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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Arslo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arslo comes to the cage accompanied by Lime - You're My Magician. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arslo
vs
Hernandez

170 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Arslo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arslo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.

Arslo clinches with his opponent.

Arslo pulls guard.
Hernandez is pushing down on Arslo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arslo is fighting to maintain full guard but Hernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hernandez is thwarting Arslo's attempts to control the position.
Arslo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arslo has a closed guard, preventing Hernandez from standing up.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Arslo keeps moving.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Arslo is retaining full guard.
Arslo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hernandez advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arslo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Arslo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arslo tries to get out of the position.

Hernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arslo wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Arslo wants to get back to his feet.
Arslo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hernandez on the ground.

Hernandez is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arslo is looking to improve his position.

Hernandez is working for a kimura but Arslo is defending it quite comfortably.
Hernandez is pressing down on Arslo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arslo is holding on for now.

Hernandez is looking for a kimura here.
Hernandez throwing shots but Arslo is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hernandez has a takedown stuffed.
Andy Arslo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Arslo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Arslo as Hernandez shoots in.
Hernandez looks gassed!

Arslo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arslo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Arslo cracks Hernandez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hernandez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arslo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Arslo there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arslo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arslo.
Arslo wants to stand up but Hernandez manages to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arslo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Hernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arslo is aware though and is defending well.
Arslo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hernandez shoots and misses
and Arslo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hernandez fails with the takedown

and Arslo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hernandez's guard.
Arslo postures up and lands a big shot to Hernandez's brow.
Arslo won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.

Hernandez working for submissions but it's allowed Arslo to get to half guard.
Arslo trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
Arslo slips a nice elbow through Hernandez's hands, connecting with Hernandez's forehead.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.

Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Arslo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Arslo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arslo.
Arslo winds up and cracks Hernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arslo lands a nice short elbow.
Hernandez wants to control but Arslo is keeping busy.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Arslo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Arslo controlling him for the moment.
Arslo looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arslo preventing the sweep.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Arslo tries to pass.

Arslo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Arslo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hernandez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arslo has Hernandez in his guard.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arslo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arslo's guard.
Arslo is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arslo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arslo is trying to stand up here but Hernandez is controlling him well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Hernandez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

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

Uwukiwe
vs
Hickens

165 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aoio Uwukiwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Hickens!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickens throws a head kick but Uwukiwe moves out of range.
Uwukiwe is looking to land body kicks.
Uwukiwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uwukiwe on the side of the head.
Hickens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hickens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hickens leaves Uwukiwe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hickens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hickens wants it to stay on the feet.
Hickens throws a lazy head kick
and Uwukiwe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Uwukiwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uwukiwe connects with a high kick.
Uwukiwe throws a right hand that Hickens ducks under and follows up with a left that Hickens also avoids with ease.
Hickens misses with a head kick.
Uwukiwe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uwukiwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hickens misses with a two punch combination.
Hickens misses with a double jab.
Uwukiwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uwukiwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickens tries to bum rush Uwukiwe with a series of wild strikes but Uwukiwe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hickens throws a head kick that misses

and Uwukiwe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hickens won't be happy with that.
Hickens wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Uwukiwe tries to stand but Hickens controls the position and pulls Uwukiwe into his guard.

Uwukiwe stands up from Hickens's guard - Uwukiwe perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickens throws a series of punches but Uwukiwe moves out of range.
Uwukiwe keeps Hickens at a distance using the push kick.
Uwukiwe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hickens counter with a right hand.
Hickens swats away the attempt to clinch by Uwukiwe.
Uwukiwe lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uwukiwe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Uwukiwe forces Hickens back against the cage and clinches.
Uwukiwe is working for takedown but Hickens is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoio Uwukiwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Uwukiwe manages to break the clinch.
Hickens throws a right and a left that Uwukiwe avoids nicely.
Uwukiwe throws a combination that misses
and Hickens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hickens throws a nice looking combination but Uwukiwe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uwukiwe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uwukiwe feints and then cracks Hickens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hickens down.
Hickens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hickens throws a combination that misses

and Uwukiwe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickens tries to kick Uwukiwe off but Uwukiwe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hickens looks gassed!
Uwukiwe wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Hickens uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hickens manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hickens throws a right and a left that Uwukiwe avoids nicely.

Uwukiwe has Hickens up against the cage in a clinch.
Hickens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Uwukiwe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hickens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Uwukiwe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Uwukiwe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hickens misses with a wild combination.
A leg kick checked by Uwukiwe.
Hickens looks to land a combination but Uwukiwe avoids it well.
Hickens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uwukiwe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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

Hickens pushes Uwukiwe off and gets back to his feet.
Hickens is breathing heavily.
Hickens lands an overhand right.
Hickens leaves Uwukiwe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uwukiwe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hickens throws a head kick that misses.
Uwukiwe misses with a double jab
and Hickens counters with a body kick.

Uwukiwe forces Hickens back against the cage and clinches.
Hickens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uwukiwe.

Uwukiwe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hickens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uwukiwe counters with a one-two to the body.
Hickens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uwukiwe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hickens counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uwukiwe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hickens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hickens misses with a double jab
and Uwukiwe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Uwukiwe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hickens tries to bum rush Uwukiwe with a series of wild strikes but Uwukiwe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uwukiwe throws a head kick but Hickens moves out of range.
Uwukiwe throws a sloppy head kick and Hickens moves out of range easily.
Hickens avoids the head kick by Uwukiwe.
Uwukiwe throws a body kick that misses.
Jab by Hickens.
Hickens swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Hickens.
A head kick from Uwukiwe lands but Hickens takes it in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uwukiwe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoio Uwukiwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uwukiwe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hickens!
Hickens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Uwukiwe.
A cross from Hickens lands.
Mark Hickens seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickens tries to bum rush Uwukiwe with a series of wild strikes but Uwukiwe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hickens throws a sloppy head kick
and Uwukiwe counters with a head kick.
Uwukiwe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hickens counters with a one-two to the body.
Hickens takes a kick to the side of the head.
Uwukiwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hickens lands a front kick.
Uwukiwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hickens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uwukiwe connects with a high kick.
Uwukiwe throws a right and a left that Hickens avoids nicely.
Hickens misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Uwukiwe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uwukiwe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hickens's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hickens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Uwukiwe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uwukiwe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hickens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hickens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uwukiwe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Uwukiwe throws a head kick that Hickens semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uwukiwe.
Hickens misses with a straight left.
Hickens clobbers Uwukiwe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hickens thows a leg kick but Uwukiwe checks it
and Uwukiwe counters with a head kick.
No joy there for Uwukiwe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hickens looks to land a combination but Uwukiwe avoids it well.
Hickens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uwukiwe shoots for a double leg takedown but Hickens sprawls well. He's pushed Uwukiwe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hickens throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uwukiwe lands with a kick to the temple. Hickens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aoio Uwukiwe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uwukiwe tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uwukiwe counters with a big head kick but Hickens shrugs it off.
Uwukiwe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Uwukiwe tries a head kick but it misses.
Mark Hickens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uwukiwe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hickens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hickens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Uwukiwe is looking to clinch but Hickens is avoiding it.
Uwukiwe throws a sloppy head kick and Hickens moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Hickens misses.
Uwukiwe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Uwukiwe.
Hickens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uwukiwe throws a sloppy head kick and Hickens moves out of range easily.
Uwukiwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hickens throws a lazy head kick
and Uwukiwe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hickens's knee momentarily.
Hickens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hickens misses with a two punch combination.
Hickens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Uwukiwe throws a head kick that Hickens semi-blocks.

Uwukiwe moves into range and clinches up with Hickens.

Uwukiwe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hickens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uwukiwe connects with a high kick.
Uwukiwe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickens misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Uwukiwe.
Hickens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uwukiwe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hickens really felt that one!
Hickens throws a head kick that misses

and Uwukiwe counters by clinching up.

Uwukiwe breaks from the clinch.
Uwukiwe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hickens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uwukiwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uwukiwe tries to clinch up.
Uwukiwe throws a series of punches but Hickens moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hickens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uwukiwe.
Hickens throws a front kick aimed at Uwukiwe's knee but Uwukiwe avoids it well.
Hickens throws a lazy head kick
and Uwukiwe counters with a leg kick.
Uwukiwe throws a right hand that Hickens ducks under and follows up with a left that Hickens also avoids with ease.
A big left from Hickens misses.
Hickens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hickens misses with a series of wild punches.
Uwukiwe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uwukiwe throws a right hand that Hickens ducks under and follows up with a left that Hickens also avoids with ease.
Uwukiwe lands a high kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aoio Uwukiwe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uwukiwe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoio Uwukiwe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Manai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Manai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lee
vs
Manai

155 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

177 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julius Manai!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Manai pushes him off.
Manai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manai ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Manai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Dan Lee has been cut.
Lee tries to clinch there but Manai circles away.
A head kick from Manai lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Manai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee wants to clinch up but Manai keeps it at a distance.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manai.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manai counters with a head kick.

Lee is rocked!
Lee tries to bum rush Manai with a series of wild strikes but Manai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Manai moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Manai jumps guard.
Manai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Manai will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Manai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manai is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lee tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manai is looking to escape.
Manai is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee tries to stand up but Manai grabs his leg and drags him down! Manai is now on top, in side control.

Manai is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Manai advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manai controlling from mount.
Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position.
Manai thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Manai throws some wild stikes that Lee manages to avoid easily.
Manai controlling from the full mount.

Manai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manai thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Manai has control of Lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lee avoids a series of strikes thrown by Manai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Manai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Lee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Manai to counter with a crisp jab.
Manai throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Dan Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Manai shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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

Manai is rocked!

It looks like Julius Manai has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Manai circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Manai counters with a nice kick to the body.
Manai blocks a leg kick.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manai shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manai circles away quickly and effectively.
Manai is breathing heavily.
Manai throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manai.
Dan Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Manai.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Dan Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Manai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.

Manai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lee pushes Manai away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manai gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manai on the ground.

Manai is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee stops Manai from passing to mount.
Manai trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Manai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manai takes one on the button.

Manai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manai prevents Lee from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manai is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Lee dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Manai shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Manai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee tries to clinch but Manai moves away

and Manai moves into the clinch.
Manai prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Lee really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

Manai decides to pull guard.

Manai pushes Lee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Some wild striking there from Manai.
A slapping body kick lands there for Manai.
Manai looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Manai's head but Manai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Manai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Manai is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Manai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Manai works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Manai working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.
Manai looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manai lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lee hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manai working for a submission but Lee is keeping him at bay.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Manai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Manai trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manai thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lee holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Manai tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Manai is working for a guillotine from mount but Lee frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manai looking to finish with strikes here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Manai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manai 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Manai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Cartside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thia Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thia Li will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cartside
vs
Li

170 cm
22
140 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

187 cm
23
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Australian Xtreme - NEW 159 Energy!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Cartside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Thia Li!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cartside shoots in and bounces Li off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cartside showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartside seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Li for as long as he can get away with.
Cartside wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.

Li pushes Cartside off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cartside shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thia Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Li gets caught flat footed, as Cartside shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cartside advances position into side control!

Cartside thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartside 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 Li's shoulder. That is not cool.
Li is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Li is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Cartside politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cartside prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cartside prevents Li from escaping the position.
Cartside working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Li is trying to get back to his feet.
Cartside moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Rick Cartside just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Cartside changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Li looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Li prevents Cartside from moving into mount.
Cartside 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 Li's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartside tries to advance to mount but Li denies him.
Cartside content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Cartside dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartside is defended easily by Li.
Cartside shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Li as he avoids it easily.
Cartside blocks a head kick by Li.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Cartside moves out of range easily.
Li tries to clinch up.
Li looks to throw the jab but Cartside is out of range.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.

Cartside closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cartside lands in his opponent's guard.
Cartside wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Cartside might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cartside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartside prevents Li from getting back to his feet.
Cartside sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li wants to stand and escape but Cartside is having none of it.
Li keeping moving, preventing Cartside from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartside fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Cartside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li throws a hook but Cartside avoids it easily.
Li throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartside shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.
Li misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Li.

Cartside scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Li is trying to stand back up but Cartside is controlling him
Cartside performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Li tries to kick Cartside off but Cartside keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Li is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartside slows the pace down in half guard.
Cartside wants to pass the guard but Li is defending well.
Li tries to kick Cartside off but Cartside keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Cartside seems content to control.
Li is trying to stand.

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

Cartside has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
Cartside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartside has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Li avoiding damage as Cartside throws knees to the body.
Cartside keeps control of Li as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Cartside scores with a takedown into Li's guard.
Li is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartside is controlling him.
Li is breathing heavily.
Cartside wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Cartside is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Cartside dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Cartside is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Li's half guard.
Rick Cartside overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartside with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cartside prevents Li from standing back up.
Cartside stalling.
Cartside has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Cartside seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartside is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.
Cartside is controlling the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Rick Cartside just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cartside shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartside misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Li thuds his right hand into Cartside's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cartside tries for a takedown but Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Cartside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartside circles away from the clinch attempt

so Cartside counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartside is controlling him.
Cartside trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li wants to stand but Cartside is controlling the position.
Cartside sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartside trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Li stuffs the takedown.
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thia Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartside shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Li lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartside sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Li throws a series of punches but Cartside moves out of range.
Cartside avoids the head kick by Li.
Cartside avoids the head kick by Li.
Li wants to clinch up but Cartside keeps it at a distance.
Cartside is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Cartside closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cartside lands in his opponent's guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Cartside from controlling successfully.
Li is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thia Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Cartside is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Cartside showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartside, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Soza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darwin comes to the cage accompanied by Show Me What You've Got - Powerman 5000. Soza has chosen Sponge Bob Theme Song as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Darwin
vs
Soza

164 cm
22
164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Darwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Soza!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darwin shoots in for a takedown but Soza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soza motions for Darwin to come forward. Soza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darwin closes the distance and clinches up with Soza, looking for a takedown. Darwin pushes Soza against the cage but Soza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soza leaves Darwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Darwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darwin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soza pinned against the cage. Soza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Soza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Victor Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Soza tries to sprawl out of it but Darwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Darwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soza defends it nicely.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soza as he jumps to the side.
Darwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Darwin.
Darwin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soza leaves Darwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soza stuffs the takedown attempt from Darwin. Darwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Darwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soza.
Darwin fails to land the takedown.

Darwin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Darwin is breathing heavily.
Darwin controlling from the top position.

Darwin stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soza.
Darwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soza can pounce on him.
Soza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Darwin.
Bob Soza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown but Soza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soza leaves Darwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soza leaves Darwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Darwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Darwin has a takedown stuffed.
Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soza.
Darwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Darwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown but Soza shows good takedown defense.
Soza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Darwin closes the distance and clinches up with Soza, looking for a takedown. Darwin pushes Soza against the cage but Soza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darwin shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Darwin is defended easily by Soza.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown but Soza shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darwin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Darwin somewhat.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown but Soza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Darwin.
Darwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Soza sprawls well. He's pushed Darwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soza throws a head kick but Darwin moves out of range.
Darwin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bob Soza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Darwin.
Horrible takedown by Darwin or perhaps it was just good defense by Soza which made him look bad.
Darwin shoots in and drives through. Soza sprawls well.
Soza throws a series of strikes that have Darwin backpedaling.

It looks like Victor Darwin has been cut.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soza but Soza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soza swivels and escapes.
Darwin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soza pinned against the cage. Soza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A good leg kick by Soza.
A left lands for Soza.
Darwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Soza tries to sprawl out of it but Darwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soza scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Soza stuffs the takedown attempt from Darwin. Darwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Darwin shoots in but Soza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Darwin has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Darwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darwin.
Bob Soza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown but Soza shows good takedown defense.
Soza swats away the attempt to clinch by Darwin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin looks for a takedown but Soza sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Darwin is defended easily by Soza.
Darwin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soza tries to avoid it but Darwin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soza to the ground. Soza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darwin shoots in and drives through. Soza sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Darwin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Darwin shoots in but no luck this time.
Darwin has a takedown stuffed.
Darwin dives in and grabs Soza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soza pushes down on Darwin's head and hops out.
Darwin shoots for a takedown but Soza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Soza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Soza, right into the meat.
Soza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Darwin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Darwin is rocked!
Soza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soza wants it to stay on the feet.
Darwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Darwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle, before Soza throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Darwin's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Soza lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Bob Soza!