiba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paraiba tries to circle away but Mabuva has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paraiba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mabuva pulls guard successfully.
Mabuva can't keep his opponent in guard - Paraiba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Mabuva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mabuva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Mabuva!
A very excited looking Cedric Mabuva 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
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruben De La Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fudo Hokoyashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

De La Vega
vs
Hokoyashi

178 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
158 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruben De La Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fudo Hokoyashi!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hokoyashi is looking to clinch but De La Vega is avoiding it.

Hokoyashi moves into the clinch.
Hokoyashi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hokoyashi throws an elbow that misses.
Hokoyashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De La Vega.
Hokoyashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De La Vega just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hokoyashi swings wildly with an uppercut but De La Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
De La Vega is trying to break the clinch but Hokoyashi is controlling him.
Hokoyashi misses with some punches.
Hokoyashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De La Vega blocks the elbow strike.
De La Vega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hokoyashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hokoyashi tries to pull guard but De La Vega holds him up against the cage and eventually Hokoyashi drops back down to his feet.
De La Vega gets underhooks to prevent Hokoyashi's takedown attempt.
Ruben De La Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fudo Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De La Vega.
Hokoyashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De La Vega avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokoyashi looking to throw knees to the head but De La Vega is blocking nicely.
De La Vega tries to break free but Hokoyashi pushes him back against the cage.
Hokoyashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De La Vega's efforts to push away.
De La Vega is trying to break the clinch but Hokoyashi is controlling him.
De La Vega blocks an elbow strike.
Hokoyashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De La Vega has had enough of the clinch but Hokoyashi keeps him there for the moment.
Hokoyashi tries to land knees in the clinch but De La Vega avoids the damage to the body.
Hokoyashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hokoyashi has a couple of punches blocked by De La Vega.
Hokoyashi is trying to pull guard but De La Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Hokoyashi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De La Vega tries to break free but Hokoyashi pushes him back against the cage.
De La Vega is trying to break free.
Hokoyashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Vega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De La Vega is trying to break the clinch but Hokoyashi is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De La Vega.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hokoyashi wants a takedown but no success here.
Hokoyashi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hokoyashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De La Vega's efforts to push away.
Hokoyashi can't get the takedown.
Hokoyashi pushes off an throws an elbow but De La Vega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hokoyashi struggles to land a body shot inside as De La Vega controls his hands.
De La Vega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hokoyashi can't get the takedown.
De La Vega has had enough of the clinch but Hokoyashi keeps him there for the moment.
Hokoyashi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hokoyashi looking to throw knees to the head but De La Vega is blocking nicely.
Hokoyashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hokoyashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Vega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hokoyashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hokoyashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi wants a takedown but no success here.
Hokoyashi tries a knee to the head but De La Vega blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hokoyashi just misses with a elbow thrown towards De La Vega's brow.
Hokoyashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hokoyashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hokoyashi has De La Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De La Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hokoyashi looks gassed!
De La Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hokoyashi tries for a takedown but De La Vega manages to get underhooks.
Hokoyashi misses with an elbow over the top.
De La Vega is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on De La Vega's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Hokoyashi pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hokoyashi keeping moving, preventing De La Vega from controlling successfully.
De La Vega works a leg free and moves into half guard.

De La Vega decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega avoids the head kick by Hokoyashi.
De La Vega blocks a head kick by Hokoyashi.
De La Vega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Vega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De La Vega's waist but De La Vega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hokoyashi off to one side.
Hokoyashi tries a head kick but it misses.
De La Vega blocks a head kick by Hokoyashi.
Fudo Hokoyashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hokoyashi misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

De La Vega closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hokoyashi did well to prevent De La Vega getting side control.

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

De La Vega looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fudo Hokoyashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruben De La Vega's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

De La Vega on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hokoyashi thows a body kick. De La Vega tries to catch it but that hurt him.

De La Vega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hokoyashi sprawls well initially but De La Vega persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hokoyashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De La Vega slips nicely into half guard.
Hokoyashi trying to control but De La Vega postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Vega moves nicely into side control.
Hokoyashi is pushing De La Vega's head away, looking to escape. De La Vega manages to hold on to the position though.

De La Vega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hokoyashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

De La Vega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De La Vega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De La Vega in side control, throwing shots but Hokoyashi defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

De La Vega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hokoyashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De La Vega tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hokoyashi's legs.

De La Vega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hokoyashi, who protects the arm well.
Hokoyashi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
De La Vega is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hokoyashi!
Hokoyashi tries to hold on but De La Vega postures up.
Hokoyashi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De La Vega moves into full mount! Hokoyashi won't be happy about that!
De La Vega in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi tries to hold on but De La Vega postures up.
Ruben De La Vega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De La Vega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hokoyashi is looking to escape.
De La Vega working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hokoyashi is bucking up trying to escape but De La Vega cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hokoyashi is desperately trying to improve his position but De La Vega has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Hokoyashi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben De La Vega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruben De La Vega's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hokoyashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hokoyashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De La Vega counters with a nice body shot.
Hokoyashi throws a head kick but De La Vega moves out of range.
De La Vega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De La Vega scores with a hook.

De La Vega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than De La Vega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De La Vega wants to control the pace but Hokoyashi is squirming around nicely.

De La Vega gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ruben De La Vega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De La Vega misses with a takedown attempt - Hokoyashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Vega won't allow Hokoyashi to get back to his feet.
Hokoyashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Vega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hokoyashi keeping moving, preventing De La Vega from controlling successfully.
De La Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hokoyashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De La Vega wants to control from the top but Hokoyashi keeps moving.
Hokoyashi wants to sweep here but De La Vega controlling him for the moment.
De La Vega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega wants to control from the top but Hokoyashi keeps moving.
Hokoyashi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ruben De La Vega.

De La Vega feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
De La Vega trying to control but Hokoyashi is working from the bottom.
De La Vega is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hokoyashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi trying to control the position here.

Hokoyashi is working an open guard so De La Vega takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hokoyashi shoots for a takedown but De La Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hokoyashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hokoyashi slaps away a takedown attempt from De La Vega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hokoyashi walks into a stiff left hand from De La Vega.
De La Vega keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega lands with a right hand.

Hokoyashi gets caught napping as De La Vega dives in and scores a takedown. Hokoyashi manages to retain guard.
De La Vega tries to free his leg and advance position but Hokoyashi is retaining full guard.
De La Vega wants to control from the top but Hokoyashi keeps moving.

De La Vega drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De La Vega jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hokoyashi wants to sweep here but De La Vega controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De La Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Hokoyashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Vega's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben De La Vega clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben De La Vega's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hokoyashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hokoyashi throws a head kick that misses.
Hokoyashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hokoyashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hokoyashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Hokoyashi dives in and grabs De La Vega's left leg, looking for a takedown. De La Vega pushes down on Hokoyashi's head and hops out.
Hokoyashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De La Vega defends it nicely.
Hokoyashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Hokoyashi moves into range and clinches up with De La Vega.
Hokoyashi goes for a takedown attempt but De La Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruben De La Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fudo Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hokoyashi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokoyashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for De La Vega with that takedown attempt.
Hokoyashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and De La Vega counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De La Vega connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Vega tries to free his leg and advance position but Hokoyashi is retaining full guard.
De La Vega passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hokoyashi prevents De La Vega from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De La Vega decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hokoyashi to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Hokoyashi.
A left lands for De La Vega.
Hokoyashi wants to clinch.
Hokoyashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De La Vega.
Left hook, right uppercut from De La Vega.
De La Vega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De La Vega.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hokoyashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Hokoyashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. De La Vega takes a step back to recover.
Hokoyashi fails with a takedown attempt.
De La Vega slaps away a takedown attempt from Hokoyashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Hokoyashi pushes De La Vega up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hokoyashi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi looking to throw knees to the head but De La Vega is blocking nicely.
De La Vega is trying to force a seperation but Hokoyashi has the dominant position.
Hokoyashi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De La Vega is pressed up against the cage. Hokoyashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De La Vega down to the mat. De La Vega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hokoyashi wants to clinch.
Hokoyashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De La Vega lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hokoyashi lands a head kick. De La Vega smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hokoyashi slaps away a takedown attempt from De La Vega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hokoyashi tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ruben De La Vega will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruben De La Vega's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hokoyashi throws a sloppy head kick and De La Vega moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De La Vega.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Vega. Hokoyashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hokoyashi scores with a kick to the body.
Hokoyashi keeps De La Vega at a distance using the push kick.
De La Vega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hokoyashi is fending him off so far but De La Vega persists. Nope, Hokoyashi circles away and we're back to standing.
Hokoyashi tries for a takedown but De La Vega circles away easily
and De La Vega counters with a left to the body.
De La Vega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben De La Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Vega looks to land a combination but Hokoyashi avoids it well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokoyashi with a poor takedown

and De La Vega counters with a shoot takedown. Hokoyashi fights it but they end up in guard.
De La Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Hokoyashi.
De La Vega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De La Vega wants to pass the guard but Hokoyashi is keeping the position.
Hokoyashi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De La Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Hokoyashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi is pulling down on De La Vega's head to control his posture.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fudo Hokoyashi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hokoyashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De La Vega pinned against the cage. De La Vega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De La Vega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi fails with a takedown attempt.
De La Vega takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by De La Vega.
De La Vega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hokoyashi keeps working.

De La Vega goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hokoyashi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De La Vega but great work by Hokoyashi.
You can see the frustration on De La Vega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hokoyashi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hokoyashi throws a strike aimed at the side of De La Vega's head but De La Vega avoids it well.
De La Vega is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hokoyashi connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on De La Vega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Hokoyashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De La Vega is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hokoyashi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De La Vega can't do much from the bottom here.
De La Vega manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hokoyashi is looking to get back to full guard here but De La Vega has managed to pass to side control instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De La Vega tries to advance to mount but Hokoyashi instead regains half guard.

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 Ruben De La Vega.
I think De La Vega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben De La Vega!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

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

Burman
vs
Amongero

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glin Burman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Amongero!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amongero lands a jab to the nose.
Burman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burman looks to land a combination but Amongero avoids it well.
Burman dodges the punch combination from Amongero.
Amongero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burman was well out of range. Poor timing from Amongero.
Amongero jabs Burman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Amongero misses.
Burman throws a wild body kick that Amongero sees coming a mile off.
Burman throws a series of punches but Amongero avoids them all with ease.
Amongero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Amongero steps into range and cracks Burman with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Burman flops backwards and Amongero dives into his guard looking to finish!

It looks like Glin Burman has been cut.
Amongero trying to control but Burman is working from the bottom.
Amongero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amongero is controlling him.
Burman controls Amongero momentarily but Amongero frees himself.
Amongero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amongero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Amongero drops back looking for a leg! Burman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burman manages to kick Amongero off! Amongero jumps back into Burman's guard.
Amongero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Amongero controlling from the top position.

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!

Amongero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Amongero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Amongero gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Burman is breathing heavily.
Amongero tests Burman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amongero plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Burman to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Burman just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roberto Amongero!
After the fight, Roberto Amongero was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Screw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederich Frankenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Screw comes to the cage accompanied by Harmonium. Frederich Frankenstein has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nathan Screw's chin.

Screw
vs
Frankenstein

210 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Screw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frederich Frankenstein!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Screw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Frankenstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Screw quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Screw has one foot on Frankenstein's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Frankenstein throws a leg kick but Screw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frankenstein wants to clinch up but Screw keeps it at a distance.
Frankenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Screw.
Screw throws a jab but it's blocked by Frankenstein.

Frankenstein gets a takedown into half guard.
Frankenstein is looking to stall here but Screw recovers full guard.

Screw uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frankenstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Frankenstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Screw has managed to free his arm - good work.

Screw kicks off Frankenstein and gets to his feet.
Screw lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Screw swinging wildly here.
Screw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frankenstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frankenstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Nathan Screw has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Screw.
Screw pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frankenstein back to the cage. Screw follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Frankenstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frankenstein throws a head kick that misses.
Screw misses with a few strikes there.
Screw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frankenstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Screw throws a combination that misses

and Frankenstein counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Screw is breathing heavily.

Screw bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Screw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frankenstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Screw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frankenstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Screw as he jumps to the side.
Frankenstein is looking to clinch but Screw is avoiding it.
Screw throws a right and a left that Frankenstein avoids nicely.
Screw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Screw does no damage.
Screw misses with a two punch combination.
Screw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frankenstein throws a series of punches but Screw moves out of range.

Frankenstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Screw quickly recovers to half guard.
Frankenstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frankenstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Screw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frederich Frankenstein.
Some wild striking there from Frankenstein.
Screw throws an overhand right that lands on Frankenstein's shoulder, as Frankenstein tries to avoid the shot.

Frankenstein scores a takedown into full mount!
Screw wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Screw is squirming around, avoiding Frankenstein's attempts to control the action.
Screw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Screw tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Screw has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Frankenstein's lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederich Frankenstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Screw's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Frankenstein gets a takedown into half guard.
Frankenstein wants to take a breather but Screw is having none of it.
Frankenstein trying to control from Screw's half guard. Screw has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Screw wants to stand but Frankenstein is controlling the position.
Screw keeping moving, preventing Frankenstein from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frederich Frankenstein has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Frankenstein has a takedown stuffed.
Screw missing with a left hand there. Frankenstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nathan Screw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Screw misses with a double jab.
Frankenstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frankenstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frankenstein wants to clinch up but Screw keeps it at a distance.
Frankenstein walks into a left hand.
Nathan Screw is winning the standup battle so far.
Frankenstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Screw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Screw falls off balance throwing a combination

and Frankenstein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Screw won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Frankenstein is looking to take a break and control but Screw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frankenstein working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frederich Frankenstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frankenstein wants to control for a moment but Screw uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Frankenstein is looking to take a break and control but Screw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Screw is trying to stand up here but Frankenstein is controlling him well.

Frankenstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Frankenstein is looking to take a break and control but Screw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Screw kicks off Frankenstein and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Screw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Frankenstein counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Screw's guard now.
Frankenstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frankenstein prevents Screw from getting back to his feet.
Frankenstein would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Frankenstein drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Screw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Frankenstein has Screw in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frankenstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederich Frankenstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Screw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Screw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frankenstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Screw stuffs the takedown.
Screw misses with the combination.
Screw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frankenstein has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Screw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Screw misses the shot to the body.
Screw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frankenstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Frankenstein scores with a takedown into Screw's guard.

Screw has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Frankenstein off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Screw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frankenstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Screw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frankenstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Screw defends it nicely.
Nathan Screw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederich Frankenstein.
Screw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frankenstein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Screw. Frankenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Frankenstein with that takedown attempt.

Frankenstein gets the takedown into side control.
Frankenstein is looking to take a break and control but Screw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Screw is trying to buck Frankenstein off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Screw is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Screw is not content to let Frankenstein control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frederich Frankenstein wasn't active enough on the ground.
Screw misses with a wild combination.
Screw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frankenstein.
Screw misses with a lunging right hand

and Frankenstein counters with a single leg into guard. Screw didn't expect that.
Screw wants to stand up but Frankenstein is controlling him.
Frankenstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Screw is rocked!
Frankenstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Screw is keeping the position for now.
Oh Screw is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankenstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Frankenstein stands up and waves to Screw to follow him.
Frankenstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Screw as he avoids it easily.

Screw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frankenstein to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frankenstein wants to control from the top but Screw keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frankenstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Screw is keeping the position for now.
Nathan Screw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frederich Frankenstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frederich Frankenstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frankenstein winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederich Frankenstein!
After winning the bout, Frederich Frankenstein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie McKenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McKenna's choice of entrance music: Jiu Jitsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grabowski
vs
McKenna

195 cm
18
268 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from McKenna. Those never looked like landing.
Jamie McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna fails with the takedown
and Grabowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McKenna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grabowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McKenna shoots in but Grabowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Damian Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie McKenna.
McKenna avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKenna misses with a lunging right hand
and Grabowski counters with a three punch combo that has McKenna backing up. McKenna nods at Grabowski to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabowski misses with a few strikes there.
McKenna takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Jamie McKenna has been cut.

Grabowski drops McKenna with a beautiful combination! McKenna stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grabowski is looking for the KO!

McKenna is rocked!
McKenna looks gassed!
Grabowski misses with a wild combination.
McKenna is still on wobbly legs! Can Grabowski finish him?
Grabowski connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends McKenna to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Grabowski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damian Grabowski!
Damian Grabowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.