RFC 30 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zedd Jebb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis has chosen amazing by kanye west as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Michael Louis enters the cage!

Jebb
vs
Louis

188 cm
20
197 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

AnonymouS
Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zedd Jebb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Louis!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Jebb.
Louis throws a nice looking combination but Jebb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Louis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Jebb instigates a clinch.
Jebb lands a nice knee to the body.
Jebb unloads a knee to the mid-section. Louis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jebb works on Louis's body with a couple of short punches.
Jebb lands a hook that snaps the head of Louis backwards.
Jebb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jebb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jebb working Louis over with knees to the body.
Louis looks winded!
Jebb connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Michael Louis has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jebb is leaning against Louis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Louis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jebb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Louis backwards.
Jebb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jebb lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Jebb.
Jebb landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jebb lands an elbow that stopped Louis in his tracks for a moment.
Jebb lands an elbow just above Louis 's eye.

Louis is rocked!
Jebb unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jebb lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jebb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jebb landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jebb scores with a hook to the body.
Jebb manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Jebb.
Jebb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jebb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Louis is still on wobbly legs! Can Jebb finish him?
Jebb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jebb creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Louis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Louis drops to his knees and Jebb pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zedd Jebb!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Yento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivo Koljeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yento comes to the cage accompanied by LA Beast Official Theme . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Yento
vs
Koljeno

181 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Project Mayhem
Dissolution Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Yento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ivo Koljeno!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Koljeno forces Yento back against the cage and clinches.
Koljeno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Yento breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yento thuds his right hand into Koljeno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Koljeno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yento lands a knee to the body.
Yento tries to break the clinch but Koljeno is controlling the position.
Yento lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koljeno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yento.
Koljeno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yento is defending well for now.
Koljeno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yento's face.

It looks like King Yento has been cut.
Koljeno misses with some punches.
Yento lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koljeno backwards.
Yento tries to circle away but Koljeno has him pinned against the cage.
Koljeno keeps control of Yento as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koljeno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yento trying to control the position but instead, Koljeno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yento into the cage.
Yento tries to break the clinch but Koljeno is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koljeno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koljeno closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koljeno misses with a shot to the body
and Yento counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koljeno tries to clinch up.
Yento lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koljeno shoots for a takedown but Yento saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Koljeno gets a clinch.
Yento lands a right hand.
Yento stops a takedown attempt from Koljeno.
Koljeno looks winded!
Koljeno looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koljeno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yento blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Koljeno fails to land.
Koljeno is trying to pull guard but Yento turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King Yento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivo Koljeno.
Yento can't break the clinch.
Yento letting Koljeno take a breather here.
Koljeno looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koljeno tries a body shot but Yento blocks it.
Yento throws an elbow but it misses.
Koljeno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yento blocks it with crossed arms.
Koljeno is trying to pull guard but Yento turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yento has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yento is trying to break the clinch but Koljeno has him pressed against the cage.
Koljeno trying to land knees to the body.
Yento lands an elbow inside that Koljeno shrugs off.

It looks like Ivo Koljeno has been cut.

Yento breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King Yento is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koljeno has his takedown stuffed
letting Yento counter with a right hand.
Koljeno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yento's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yento duly obliges.
A left and a right from Yento both land. Nice combination.
Koljeno is looking to clinch.
Yento looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yento throws a combination. Koljeno tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Koljeno throws a sloppy head kick and Yento moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yento misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Yento.
Yento lands a glancing blow to the side of Koljeno's head.

Koljeno is rocked!
Yento scores with a hook to the body. Koljeno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koljeno is still on wobbly legs! Can Yento finish him?
A head kick misses from Koljeno.
Koljeno seems to have recovered his senses.
Yento cracks Koljeno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koljeno tries to clinch
and Yento counters with a stiff right hand.
Koljeno ducks right into an uppercut from Yento.
Yento connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Koljeno covering up! Yento comes in with a big uppercut and Koljeno goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). King Yento!
Post fight, King Yento stared into the camera and said 'I don't try to intimidate anybody before a fight. That's nonsense. I intimidate people by hitting them and winning.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oakley Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Twister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bark's entrance music is RUN DMC its like that. A fine choice. Oakley Bark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bark
vs
Twister

190 cm
45
199 lbs
46 - 25 - 0

188 cm
37
195 lbs
20 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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 46 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oakley Bark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Twister!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twister walks into a stiff left hand from Bark.
Good exchange - Twister coming out on top.
Oakley Bark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bark lands a nice looking body shot.
Bark misses with a takedown attempt - Twister sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Twister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Twister as he avoids it easily.
Bark lands with a kick to the temple. Twister shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oakley Bark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bark walks into a stiff left hand from Twister.
Bark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Twister swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Twister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark throws a looping overhand right but Twister ducks down to avoid it.
Bark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Twister throws a looping overhand right but Bark ducks down to avoid it.
Bark misses with a body shot
and Bark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bark looks to land a combination but Twister avoids it well.
As Bark backs off Twister throws a huge counter combo but Bark manages to avoid it all.
Twister staying out of range there.
Bark throws a series of punches but Twister avoids them all with ease.
Twister ducks under a wild hook from Bark.
Bark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Twister defends well and Bark ends up having to push Twister into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Twister is out of range.
Bark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Twister was well out of range. Poor timing from Bark.
Bark throws a head kick but Twister moves out of range.
Twister is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Twister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bark misses with a takedown attempt
and Twister counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Twister's corner calls for a 1-2. Twister obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Twister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bark is fending him off so far but Twister persists. Nope, Bark circles away and we're back to standing.
Twister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bark's waist but Bark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Twister off to one side.
Bark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Twister was well out of range. Poor timing from Bark.
Twister closes the distance and clinches up with Bark, looking for a takedown. Twister pushes Bark against the cage but Bark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Bark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bark scoring well with a low kick there.
Bark shoots in for a takedown but Twister shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bark throws a front kick aimed at Twister's knee but Twister avoids it well.
Bark cracks Twister with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Twister blocks a head kick by Bark.
It seemed like Twister was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bark shoots in but Twister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Twister throws out a counter right but Bark avoids it with no problem.
Bark just misses with a punch to the body.
Bark throws a series of punches but Twister moves out of range.
Bark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Twister fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bark on the side of the head.
A left and a right from Twister both land. Nice combination.
Twister avoids the head kick by Bark.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twister fails with the takedown.
Bark throws a body punch but Twister moves out of range.
Bark catches Twister with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Twister feints and as Bark raises his hands in defense, Twister changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bark pulls Twister in to control the position.
Bark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bark controls Twister momentarily but Twister frees himself.
Twister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Twister trying to control but Bark is working from the bottom.
Twister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Twister will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bark shoots in and gets a takedown into Twister's guard.
Bark works over Twister with some ground and pound from guard.
Twister bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bark's guard.

Twister wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.

Bark pushes Twister off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bark misses with a straight left.
As Bark backs off Twister throws a huge counter combo but Bark manages to avoid it all.
Bark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Twister swivels and escapes.
Oakley Bark is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twister cracks Bark with a good jab.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bark is looking to work some ground and pound but Twister has wrist control.
Twister wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Twister is trying to control the position but Bark postures up.
Bark 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.
Bark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Twister keeping moving, preventing Bark from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bark won't allow Twister to sweep him here.
Oakley Bark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Twister is controlling Bark's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Twister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twister trying to control the action but Bark is working from the bottom.

Twister is trying to get an arm triangle but Bark is defending well.
Bark manages to get back to half guard.

Twister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bark sees it coming and defends easily.
Bark desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bark tries to roll over but Twister keeps him under control.
Bark wants to control but Twister is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bark manages to get to full guard.
Bark keeping full guard, as Twister tries to pass.
Twister is still trying to improve position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bark is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bark with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Twister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bark.
Twister is trying to keep Bark in close.
Twister keeping full guard, as Bark tries to pass.
Bark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Twister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Twister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bark is in close to Twister's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Twister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bark.
Twister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oakley Bark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Twister closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bark is trying to get back to full guard.
Twister trying to control the action but Bark is working from the bottom.
Bark keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Twister trying to work for an americana but Bark has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twister postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Twister forces his way into half guard.
Bark tries to kick Twister off but Twister keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark is refusing to be controlled, as Twister sits in half guard.
Bark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Twister is working away from the top position though.

Twister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bark wants to get back to his feet.
Bark controlling the position well.

Twister seems to be working for a kimura but Bark defends the submission attempt.

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.
Bark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Twister manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bark on his heels. He'll look to pass Bark's guard now, I'm sure.
Bark wants to sweep but no luck.
Twister wants to pass the guard but Bark is keeping the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bark wants to control from the top but Twister keeps moving.
Twister pulls Bark in to control the position.
Bark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Twister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bark trying to control the position from guard on top but Twister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bark is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Twister is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Twister is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Twister is pulling down on Bark's head. It's preventing any offense from Bark, at least for the moment.
Twister wants to sweep here but Bark controlling him for the moment.
Bark throwing strikes from guard but Twister blocks nicely.
Bark trying to control the position from guard on top but Twister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Twister takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Twister might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Twister displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bark.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Twister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Twister 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Twister!
An out of breath Tony Twister thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Oakley Bark had this to say: 'Shit happens'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Powerslave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson's entrance music is Wu-Tang Clan - Careful. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Larsson
vs
Powerslave

183 cm
36
173 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

184 cm
31
205 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Powerslave!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powerslave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses.
Powerslave takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Powerslave lands a nice hook to Larsson's body. Larsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Larsson throws out a loose jab but Powerslave uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Powerslave was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Powerslave looks for the body kick but Larsson saw that one coming.
Larsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Larsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Larsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Powerslave finds it's target.
Powerslave takes one on the button.
Powerslave lunges at Larsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larsson's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsson moves out of range as Powerslave strikes.
Larsson tries to clinch but Powerslave is having none of it.
Larsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larsson lands with a nice body kick.
A jab from Powerslave misses.
Larsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Larsson tries to bum rush Powerslave with a series of wild strikes but Powerslave uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Powerslave doesn't seem bothered though.
Larsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Larsson wants to clinch up but Powerslave keeps it at a distance.
Larsson lands with a right hand.

Powerslave tries to keep at a distance but Larsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Powerslave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
I was talking to Larsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Powerslave breaks the clinch.
Larsson avoids the head kick by Powerslave.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powerslave swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powerslave throws a body kick that misses.
Powerslave throws a right hand that Larsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsson also avoids with ease.
Larsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Powerslave throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Larsson.

Powerslave gets tackled into the cage by Larsson. Larsson maintains the clinch.
Larsson lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Larsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Powerslave gets an underhook and turns Larsson into the cage.
Larsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Powerslave fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Powerslave backwards.
Larsson trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Larsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Powerslave on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powerslave creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Larsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Powerslave avoids the damage to the body.
Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Powerslave controls his hands.
Powerslave is trying to break the clinch but Larsson has him pressed against the cage.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Powerslave lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powerslave lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larsson.
Larsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Powerslave can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses with a knee strike.
Larsson controlling the action here for a moment.

Powerslave breaks from the clinch.
Larsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powerslave.
Powerslave displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsson throws out the jab.
Larsson wants to clinch
enabling Powerslave to counter with a crisp jab.
Larsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Powerslave takes a step back to recover.
Powerslave walks into a straight right hand from Larsson.
Larsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Powerslave is just out of range.
Larsson blocks a jab.
Larsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Powerslave.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson scores with a jab.
Larsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Powerslave misses.
Larsson avoids the head kick by Powerslave.
Larsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

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

Larsson is rocked!

It looks like Sven Larsson has been cut.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Larsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larsson lands with a shot to the body.
Powerslave takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Larsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Powerslave gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Powerslave swats away the attempt to clinch by Larsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Powerslave swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powerslave throws a hook but Larsson blocks it.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses.
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 Sven Larsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Larsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Powerslave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsson.
Larsson misses with a series of wild punches.

Powerslave cracks Larsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Powerslave has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Larsson to stand back up!
Nice uppercut there from Larsson.
Sven Larsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larsson takes a swing at Powerslave's ribcage but misses.
Larsson throws a jab when Powerslave was well out of range.
Powerslave raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Larsson throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Larsson lands with a nice combination. Powerslave backs away looking to recover.

Powerslave is rocked!
Larsson tries to clinch but Powerslave moves out of range.
Sven Larsson is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Powerslave does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Powerslave.
Larsson tries to clinch up.
Powerslave lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.

Powerslave tries to keep at a distance but Larsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Larsson blocks a body shot from Powerslave.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Powerslave blocks it with crossed arms.
Powerslave is trying to force a seperation but Larsson has the dominant position.
Powerslave wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Larsson lands a shoulder strike.
Powerslave blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Powerslave is trying to break the clinch but Larsson has him pressed against the cage.
Powerslave tries to break the clinch but Larsson is controlling the position.
Powerslave tries to break the clinch but Larsson is controlling the position.
Powerslave is looking to break free of the clinch but Larsson has double underhooks.
Larsson misses with some punches.
Larsson prevents a body shot from Powerslave.
Still in the clinch, Larsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powerslave swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powerslave can't find room to land a body shot as Larsson controls the action.
Powerslave managing to block the knees to the body from Larsson.
Powerslave blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson prevents Powerslave from breaking the clinch.

Powerslave manages to break the clinch.
Larsson misses with an uppercut.
Larsson misses with a few strikes there.
Powerslave throws a sloppy head kick
letting Larsson counter with a right hand.
Powerslave moves away from the strike by Larsson.
Powerslave tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Powerslave lands.
Powerslave tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson slips under a jab.
Larsson slips a straight right by Powerslave.
Powerslave throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsson.
A slow jab from Powerslave misses its intended target.
Powerslave takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Powerslave misses with a hook. Larsson ducked under it nicely.
Larsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Powerslave's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powerslave takes one to the side of the head.
Larsson moves to clinch but Powerslave breaks away
and Powerslave makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Larsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powerslave.
Larsson throws a sloppy head kick and Powerslave moves out of range easily.
Powerslave misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Powerslave. Beautiful body shot.
Larsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Powerslave is still on wobbly legs! Can Larsson finish him?
Larsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powerslave takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larsson is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Powerslave like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Powerslave from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Larsson!
A victorious Sven Larsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefano Dufinbeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damo Dustup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dufinbeger comes to the cage accompanied by Steppin Stone. Damo Dustup will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dufinbeger
vs
Dustup

200 cm
30
275 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

225 cm
34
300 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefano Dufinbeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damo Dustup!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dustup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dustup misses with a series of wild punches.
Dustup scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Stefano Dufinbeger has been cut.
Dustup misses with a straight right.
Dufinbeger scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Damo Dustup has been cut.
Damo Dustup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Dustup misses.
Dustup swinging wildly here.
Dustup avoids the head kick by Dufinbeger.
A punch combination from Dufinbeger misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dufinbeger tries to bum rush Dustup with a series of wild strikes but Dustup uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dufinbeger checks a low kick from Dustup.
Dustup ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dufinbeger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dustup connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dufinbeger scrambles back to his feet.

Dustup sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Dufinbeger to the ground! Dustup dives into full mount looking to finish!

Dufinbeger is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dustup throwing strikes but Dufinbeger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Dustup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufinbeger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dustup chips away with some ground and pound.
Dufinbeger is looking to stand up but Dustup isn't so interested in that idea.
Dufinbeger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dustup.

Dufinbeger is working an open guard so Dustup takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dustup misses the jab.
Dustup with a hook.
Dufinbeger misses with a few strikes there.

Dustup drops Dufinbeger with a nice combination! Dustup dives into Dufinbeger's guard, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dustup wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Dufinbeger's closed guard. He's half up but Dufinbeger has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Dufinbeger pivots and extends the arm, Dustup falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Dufinbeger! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefano Dufinbeger!
Stefano Dufinbeger took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pirates Powder for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Alfredo Sauce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pettis
vs
Alfredo Sauce

168 cm
22
170 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergio Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alfred Alfredo Sauce!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pettis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alfredo Sauce napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Pettis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here.

Pettis tries for a kimura but Alfredo Sauce is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Alfredo Sauce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pettis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alfredo Sauce is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pettis working the ground and pound.
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.
Alfredo Sauce tries to bench press Pettis off him but Pettis keeps the position.

Pettis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alfredo Sauce, who protects the arm well.
Pettis trying to control the position but Alfredo Sauce is working away.
Alfredo Sauce is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pettis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alfredo Sauce keeps working.
Pettis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

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.
Alfredo Sauce tries to buck Pettis off but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pettis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alfredo Sauce to see if he's OK.
Pettis trying to control the position but Alfredo Sauce is working away.

Pettis is trying to get an arm triangle but Alfredo Sauce is defending well.
Alfredo Sauce wants to get back to his feet.
Alfredo Sauce gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfredo Sauce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pettis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pettis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alfredo Sauce is in a horrible position here. Pettis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alfredo Sauce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pettis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pettis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pettis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alfredo Sauce is squirming around, avoiding Pettis's attempts to control the action.
Alfredo Sauce is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis wants to take his opponent's back but Alfredo Sauce doesn't allow it.
Pettis lands a heavy elbow.

Pettis quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Pettis but it's paid off an Alfredo Sauce is forced to tap! Nice work by Pettis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Pettis!
Sergio Pettis took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chryst Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Untalan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Halo
vs
Untalan

183 cm
22
209 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

190 cm
31
210 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

SP Ultimate Nutrition

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 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chryst Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorge Untalan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Untalan misses with a double jab
and Halo counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Untalan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Untalan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Untalan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Untalan lands with a left to the head.
Halo is trying to break the clinch but Untalan is controlling him.
Untalan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Untalan swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Halo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Untalan tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Untalan drives through and clinches with Halo against the cage.
Untalan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Untalan keeps control of Halo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Untalan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo prevents a body shot from Untalan.
Untalan misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Untalan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Untalan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Untalan on the inside.
Untalan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Untalan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Untalan tries to clinch there but Halo circles away.
Halo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Untalan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Untalan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Halo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halo throws a nice looking combination but Untalan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Untalan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Untalan tries to clinch but Halo is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Halo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Halo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Untalan is just out of range.
Untalan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Halo cracks a nice hook into Untalan's ribs.
Untalan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Untalan is looking to clinch.
Untalan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Untalan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Untalan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Untalan is looking for the big counter here.
Untalan is looking to clinch.
It looked like Halo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Untalan tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range.

Untalan drives through and clinches with Halo against the cage.
Untalan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Halo prevents a body shot from Untalan.
Halo lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Halo.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Untalan takes one on the button.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Untalan tries to clinch but Halo is having none of it.

Untalan gets a clinch.

Halo breaks from the clinch.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo thuds his right hand into Untalan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Jorge Untalan has been cut.
Untalan wants to clinch.
Halo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Untalan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Halo throws a low kick but Untalan avoids it.
Untalan doesn't manage to clinch there - Halo circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a body kick that misses.
Untalan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Halo is looking to slow Untalan down with leg kicks.
Untalan tries to clinch but Halo is having none of it.
Untalan throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo cracks Untalan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Untalan checks a leg kick.
Halo looks for the body kick but Untalan saw that one coming.
Untalan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Untalan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Untalan moves into the clinch.
Untalan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Halo manages to break the clinch.
Halo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halo swinging wildly here.
Untalan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Untalan darts in and clinches Halo up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chryst Halo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Untalan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Untalan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Untalan misses with a punch on the inside.

Halo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Halo tries to keep at a distance but Untalan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Untalans head.

Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Untalan manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Halo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot lands for Halo.
Untalan tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo keeps the fight on the outside.
Halo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Halo swings for the body but Untalan moves out of range.
Untalan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halo circles away quickly and effectively.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Untalan can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Untalan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Halo backs up against the cage.
Halo lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo wants to land a leg kick but Untalan is out of range.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Untalan is just out of range.
Untalan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halo.
Jorge Untalan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Untalan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halo throws a right and a left that both miss.

Untalan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Untalan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Untalan has him pressed against the cage.
Untalan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Untalan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Halo's efforts to push away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A knee to the head by Halo.
Jorge Untalan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Halo can't break the clinch.
Halo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halo pushes Untalan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Untalan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Halo's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Halo breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Untalan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Untalan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Untalan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chryst Halo is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo circles away from the clinch attempt.

Untalan clinches up with Halo and pushes him back against the cage.

Halo breaks the clinch.
Halo throws a push kick but Untalan slaps the foot to one side.
Untalan slips a straight right by Halo.
It looks like Halo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Untalan dodges the punch combination from Halo.
Halo throws a right hand that Untalan ducks under and follows up with a left that Untalan also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Untalan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Untalan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Untalan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Untalan avoids a punch combination nicely.

Untalan closes the distance and clinches.
Untalan misses with some punches.

Halo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halo swats away the attempt to clinch by Untalan.
A big left from Halo misses.
A nice side step and Untalan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Halo looks to land a left hand but Untalan moved out of range nicely.
Untalan tries to clinch up.
Halo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Untalan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a wild combination.

Untalan takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Halo is trying to force a seperation but Untalan has the dominant position.
Untalan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halo.
Untalan misses with the head strike.
Untalan lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Untalan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Untalan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Untalan.
Halo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Halo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halo throws a right hand that Untalan ducks under and follows up with a left that Untalan also avoids with ease.
Untalan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chryst Halo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Untalan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Halo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Halo counters with a one-two to the body.
Untalan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Untalan ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Untalan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Untalan looks to land a combination but Halo avoids it well.
Halo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Untalan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halo thows a left - swing and a miss!

Untalan moves into the clinch.
Halo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo wants to get back to striking at distance but Untalan won't allow it.
Untalan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Untalan lands with a light punch inside.
Halo trying to land knees to the body.
Halo prevents a body shot from Untalan.
Untalan working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo tries to circle away but Untalan has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Untalan scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Untalan.
Untalan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo wants to break free but Untalan has control.
Halo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Untalan blocking some punches.

Halo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Untalan is just out of range.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Untalan moves away.

Untalan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Untalan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halo blocking some punches.
Untalan tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Untalan back against the cage.
Untalan lands a body punch.
Untalan lands a right hand.
Halo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Untalan.
Untalan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halo digs a right hand underneath Untalan's ribcage. Untalan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Untalan prevents Halo from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Untalan.
Untalan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Untalan lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Untalan.
Untalan lands with a right to the head.
Untalan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Untalan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Untalan.

Halo is rocked!
Untalan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Halo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Halo drops to his knees and Untalan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Untalan!

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FIGHT
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78%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gibson
vs
Wilkins

186 cm
29
192 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

185 cm
37
195 lbs
28 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tarik Gibson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gibson tries to sprawl but Wilkins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wilkins moves into full mount! Gibson won't be happy about that!
Wilkins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gibson tries to lock up and control but Wilkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gibson can't escape the position.
Wilkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gibson suckers Wilkins into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Gibson is now in Wilkins's guard!
Our spies down at at Fokai Academy inform us that Wilkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkins.
Gibson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gibson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilkins's guard.

Wilkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Wilkins working for a triangle but Gibson defends it easily.
Gibson wanted to stand there but Wilkins had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gibson pushing down on Wilkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Wilkins is defending well.
Gibson is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilkins won't allow Gibson to pass to mount.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gibson misses the shot to the body.
Wilkins digs a good hook to Gibson's body.
Wilkins scores with a body shot.
Gibson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkins.
Gibson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilkins's head.
Gibson misses with a head kick.
Wilkins feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gibson misses with a kick to the body

and Wilkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wilkins controlling the action here.
Wilkins wants to control but Gibson is keeping him busy.
Wilkins lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkins wants to take a breather but Gibson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins tries to pass to full mount but Gibson defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson is looking for a sweep. Wilkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wilkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gibson is looking to slow Wilkins down with leg kicks.
Wilkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gibson misses with a leg kick

so Wilkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wilkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilkins lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilkins sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins throwing strikes from guard but Gibson blocks nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilkins sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibson is looking to land body kicks.
Wilkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gibson as he avoids it easily.
Gibson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gibson rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilkins. Wilkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibson is looking to counter punch.
Wilkins throws a series of punches but Gibson moves out of range.
Wilkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gibson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilkins misses with a body shot
and Gibson counters with a straight right hand.
Tarik Gibson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibson throws a head kick but Wilkins moves out of range.
Gibson lands a nice hook to Wilkins's body. Wilkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Gibson throws a looping overhand right but Wilkins ducks down to avoid it.
Tarik Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins avoids the head kick by Gibson.
Wilkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gibson in his tracks.
Wilkins lands a body shot.
Gibson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilkins.
Gibson thows a leg kick but Wilkins checks it

and Wilkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilkins.
Wilkins passes into half guard.
Gibson is refusing to be controlled, as Wilkins sits in half guard.
Wilkins is taking a breather. Gibson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilkins uses his free foot to push down on Gibson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gibson.

Wilkins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gibson is now in Wilkins's guard. A big mistake from Wilkins there, giving up the dominant position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wilkins wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wilkins 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!

Gibson misses with a two punch combination.
Gibson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Gibson is predictable there

and Wilkins counters with a shoot takedown. Gibson fights it but they end up in guard.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson looking to control.
Wilkins looking to pass the guard.
Andy Wilkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilkins throwing strikes from guard but Gibson blocks nicely.
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.
Wilkins is working Gibson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilkins looking to sit in guard and control but Gibson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gibson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gibson won't allow Wilkins to sweep him here.

Wilkins looking for a guillotine here but Gibson defends easily.
Gibson looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilkins's guard.
Wilkins is refusing to be controlled, as Gibson sits in half guard.
Wilkins wants to get back to full guard.
Gibson is taking a breather. Wilkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gibson trying to control from half guard but Wilkins is working away.
Gibson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wilkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wilkins trying to control here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wilkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson.
Gibson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gibson misses with a straight right.
Gibson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gibson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilkins is out of range and Gibson settles back down.
Wilkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wilkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gibson can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Gibson misses the target.
Wilkins connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins with a hook.
Gibson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Wilkins finds it's way through Gibson's defenses.
Wilkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Gibson.
Wilkins lands with a shot to the body.
Gibson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibson.
Gibson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibson. Wilkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wilkins really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wilkins lands with a hook. Gibson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wilkins digs a good hook to Gibson's body.
Gibson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilkins feints the counter takedown.
Gibson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gibson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilkins blocks a leg kick.
Wilkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson lands a jab.
Wilkins moves out of range as Gibson throws a body kick.
Wilkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson walks into a stiff left hand from Wilkins.
Gibson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gibson throws a head kick but Wilkins moves out of range.
Wilkins checks a leg kick.
Wilkins scores with a body shot.
Wilkins punishes Gibson's body with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Wilkins as he checks the leg kick.
Gibson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilkins with a jab.
Wilkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gibson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tarik Gibson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson throws a right hand that misses

and Wilkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gibson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wilkins trying to control the position but Gibson is working away.
Gibson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilkins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilkins throws an elbow but Gibson slips to the side and avoids it well.

Wilkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilkins throwing shots but missing, from side control.

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.
Wilkins cracks Gibson with a big right hand but Gibson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wilkins is working Gibson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gibson prevents Wilkins from moving into mount.

Wilkins swings around for an armbar but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilkins's guard.
Gibson stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkins.

Wilkins has his foot on Gibson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wilkins dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wilkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilkins fails with the takedown.
Gibson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gibson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilkins's head backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gibson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Wilkins.
Wilkins shoots for a takedown but Gibson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gibson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilkins.
Wilkins with a poor takedown
and Gibson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarik Gibson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Wilkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilkins checks a leg kick.
Wilkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gibson defends it well.
Wilkins digs a good body shot into Gibson's ribs.
Gibson wants to clinch

and Wilkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gibson!
Wilkins working the ground and pound from side control.
Wilkins wants to control but Gibson is keeping him busy.
Gibson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wilkins working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is trying to ground and pound but Gibson uses the momentary lack of control by Wilkins to regain half guard.
Gibson is trying to control but can't.
Gibson is not content to let Wilkins control the position.
Wilkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilkins seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gibson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andy Wilkins! Andy Wilkins retains his middleweight title!
Andy Wilkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.