MH1-Rebirth PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalum Jugam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Quinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jugam comes to the cage accompanied by Borneo Head Hunter Theam Song 3 . Cesar Quinta acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jugam
vs
Quinta

192 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kalum Jugam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cesar Quinta!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jugam tries to clinch but Quinta is having none of it.

Quinta takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Jugam's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Quinta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jugam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quinta.
Quinta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jugam swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinta blocking some punches.
Quinta blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jugam throws a punch but it's blocked by Quinta.
Jugam throws a punch but it's blocked by Quinta.
Jugam misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quinta.
Quinta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quinta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jugam just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jugam misses with the head strike.
Jugam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quinta blocks an uppercut.
Jugam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jugam misses with a punch on the inside.
Quinta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quinta dodges an elbow strike from Jugam.
Quinta blocks an uppercut.
Jugam throws a head punch that misses.
Jugam misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jugam fails to land.
Jugam stops a takedown attempt from Quinta.
Kalum Jugam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Quinta.
Jugam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quinta backwards.
Quinta managing to block the knees to the body from Jugam.
Quinta is trying to pull guard but Jugam has him pressed against the cage.
Jugam throws a head punch that misses.
Jugam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jugam after a bit of a struggle.
Jugam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quinta.
Jugam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jugam stops a takedown attempt from Quinta.
Quinta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jugam throws a head punch that misses.
Quinta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quinta is leaning against Jugam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jugam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jugam.

Quinta has hold of one of Jugam's legs. Jugam is fighting the takedown attempt but Quinta gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
Jugam is looking to stand up but Quinta isn't so interested in that idea.
Jugam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinta throws a big right hand that misses.
Quinta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jugam's head.
Quinta won't allow Jugam to get back to his feet.
Quinta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jugam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jugam has Quinta up against the cage in a clinch.
Jugam swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jugam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jugam has a couple of punches blocked by Quinta.
Jugam working aggressively here.
Jugam throws an elbow that misses.
Jugam stops a takedown attempt from Quinta.
Jugam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jugam misses with a punch on the inside.
Quinta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jugam pulls his leg out and moves away.

Quinta closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quinta working hard to break the clinch.
Quinta tries for a takedown but Jugam manages to get underhooks.
Jugam misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalum Jugam dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Quinta moves into the clinch successfully.
Jugam misses with a punch on the inside.
Jugam misses with some punches.
Jugam swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jugam has a couple of punches blocked by Quinta.
Jugam swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinta uses good head movement to avoid it.

Quinta decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jugam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jugam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinta can do to turn this around?
Quinta gets back to full guard.
Jugam stopping the sweep attempt from Quinta.
Quinta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jugam is stalling in the full guard.
Jugam preventing the sweep.

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

Quinta has his foot on Jugam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jugam works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Quinta wants to improve his position but instead Jugam has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinta moves into full guard.
Jugam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Quinta's guard.
Jugam stopping the sweep attempt from Quinta.

Jugam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quinta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jugam has managed to get both his arms back between Quinta's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jugam's guard.

Quinta is looking to work some ground and pound but Jugam has wrist control.
Jugam keeping moving, preventing Quinta from controlling successfully.
Jugam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quinta is controlling him.
Jugam wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Quinta is now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jugam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quinta is working away from the top position though.
Quinta is looking to take a break and control but Jugam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quinta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jugam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jugam tries to clinch but Quinta moves out of range.

Quinta gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quinta has had enough of the clinch but Jugam keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quinta.
Jugam misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jugam shoots in and drives through. Quinta sprawls well.
Nice cross by Quinta.
Jugam moves in looking to clinch but Quinta pushes him off.
Jugam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quinta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jugam tries to clinch up but Quinta circles away and keeps his distance.
Quinta with the counter takedown but Jugam avoids it easily.
Quinta throws a sloppy head kick and Jugam moves out of range easily.

Quinta instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jugam misses with the head strike.
Quinta jumps guard but Jugam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Quinta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quinta blocks an uppercut.
Quinta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jugam has a couple of punches blocked by Quinta.
Quinta jumps guard but Jugam stands there with Quinta around his waist. Quinta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Quinta tries to stall but Jugam uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Jugam fails to land.
Quinta blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Quinta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jugam can't fight it off and eventually Quinta manages to take the fight to the floor. Jugam looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Quinta trying to control but Jugam is working from the bottom.
Quinta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jugam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quinta is controlling him.
Quinta advances to half guard.
Quinta thows a huge punch but Jugam dodges it nicely.
Jugam has hold of Quinta's hands but Quinta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jugam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinta passes to side control.

Quinta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jugam has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Quinta but great work by Jugam.
Cesar Quinta has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jugam stands up.
Jugam throws a push kick but Quinta slaps the foot to one side.

Quinta moves into the clinch.
Quinta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Quinta has picked Jugam up - he's going for a ride! Quinta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Quinta is looking to pass Jugam's guard but actually Jugam recovers to full guard.
Quinta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinta passes Jugam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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!
Quinta is keen to just control but Jugam is a slippery customer.
Quinta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jugam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quinta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jugam defending well though.
Nice strikes from Quinta there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Quinta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quinta 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Quinta!
In defeat, Kalum Jugam stepped up to the mic, saying '...............'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abah Suradiredja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Pavano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Suradiredja
vs
Pavano

184 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abah Suradiredja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micky Pavano!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavano keeps the fight on the outside.
Suradiredja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pavano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suradiredja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pavano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suradiredja tries for a takedown but Pavano circles away easily
and Pavano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abah Suradiredja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suradiredja swinging wildly here.
Pavano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suradiredja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pavano throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pavano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suradiredja moves in looking to clinch but Pavano pushes him off.
Pavano tries to bum rush Suradiredja with a series of wild strikes but Suradiredja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Pavano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suradiredja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pavano scores with a couple of nice shots.

Suradiredja looking for submissions off his back.
Suradiredja has hold of Pavano's hands but Pavano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pavano lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavano wants to take a breather but Suradiredja is having none of it.
Pavano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pavano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Suradiredja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pavano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pavano is thwarting Suradiredja's attempts to control the position.
Suradiredja wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suradiredja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suradiredja tries to roll over but Pavano keeps him under control.
Suradiredja is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pavano lands a nice short elbow.
Pavano is nestled in close to Suradiredja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Suradiredja is rocked!
Suradiredja has hold of Pavano's hands but Pavano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Suradiredja is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in half guard, Pavano seems content to control.
Pavano lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Suradiredja quite badly. Suradiredja pulls Pavano in close trying to recover. Pavano postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Suradiredja on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Suradiredja doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Pavano!
An out of breath Micky Pavano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Decimus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Callard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Decimus Meridius
vs
Callard

182 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Decimus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Callard!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the body kick.
Decimus Meridius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Callard in his tracks.
Decimus Meridius slips a straight right by Callard.
Callard takes one to the side of the head.

Callard drives through and clinches with Decimus Meridius against the cage.

Callard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Callard looks for a takedown but Decimus Meridius sprawls well.
Callard slips under a jab.
Callard throws out a counter right but Decimus Meridius avoids it with no problem.
Decimus Meridius lands a nice hook to Callard's body. Callard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maximus Decimus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimus Meridius lands with an overhand left.
Callard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Decimus Meridius.

It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callard is looking to land body kicks.
Decimus Meridius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Callard.
Decimus Meridius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Decimus Meridius's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Callard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius throws a big shot that misses.
Decimus Meridius's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Decimus Meridius duly obliges.
Callard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook. Callard ducked under it nicely.
Callard scores with a jab. Decimus Meridius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Callard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the strikes.
Callard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range as Callard strikes.
Decimus Meridius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Decimus Meridius misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimus Meridius misses the target.
Callard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Decimus Meridius misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Callard. Decimus Meridius shrugs it off though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callard sizes up Decimus Meridius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decimus Meridius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decimus Meridius lands a nice hook to Callard's body. Callard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Callard tries to bum rush Decimus Meridius with a series of wild strikes but Decimus Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Callard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Decimus Meridius crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Callard - the referee stops the clock and Decimus Meridius gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Callard. Decimus Meridius manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Decimus Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Callard to counter with a crisp jab.
Callard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Decimus Meridius scores with a body shot.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body shot.
Callard avoids the body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decimus Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Callard is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callard moves away.
Callard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Callard slips under a jab.
Callard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Decimus Meridius gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Decimus Meridius looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Callard throws a strike but Decimus Meridius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Callard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Callard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Decimus Meridius haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Callard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Callard throwing strikes but missing.
Callard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decimus Meridius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Decimus Meridius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rob Callard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
That's time! Decimus Meridius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Decimus Meridius misses with a lunging right hand

and Callard counters with a takedown into side control.
Callard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Decimus Meridius is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Callard is trying to ground and pound but Decimus Meridius uses the momentary lack of control by Callard to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decimus Meridius manages to get to full guard.
Callard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Callard is looking to work some ground and pound but Decimus Meridius has wrist control.
Decimus Meridius wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Callard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Decimus Meridius's head.
Decimus Meridius wants to stand and escape but Callard is having none of it.
Callard throws an elbow that misses. Decimus Meridius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Callard's guard. Nice move by Decimus Meridius!

Callard looking for a sweep. Not yet Callard, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob Callard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Callard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callard has a closed guard, preventing Decimus Meridius from standing up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Callard defending well as Decimus Meridius loads up on a big left hand.
Callard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donk. Callard catches Decimus Meridius right on the button with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Callard. That's going to slow Decimus Meridius down.
Callard slips a jab and a cross from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Callard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decimus Meridius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callard manages to avoid it.
Callard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Callard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Callard throws a sloppy head kick and Decimus Meridius moves out of range easily.
Decimus Meridius takes a swing at Callard's ribcage but misses.
Callard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Callard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Callard throws a push kick but Decimus Meridius slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius tests Callard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decimus Meridius swings for the body but Callard moves out of range.
A big left from Decimus Meridius misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callard lands a nice shot that snaps Decimus Meridius's head back.
Decimus Meridius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Decimus Meridius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Callard misses with a body kick.
Decimus Meridius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Decimus Meridius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Callard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimus Meridius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decimus Meridius connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callard. Decimus Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decimus Meridius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callard was well out of range. Poor timing from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius takes a swing at Callard's ribcage but misses.
Callard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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 Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Decimus Meridius misses with a body shot.
Decimus Meridius blocks a head kick by Callard.
Decimus Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Callard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimus Meridius takes a swing at Callard's ribcage but misses.
Decimus Meridius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decimus Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decimus Meridius blocks a head kick by Callard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Decimus Meridius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius lands a slapping body shot.
Decimus Meridius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Callard finds it's way round the side to connect with Decimus Meridius's head.
Decimus Meridius just misses with a punch to the body.
Decimus Meridius throws a shot from downtown. Callard moves away and avoids it.
Callard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius throws a one two combo.
Callard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Decimus Meridius defends well and Callard ends up having to push Decimus Meridius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius slaps away a takedown attempt from Callard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Callard with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Decimus Meridius. Callard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decimus Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Decimus Meridius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Callard slams his shin into Decimus Meridius's torso.
Callard digs a good hook to Decimus Meridius's body.
A big left from Decimus Meridius misses.
Decimus Meridius misses with a looping right.
Decimus Meridius throws a big shot that misses.
Decimus Meridius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimus Meridius.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Decimus Meridius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Callard doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimus Meridius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decimus Meridius scores with a jab to the head.
Callard tries a head kick but it misses.
Decimus Meridius swats away the attempt to clinch by Callard.
Decimus Meridius blocks a low kick nicely.
Decimus Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callard moves away.
Decimus Meridius scores with the left hand. Callard knows he should have avoided that one.
Callard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decimus Meridius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decimus Meridius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Callard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Callard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Callard postures up in Decimus Meridius's guard and throws a big left but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Callard looking to sit in guard and control but Decimus Meridius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Callard has a closed guard, preventing Decimus Meridius from standing up.
Callard looking for a sweep. Not yet Callard, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Callard is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callard wants to control from the top but Decimus Meridius keeps moving.
Callard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Decimus Meridius keeping moving, preventing Callard from controlling successfully.
Callard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maximus Decimus Meridius.
I think Decimus Meridius 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maximus Decimus Meridius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Baniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogdan Baniak has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Baniak
vs
Kimura

187 cm
27
183 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bogdan Baniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kimura closes the distance and pushes Baniak back into the cage.

Kimura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baniak uses from the top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masahiko Kimura!