CFA 48 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sir Chops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Bam Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Chops
vs
Bam Leonard

186 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sir Chops!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bam Bam Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chops looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Chops. No joy for Leonard on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leonard.
Chops stuffs the takedown attempt from Leonard. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet.
Sir Chops has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Bam Leonard.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown but Chops shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chops tries to clinch

and Leonard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chops pushes Leonard off looking to stand but Leonard dives back in and keeps control.
Leonard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leonard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonard is thwarting Chops's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard throwing shots but Chops is blocking nicely.
Leonard lands strikes from half guard.
Leonard is thwarting Chops's attempts to control the position.
Leonard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chops to regain full guard.
Chops utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leonard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leonard won't allow Chops to sweep him here.
Leonard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chops keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Chops wants to stand and escape but Leonard is having none of it.
Leonard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leonard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leonard throws a big right hand that misses.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Chops keeps moving.
Leonard is in close to Chops's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chops wants to get back to his feet but Leonard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chops is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Chops keeps moving.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard won't allow Chops to get back to his feet.
Leonard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leonard throws an elbow that misses. Chops uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leonard's guard. Nice move by Chops!
Leonard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Chops stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard shoots in for a double leg but Chops sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leonard swats away the attempt to clinch by Chops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leonard shoots in looking for a takedown. Chops tries to sprawl out of it but Leonard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chops manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chops stuffs the takedown attempt from Leonard. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet.

Leonard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Leonard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chops is trying to buck Leonard off.

Leonard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chops, who protects the arm well.
Leonard working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chops some visible discomfort.
Leonard 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.
Leonard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Leonard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chops knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Leonard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chops is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard throws a strike aimed at the side of Chops's head but Chops avoids it well.
Chops wants to get back to his feet but Leonard drags him back down.
Leonard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chops wants to get back to his feet but Leonard drags him back down.
Leonard working the body and head with strikes.

Leonard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard wants to control but Chops is keeping him busy.
Chops bucks up and tries to throw Leonard off but instead Leonard has got his back!
Chops is keeping busy.
Chops is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with an elbow to the head.
Chops is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Chops defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leonard's arms.
Leonard missing with punches from the back.
Leonard punches the canvas rather than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonard scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Chops is looking for a way out.
Leonard lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Chops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Leonard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chops dodges the punch combination from Leonard.
Leonard looks for a takedown but Chops sprawls well.
Chops tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bam Bam Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chops wants to clinch

and Leonard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chops's guard now.
Chops preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chops wants to stand but Leonard is controlling the position.
Leonard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chops is keeping the position for now.
Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chops's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chops's head.
Chops is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leonard is controlling him.
Leonard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chops's head.
Leonard trying to control but Chops is working from the bottom.
Leonard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leonard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard trying to control but Chops is working from the bottom.
Leonard postures up in Chops's guard and throws a big left but Chops blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonard won't allow Chops to get back to his feet.
Leonard throws a big elbow that misses.
Leonard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chops is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leonard is controlling him.
Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chops's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard distracts Chops with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leonard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leonard throws a big elbow that misses.
Leonard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leonard postures up in Chops's guard and throws a big left but Chops blocks it.
Chops wants to stand and escape but Leonard is having none of it.
Leonard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chops is keeping the position for now.
Leonard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leonard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chops's guard.
Leonard with the ground and pound but Chops uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Leonard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard trying to control but Chops is working from the bottom.
Sir Chops has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chops wants to stand but Leonard is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bam Bam Leonard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Chops keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam Leonard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonard 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Leonard!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopold Stotch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Swanson's chin.

Stotch
vs
Swanson

178 cm
30
181 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

182 cm
28
170 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Stotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stotch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Stotch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stotch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stotch fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopold Stotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stotch shoots and misses
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Stotch with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch with a poor takedown
and Swanson counters with a series of strikes. Stotch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jim Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stotch has his takedown stuffed
and Swanson counters with a left to the body.

Stotch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Swanson quickly recovers to half guard.
Stotch lands strikes from half guard.
Swanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Swanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Stotch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Swanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch is working Swanson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Swanson working for a triangle but Stotch defends it easily.
Stotch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stotch advances to mount.
Swanson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stotch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swanson is trying to escape the mount.
Stotch unloading with bombs!

Stotch is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Swanson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Swanson shrugs it off.
Stotch looking to finish Swanson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Swanson!
Swanson is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Swanson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Stotch around the waist but Stotch pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Stotch is the winner by TKO! Stotch jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leopold Stotch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Langford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Alkofer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Langford
vs
Alkofer

171 cm
27
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

191 cm
26
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Fast

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Langford !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Langford .
Langford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Langford catches Alkofer right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Daniel Alkofer has been cut.
Langford misses with an uppercut. Alkofer saw that one coming.
Alkofer loses concentration momentarily and Langford pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Alkofer crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Langford finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Langford !
Sam Langford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reynard Acaleem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynard Acaleem could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Rafael's chin.

Acaleem
vs
Rafael

170 cm
27
168 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

181 cm
20
177 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Reynard Acaleem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rafael closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rafael lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rafael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Acaleem wants to stand and escape but Rafael is having none of it.
Acaleem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rafael loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rafael postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rafael trying to control the position from guard on top but Acaleem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rafael postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rafael trying to control but Acaleem is working from the bottom.
Rafael has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rafael stops Acaleem from standing up.

Rafael 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.

Acaleem manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Acaleem tries for a takedown but Rafael circles away easily

and Rafael counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acaleem wants to stand but Rafael is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael wants to control from the top but Acaleem keeps moving.

Acaleem pushes Rafael off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Acaleem tries for a takedown but Rafael circles away easily

and Rafael counters with a nice double leg into side control. Acaleem won't be happy with that.
Rafael misses with the ground and pound.
Rafael creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Acaleem sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Rafael working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Acaleem wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rafael trying to control the action but Acaleem is working from the bottom.

Rafael is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Acaleem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acaleem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rafael is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rafael in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

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

Acaleem explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Acaleem misses with a takedown attempt

and Rafael counters with a nice double leg into side control. Acaleem won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynard Acaleem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The strikes coming from Rafael are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Acaleem prevents Rafael from moving into mount.
Acaleem is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Acaleem is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rafael lands a decent elbow from side control.
Acaleem dodges the ground and pound from Rafael.
Rafael working the ground and pound but Acaleem is defending the strikes.
Rafael misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acaleem is pushing Rafael's head away, looking to escape. Rafael manages to hold on to the position though.
Rafael 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.

Rafael is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Acaleem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acaleem tries to escape but Rafael is in control.

Rafael looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Acaleem is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rafael has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Rafael are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Acaleem is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Acaleem is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rafael lands a big shot there that rocks Acaleem but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rafael throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Acaleem because Rafael loaded up on that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acaleem wants to get back to his feet.
Rafael thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rafael lands with some strikes.
Acaleem is trying to stand up.
Rafael breaks from Acaleem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rafael misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Acaleem in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Acaleem wants to get back to his feet.
Rafael landing strikes, looking to finish!

Acaleem is rocked!
Rafael is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Acaleem goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Rafael!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Rafael!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rex Botic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddi Zoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoom has chosen Thunder Struck - ACDC as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Botic
vs
Zoom

190 cm
32
175 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

169 cm
30
168 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rex Botic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buddi Zoom!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoom misses with a low kick.
Zoom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Botic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Botic avoids the head kick by Zoom.
Zoom throws a right hand that Botic ducks under and follows up with a left that Botic also avoids with ease.

Botic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Botic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zoom tries to improve position but can't.

Botic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zoom has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zoom is trying to get back to half guard.

Botic is trying to get an arm triangle but Zoom is defending well.
Zoom regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Botic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zoom sees it coming and defends easily.

Botic seems to be working for a kimura but Zoom defends the submission attempt.
Zoom wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Botic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zoom is just riding it out for now. Botic eventually gives up the hold.
Zoom gets full guard.
Zoom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Botic is one step ahead there.
Zoom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Botic's guard.
Zoom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Botic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zoom drops back looking for a leg! Botic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Botic manages to kick Zoom off! Zoom jumps back into Botic's guard.

Zoom drops back looking for a leg! Botic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Botic manages to kick Zoom off! Zoom jumps back into Botic's guard.
Botic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Botic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zoom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zoom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zoom working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoom is in close to Botic's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Zoom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Zoom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Botic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zoom won't allow Botic to sweep him here.
Botic is working hard here to advance position.
Zoom scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoom throwing strikes from guard but Botic blocks nicely.
Zoom is working Botic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zoom forces his way into half guard.

Zoom is working for a kimura but Botic is defending it quite comfortably.

Zoom is trying for a kimura here. Botic looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zoom wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buddi Zoom!
Buddi Zoom decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Marijuano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hunter
vs
Marijuano

165 cm
26
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
148 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Marijuano!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunter feints and as Marijuano raises his hands in defense, Hunter changes levels and 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Hunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marijuano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunter has managed to get both his arms back between Marijuano's legs - danger averted.
Hunter wants to stand but Marijuano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Marijuano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunter won't allow Marijuano to sweep him here.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marijuano is keeping the position for now.
Hunter wants to get up but he can't break Marijuano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hunter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hunter closes the distance and pushes Marijuano back into the cage.
Marijuano wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marijuano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marijuano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hunter is defending well.

Hunter breaks from the clinch.

Hunter rushes Marijuano and presses him up against the cage.
Hunter unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Hunter has hold of one of Marijuano's legs. Marijuano is fighting the takedown attempt but Hunter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marijuano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter wants to stand but Marijuano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hunter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marijuano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marijuano keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Marijuano is working an open guard so Hunter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marijuano avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Marijuano wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunter won't allow it.
Marijuano with a knee to the head.

Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Rick Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter works the jab nicely.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marijuano throws a lazy head kick
and Hunter counters with a solid body kick.

Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marijuano looks winded!
Hunter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hunter scores a nice knee to the body.

Hunter lands a takedown into guard.
Marijuano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hunter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marijuano, up you get!

Hunter gets a double leg takedown into Marijuano's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hunter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Hunter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marijuano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Hunter gets to his feet. Marijuano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Hunter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Marijuano clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hunter landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Hunter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Marijuano tries to keep at a distance but Hunter has taken the fight into the clinch.

Hunter pulls guard successfully.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marijuano controls the pace.
Marijuano wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Marijuano is fighting to break Hunter's control of his arms but Hunter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Hunter wriggles free and stands up.

Hunter clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marijuano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hunter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marijuano's face.
Marijuano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rick Hunter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter pushes Marijuano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Marijuano pulls guard successfully.

Hunter stands up from Marijuano's guard - Hunter perhaps looking for a knockout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunter stalling against the cage.
Hunter missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marijuano uses from the top position.
Marijuano throws a strike but Hunter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hunter trying to control but Marijuano is working from the bottom.
Hunter trying to move into half guard but instead Marijuano has managed to sweep!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marijuano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter looking to control.
Marijuano wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to hit a switch here but Marijuano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunter there!
Hunter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Marijuano with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Marijuano goes for an armbar but Hunter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hunter.

Hunter gets to his feet - Marijuano follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunter shoots in and gets a takedown into Marijuano's guard.
Hunter is looking to stand up but Marijuano won't let him.
Marijuano wants to hit a switch here but Hunter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marijuano there!
Hunter avoids the attempt from Marijuano to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marijuano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Hunter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hunter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunter is looking to stand up but Marijuano isn't so interested in that idea.
Marijuano looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marijuano keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Marijuano controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Hunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter looking to sit in guard and control but Marijuano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Marijuano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunter is proving hard to escape from.
Marijuano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marijuano can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Hunter moves into range and clinches up with Marijuano.
Marijuano wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunter won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunter.
Marijuano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
Marijuano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunter up against the cage.
Marijuano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Junior Marijuano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marijuano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunter closes the distance and pushes Marijuano back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marijuano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rick Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Marijuano.
Hunter leaning his opponent against the cage.

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

Hunter shoots in and gets a takedown into Marijuano's guard.

Hunter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marijuano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marijuano has escaped and now he's on top!
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Marijuano from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marijuano looking to pass the guard.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Marijuano is proving a slippery customer.
Rick Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rick Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marijuano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet but Marijuano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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 Rick Hunter.
Well Hunter 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Hunter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Specter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirt McGirt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

McGirt
vs
Specter

185 cm
22
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

165 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harvey Specter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Specter scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGirt in his tracks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Specter checks a leg kick.
McGirt throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by McGirt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGirt slips a jab from Specter.
Specter ducks under a wild hook from McGirt.
McGirt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Specter misses with a looping right.
McGirt throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from McGirt finds it's target.
McGirt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Specter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from McGirt misses its intended target.
McGirt throws the left hand but Specter avoids the punch easily.
Jab from McGirt.
Specter defending well as McGirt loads up on a big left hand.
Specter throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter cracks a nice hook into McGirt's ribs.
Specter thows a body shot but no joy.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McGirt enables Specter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGirt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Specter is stalling in the full guard.
McGirt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Specter!
Specter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McGirt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Specter is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt thowing shots but they're missing.
Specter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Specter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGirt punching from mount but Specter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGirt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McGirt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt thowing shots but they're missing.
McGirt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Specter wants to hold on but McGirt pushes him away.
McGirt prevents Specter from getting the reversal.
McGirt controlling from mount.
Specter working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt misses with a head shot.
Specter is working to get back to half guard.
McGirt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGirt won't let Specter get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Specter tries to hold on but McGirt pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirt content just to control the position here.
Specter tries to hold on but McGirt pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Specter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGirt.
McGirt lands a nice looking body kick.
Specter lands a leg kick that knocks McGirt off balance momentarily.
McGirt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Specter defends it nicely.
McGirt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGirt scores with a body shot.
McGirt tries to score with a low kick but Specter moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by McGirt.
McGirt thumps Specter with a low kick.
McGirt throws a nice looking combination but Specter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Specter takes one to the side of the head.
Dirt McGirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Specter scores with a leg kick.
McGirt looks to throw the jab but Specter is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGirt throws a looping overhand right but Specter ducks down to avoid it.
Specter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Specter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGirt but McGirt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from McGirt misses.
McGirt tries for a takedown but Specter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGirt slips under a jab from Specter.
Specter dodges the punch combination from McGirt.
Specter looks to throw a body kick
and McGirt counters with a three punch combo that has Specter backing up. Specter nods at McGirt to acknowledge the strikes.

Specter scores with a takedown into McGirt's guard.
Specter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Specter stopping the sweep attempt from McGirt.
Specter throwing strikes but missing.
Specter wants to pass the guard but McGirt is keeping the position.
McGirt looking for a sweep. Not yet McGirt, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGirt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harvey Specter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Specter tries to lock up and control but McGirt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Specter avoids a series of strikes thrown by McGirt.
Specter working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGirt throws some wild stikes that Specter manages to avoid easily.
McGirt looking to control but Specter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGirt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Specter because McGirt loaded up on that one.
McGirt throws some wild stikes that Specter manages to avoid easily.
Specter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirt controlling the position easily from mount.
Specter is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Specter blocks a jab.
McGirt throws the left hand but Specter avoids the punch easily.
Specter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Specter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGirt.
McGirt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Specter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Specter finds it's target.
Specter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGirt slips under a jab from Specter.
McGirt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Specter takes a step back to recover.
McGirt is looking to score with low kicks.
McGirt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dirt McGirt is winning the standup battle so far.
McGirt takes a swing at Specter's ribcage but misses.
Specter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Specter throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Specter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGirt works Specter's body with a nice hook.
Specter with a jab.
Specter shoots in and drives through. McGirt sprawls well.
A slow jab from McGirt misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGirt.
McGirt checks a low kick from Specter.
McGirt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGirt misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGirt.
McGirt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGirt throws a body punch but Specter moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Specter connects with a body shot.
McGirt connects with a looping right hand.
Specter throws a leg kick but McGirt sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGirt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGirt tries to score with a low kick but Specter moves his leg out of the way.
Specter throws a push kick but McGirt slaps the foot to one side.
McGirt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from McGirt finds it's target.
McGirt checks a leg kick nicely.
Specter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGirt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Specter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Specter moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt misses with an uppercut
and Specter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGirt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Specter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGirt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Specter circles away.
Specter throws a looping overhand right but McGirt ducks down to avoid it.
McGirt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGirt looks for the body kick but Specter saw that one coming.
Specter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGirt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Specter scrambles back to his feet.
Specter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Specter slips a straight right by McGirt.
McGirt misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGirt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Specter on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGirt checks a leg kick.
McGirt throws out a loose jab but Specter uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt's corner calls for a 1-2. McGirt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice combination there by McGirt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from McGirt.
Specter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGirt swings widly with a right hand
and Specter counters with an outside leg kick.
Specter misses with a straight left.
McGirt misses with a hook. Specter ducked under it nicely.
McGirt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Specter is fending him off so far but McGirt persists. Nope, Specter circles away and we're back to standing.
Specter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGirt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirt looks to throw the jab but Specter is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Specter.
Specter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Specter slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirt McGirt clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGirt misses the jab.
McGirt fails to land with a series of punches.
Specter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Specter ducks right into an uppercut from McGirt.
Nice cross by McGirt.
McGirt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Specter.
Specter misses with a leg kick.
Specter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGirt.
A leg kick checked by Specter.
Specter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Specter, as that shot connected.
McGirt swings for the body but Specter moves out of range.
McGirt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Specter in his tracks.

Specter gets the takedown into side control.
Specter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter is looking to take a break and control but McGirt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Specter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGirt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Specter is looking to take a break and control but McGirt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGirt regains half guard, as Specter was trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Specter is trying to control. McGirt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGirt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Specter is working away from the top position though.
Specter wants to take a breather but McGirt is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Harvey Specter.
McGirt misses with an uppercut. Specter saw that one coming.
McGirt scores with a jab. Specter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Specter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGirt - the referee stops the clock and Specter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGirt. Specter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Specter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGirt cracks Specter with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGirt ducks under a wild hook from Specter.
McGirt misses with a straight right.
McGirt leaves Specter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGirt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGirt misses with a looping right.
Specter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGirt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGirt momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGirt. Specter does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGirt takes a swing at Specter's ribcage but misses.
Specter connects with a nice looking jab.
Specter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Specter needs to keep his hands up - McGirt had a free shot at his head there.
McGirt connects with a leg kick. Specter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGirt sizes up Specter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGirt walks into a jab.
McGirt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - McGirt coming out on top.
McGirt looks to throw the jab but Specter is out of range.
McGirt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Specter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Harvey Specter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fighters circling - Specter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

McGirt is rocked!
McGirt misses with a lunging right hand
and McGirt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh McGirt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGirt misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGirt loses concentration momentarily and Specter pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! McGirt crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Specter finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harvey Specter!
Harvey Specter is the new lightweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Garrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garrick
vs
Thomas

163 cm
29
130 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
141 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Garrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garrick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thomas manages to get back to half guard.
Thomas moves into full guard.

Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garrick postures up.
Garrick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Thomas working for a triangle but Garrick defends it easily.
Garrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Garrick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garrick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Garrick drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Garrick off! Garrick jumps back into Thomas's guard.

Garrick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Garrick 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrick advances position into side control!

Garrick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Garrick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

Garrick tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to bench press Garrick off him but Garrick keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Garrick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Garrick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thomas sneaks back into half guard.

Garrick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Garrick eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas tries to roll over but Garrick keeps him under control.

Garrick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garrick.
Thomas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garrick seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Garrick seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.

Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomas.

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

Garrick 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garrick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garrick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garrick throwing strikes but missing.
Garrick connects with a couple of short punches.
Garrick stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Thomas is looking for a triangle but Garrick pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Garrick postures up.
Garrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garrick lands a couple of digs.
Garrick works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Thomas is rocked!

It looks like Christopher Thomas has been cut.
Garrick chips away with some ground and pound.
Thomas is still in real trouble! Can Garrick finish him?
Garrick arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Thomas's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jay Garrick!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jay Garrick waved his t-shirt featuring Blood Bank ($10)'s logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blake Nyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafa Radit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Nyman
vs
Radit

180 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Nyman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafa Radit!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyman throws a nice looking combination but Radit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nyman lands a jab-cross combination.
Radit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Blake Nyman has been cut.

Radit has closed the distance and engaged Nyman in a clinch.
Radit stalls.
Radit gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Radit lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radit crunches a lovely knee into Nyman's ribcage.
Nyman is breathing heavily.
Radit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Radit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Radit landing knees to the body.
Radit has Nyman pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Radit.

Nyman is rocked!
Radit has Nyman pressed against the cage. He pushes Nyman back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Radit throws a beautiful elbow that sends Nyman crashing to the floor! Radit piles on the pressure with more strikes! Nyman is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafa Radit!