SCC 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Racken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Forest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Racken
vs
Forest

180 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Racken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Forest!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forest swinging wildly here.
Racken looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Racken misses with a takedown attempt - Forest sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forest rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Racken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forest looks to land a combination but Racken avoids it well.
Forest lands a glancing blow to the side of Racken's head.

Forest drives through and clinches with Racken against the cage.
Racken wants a takedown but no success here.
Forest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Racken keeps control of Forest as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Forest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Forest is trying to force a seperation but Racken has the dominant position.
Forest tries to break the clinch but Racken is controlling the position.
Racken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Forest gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Racken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Forest can't break the clinch.

Forest breaks from the clinch.
Forest sizes up Racken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Forest rushes Racken and presses him up against the cage.

Forest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gabriel Forest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forest scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Racken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Forest forces Racken back against the cage and clinches.
Forest tries to break the clinch but Racken is controlling the position.

Forest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Forest misses.
Forest scores with a three punch combo!

Forest has closed the distance and engaged Racken in a clinch.
Racken blocks the elbow strike.
Forest can't break the clinch.
Forest is trying to break the clinch but Racken has him pressed against the cage.
Forest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Racken backwards.
Racken prevents Forest from breaking the clinch.

Forest breaks the clinch.
Forest swinging wildly here.
Racken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Racken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Forest.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forest steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Racken is out on his feet! Forest sets himself and nearly takes Racken's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gabriel Forest!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Bibiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Luca Bibiano enters the cage!

Silva
vs
Bibiano

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Bibiano!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bibiano throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Bibiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bibiano wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva looks for a takedown but Bibiano sprawls well.
Bibiano lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into rage.
Bibiano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice straight punches there by Bibiano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bibiano.
Bibiano lands a jab.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Bibiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ronnie Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bibiano stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice jab there from Bibiano.
Bibiano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bibiano lands a jab to the head.
Bibiano with a hook.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bibiano tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bibiano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Danga de danga de dang - Bibiano scores with a four punch combination!

Silva is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Silva. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva takes one on the button.
Luca Bibiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibiano throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.

Silva gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Bibiano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bibiano regains half guard, as Silva was trying to land strikes.
Bibiano manages to get to full guard.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bibiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva postures up in Bibiano's guard and throws a big left but Bibiano blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bibiano pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bibiano punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Bibiano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bibiano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Bibiano's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bibiano duly obliges.
Bibiano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Bibiano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Bibiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Bibiano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bibiano misses with a two punch combination.
Bibiano lands a slapping body shot.
Bibiano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bibiano throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Bibiano does no damage.
Nice shot by Bibiano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bibiano connects with a body shot.
Bibiano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bibiano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bibiano, as that shot connected.
Bibiano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Danga de danga de dang - Bibiano scores with a four punch combination!
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Bibiano finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Bibiano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bibiano lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Silva falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luca Bibiano!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Warwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gendry Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gendry Snow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Evan Warwick's chin.

Warwick
vs
Snow

183 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evan Warwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gendry Snow!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Warwick keeps the fight on the outside.
Snow tries to score with a low kick but Warwick moves his leg out of the way.
Snow tries to clinch but Warwick moves out of range.
Warwick throws a right hand that Snow ducks under and follows up with a left that Snow also avoids with ease.
Snow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow catches Warwick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snow fails with the takedown.
Snow 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.
Warwick's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Warwick duly obliges.
Snow misses with a double jab.
A big right from Warwick misses.
Warwick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Snow misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snow.
Warwick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Gendry Snow has been cut.
Warwick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snow tries to clinch but Warwick is having none of it.
Warwick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warwick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Warwick swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warwick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snow.
Snow slips a jab and a cross from Warwick.
Warwick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warwick fails to land with a series of punches.
Snow throws a body punch but Warwick moves out of range.
Evan Warwick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Snow closes the distance and clinches.
Warwick is looking to break free of the clinch but Snow has double underhooks.
Snow lands a body shot.
Snow lands a body shot.

Warwick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warwick slips a jab from Snow.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warwick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Warwick throws a combination. Snow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Warwick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warwick throws an overhand right that lands on Snow's shoulder, as Snow tries to avoid the shot.
Snow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Warwick lands the left hand.
Snow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warwick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warwick misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Warwick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Warwick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Warwick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
Warwick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
Snow throws a lazy right hand but Warwick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snow slips a jab and a cross from Warwick.
Warwick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warwick's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Warwick throws a nice looking combination but Snow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warwick cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Warwick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snow counters with a left to the body.

Snow drives through and clinches with Warwick against the cage.
Warwick is trying to break the clinch but Snow has him pressed against the cage.

Warwick breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow shoots in for a double leg but Warwick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evan Warwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gendry Snow.
Warwick with a hook.
Warwick cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Warwick misses with a looping right.
Warwick throws a right hand that Snow ducks under and follows up with a left that Snow also avoids with ease.
Warwick swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Snow moves out of range as Warwick strikes.
Snow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warwick avoids it really well and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Snow scores with a four punch combination!
Warwick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Warwick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snow throws a body punch but Warwick moves out of range.
Snow is trying desperately to land a takedown but Warwick is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Snow.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Warwick!
Snow is looking to clinch but Warwick is avoiding it.
Warwick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Warwick throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warwick misses the shot to the body.
Warwick misses the shot to the body.
Warwick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warwick misses with a jab to the body
and Warwick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warwick misses with a jab to the body
and Warwick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snow tries to clinch up but Warwick circles away and keeps his distance.
Snow moves forwards but Warwick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Warwick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Warwick circles away.
Warwick slips a straight right by Snow.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Warwick.
Warwick slaps away a takedown attempt from Snow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warwick fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Warwick is just out of range.
Warwick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Warwick lands a nice hook to Snow's body. Snow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Warwick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gendry Snow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Snow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Warwick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warwick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warwick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snow.
Evan Warwick is winning the standup battle so far.
Warwick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Warwick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warwick dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Snow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Warwick counters with a two punch combo.
Warwick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warwick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snow.
Snow lands a jab to the nose.
Warwick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snow.
Warwick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Warwick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Snow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Snow rushes Warwick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Warwick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warwick smiles and moves away.
Snow punishes Warwick's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snow misses with a wild combination.
Snow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Warwick misses with a two punch combination.
Snow tries to clinch up but Warwick circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Warwick misses its intended target.
Warwick dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Snow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Warwick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snow tries to clinch up but Warwick circles away and keeps his distance.
Warwick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evan Warwick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snow is defended easily by Warwick.
Evan Warwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gendry Snow.
Snow shoots in for a takedown but Warwick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws a series of punches but Warwick avoids them all with ease.
Snow tries to clinch but Warwick moves out of range.
Warwick misses with the combination.
Warwick looks to land a combination. Snow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Warwick misses with the combination.
Snow shoots in but Warwick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snow thows a body shot but no joy.
Warwick takes one to the chin there.

Snow instigates a clinch.
Warwick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warwick is trying to break free.
Warwick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snow slowing the pace effectively.

Snow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warwick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warwick misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warwick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warwick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Warwick misses with a jab to the body
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warwick throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snow is defended easily by Warwick.
Warwick throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Warwick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Snow looks to throw the jab but Warwick is out of range.
Evan Warwick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warwick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Warwick moves out of range easily.
Snow lands a nice shot that snaps Warwick's head back.
Snow dodges the punch combination from Warwick.
Warwick connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow cracks a nice hook into Warwick's ribs.
Good shot there by Snow.
Snow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow throws a front kick aimed at Warwick's knee but Warwick avoids it well.
Snow throws out a powerful jab.
Snow cracks Warwick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snow shoots in and drives through. Warwick sprawls well.
Snow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Snow forces Warwick back against the cage and clinches.

Snow pulls Warwick into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snow is on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Snow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Snow moves into the clinch.
Warwick wants to get back to striking at distance but Snow won't allow it.
Warwick can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gendry Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gendry Snow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Snow scores with a jab to the body.
Warwick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Warwick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snow moves in looking to clinch but Warwick pushes him off.

Snow pushes Warwick up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow can't break the clinch.
Snow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warwick avoids it.
Snow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Warwick breaks from the clinch.
Snow wants to clinch.
Snow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warwick finds it's way round the side to connect with Snow's head.
Snow looks to land a combination but Warwick avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Snow.
Snow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Warwick lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warwick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warwick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Warwick thuds a left hand into Snow's body.
Warwick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snow circles away quickly and effectively.
Snow misses with a low kick as Warwick jumps back.
Snow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warwick.
Warwick lands a jab to the head.
Snow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warwick throws a combination that misses
and Snow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warwick misses with the combination.
Warwick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warwick.
Snow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warwick.
Snow swings for the body but Warwick moves out of range.
Warwick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands a body shot.
Warwick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snow.
Warwick keeps the fight on the outside.
Warwick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warwick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warwick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snow clobbers Warwick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Warwick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Warwick misses with a straight right.

Snow moves into range and clinches up with Warwick.
Snow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warwick avoids it.
Warwick has had enough of the clinch but Snow keeps him there for the moment.

Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Snow - just one landing.
Snow slips a jab and a cross from Warwick.
Snow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snow, as that shot connected.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Snow rushes Warwick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Warwick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Snow just leaning against Warwick, taking a breather.
Snow has Warwick pressed against the cage, preventing Warwick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Snow jumps guard and drags Warwick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Warwick wants to stand and escape but instead Snow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Snow is pushing down on Warwick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warwick is fighting to maintain full guard but Snow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Warwick wants to get back to his feet.
Snow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Snow decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Snow is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warwick blocks a head kick by Snow.
Snow slips a jab from Warwick.
Warwick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warwick misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Snow swings for the body but Warwick moves out of range.

Snow has managed to clinch.
Warwick can't break the clinch.

Snow jumps into guard, dragging Warwick to the mat.
Warwick wants to stand but Snow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snow is on top in guard.
Snow passes Warwick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Warwick is trying to stand up here but Snow is controlling him well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gendry Snow!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

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

Rumbo
vs
Death

192 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

195 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boyd Rumbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hades Death!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Death is defended easily by Rumbo.
Rumbo shoots in but Death avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Death misses the jab.
Death with a poor takedown
and Rumbo counters with a one-two to the body.
Death with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rumbo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Death!
Boyd Rumbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hades Death.
Death is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Rumbo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Death manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Death can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rumbo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Death down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Death wants to get back to his feet.
Death looks gassed!

Rumbo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Death, who protects the arm well.
Death is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rumbo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Death knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rumbo lands an elbow.
Death wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rumbo working the head and body with strikes.
Death is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rumbo is controlling him well.
Rumbo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Death!

Rumbo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Death can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Death is bucking up trying to escape but Rumbo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rumbo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Death wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rumbo landing strikes from the mount and Death is in trouble!
Rumbo tries to control but Death wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumbo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Death is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rumbo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Rumbo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Death is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Rumbo wants to finish this one by submission but Death is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rumbo.
Death is trying to stand.

Rumbo working for a submission but Death is keeping him at bay.
Rumbo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Death is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rumbo cracks Death with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Death is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Rumbo wants to finish this one by submission but Death is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rumbo.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rumbo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Death wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumbo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Death wants to get back to his feet.
Death is squirming around, avoiding Rumbo's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rumbo pushes Death up against the cage in a clinch.
Rumbo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Death.
Death can't get the takedown.
Death drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rumbo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boyd Rumbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hades Death.
Rumbo shoots in for a takedown but Death shows good takedown defense.
Death with a poor takedown

and Rumbo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rumbo.
Death can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rumbo controls the pace.
Rumbo wants to control from the top but Death keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rumbo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rumbo works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Death wants to get back to his feet.
Rumbo is trying to control. Death wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rumbo is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Rumbo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Death is just riding it out for now. Rumbo eventually gives up the hold.
Death keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Rumbo 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.
Death avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rumbo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Rumbo wants to work for an arm triangle but Death is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rumbo slips a nice elbow through Death's hands, connecting with Death's forehead.

Death pushes Rumbo off and gets back to his feet.

Rumbo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Death was covering up waiting for the punch and Rumbo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boyd Rumbo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rumbo stops Death from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rumbo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rumbo prevents Death from getting back to his feet.

Death pushes Rumbo off and gets back to his feet.
Good exchange - Death coming out on top.
Rumbo misses with a series of wild punches.
Death misses with a combination

and Rumbo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Death's guard now.
Death is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumbo chips away with some ground and pound.
Rumbo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rumbo takes one to the side of the head.
Death stuffs the takedown attempt from Rumbo. Rumbo gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Rumbo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Death misses with a takedown

and Rumbo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rumbo won't allow Death to get back to his feet.

Rumbo 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.
Death is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rumbo is controlling him.
Death is looking to stand back up but Rumbo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Death.

Rumbo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Death is just riding it out for now. Rumbo eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Death pushes Rumbo off looking to stand but Rumbo dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boyd Rumbo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and axle hacksaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). axle hacksaw will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Johnson
vs
hacksaw

177 cm
22
173 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, axle hacksaw!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
hacksaw throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but hacksaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but hacksaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
hacksaw is looking to clinch.

hacksaw gets the takedown into side control.
hacksaw is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. hacksaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but hacksaw pulls his head out easily.
hacksaw prevents Johnson from improving his position.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but hacksaw pulls his head out easily.
hacksaw with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson is staying active underneath hacksaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
hacksaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by hacksaw.

Johnson gets caught flat footed, as hacksaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

hacksaw stands up from Johnson's guard - hacksaw perhaps looking for a knockout.

hacksaw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
hacksaw is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
hacksaw wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
hacksaw tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
hacksaw working away.
hacksaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson tries to bench press hacksaw off him but hacksaw keeps the position.
Johnson parries the strikes from hacksaw easily there. hacksaw is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt

and hacksaw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hacksaw trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
hacksaw staying calm.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
hacksaw wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite hacksaw's best efforts.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but hacksaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. hacksaw defends it easily.
hacksaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. hacksaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. hacksaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
hacksaw is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
hacksaw throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
hacksaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

axle hacksaw dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

hacksaw takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and hacksaw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
hacksaw wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson gets full guard.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. hacksaw defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
hacksaw throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
hacksaw is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.

hacksaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, hacksaw has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
hacksaw trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
hacksaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but hacksaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
hacksaw trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing hacksaw from standing up.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but hacksaw pushes his legs off easily.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing hacksaw from controlling successfully.
hacksaw might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

hacksaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
hacksaw would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

hacksaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

hacksaw stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and hacksaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

hacksaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, hacksaw has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
hacksaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but hacksaw defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnson tries for a takedown but hacksaw circles away easily

and hacksaw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson tries to buck hacksaw off but hacksaw is having none of it.

hacksaw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no hacksaw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
hacksaw wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
hacksaw working the head and body with strikes.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
hacksaw wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
hacksaw tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Johnson gets back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Johnson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mansfield
vs
Hero

185 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackson Mansfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Hero!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero throws a right and a left that Mansfield avoids nicely.
Mansfield looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Hero lands a big right hand that sends Mansfield crashing to the mat! Hero stays standing though and waves Mansfield back to his feet!

It looks like Jackson Mansfield has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mansfield is out of range.
Mansfield is looking to clinch but Hero is avoiding it.
Hero misses with the combination.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mansfield throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
A left lands for Hero.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Hero cracks Mansfield with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hero has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mansfield to stand back up!

Mansfield is rocked!

Jackson Mansfield's cut is getting worse.
Mansfield drops his hands momentarily. Hero doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Mansfield staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Mansfield doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Hero!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Junior Mapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daemon Hubert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hubert comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Break You by LoG kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Daemon Hubert acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Mapo
vs
Hubert

165 cm
24
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Mapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daemon Hubert!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mapo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Mapo is looking for a kimura here.
Hubert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mapo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mapo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hubert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mapo.
Mapo stops Hubert from getting back to his feet.

Hubert pushes Mapo off and gets back to his feet.
Hubert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hubert shoots in for a takedown but Mapo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior Mapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mapo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mapo is trying to control. Hubert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mapo is looking for a kimura here.
Hubert is refusing to be controlled, as Mapo sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Mapo seems content to control.
Hubert pushes Mapo off looking to stand but Mapo dives back in and keeps control.
Hubert is staying active underneath Mapo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hubert is trying to stand up here but Mapo is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Mapo feints and as Hubert raises his hands in defense, Mapo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mapo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hubert is retaining full guard.
Hubert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mapo controls the pace.
Mapo prevents Hubert from getting back to his feet.
Mapo controlling from the top position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mapo wants to control from the top but Hubert keeps moving.
Mapo stops Hubert from standing up.
Mapo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hubert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Hubert with that takedown attempt.
Junior Mapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daemon Hubert.
Hubert looks gassed!
Hubert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mapo defends it nicely.

Mapo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mapo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mapo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hubert has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mapo fails to advance to Hubert's back.
Mapo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hubert is looking to escape.
Hubert wants to get back to his feet.

Mapo working for a guillotine from mount but Hubert is in no mood to give up.
Hubert is trying to stand.

That's four 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.

Mapo working for a submission but Hubert is keeping him at bay.

Mapo wants to finish this one by submission but Hubert is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mapo.
Mapo tries to control but Hubert wriggling away.
Hubert wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mapo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Mapo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hubert to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hubert shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Mapo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hubert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mapo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mapo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mapo passes the guard and advances to mount!

Mapo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Mapo working for a guillotine from mount but Hubert is in no mood to give up.
Hubert wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mapo wants to control the pace but Hubert is squirming around nicely.
Mapo moves to take his opponent's back.
Hubert is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hubert is keeping busy.

Hubert is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mapo gets his way!
Hubert is keeping busy.
Hubert is trying to stand back up.

Mapo working for the choke.
Hubert is trying to get back to his feet but Mapo has full control of the position and if anything, Hubert has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mapo trying to control.
Hubert is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mapo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hubert is trying to stand back up.

Mapo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hubert knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hubert for a finish.
Hubert looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Mapo sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hubert taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Mapo!