CFS 33: End Game PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie LaPugilista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Beyonce feat. Jay Z - Bonnie & Clyde. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jones
vs
LaPugilista

185 cm
20
285 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

193 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Affordable Quality
Project Mayhem

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clyde Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulie LaPugilista!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
LaPugilista avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LaPugilista really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LaPugilista keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaPugilista avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LaPugilista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones wants to pass the guard but LaPugilista is keeping the position.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaPugilista works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up in LaPugilista's guard and throws a big left but LaPugilista blocks it.
LaPugilista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but LaPugilista blocks nicely.
LaPugilista working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LaPugilista's head.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaPugilista works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaPugilista swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but LaPugilista has wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LaPugilista has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
LaPugilista avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

It looks like Paulie LaPugilista has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks LaPugilista out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jones goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clyde Jones!
Clyde Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dileno Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Carneiro
vs
Garcia

170 cm
28
143 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

170 cm
28
142 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dileno Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edson Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carneiro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garcia to the ground. Carneiro is now in Garcia's guard.

Carneiro 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.
Carneiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carneiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carneiro pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carneiro wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Garcia is staying active underneath Carneiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia can do anything to dispel that myth.

Carneiro seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.

Carneiro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Garcia defend it? Carneiro steps over the head and cranks it - Garcia is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Carneiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dileno Carneiro!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geordie St Pearce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eaton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Unforgiven by Apocalyptica . Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Eaton
vs
St Pearce

175 cm
27
178 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

183 cm
19
179 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abe Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie St Pearce!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pearce keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pearce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eaton tries to clinch there but St Pearce circles away.
St Pearce throws a hook but Eaton avoids it easily.
Geordie St Pearce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eaton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pearce.
Eaton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
St Pearce connects with a body shot that sends Eaton's belly button to the back.
Eaton darts in trying to clinch

and St Pearce counters with a single leg into guard. Eaton didn't expect that.
Eaton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pearce.
St Pearce trying to control but Eaton is working from the bottom.
St Pearce scoring with some ground and pound.

Eaton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! St Pearce rolls with it to try and escape but Eaton cranks on the arm and St Pearce is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abe Eaton!
Abe Eaton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiko Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Aiko Zeus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Tyson
vs
Zeus

180 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

165 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiko Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Zeus.
Aiko Zeus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeus looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
Zeus throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown. Zeus tries to sprawl out of it but Tyson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zeus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zeus connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zeus connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zeus finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyson's head.
Zeus looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zeus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tyson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Tyson misses
and Zeus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zeus lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeus lands with a kick to the temple. Tyson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zeus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zeus works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Zeus.
Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Zeus throws a head kick that misses.
Zeus closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus looks to land a combination. Tyson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeus throws a series of strikes that have Tyson backpedaling.
Zeus thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
Zeus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Zeus circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zeus circles away.
Zeus slips a straight right by Tyson.
A left lands for Zeus.
Zeus stalks Tyson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tyson's face. Tyson staggers backwards, shaken.
Zeus stuns Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zeus.
Zeus cracks Tyson with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Zeus as Tyson shoots in.
Zeus misses with a series of wild punches.
Zeus lands with a nice body punch.
Zeus 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zeus - the referee stops the clock and Tyson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zeus. Tyson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zeus lands a leg kick that knocks Tyson off balance momentarily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tyson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zeus - that will leave a mark!
Tyson takes one to the side of the head.
Zeus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyson's calf.
Zeus fails to land with a series of punches.
Zeus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyson's sensitive parts.
Zeus is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Zeus.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zeus - that will leave a mark!
Zeus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zeus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeus lands a jab-cross combination.
Zeus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Zeus does no damage.
Zeus misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zeus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zeus looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
Zeus lands with a kick to the temple. Tyson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiko Zeus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Zeus throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson tries to clinch but Zeus is having none of it.
Zeus scores with a body shot.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Zeus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zeus throws a head kick that misses.
Zeus misses with the combination.
Zeus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zeus duly obliges.
Zeus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeus.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Zeus.
Aiko Zeus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zeus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zeus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zeus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zeus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zeus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zeus delivers a nice body kick.
Zeus misses with a two punch combination.
Zeus misses with the combination.

Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tyson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking to slow down the pace here.
Zeus can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeus.
Tyson is trying to maintain a safe position but Zeus gets an underhook and turns Tyson into the cage.
Zeus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Zeus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zeus tries to pull guard but Tyson holds him up against the cage and eventually Zeus drops back down to his feet.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiko Zeus.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zeus is trying to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson prevents the takedown attempt.
Zeus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zeus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zeus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Zeus looking to slow down the pace here.
Zeus is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zeus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zeus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zeus avoiding damage.
Zeus has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Tyson.
Tyson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zeus backwards.
Tyson lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson controlling the action here for a moment.
Zeus prevents a body shot from Tyson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Tyson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Zeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Zeus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Zeus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zeus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zeus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zeus lands a head kick. Tyson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zeus throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Zeus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyson doesn't seem phased though.
Zeus feints a jab promting Tyson to slip. Zeus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tyson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zeus thumps Tyson with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zeus. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Tyson looks for a takedown but Zeus sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Zeus does no damage.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Zeus.
Zeus lands a high kick!
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Zeus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Zeus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fails with the takedown.
Zeus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zeus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zeus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zeus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Zeus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aiko Zeus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zeus circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus misses with a two punch combination.
Zeus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Zeus misses.
A combination from Zeus does no damage.
Zeus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Zeus.
Zeus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Zeus.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown. Zeus tries to sprawl out of it but Tyson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zeus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zeus throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeus scores with a push kick.
Zeus throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Zeus.
Zeus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson closes the distance but Zeus moves to the side
and Zeus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tyson's knee momentarily.
Tyson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zeus.
Zeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeus swinging wildly here.
Zeus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiko Zeus!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

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

Spiteri
vs
Thatcher

172 cm
22
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Spiteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Thatcher!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Spiteri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spiteri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thatcher.
Thatcher walks into a jab.
Thatcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spiteri counters with a nice body shot.
Spiteri lands a nice looking body shot.
Spiteri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thatcher throws out the jab.
Thatcher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri misses with a few strikes there.
Dave Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thatcher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Spiteri misses.
Spiteri digs a good body shot into Thatcher's ribs.
Thatcher ducks right into an uppercut from Spiteri.

Thatcher is rocked!
Thatcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spiteri circles away quickly and effectively.
Thatcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Thatcher misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher lunges at Spiteri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spiteri's hand.
Spiteri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thatcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from Spiteri knocks Thatcher out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Spiteri!
Dave Spiteri gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Freeman
vs
Rutten

175 cm
21
162 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

165 cm
21
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Morgan Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freeman's head backwards.

It looks like Morgan Freeman has been cut.
Rutten digs a good body shot into Freeman's ribs.
Rutten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Freeman misses.
Freeman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutten.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Rutten.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten connects with a looping right hand.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Freeman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Freeman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Freeman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Rutten.

Morgan Freeman's cut is getting worse.
Rutten swinging wildly here.
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutten.
Rutten moves out of range of the leg kick from Freeman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Freeman takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten slips a jab from Freeman.
Rutten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Freeman misses the jab.
Rutten lands a two punch combo.
Freeman slips under a jab from Rutten.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Rutten throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Freeman jabs at Rutten's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Oooooh!!! Rutten has knocked Freeman down with a huge combo! Rutten steps away and waves a wobbly Freeman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Freeman takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman thows a body shot but no joy.
Freeman is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Freeman moves out of range.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Rutten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Freeman to score with a decent uppercut.
Rutten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Freeman throws out the jab.
Rutten scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutten scores with a one two! Freeman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Morgan Freeman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Freeman under the eye.
Rutten slips a straight right by Freeman.
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Rutten scores with a body shot.
Rutten misses with the combination.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutten looks to land a combination but Freeman avoids it well.
Freeman loads up on a big right hand but Rutten slips the punch.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freeman cracks Rutten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Freeman walks into a straight right hand from Rutten.

Jeez, Morgan Freeman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Rutten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Freeman swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten dips to his left and cracks Freeman with an uppercut!
Rutten throws a combination that misses
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten slips a straight right by Freeman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Freeman lands a really nice looking cross but Rutten seems unphased.
Rutten slips a straight right by Freeman.
Freeman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rutten jabs Freeman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Freeman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutten lands with a right hand.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutten throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Freeman misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Freeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Rutten misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Rutten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morgan Freeman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Freeman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Freeman counters with a straight right hand.
Freeman throws a lazy uppercut
and Freeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freeman takes one on the button.
Freeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Freeman needs to keep his hands up - Rutten had a free shot at his head there.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Morgan Freeman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bas Rutten!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Night Owl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Humble Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owl comes to the cage accompanied by Dead man Gun. 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!

Owl
vs
Humble Two

180 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

225 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Night Owl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Humble Two!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Owl moves into the clinch successfully.
Owl pressing his opponent against the cage.
Owl gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Humble Two.
Humble Two on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humble Two blocks an elbow strike from Owl.
Humble Two drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Humble Two wants a takedown.
Night Owl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Humble Two.
Humble Two avoiding damage as Owl throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Humble Two drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Owl gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Owl gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Owl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Owl advances position into side control!
Owl tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Humble Two avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Owl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owl moves into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Owl there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Humble Two blocking the ground and pound.
Owl lands a heavy elbow.

Humble Two is rocked!
Humble Two is trying to escape the mount.
Humble Two is still in real trouble! Can Owl finish him?
Owl throwing strikes but Humble Two uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Humble Two seems to have recovered his senses.
Humble Two tries to get to full guard but Owl has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humble Two regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Owl.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humble Two can't keep his opponent in guard - Owl advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Humble Two is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Humble Two defending well though.
Humble Two is looking to improve his position.
Owl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Owl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Humble Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Owl.
Owl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Owl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Owl closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Owl lands in his opponent's guard.
Night Owl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owl sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Humble Two's guard.
Owl with the ground and pound but Humble Two uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Owl looking to pass the guard.
Owl pushes down on Humble Two's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Owl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Owl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Humble Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Owl.
Owl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Owl throws a strike but Humble Two avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Owl passes into half guard.
Humble Two blocking the ground and pound attempt from Owl.
Humble Two keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Owl thows a huge punch but Humble Two dodges it nicely.
Humble Two keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Owl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Owl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Owl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Humble Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Owl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owl is nestled in close to Humble Two, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Owl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Humble Two with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Humble Two regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Owl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humble Two preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Owl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Owl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Humble Two tries to get to full guard but Owl has control of the leg.
Humble Two is breathing heavily.
Humble Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Owl.
Owl working the head and body with strikes.
Owl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Humble Two defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humble Two keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Owl throws a strike but Humble Two avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Owl is looking to work some ground and pound but Humble Two has wrist control.
Owl advances position into side control!
Humble Two gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Owl throws some wild stikes that Humble Two manages to avoid easily.
Owl unloads with some shots from mount but Humble Two bucks and avoids them well.
Owl throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Owl misses with a head shot.
Owl throws some wild stikes that Humble Two manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owl scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Humble Two?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owl landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owl looking to finish with strikes here!
Owl lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Owl is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Night Owl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humble Two can do to turn this around?

A momentary lapse in concentration from Humble Two enables Owl to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Humble Two manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Humble Two is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owl is aware though and is defending well.
Owl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Owl stands and throws Humble Two's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Owl dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Owl moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Owl missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humble Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Owl manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owl pulls guard.
Owl wants to sweep here but Humble Two controlling him for the moment.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Humble Two looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Owl advances to half guard.
Owl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Owl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Humble Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Humble Two blocking the ground and pound attempt from Owl.
Owl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Owl throws a strike but Humble Two avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Owl looking to pass the guard.

Humble Two working for a triangle but Owl defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owl passes Humble Two's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Owl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Owl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Owl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Owl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Owl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Humble Two keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Owl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Humble Two defending well though.
Owl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Owl thows a huge punch but Humble Two dodges it nicely.
Owl lands with a punch from half guard.
Owl throwing shots but Humble Two is blocking nicely.
Owl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simon Humble Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Owl throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Humble Two to regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owl throwing shots but Humble Two is blocking nicely.
Humble Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Owl.
Night Owl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Owl seems content to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Night Owl!
Night Owl took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samin Ax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urijah Faber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ax
vs
Faber

176 cm
28
140 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

168 cm
22
138 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samin Ax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Faber shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Faber working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ax has hold of Faber's hands but Faber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Ax looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Ax's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Faber prevents Ax from standing back up.
Faber drops an elbow to the side of Ax's head.

Faber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ax is just riding it out for now. Faber eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ax is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faber pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Faber is working for a kimura but Ax is defending it quite comfortably.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ax tries to get to full guard but Faber has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Faber looking to secure an arm triangle but Ax defends it well.
BOOM! Faber connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Faber connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Faber jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ax manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ax is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Faber landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ax is pushing Faber's head away, looking to escape. Faber manages to hold on to the position though.
Ax is breathing heavily.
Faber scores with a couple of short elbows.

Ax is rocked!
Faber trying to control the action but Ax is working from the bottom.
Oh Ax is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber lands a decent elbow from side control.

Faber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ax is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Faber happy to just control the position for now.
Ax seems to have got his legs back now.

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

Faber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faber tries for a kimura but Ax is defending well.
Ax takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Faber is trying to get an arm triangle but Ax is defending well.
Ax is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Faber has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ax gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Faber lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ax is trying to escape the mount.
Faber connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faber landing shots from mount.
Faber is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Ax goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Faber!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Urijah Faber!
Urijah Faber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

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

McShane
vs
TChaka

181 cm
21
186 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn McShane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umslopogas TChaka!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TChaka throws a body punch but McShane moves out of range.
McShane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and TChaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
TChaka swings for the body but McShane moves out of range.
TChaka tries to clinch up.
McShane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McShane throws a big shot that misses.
McShane moves away from the strike by TChaka.

McShane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

McShane seems to be looking for submissions.
TChaka is looking to escape.
TChaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McShane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McShane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
TChaka tries to kick McShane off in order to stand up. McShane Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
TChaka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McShane has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on McShane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
TChaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McShane lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TChaka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McShane is putting a hurting on TChaka here, landing some big shots from side control.
TChaka wants to get back to his feet but McShane drags him back down.
TChaka is not content to let McShane control the position.
McShane prevents TChaka from escaping the position.
McShane is chipping away with strikes.
TChaka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McShane 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if TChaka can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TChaka taking a bit of punishment here - McShane scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McShane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
TChaka is pushing McShane's head away, looking to escape. McShane manages to hold on to the position though.
TChaka parries the strikes from McShane easily there. McShane is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable TChaka to escape.
TChaka is trying to get back to his feet.
McShane in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from McShane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
TChaka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McShane has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McShane trying to control the action but TChaka is working from the bottom.
McShane working the ground and pound but TChaka is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but TChaka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

McShane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McShane in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
TChaka wants to get back to his feet.

McShane is trying to get an arm triangle but TChaka is defending well.
TChaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McShane is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from McShane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShane wants to control but TChaka is keeping him busy.
McShane is working TChaka over with some ground and pound from side control.
TChaka is trying to buck McShane off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TChaka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McShane.
TChaka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TChaka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McShane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
TChaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McShane is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slow jab from TChaka misses its intended target.
TChaka misses with a straight right.
TChaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McShane.

Excellent takedown into side control there by TChaka.

TChaka decides to stand up, so the ref orders McShane to his feet.
TChaka misses with a looping right.
TChaka tries to clinch up but McShane circles away and keeps his distance.
McShane misses with a body shot.
McShane ducks under a wild hook from TChaka.
TChaka misses the shot to the body.

McShane dives in and scores a takedown into TChaka's guard.
TChaka keeping moving, preventing McShane from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McShane scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McShane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
TChaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McShane.
TChaka keeping moving, preventing McShane from controlling successfully.
McShane prevents TChaka from getting back to his feet.
Shawn McShane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
TChaka is wriggling around but McShane manages to pass to half guard.
TChaka is trying to stand back up but McShane is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McShane lands a nice short elbow.
TChaka is trying to stand back up but McShane is controlling him
McShane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McShane is trying to control. TChaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
TChaka tries to kick McShane off but McShane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
TChaka is trying to escape back to his feet but McShane uses the scramble to pass into side control.
TChaka is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShane lands a nice forearm strike.
TChaka wants to get back to his feet but McShane drags him back down.
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!
McShane wants to lay and pray for a moment but TChaka keeps working.
TChaka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McShane wants to lay and pray for a moment but TChaka keeps working.
McShane looks up at the clock and then as TChaka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McShane smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on McShane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McShane wants to control but TChaka is keeping him busy.
TChaka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
TChaka is pushing McShane's head away, looking to escape. McShane manages to hold on to the position though.
TChaka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
TChaka is breathing heavily.
McShane wants to lay and pray for a moment but TChaka keeps working.
McShane working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
TChaka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McShane has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McShane is looking to take a break and control but TChaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on McShane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McShane throws a strike aimed at the side of TChaka's head but TChaka avoids it well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShane is looking to take a break and control but TChaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
TChaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

McShane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McShane prevents TChaka from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McShane scores with punches from side control.
McShane scores with a couple of short elbows.
TChaka is pushing McShane's head away, looking to escape. McShane manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn McShane dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McShane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
TChaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and McShane counters with a nice double leg into side control. TChaka won't be happy with that.
McShane lands a few punches from side control.
McShane is looking to take a break and control but TChaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

McShane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McShane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McShane is looking to take a break and control but TChaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
TChaka wants to get back to his feet but McShane drags him back down.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
TChaka tries to escape but McShane is in control.

McShane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by TChaka, who protects the arm well.
TChaka is pushing McShane's head away, looking to escape. McShane manages to hold on to the position though.
McShane lands a nice forearm strike.
TChaka wants to get back to his feet.
McShane working the ground and pound from side control.

McShane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by TChaka, who protects the arm well.
McShane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TChaka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
TChaka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McShane asserts his dominance and retains side control.

McShane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, TChaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
McShane trying to control the position but TChaka is working away.
Umslopogas TChaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
TChaka dodges the ground and pound from McShane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane wants to lay and pray for a moment but TChaka keeps working.
TChaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McShane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
TChaka tries to escape but McShane is in control.

TChaka throws McShane to one side and escapes!
The fighters circling - McShane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from TChaka misses its intended target.
TChaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McShane.
McShane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McShane throws a leg kick but TChaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
TChaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McShane on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TChaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McShane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McShane throws a big shot that misses.
McShane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McShane lands a nice shot to the body.
TChaka lands a jab-cross combination.
TChaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TChaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but McShane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shawn McShane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McShane blocks a jab.
McShane swings for the body but TChaka moves out of range.
McShane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
TChaka misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McShane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from McShane misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn McShane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McShane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn McShane!
Shawn McShane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Umslopogas TChaka was interviewed post fight and said 'I am sorry for fighting like a bitch tonite '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Rogers
vs
Pain

180 cm
22
185 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

188 cm
24
178 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Pain!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pain as he jumps to the side.

Pain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rogers's half guard.
Pain works his way into full mount!
Pain throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pain prevents Rogers from getting the reversal.
Pain seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rogers is holding on tight.
Pain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pain jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rogers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pain trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers's coaches at Thunder Dome have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pain looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rogers is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain taking a breather here.

Pain is trying to get an arm triangle but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers tries to bench press Pain off him but Pain keeps the position.
Pain working away.
Pain creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rogers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to improve position but can't.

Pain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pain is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rogers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rogers tries to bench press Pain off him but Pain keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rogers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rogers is not content to let Pain control the position.
Pain working away.
Rogers is trying to improve his position.

Pain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain with the ground and pound but Rogers regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rogers pinned against the cage. Rogers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pain somewhat.
Rogers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Pain.
Rogers slaps away a takedown attempt from Pain, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers landing with the ground and pound.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Our spies down at at BEVA Fight Home inform us that Pain has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rogers trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Pain has wrist control.
Rogers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.

Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pain's head.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers chips away with some ground and pound.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Pain has wrist control.

Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.

Pain working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Pain!
Our winner, Tyson Pain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.