DFC 8: Duendes Vs. Van Dijk PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killer CrackHead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer CrackHead has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

CrackHead
vs
Swanson

185 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killer CrackHead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson wants to clinch but CrackHead slips to the side

and CrackHead holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
CrackHead manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
CrackHead seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
CrackHead scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Matt Swanson has been cut.
Swanson tries to circle away but CrackHead has him pinned against the cage.
CrackHead is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

CrackHead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
CrackHead shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. CrackHead gets slowly back to his feet.
Swanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

CrackHead pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
CrackHead taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
CrackHead using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

CrackHead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
CrackHead's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and CrackHead duly obliges.

CrackHead clinches up against the cage.
CrackHead is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Swanson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. CrackHead just stands there and leans against the cage.

CrackHead breaks from the clinch.
Swanson throws a series of punches but CrackHead moves 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!
A head kick misses from CrackHead.
A combination from Swanson does no damage.

CrackHead pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
CrackHead is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Swanson looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

CrackHead breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Swanson
and CrackHead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
CrackHead buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

CrackHead lands a big head kick that sends Swanson tumbling to the mat! CrackHead takes a step backwards and waves Swanson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Swanson is rocked!
Swanson wants to clinch
and CrackHead counters with a leg kick.
Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can CrackHead finish him?
CrackHead shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
CrackHead connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Swanson tumbling to the canvas! CrackHead pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Swanson was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Killer CrackHead!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Oro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Max Oro enters the cage!

Marshall
vs
Oro

200 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
16
226 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyron Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Oro!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oro but Oro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oro stuffs the takedown attempt from Marshall. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
Oro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marshall swivels and escapes.

Oro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marshall tries to kick Oro off but Oro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oro is just content to waste time from the top position. Marshall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marshall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oro is controlling him.
Oro tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oro trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Oro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marshall wants to get back to his feet but Oro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall wants to stand up but Oro is controlling him.

Max Oro has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Oro looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marshall.
Marshall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall wants to clinch up but Oro keeps it at a distance.
Marshall has been working on his balance at Build Up Crossfit, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Oro.
Oro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall tries to clinch but Oro moves out of range.

Oro shoots in and bounces Marshall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oro wants to stand and escape but instead Marshall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oro is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Marshall is pushing down on Oro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oro is fighting to maintain full guard but Marshall has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Oro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marshall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oro is looking to control Marshall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oro avoid being mounted?
Oro misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oro can do anything to dispel that myth.

Marshall stands up from half guard.
Marshall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall wants to clinch up but Oro keeps it at a distance.
Marshall looks for a takedown but Oro sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marshall's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oro is working for a kimura here but Marshall manages to reverse the position and he's now in Oro's guard.

Oro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marshall defends well.
Marshall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marshall won't allow Oro to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall tries to stand but Oro is controlling from the bottom.
Oro should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Oro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Tyron Marshall will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Oro closes the distance and clinches.

Marshall manages to break the clinch.
Oro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marshall tries to avoid it but Oro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marshall to the ground. Marshall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marshall scoring well with a low kick there.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oro paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Marshall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marshall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marshall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Oro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marshall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Max Oro has been cut.
Oro has Marshall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marshall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyron Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Oro.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marshall avoiding damage as Oro throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oro tries to break free but Marshall pushes him back against the cage.
Marshall lands an elbow inside.
Oro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marshall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marshall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marshall looking to slow down the pace here.
Oro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marshall smiles and moves away.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oro as he jumps to the side.
Marshall tries to clinch but Oro moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oro circles away from the clinch attempt

and Oro counters by clinching up.
Oro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oro looking to slow down the pace here.
Marshall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marshall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Marshall.
Marshall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marshall smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to clinch but Oro moves out of range.

Oro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marshall's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oro tries to stand but Marshall is controlling from the bottom.

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

Marshall stands and steps away. Oro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tyron Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshall tries to clinch but Oro moves out of range.
Marshall checks a low kick from Oro.
A nice combination there by Marshall.
Marshall lands with a big left! Oro is wobbled badly! Marshall comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Oro to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyron Marshall!
Tyron Marshall thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Turbando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schneider is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What Would David Schneider Do?. David Schneider has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Turbando
vs
Schneider

178 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Turbando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turbando clinches with his opponent.
Schneider is pushing Turbando up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Turbando throws a punch but it's blocked by Schneider.
Schneider prevents a body shot from Turbando.

Schneider gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Schneider is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turbando doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schneider.
Turbando keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schneider has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Finch Farm. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schneider is just content to waste time from the top position. Turbando takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Schneider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turbando swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turbando is trying to control the position but Schneider postures up.
Turbando looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schneider is one step ahead there.
Schneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Turbando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Schneider.

Schneider closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schneider works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Schneider seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turbando not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schneider is pushing down on Turbando's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turbando is fighting to maintain full guard but Schneider has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turbando trying to hold on to Schneider's head to control him but Schneider postures up.
Turbando tries to roll over but Schneider keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schneider not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schneider trying to mount his opponent but Turbando defends it.

Schneider 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbando manages to get to full guard.
Turbando trying to strike off his back.
Schneider trying to control but Turbando is working from the bottom.
Turbando looking for a sweep. Not yet Turbando, not yet.
Schneider throws a big right hand that misses.
Schneider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schneider tries to free his leg and advance position but Turbando is retaining full guard.
Schneider wants to control from the top but Turbando keeps moving.
Schneider tries to free his leg and advance position but Turbando is retaining full guard.

Turbando has his foot on Schneider's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schneider works his way back into a safe position though.
Turbando manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turbando trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turbando throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Turbando trying to control but Schneider is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schneider drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schneider is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schneider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turbando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schneider works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Schneider is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turbando has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schneider looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Schneider wants to work for an arm triangle but Turbando is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Turbando is defending against the submission attempts here by Schneider.
Turbando regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schneider.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbando keeping full guard, as Schneider tries to pass.
Turbando wants to stand but Schneider is controlling the position.
Turbando pulls Schneider in close to prevent any damage.
Schneider wants to control from the top but Turbando keeps moving.
Schneider slips nicely into half guard.

Schneider is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Schneider is working for a submission of some sort.
David Schneider has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbando is trying to get back to full guard.

Schneider is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turbando sees it coming and defends easily.
Schneider is thwarting Turbando's attempts to control the position.
Schneider with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turbando works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider slips nicely into half guard.

Schneider is looking for a kimura here.

Schneider is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turbando doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schneider.
Schneider sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turbando defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schneider throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turbando trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Schneider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Schneider rushes Turbando and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schneider blocks a body shot from Turbando.
Schneider avoiding damage as Turbando throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schneider as Turbando tries to tie him up.
Schneider stalling the fight.

Schneider tightens his grip and picks Turbando up, before dumping him to the ground. Turbando manages to land in guard.
Turbando is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turbando keeping moving, preventing Schneider from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Turbando is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schneider defends well.
Schneider wants to control from the top but Turbando keeps moving.
Schneider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turbando looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schneider is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider trying to control but Turbando is working from the bottom.
Schneider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turbando swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Schneider drops back looking for a leg! Turbando is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turbando manages to kick Schneider off! Schneider jumps back into Turbando's guard.
Turbando 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.
Schneider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turbando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Turbando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbando is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schneider's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Schneider.

Schneider darts in and clinches Turbando up against the cage.
Turbando stalling in the clinch but Schneider improves position.
Schneider fails to pull guard.
Schneider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turbando working aggressively here.
David Schneider is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turbando is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schneider stalls.

Schneider has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Turbando regains guard immediately.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schneider looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas Turbando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
David Schneider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schneider has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Schneider!
David Schneider 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Beckford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Beckford

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
16
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Beckford!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch up but Beckford circles away and keeps his distance.
Beckford misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Beckford as Jones shoots in.
Beckford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckford misses with a body shot.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.

It looks like Jermaine Beckford has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Beckford which made him look bad.
Beckford has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Beckford.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beckford avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckford throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Beckford thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Beckford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckford.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beckford as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beckford, as that shot connected.
Beckford misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Beckford 's knee.
Beckford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones moves out of range as Beckford strikes.
Beckford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.

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

Jones stands up and waves to Beckford to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Beckford.
Jones is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckford connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones goes for a double leg but Beckford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beckford continues to drive forward.
Beckford is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Beckford.
Beckford jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Beckford is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Beckford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Beckford tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Beckford tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Beckford is looking for a takedown.
Beckford fails to pull guard.
Beckford is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is working for takedown but Beckford is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beckford is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Beckford working hard to break the clinch.
Jones keeps control of Beckford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones tries for a takedown but Beckford manages to get underhooks.
Beckford is struggling to control the position.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Beckford lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Beckford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beckford lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Beckford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckford misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beckford's waist but Beckford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Beckford looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Beckford jabs at Jones's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beckford lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jones can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Beckford and Jones drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Beckford.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Beckford!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Gottfridsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gottfridsson
vs
King

185 cm
22
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
199 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lukas Gottfridsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank King!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gottfridsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Gottfridsson does no damage.
Gottfridsson keeps the fight on the outside.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gottfridsson.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Gottfridsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King tries to clinch up.
King moves in looking to clinch but Gottfridsson pushes him off.
Gottfridsson swinging wildly here.
King is looking to clinch.

Gottfridsson clinches with his opponent.
Gottfridsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King missing with knees to the body.

Gottfridsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Gottfridsson circles away.

Gottfridsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Frank King has been cut.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Gottfridsson blocks with his arms.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King keeps control of Gottfridsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gottfridsson stalling the fight.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Gottfridsson blocks with his arms.
Gottfridsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
King tries a body shot but Gottfridsson blocks it.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gottfridsson avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Gottfridsson tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.

Gottfridsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gottfridsson rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gottfridsson backwards.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Gottfridsson.
Gottfridsson dodges an elbow strike from King.
Gottfridsson scores a nice knee to the body.
King looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gottfridsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gottfridsson looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Gottfridsson pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gottfridsson throws an elbow but it misses.
King trying to control the position but instead, Gottfridsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.
Gottfridsson trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Gottfridsson.

Gottfridsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lukas Gottfridsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gottfridsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King moves in looking to clinch but Gottfridsson pushes him off.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Gottfridsson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Gottfridsson has managed to clinch.
Gottfridsson lands a damaging elbow.
Come on Gottfridsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Gottfridsson.
Gottfridsson stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King tries a knee to the head but Gottfridsson blocks it.
King misses with a knee strike.

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

Gottfridsson closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gottfridsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Gottfridsson manages to break the clinch.

Gottfridsson forces King back against the cage and clinches.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King avoiding damage as Gottfridsson throws knees to the body.

Gottfridsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frank King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gottfridsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Gottfridsson moves into the clinch.
Gottfridsson lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gottfridsson obliges.
Come on Gottfridsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gottfridsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gottfridsson lands a knee to the head.

Gottfridsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King dodges the punch combination from Gottfridsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gottfridsson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gottfridsson throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gottfridsson throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Gottfridsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle, before Gottfridsson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into King's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Gottfridsson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Lukas Gottfridsson!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Anwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mandril Cuchillero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anwar comes into the arena with 1 Thing blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Anwar
vs
Cuchillero

181 cm
26
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

190 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Anwar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mandril Cuchillero!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuchillero takes one to the chin there.
Anwar lands a slapping body shot.
Cuchillero walks into a left hand.
Cuchillero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cuchillero shoots in looking for a takedown. Anwar tries to sprawl out of it but Cuchillero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anwar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cuchillero fails to land the takedown.
Peter Anwar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mandril Cuchillero.
Anwar jabs at Cuchillero's body.
Cuchillero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anwar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cuchillero doesn't seem bothered though.
Anwar cracks Cuchillero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anwar lands with a nice body punch.
Cuchillero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cuchillero is trying desperately to land a takedown but Anwar is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cuchillero.
Anwar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cuchillero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Cuchillero looking to score a takedown here. Anwar is defending well but Cuchillero drives through and ends up in Anwar's guard.
Cuchillero looks winded!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Anwar pushes Cuchillero off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Anwar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuchillero shoots and misses
and Anwar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anwar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cuchillero momentarily.
Cuchillero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anwar to score with a decent uppercut.

Cuchillero is rocked!
Anwar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cuchillero is still on wobbly legs! Can Anwar finish him?
Anwar cracks Cuchillero with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cuchillero falls to his knees and Anwar doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Anwar!
As Peter Anwar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Push the pace dats what im about son. That draw made me train harder. get a few more wins and we will do it again.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Ferrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mashed Spuds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrell comes to the cage accompanied by Gators speech. Bill Ferrell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ferrell
vs
Spuds

172 cm
20
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Ferrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mashed Spuds!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spuds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ferrell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've been hearing that Ferrell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ferrell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spuds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ferrell slows the pace down in half guard.
Spuds is looking to escape.
Ferrell trying to mount his opponent but Spuds defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bill Ferrell.

Spuds tries to sprawl but Ferrell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spuds manages to get to full guard.
Ferrell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell working some strikes from top position.

Spuds is looking for a triangle but Ferrell pushes his legs off easily.
Ferrell is pushing down on Spuds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spuds is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferrell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferrell slows the pace down in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrell prevents Spuds from improving his position.
Ferrell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spuds trying to hold on to Ferrell's head to control him but Ferrell postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bill Ferrell.

Spuds gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferrell to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferrell stays in close to Spuds's body and controls the position.
Spuds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spuds is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ferrell dives into side control.
Ferrell staying calm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spuds struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spuds wants to clinch up but Ferrell keeps it at a distance.
Spuds closes the distance and clinches up with Ferrell, looking for a takedown. Spuds pushes Ferrell against the cage but Ferrell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Spuds enables Ferrell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spuds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ferrell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spuds's head.
Spuds wants to stand up but Ferrell is controlling him.
Ferrell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ferrell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferrell pushing down on Spuds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell is looking to advance position but Spuds won't allow it.
Spuds trying to control from the bottom.
Ferrell controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrell throwing shots but Spuds is blocking nicely.
Spuds is trying to control but Ferrell manages to pass to mount!
A nice elbow there by Ferrell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spuds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferrell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ferrell controlling from mount.
Spuds in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ferrell looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrell avoids the attempt from Spuds to control.
Ferrell landing strikes from the mount and Spuds is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferrell lands a big shot there that rocks Spuds but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ferrell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ferrell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferrell postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Spuds bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ferrell and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Ferrell!
Post fight, Bill Ferrell took to the microphone: 'I like you man, but your crazy.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Freyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freyer has chosen Milquetoast by Helmet as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Zander Freyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Knight
vs
Freyer

185 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Tokyo United Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Knight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zander Freyer!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Knight misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Freyer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knight's sensitive parts.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freyer is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Freyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Freyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Knight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aaron Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Freyer counters with a nice leg kick.

Freyer gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Freyer prevents Knight from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freyer slows the pace down in half guard.

Knight has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Freyer is on him like a limpet, forcing Knight back against the cage.
Freyer lands a good knee to the midsection. Knight won't want to take too many of those.
Freyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Freyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knight can't break the clinch.
Come on Freyer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knight avoiding damage as Freyer throws knees to the body.
Freyer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knight takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Freyer.
Knight being controlled against the cage.
Freyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knight avoiding damage as Freyer throws knees to the body.
Freyer misses with an elbow strike.
Freyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freyer tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Freyer tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.

Freyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Freyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Freyer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight swinging wildly here.
Freyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Knight tries to sprawl out of it but Freyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Freyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knight swings for the body but Freyer moves out of range.
Freyer tries to clinch up.
Knight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Freyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freyer tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freyer tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Freyer is looking to clinch.
Freyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Knight throws a nice looking combination but Freyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freyer tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Knight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Freyer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knight blocking some punches.
Freyer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Freyer tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Freyer controlling the action here for a moment.
Knight is trying to force a seperation but Freyer has the dominant position.
Knight blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Freyer has him pressed against the cage.
Knight takes an elbow to the forehead.

Freyer manages to break the clinch.

Freyer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knight manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knight wants to stand but Freyer is controlling the position.
Freyer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freyer wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zander Freyer.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aaron Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Freyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight which made him look bad.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Freyer. Knight shrugs it off though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Freyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freyer somewhat.
Freyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aaron Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Freyer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Freyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Freyer tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freyer.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Freyer shoots in.
Aaron Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Freyer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freyer is looking to clinch.
Freyer wants to clinch

and Knight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Freyer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knight blocks a body shot from Freyer.
Knight avoids a wild elbow strike from Freyer.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freyer.
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander Freyer 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!

Knight lands a jab-cross combination.
Knight throws a one two combo.
Freyer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Freyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freyer somewhat.
Knight lands a jab-cross combination.
Freyer throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Freyer moves out of range of the leg kick from Knight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freyer tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Freyer tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Freyer wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws a series of punches but Freyer moves out of range.

Freyer gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Freyer looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Freyer misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knight blocks an elbow strike from Freyer.
Freyer throws an elbow that misses.

Freyer breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Knight.
Knight tries to clinch there but Freyer circles away.
Freyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Freyer persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knight duly obliges.
Aaron Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Freyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freyer tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Freyer tries to clinch but Knight moves away
and Knight counters with a series of strikes. Freyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Freyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Freyer persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
Aaron Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Freyer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freyer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Freyer throws a leg kick but Knight checks it.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Freyer does no damage.
Freyer blocks a low kick nicely.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight throws a leg kick that is checked
and Freyer counters with an outside leg kick.
Freyer lands with a shot to the body.

Freyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Freyer misses with some punches.
Zander Freyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Freyer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knight up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freyer throws a head punch that misses.
Freyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freyer misses with a short punch on the inside.

Freyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knight counters with a three punch combo that has Freyer backing up. Freyer nods at Knight to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freyer wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Freyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freyer throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aaron Knight did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Knight thuds his right hand into Freyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Freyer misses with a wild body shot.

Freyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Freyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.

Freyer manages to break the clinch.
Knight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knight lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Freyer backs up against the cage.
Knight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knight.
Knight checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Freyer.
Freyer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knight rather than just go for the knockout.
Freyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freyer avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freyer dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Freyer moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Freyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knight blocks an elbow strike.
Freyer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Freyer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freyer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
Freyer misses with an elbow over the top.
Freyer misses with a body punch.
Come on Freyer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Freyer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Freyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freyer pushes off an throws an elbow but Knight leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Freyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Freyer throws an elbow but misses.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight avoids the elbow strike from Freyer, against the cage.
Freyer throws a head punch that misses.
Knight wants to break free but Freyer has control.
Freyer is looking to control Knight's arms but Knight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Freyer has his back to the cage.
Freyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Freyer can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freyer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Freyer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
Freyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight lands an uppercut.
Freyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Knight stalling against the cage.
Freyer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knight is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Freyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Freyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Zander Freyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.

Knight rushes Freyer and presses him up against the cage.
Freyer misses with a body punch.
Freyer lands a shoulder strike.
Freyer throws a head punch that misses.
Freyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Freyer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knight's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Freyer can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Freyer misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Freyer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Freyer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Freyer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Freyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freyer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knight tries to break free but Freyer pushes him back against the cage.
Freyer misses with the head strike.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Freyer.
Freyer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Freyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freyer counters with a good low kick that Knight was not able to check.
Freyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Freyer misses the shot to the body.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Freyer is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Freyer tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight misses with a leg kick.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Freyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Freyer moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Freyer tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freyer moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zander Freyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knight walks into a left hand.
Freyer throws a big shot that misses.

Freyer gets a clinch.
Knight is looking to break free of the clinch but Freyer has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Knight as the two fighters clinch.
Freyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Freyer! Zander Freyer retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Zander Freyer 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
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Duendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Van Dijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Duendes
vs
Van Dijk

178 cm
26
148 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Duendes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Van Dijk!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Duendes has managed to clinch.

Duendes manages to break the clinch.

Duendes clinches up against the cage.

Van Dijk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Duendes uses from the top position.

Van Dijk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Van Dijk has his feet on Duendes's thighs here. He's pushed Duendes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Duendes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Van Dijk!
Nick Van Dijk is the new featherweight champion!