BFT-353 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. Rickson Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gracie
vs
Martin

186 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

186 cm
25
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Bullet Proof System
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jax Martin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Martin avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Martin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Beat Down Under inform us that Martin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looks to land a strike but Martin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie works over Martin with some ground and pound from guard.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie works over Martin with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie cracks Martin with a solid left hand.
Gracie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fokai Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie is pushing down on Martin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martin is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Martin's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Martin defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Martin's temple.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie is nestled in close to Martin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martin sprawls and moves away.
Martin throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.

Gracie feints and as Martin raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Martin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Martin is in guard.

Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Martin won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard.

Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Martin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Martin!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Martin won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.

Martin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!

Gracie working the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Martin taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin regains half guard.
Gracie moves into full mount! Martin won't be happy about that!
Gracie with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Martin is rocked!
Martin takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Gracie's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickson Gracie!
Jax Martin was interviewed post fight and said 'I still have a lot to learn. I didn't do as well as I would have liked, but I will continue to grow and improve. My manager always says, "If you have 5min to spare, you are far to lazy." I need to be busier.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

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

Anielski
vs
Witson

185 cm
31
185 lbs
19 - 15 - 1

185 cm
25
201 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lucjan Anielski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johny Witson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Witson throws a leg kick but Anielski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anielski throws a counter high kick but Witson was just alert enough to avoid it.
A cross from Anielski lands.

Witson moves into the clinch successfully.

Anielski breaks from the clinch.
Witson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anielski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Witson throws the kick towards the body but Anielski avoids it.
Witson swings for the body but Anielski moves out of range.
Anielski scores with a leg kick.
Witson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Witson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anielski is able to avoid easily.
Anielski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Witson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Witson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anielski to the ground. Witson is now in Anielski's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anielski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anielski working a defensive guard but Witson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Witson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anielski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Witson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Witson crashes against the mat.
Anielski is not content to let Witson control the position.
Anielski can't do much from the bottom here.
Anielski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Witson's best efforts.
Anielski is trying to control but can't.
Witson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anielski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Witson wants to stand up but Anielski is controlling the position.
Witson wants to take a breather but Anielski is having none of it.
Witson working over Anielski with some ground and pound. Anielski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anielski trying to control here.
Anielski is not content to let Witson control the position.

Witson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Anielski to get to his feet.
Witson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anielski checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Anielski misses the target.
A head kick by Witson misses
and Witson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson misses with a left hand
and Anielski counters with a straight right hand.
Anielski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Witson's calf.
Witson misses with an uppercut. Anielski saw that one coming.
Witson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anielski.
Anielski is looking for a counter combo.
Witson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Witson tries a head kick but it misses.
Witson throws a leg kick
and Anielski counters with a straight right hand.
Witson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anielski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Witson rushes Anielski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Witson misses with some punches.

Witson jumps into guard, dragging Anielski to the mat.
Witson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anielski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anielski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Witson wants to sweep but no luck.
Witson controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anielski wants to control from the top but Witson keeps moving.
Witson looking for a sweep. Not yet Witson, not yet.
Anielski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anielski throwing strikes from guard but Witson blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Witson holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Witson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johny Witson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Anielski scores with a shot to the body.
Witson shoots and misses
and Anielski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Witson thinking.
Witson with a poor takedown
and Witson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Witson tries to move into range but Anielski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anielski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Witson on the side of the head.
Witson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anielski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Witson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anielski misses with a two punch combination.
Witson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Witson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Witson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Anielski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Witson.
Witson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Witson throws a lazy head kick
and Anielski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Witson thinking.
Witson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson misses with a left hand
and Anielski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Witson throws a sloppy head kick and Anielski moves out of range easily.
Anielski is looking for a counter combo.
Witson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Witson throws a hook but Anielski blocks it.
Witson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anielski. Anielski obviously looking to wear him down.
Anielski blocks a head kick by Witson.
Lucjan Anielski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Witson throws a leg kick
and Anielski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Witson throws a head kick that misses.
Lucjan Anielski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Witson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anielski's sensitive parts.
Anielski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anielski blocks a head kick by Witson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anielski lands with an uppercut that bounces Witson off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Witson misses
letting Anielski counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Witson, right into the meat.
Witson looks to clinch
and Anielski counters with a stiff right hand.
Witson tries to clinch but Anielski is having none of it.
Witson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anielski throws a wild body kick that Witson sees coming a mile off.
Witson shoots and misses
and Anielski counters with a stiff right hand.
Anielski blocks a low kick nicely.
Witson misses with a low kick as Anielski jumps back.
Anielski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson misses with a right hand
and Anielski counters with a three punch combo that has Witson backing up. Witson nods at Anielski to acknowledge the strikes.
A big right from Witson misses.
Anielski throwing a counter right hand but Witson manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Witson misses
and Anielski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Witson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Witson misses the shot to the body.
Johny Witson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Witson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Witson misses with a left hand
and Anielski counters with a nice uppercut.
Witson is looking to score with low kicks.

Anielski gets caught napping as Witson dives in and scores a takedown. Anielski manages to retain guard.
Anielski is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witson with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Witson preventing the sweep.

Anielski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Witson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Witson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anielski wants to sweep here but Witson controlling him for the moment.
Anielski trying to control the position.
Witson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Witson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anielski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucjan Anielski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Anielski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Witson tries to close the distance and clinch but Anielski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Witson throws a sloppy head kick and Anielski moves out of range easily.
Anielski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Witson is defended easily by Anielski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anielski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Witson's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anielski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Witson wants to clinch.
Witson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anielski.
Witson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anielski moves out of range of the body kick.
Witson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anielski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anielski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Witson avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson throws a head kick but Anielski moves out of range.
Anielski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Witson throws a lazy body kick
and Anielski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Witson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Witson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anielski counters with a nice body kick.
Witson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Witson throws a series of punches but Anielski avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anielski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anielski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Witson doesn't seem bothered though.

Witson clinches with his opponent.
Witson prevents Anielski from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Anielski.
Witson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anielski working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anielski struggles to land a body shot inside as Witson controls his hands.
Witson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anielski is struggling to control the position.
Anielski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Witson backwards.
Anielski lands a body shot.
Anielski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Witson can do to turn this around?
Anielski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anielski crunches a lovely knee into Witson's ribcage.
Witson throws a head punch that misses.
Witson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Anielski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Witson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Witson misses with a lunging right hand
and Anielski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anielski connects with a right hand. Witson shakes it off.
Witson wants to clinch but Anielski slips to the side
and Anielski counters with a series of strikes. Witson will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Anielski.
Anielski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Witson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anielski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Witson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Witson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anielski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anielski cracks the inside of Witson's front leg.
Witson looks to clinch
and Anielski counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucjan Anielski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anielski 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucjan Anielski!
Lucjan Anielski made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitecoat comes into the arena with Seven Nation Army blaring out of the sound system. Flare has chosen Also Sprach Zarathustra as his entrance music. Rick Flare has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Whitecoat
vs
Flare

178 cm
41
186 lbs
21 - 28 - 1

173 cm
41
180 lbs
30 - 24 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Flare!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Whitecoat. No joy for Flare on that attempt.
Whitecoat is looking to counter punch.
Flare throws a hook to the side of Whitecoat's head but Whitecoat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whitecoat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flare shoots for a takedown but Whitecoat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Whitecoat misses the target.

Flare looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Whitecoat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flare is working away from the top position though.
Whitecoat tries to roll over but Flare keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Flare is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whitecoat sees it coming and defends easily.
Whitecoat tries to get to full guard but Flare has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitecoat regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Flare.
Flare stopping the sweep attempt from Whitecoat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flare's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flare with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitecoat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whitecoat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flare throwing strikes but missing.
Whitecoat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flare trying to control but Whitecoat is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whitecoat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flare is one step ahead there.
Whitecoat keeping moving, preventing Flare from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flare fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whitecoat avoids it really well and circles away.
Axel Whitecoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.
Flare misses with a takedown attempt - Whitecoat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Whitecoat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitecoat's waist but Whitecoat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flare off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flare or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitecoat, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flare is defended easily by Whitecoat.
It looked like Whitecoat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare is in close to Whitecoat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flare postures up in Whitecoat's guard and throws a big left but Whitecoat blocks it.
Whitecoat has his hands on Flare's head, controlling the position.
Flare with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitecoat trying to keep a closed guard but Flare is proving a slippery customer.
Flare working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Whitecoat cracks a nice hook into Flare's ribs.
Flare dives in for a single leg takedown but Whitecoat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Whitecoat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flare.
Whitecoat throwing a counter right hand but Flare manages to avoid it.
Flare fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flare tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whitecoat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flare somewhat.
Axel Whitecoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Whitecoat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flare shoots in but Whitecoat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Whitecoat throwing a counter right hand but Flare manages to avoid it.
Flare fails with the takedown.
Whitecoat throwing a counter right hand but Flare manages to avoid it.
Whitecoat missing with a left hand there. Flare was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flare with the counter takedown but Whitecoat avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flare jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flare shoots in for a takedown but Whitecoat shows good takedown defense.
Flare takes one to the chin there.
Whitecoat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flare.
A little feinted left hand from Whitecoat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Flare shoots in and bounces Whitecoat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Flare preventing the sweep.
Flare keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whitecoat's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitecoat is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat landing some decent shots from guard.
Whitecoat looking to pass the guard.
Flare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitecoat is one step ahead there.
Whitecoat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitecoat content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whitecoat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Flare working for submissions but it's allowed Whitecoat to get to half guard.
Whitecoat lands strikes from half guard.
Flare is not content to let Whitecoat control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flare wants to control but Whitecoat is keeping busy.
Whitecoat tries to pass to full mount but Flare defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Whitecoat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Flare fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flare is defended easily by Whitecoat.
Whitecoat is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flare slips a straight right by Whitecoat.
Flare shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whitecoat as he jumps to the side.
Axel Whitecoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flare decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Whitecoat tries to get to full guard but Flare has control of the leg.
Flare trying to control from half guard but Whitecoat is working away.
Whitecoat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flare is working away from the top position though.
Whitecoat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flare's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flare's back!
Whitecoat controlling well, preventing Flare from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Flare has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whitecoat is thwarting Flare's attempts to control the position.
Flare is trying to get back to full guard.
Whitecoat thows a huge punch but Flare dodges it nicely.
Whitecoat is controlling the pace.
Whitecoat's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat trying to control from half guard but Flare is working away.
Whitecoat prevents Flare from improving his position.
Whitecoat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flare's head.
Whitecoat controlling the action here.
Flare is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flare is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Whitecoat is staying active.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Flare darts in looking for a takedown but Whitecoat gets double underhooks and turns Flare into the cage.
Whitecoat is looking to counter punch.
Flare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flare misses with a takedown attempt
and Whitecoat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rick Flare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitecoat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whitecoat wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Whitecoat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Whitecoat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whitecoat 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Whitecoat!
An intense looking Axel Whitecoat took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That's four victims in a row now...I will fight whomever BFT puts in front of me next. Aussie Aussie Aussie!!! Oi Oi Oi!!!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Vimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Vimes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jordan Belfort 's chin.

Vimes
vs
Belfort

175 cm
31
161 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

168 cm
25
160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Vimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Belfort !
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort fails to land the takedown.
Belfort misses with a body kick.
Vimes misses with an uppercut.
Belfort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belfort throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belfort connects with an inside leg kick.
Belfort takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belfort looks for the body kick but Vimes saw that one coming.
Vimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belfort swings widly with a right hand
and Vimes counters with a nice uppercut.
Vimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belfort .
Belfort throws a chopping leg kick but Vimes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belfort fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vimes.
Belfort throws a head kick but Vimes moves out of range.
Vimes throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vimes throws a jab when Belfort was well out of range.
Vimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vimes moves out of range of the body kick.
Vimes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belfort 's calf.
Vimes connects with a leg kick. Belfort looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Belfort lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vimes throws a low kick but Belfort moves out of range easily.
A big right from Vimes misses.
Belfort has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vimes.
Vimes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belfort misses with a body shot
and Vimes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belfort 's knee momentarily.
Vimes connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Vimes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vimes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vimes tries to work over Belfort 's front leg with a kick but Belfort checks it.
Belfort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vimes.
Vimes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Belfort is rocked!
Vimes lands with a big right hook that stumbles Belfort - he's out on his feet here! Vimes follows up with another monster hook that separates Belfort from consciousness! Belfort falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Vimes stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samuel Vimes!
Samuel Vimes made sure to mention his sponsor, Hilo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hermio Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Midgard. On his way into the cage it seems that Hermio Junior has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hermio Junior seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Junior
vs
Kochanowski

182 cm
29
187 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

193 cm
41
200 lbs
24 - 33 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hermio Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Junior momentarily.
Junior scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kochanowski in his tracks.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Kochanowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Kochanowski avoids the body shot from Junior.
Kochanowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Junior with a body shot.
Kochanowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kochanowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kochanowski moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kochanowski! But no joy.

Kochanowski has closed the distance and engaged Junior in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Kochanowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kochanowski throws a shot from downtown. Junior moves away and avoids it.
Junior throws a right hand that Kochanowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kochanowski also avoids with ease.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kochanowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kochanowski connects with a right hand. Junior shakes it off.
Kochanowski throws a wild body kick that Junior sees coming a mile off.
Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kochanowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Junior falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kochanowski counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Junior throws a push kick but Kochanowski slaps the foot to one side.
Kochanowski with a poor takedown
and Junior counters with a nice leg kick.
Kochanowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Junior takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior misses with a body punch
letting Kochanowski counter with a right hand.

Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Junior breaks from the clinch.
Kochanowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Kochanowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Junior.
Kochanowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Junior trying to stall but Kochanowski improves his position.

Kochanowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kochanowski.
Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kochanowski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Junior loads up on a big right hand but Kochanowski slips the punch.
Junior throws a hook but Kochanowski blocks it.
Kochanowski misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Junior on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Junior is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kochanowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski misses the jab.
Kochanowski misses with a hook to the body
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kochanowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junior.
Kochanowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Kochanowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Junior scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hermio Junior dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Junior circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Junior counter with a right hand.
Junior throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kochanowski on the side of the head.
Kochanowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Kochanowski is just out of range.
Kochanowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Junior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Jakub Kochanowski has been cut.
Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kochanowski can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kochanowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Junior moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Kochanowski goes down! Can Junior finish him!?

Kochanowski is rocked!
Kochanowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kochanowski, not yet.
Kochanowski is still in real trouble! Can Junior finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Junior is looking to stand up but Kochanowski won't let him.
Junior postures up.
Kochanowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Junior won't allow Kochanowski to sweep him here.

Kochanowski is working an open guard so Junior takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Junior slips a jab from Kochanowski.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Kochanowski is just out of range.
Kochanowski throws out a counter right but Junior avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Junior.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Junior jabs Kochanowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hermio Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Kochanowski. Kochanowski gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Junior was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Junior. Those never looked like landing.
Kochanowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kochanowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermio Junior is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski takes one to the chin there.
Junior buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Kochanowski circles away.
Kochanowski throws a shot from downtown. Junior moves away and avoids it.
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick.
Kochanowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Junior throws an off balance right hand
and Kochanowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kochanowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Kochanowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Nice combo by Junior! Oh, that's hurt him - Kochanowski falls to the canvas and Junior follows him into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Junior decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kochanowski to his feet.
Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Kochanowski.
Junior half committed to a counter leg kick.
Junior checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hermio Junior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Kochanowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Junior on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Junior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Junior throws a combination that misses
and Kochanowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Junior misses.
Kochanowski wants to counter the offense by Junior and move into the clinch position.
Junior fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Junior blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski walks into a straight right hand from Junior.
Junior takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kochanowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Junior.
Junior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Junior throws a series of punches but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Junior feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kochanowski misses with a looping left.
Junior lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Junior feints and then cracks Kochanowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kochanowski down.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.

Junior waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Kochanowski. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Kochanowski to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior wants to stand but Kochanowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kochanowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kochanowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kochanowski is working an open guard so Junior takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Junior tries to clinch but Kochanowski is having none of it.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Junior.
Kochanowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Junior tries to clinch up
and Kochanowski counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Junior clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Junior.
Jakub Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kochanowski prevents a body shot from Junior.
Junior tries to throw a body punch but Kochanowski avoids it by throwing Junior back against the cage.
Junior tries a body shot but Kochanowski blocks it.
Junior lands a shot to the body.
Junior trying to control the position but instead, Kochanowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Junior into the cage.

Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hermio Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Junior circles away.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Junior clinches up against the cage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hermio Junior!
Hermio Junior decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enting Butikol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butikol comes to the cage accompanied by Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Butikol
vs
Kirijenko

188 cm
27
215 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

195 cm
34
220 lbs
24 - 23 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Fast

Kangaroo Punch (Formally Happy Pills) - Laundry 90

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enting Butikol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lyov Kirijenko!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirijenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Butikol to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Butikol.
Butikol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirijenko.
Lyov Kirijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butikol throws a head kick but Kirijenko moves out of range.
Kirijenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butikol.
Kirijenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butikol circles away quickly and effectively.
Butikol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirijenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butikol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kirijenko slips a jab and a cross from Butikol.
Kirijenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Butikol looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirijenko is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Butikol blocks the leg kick.
Butikol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirijenko works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirijenko tries to bum rush Butikol with a series of wild strikes but Butikol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirijenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Butikol thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kirijenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Butikol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Butikol there.
Kirijenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Butikol.
Kirijenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirijenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kirijenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Butikol's hands.
Butikol has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Butikol lands a big uppercut and Kirijenko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kirijenko looks OK. Butikol waves Kirijenko back to his feet!

Kirijenko is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Kirijenko does it's job there.
Kirijenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Butikol finish him?
Butikol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirijenko throws a hook but Butikol avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Butikol.
Kirijenko seems to have recovered his senses.

Kirijenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Butikol was covering up waiting for the punch and Kirijenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Butikol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirijenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Butikol is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kirijenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Kirijenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kirijenko trying to control but Butikol is working from the bottom.

Butikol is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirijenko defends well.

Butikol looking for a guillotine here but Kirijenko defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko postures up and lands a big shot to Butikol's brow.

Butikol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Butikol looking for subs off his back but Kirijenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kirijenko wants to control but Butikol is keeping him busy.
Kirijenko working Butikol over with strikes.
Kirijenko working Butikol over with strikes.
Kirijenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butikol has hold of Kirijenko's hands but Kirijenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kirijenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Kirijenko drops an elbow to the side of Butikol's head.
Butikol moves into full guard.

Butikol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kirijenko passes into half guard.
Butikol wants to improve his position but Kirijenko is controlling well.
Kirijenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Butikol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Butikol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kirijenko pulls his head out easily.
Kirijenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Butikol!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kirijenko thuds a left hand into Butikol's body.
Kirijenko misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Kirijenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Butikol as Kirijenko shoots in.
Butikol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butikol cracks a nice hook into Kirijenko's ribs.

Kirijenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kirijenko lands in his opponent's guard.

Butikol working for a triangle but Kirijenko defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirijenko trying to control but Butikol is working from the bottom.

Kirijenko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Butikol to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kirijenko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Butikol pulls down on the head and he's put Kirijenko to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enting Butikol!
After winning the bout, Enting Butikol thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Di Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Until The End. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Di Vaio
vs
Stanson

176 cm
31
171 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

174 cm
32
178 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Conquer
Tokyo United Fightwear

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Di Vaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stanson shoots in and gets a takedown into Di Vaio's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanson stopping the sweep attempt from Di Vaio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Di Vaio has his foot on Stanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Stanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Di Vaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Di Vaio is on top in guard.

Di Vaio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Vaio throwing strikes but missing.
Stanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Di Vaio.
Di Vaio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Vaio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Di Vaio postures up in Stanson's guard and throws a big left but Stanson blocks it.
Di Vaio won't allow Stanson to get back to his feet.
Stanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stanson wants to hit a switch here but Di Vaio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stanson there!
Di Vaio sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Di Vaio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stanson wants to control but Di Vaio is having none of it.
Stanson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio landing shots from mount.

It looks like Brian Stanson has been cut.
Stanson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stanson gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Di Vaio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Di Vaio throws an elbow that misses. Stanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Di Vaio's guard. Nice move by Stanson!

Di Vaio is looking for a triangle here but Stanson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Di Vaio struggling a bit here.
Stanson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Di Vaio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Di Vaio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Di Vaio gets back to half guard.
Stanson is looking to advance position but Di Vaio won't allow it.
Stanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Di Vaio trying to hold on to Stanson's head to control him but Stanson postures up.
Stanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four 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.
Di Vaio moves into full guard.
Di Vaio throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Di Vaio is trying to keep Stanson in close.
Stanson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Di Vaio's head.
Stanson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Di Vaio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stanson has passed into half guard!

Di Vaio looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Stanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Stanson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stanson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Di Vaio!
Di Vaio manages to get back to half guard.
Di Vaio wants to control but Stanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stanson is looking to take a break and control but Di Vaio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Di Vaio is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stanson connects with a nice short shot to Di Vaio's temple.
Di Vaio is looking to improve his position.
Stanson is keen to just control but Di Vaio is a slippery customer.
Di Vaio flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stanson 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.
Di Vaio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Di Vaio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Stanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stanson is thwarting Di Vaio's attempts to control the position.

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.
Stanson is looking to take a break and control but Di Vaio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Stanson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stanson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Di Vaio wants to control but Stanson postures up.
Di Vaio regains half guard.
Di Vaio is refusing to be controlled, as Stanson sits in half guard.
Stanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Di Vaio wants to improve his position but Stanson is controlling well.
Stanson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio is trying to get back to full guard.
Stanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Di Vaio keeps working.
Di Vaio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stanson is working away from the top position though.
Brian Stanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stanson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stanson passes to side control.
Di Vaio prevents Stanson from improving position.
Stanson cracks Di Vaio with a big right hand but Di Vaio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Stanson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Di Vaio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Di Vaio struggling a bit here.
Stanson scoring with punches and elbows.
Stanson cracks Di Vaio with a big elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Di Vaio taking a bit of punishment here - Stanson scoring with strikes.
Di Vaio is looking for a sweep.
Stanson lands an elbow.
Di Vaio is looking to regain half guard here but Stanson keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Stanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Stanson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Di Vaio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Di Vaio.
Di Vaio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stanson is trying to get back to full guard.
Di Vaio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Vaio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Di Vaio landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Vaio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Di Vaio throws a big right hand that misses.
Stanson working a defensive guard here.
Di Vaio throws a big right hand that misses.
Di Vaio looking to sit in guard and control but Stanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Stanson throws a strike but Di Vaio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Stanson trying to keep a closed guard but Di Vaio is proving a slippery customer.
Di Vaio scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Di Vaio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stanson is trying to keep Di Vaio in close.
Di Vaio won't allow Stanson to get back to his feet.
Di Vaio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson keeping moving, preventing Di Vaio from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stanson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Stanson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Di Vaio taking punishment in the form of punches.

Di Vaio sneaks out the side door and pushes Stanson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Di Vaio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stanson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Di Vaio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stanson manages to get himself to full guard.

Di Vaio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stanson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stanson has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Di Vaio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stanson defends it easily.

Di Vaio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Filippo Di Vaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanson lands a couple of digs.

Di Vaio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Di Vaio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stanson defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filippo Di Vaio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stanson 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuudai comes to the cage accompanied by Know your Enemy - Yoko Kanno. Jong has chosen Nobody Nobody as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Yuudai
vs
Jong

195 cm
29
275 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

195 cm
31
290 lbs
26 - 12 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenta Yuudai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong fakes the leg kick and cracks Yuudai in the body.
Yuudai takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Yuudai throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuudai throws a jab when Jong was well out of range.
Yuudai blocks a head kick by Jong.

Jong lands a big head kick that sends Yuudai tumbling to the mat! Jong takes a step backwards and waves Yuudai back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jong lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Yuudai head around and knocks him out cold! Jong hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kim Jong!
Kim Jong very nearly forgot to thank //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.