SCC 32 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pero Albatros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kristofferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Kristofferson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Albatros
vs
Kristofferson

174 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pero Albatros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Kristofferson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristofferson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Albatros darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Albatros has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kristofferson is working to get back to half guard.
Albatros controlling the pace for now.
Albatros can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kristofferson is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Albatros trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albatros is really struggling to control Kristofferson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Albatros thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Albatros looking to control but Kristofferson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Albatros lands a big elbow.
Kristofferson is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatros looking to control but Kristofferson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Albatros wants to take Kristofferson's back but he can't do it this time.
Kristofferson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albatros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kristofferson working to try and regain half guard.
Albatros misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Albatros swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kristofferson is now in Albatros's guard. A big mistake from Albatros there, giving up the dominant position!
Kristofferson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Albatros is breathing heavily.
Kristofferson lands a couple of digs.
Kristofferson lands a couple of elbows.
Albatros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kristofferson's guard.
Kristofferson pulls Albatros in close to his closed guard and prevents Albatros from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kristofferson keeping full guard, as Albatros tries to pass.
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 Pero Albatros will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kristofferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kristofferson lands a big shot that drops Albatros! Can he finish him?

Albatros is rocked!

It looks like Pero Albatros has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kristofferson gets to his feet - Albatros follows without any prompting.
Oh Albatros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kristofferson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Albatros to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Kristofferson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Kristofferson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Espero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Estripador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Espero
vs
Estripador

193 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manuel Espero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Estripador!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estripador connects with a single shot there.
Estripador takes one to the chin there.
Espero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Estripador decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Espero wants to improve his position but Estripador is controlling well.
Estripador is looking to take a break and control but Espero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Estripador is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Estripador is looking for a kimura but Espero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Estripador to get the leverage.
Espero manages to get to full guard.
Espero looking to control.
Espero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estripador with a flurry of punches that miss.

Estripador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Estripador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Estripador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Estripador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Estripador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Estripador won't allow Espero to get back to his feet.
Espero wants to sweep but no luck.
Espero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Estripador on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Espero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Espero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Estripador fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Espero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Estripador.
Espero lands a jab-cross combination.
Espero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Estripador.
Estripador looks gassed!
Estripador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Espero's waist but Espero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Estripador off to one side.
Manuel Espero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Estripador.
Estripador tries to bum rush Espero with a series of wild strikes but Espero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Estripador is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Espero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Estripador.
The fight stays on the outside here - Estripador looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Espero scores with a head kick.
Estripador misses with a combination
and Espero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Estripador throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Espero feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Espero trying to control the position from guard on top but Estripador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Espero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Espero trying to control but Estripador is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Espero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Estripador thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Espero wants to get up but he can't break Estripador's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Estripador throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Espero escapes and throws Estripador's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Espero tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Espero working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Estripador will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Espero tries to clinch there but Estripador circles away.
Estripador throws a chopping leg kick but Espero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Estripador doesn't manage to clinch there - Espero circles away.
Estripador doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Espero counters with a thumping low kick.
Estripador takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Espero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Estripador dodges the punch combination from Espero.
Estripador shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Espero counters with a nice leg kick.
Estripador throws a right hand that Espero ducks under and follows up with a left that Espero also avoids with ease.
A jab from Espero does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from Espero as Estripador shoots in.
Manuel Espero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Estripador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estripador throws a right hand that Espero ducks under and follows up with a left that Espero also avoids with ease.
Estripador misses with a series of wild punches.
Espero throws a combination. Estripador tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Estripador is breathing heavily.

Espero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Estripador is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estripador is trying to escape the position but Espero is controlling the position.
Estripador prevents Espero from moving into mount.
Espero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Estripador is avoiding damage well.
Estripador wants to control but Espero postures up.
Estripador throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Estripador is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Espero's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Estripador tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Estripador looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Estripador is refusing to be controlled, as Espero sits in half guard.
Estripador trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estripador throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Estripador wants to control but Espero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Estripador tries to kick Espero off but Espero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Estripador regains full guard. Nicely done.
Espero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Estripador's guard.
Estripador manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four 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.
Estripador landing strikes from the mount and Espero is in trouble!
Estripador is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Estripador punching from mount but Espero doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Estripador is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A right-left combo lands from Estripador.
Estripador tries to clinch up but Espero circles away and keeps his distance.
Estripador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Espero sprawls well. Espero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Estripador gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Estripador throws out a leg kick but Espero moves out of range and Estripador only half commits.
Estripador works over Espero's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Estripador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Espero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Espero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Espero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Estripador falls off balance throwing a combination
and Espero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jack Estripador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Estripador there.
Estripador throws a left and a right that both miss
and Espero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Estripador throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Espero scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Estripador throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Estripador takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Espero fails to land with a series of punches.
Estripador misses with a takedown

and Espero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Estripador's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estripador is looking to stand up but Espero isn't so interested in that idea.
Espero trying to control the position from guard on top but Estripador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Estripador throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Espero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estripador is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Estripador sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Espero's guard.

Espero is defending against the submission attempts here by Estripador.
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!
Espero trying to get back to full guard but Estripador takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espero tries to lock up and control but Estripador gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jack Estripador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Estripador is working for a guillotine from mount but Espero frees his head quite easily.
Estripador with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Estripador landing strikes from the mount.
Espero is trying to reverse the position but instead Estripador has taken his back - oops!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estripador misses with an elbow to the head.

Espero won't enjoy being in this position. Estripador looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Espero is tapping - it's over boys! Estripador picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Estripador!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Ivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyd Rumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Boyd Rumbo enters the cage!

Ivan
vs
Rumbo

199 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Ivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boyd Rumbo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Ivan has Rumbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivan lands a nice uppercut.
Rumbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ivan has a couple of punches blocked by Rumbo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rumbo.
A head punch on the inside from Ivan fails to land.
Rumbo blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ivan fails to land.
Ivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.
Ivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivan working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.

It looks like Boyd Rumbo has been cut.
Ivan working aggressively here.
Ivan has a couple of punches blocked by Rumbo.
Ivan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivan lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivan.
Ivan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rumbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivan throws a head punch that misses.
Ivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ivan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivan lands a nice uppercut.
Rumbo looks gassed!
A nice left hand lands by Ivan.
Ivan lands with a right to the head.
Ivan misses with some punches.
Ivan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivan misses with some punches.
Ivan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivan misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivan.
Ivan lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Ivan.
A short uppercut from Ivan.
Ivan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Ivan.
Ivan lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.
Ivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivan lands a shoulder strike.
Ivan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.
Ivan lands a shoulder strike.
Ivan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.

Rumbo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumbo blocks an uppercut.
Ivan lands a right hand.
Ivan lands with a light punch inside.
Rumbo takes a shot to the head.
Ivan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.
Ivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That has opened up Boyd Rumbo's cut even more.
Ivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivan working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Ivan.
Ivan has a couple of punches blocked by Rumbo.
Ivan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivan.
Ivan lands with a light punch inside.
Ivan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Ivan.
Ivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivan lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ivan fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Ivan.
Ivan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.
Ivan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ivan pushes Rumbo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivan.
Ivan scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivan.
Ivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumbo misses with a body punch.
Ivan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumbo.
Ivan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivan gets through Rumbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivan lands a left hand.
Ivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ivan.
Ivan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumbo.
Rumbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivan misses with the head strike.
Ivan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivan throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Ivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Rumbo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rumbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivan tries to clinch up but Rumbo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumbo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumbo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miguel Ivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumbo tries to bum rush Ivan with a series of wild strikes but Ivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivan is looking to clinch.
Rumbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Rumbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivan.
Ivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ivan clinches up against the cage.
Rumbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ivan fails to land.
Ivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivan misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Rumbo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivan lands a left hand.
Rumbo is breathing heavily.
Ivan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivan pushes Rumbo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumbo.
Rumbo blocking some punches.
Ivan misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ivan.
Ivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Ivan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rumbo.
Rumbo tries for a takedown but Ivan manages to get underhooks.
Ivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivan throws a head punch that misses.
Ivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rumbo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivan misses with some punches.
Ivan misses with some punches.
Ivan lands a left hand.
Ivan is pressed up against the cage. Rumbo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ivan down to the mat. Ivan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miguel Ivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Rumbo.
Ivan tries to clinch there but Rumbo circles away.

Ivan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivan lands a right hand.
Ivan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivan scores with a shot to the side of Rumbo's head.
Ivan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rumbos head.
Ivan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.
Ivan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ivan.
A nice left hand lands by Ivan.
Ivan lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivan.
Ivan lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivan.
Ivan lands a left hand.
Ivan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivan.
Ivan scores with a shot to the side of Rumbo's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivan.
Ivan lands with a light punch inside.
Ivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumbo blocks an uppercut.
Rumbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivan.
Ivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivan.
Ivan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ivan scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Ivan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.
Ivan working aggressively here.
Ivan throws a head punch that misses.
Ivan misses with some punches.
Rumbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumbo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ivan prevents it.
Miguel Ivan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rumbo.
Ivan has a couple of punches blocked by Rumbo.
Ivan is pressed up against the cage. Rumbo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ivan down to the mat. Ivan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ivan tries to clinch up but Rumbo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivan tries to clinch up.
Ivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumbo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rumbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivan tries to clinch but Rumbo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Ivan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Rumbo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ivan is looking to clinch.
Ivan wants to clinch.
Ivan tries to clinch up.
Ivan fails with an attempt to clinch.

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

Ivan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Some wild striking there from Rumbo.
Ivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Ivan gets a clinch.
Ivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan has a couple of punches blocked by Rumbo.
Rumbo wants a takedown but no success here.
Ivan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivan.
Ivan misses with the head strike.
Ivan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rumbo blocks an uppercut.
Ivan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ivan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rumbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.
Ivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivan pushes Rumbo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivan working aggressively here.
Ivan pushes Rumbo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumbo takes a shot to the head.
Rumbo blocking some punches.
Rumbo blocks an uppercut.
Ivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivan working aggressively here.
Ivan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ivan fails to land.
Ivan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rumbos head.
Rumbo is looking to control Ivan's arms but Ivan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rumbo has his back to the cage.
Ivan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rumbo can't get the takedown.
A short left from Ivan.
Rumbo blocks an uppercut.
Ivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivan scores with a shot to the side of Rumbo's head.
Ivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ivan.
Rumbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rumbo takes a shot to the head.
Ivan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.
Rumbo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miguel Ivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Rumbo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivan lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Ivan on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivan.
A short right from Ivan.
Ivan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rumbo blocks an uppercut.
Ivan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumbo.
Ivan misses with the head strike.
Ivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivan lands with a short shot to the head.
Ivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Rumbo backwards.
Ivan lands an uppercut.
Ivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumbo.
Rumbo blocks an uppercut.

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.
Ivan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rumbo is working for takedown but Ivan is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Ivan.
Ivan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rumbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivan lands with a light punch inside.
Ivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivan misses with the head strike.
Ivan lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ivan fails to land.
Ivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivan has a couple of punches blocked by Rumbo.
Rumbo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ivan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boyd Rumbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Ivan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rumbo trying to stall but Ivan improves his position.
Ivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivan lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Ivan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Ivan!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ned Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pobro Madfaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanders comes to the cage accompanied by Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Flanders
vs
Madfaka

185 cm
20
223 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

:: Happy Pills ::

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Flanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pobro Madfaka!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Madfaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Flanders does no damage.

Flanders drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flanders postures up and lands a big shot to Madfaka's brow.
Madfaka controlling Flanders's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Madfaka is on top in guard.
Madfaka trying to control but Flanders is working from the bottom.
Madfaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Flanders has wrist control.
Flanders keeping moving, preventing Madfaka from controlling successfully.
Flanders has control of Madfaka's left arm, preventing Madfaka from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madfaka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flanders dives on top into guard.
Flanders wants to control from the top but Madfaka keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flanders works over Madfaka with some ground and pound from guard.
Flanders throwing strikes from guard but Madfaka blocks nicely.
Flanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Madfaka working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanders won't allow Madfaka to sweep him here.
Flanders looking to sit in guard and control but Madfaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Madfaka throws a big right hand that misses.
Flanders has his hands on Madfaka's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flanders drops an elbow to the side of Madfaka's head.
Madfaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flanders.
Flanders is trying to control the action in half guard but Madfaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Madfaka looks gassed!
Flanders landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madfaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flanders scores with a couple of nice shots.
Madfaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flanders is looking to take a break and control but Madfaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flanders drops an elbow to the side of Madfaka's head.
Flanders is looking to take a break and control but Madfaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flanders lands a nice short elbow.
Flanders 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.
Flanders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flanders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Flanders there.
Madfaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Flanders dominated that round.
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.

Flanders throws an overhand right that drops Madfaka like a sack of potatoes! Flanders dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ned Flanders!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Francois Pignon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivor Biggun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pignon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Monster. Ivor Biggun looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Pignon
vs
Biggun

180 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

161 cm
21
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Francois Pignon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivor Biggun!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pignon shoots in looking for a takedown. Biggun tries to sprawl out of it but Pignon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biggun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Biggun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Horrible takedown by Pignon or perhaps it was just good defense by Biggun which made him look bad.

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

Pignon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pignon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Pignon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Pignon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Biggun is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pignon is looking to stand up but Biggun won't let him.

Pignon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pignon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biggun swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pignon shoots in for a double leg but Biggun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Pignon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Biggun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pignon is trying desperately to improve position.
Biggun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pignon tries to hold on but Biggun postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pignon working to try and regain half guard.
Biggun avoids the attempt from Pignon to control.

Biggun moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pignon has worked his arm free - good work by Pignon!
Pignon gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pignon is trying to maintain the position but Biggun is very close to passing his half guard.

Biggun is working for a submission of some sort.
Pignon tries to kick Biggun off but Biggun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four 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.
Pignon controlling the position for now.
Pignon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pignon tries to get to full guard but Biggun has control of the leg.
Pignon gets back to full guard.
Biggun is fighting to break Pignon's control of his arms but Pignon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pignon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biggun manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Pignon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pignon tries for a takedown but Biggun circles away easily
and Biggun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pignon thinking.

Pignon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Pignon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Biggun slaps away a takedown attempt from Pignon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biggun leaves Pignon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Pignon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pignon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pignon looking to pass the guard.

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

Pignon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pignon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Biggun avoids it really well and circles away.

Pignon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Pignon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pignon looking to pass the guard.

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

Biggun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pignon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Biggun, up you get!

Pignon gets the takedown into side control.

Pignon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pignon working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggun is trying to improve his position.

Pignon is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Biggun looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pignon gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Biggun is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pignon lets go of the hold and Biggun can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francois Pignon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazushi Sakurai has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sakurai
vs
Nunes

184 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazushi Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silva Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunes manages to avoid it.
Nunes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sakurai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakurai misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.

Sakurai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nunes being controlled here, momentarily.
Nunes keeping full guard, as Sakurai tries to pass.

Sakurai drops back looking for a leg! Nunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nunes manages to kick Sakurai off! Sakurai jumps back into Nunes's guard.
Nunes wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Sakurai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nunes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakurai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sakurai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakurai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nunes wants to control but Sakurai postures up.
Nunes seems a little lost for a moment, as Sakurai dominates the positioning.

Sakurai in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nunes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazushi Sakurai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammersmith
vs
Sousa

192 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Hammersmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sousa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammersmith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sousa closes the distance and clinches up with Hammersmith, looking for a takedown. Sousa pushes Hammersmith against the cage but Hammersmith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Hammersmith gets a takedown into half guard.
Sousa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammersmith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sousa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Hammersmith wants to work for an arm triangle but Sousa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hammersmith is looking for a kimura but Sousa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammersmith to get the leverage.
Hammersmith works his way into side control.

Hammersmith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sousa, who protects the arm well.
Sousa is trying to control Hammersmith's posture but Hammersmith avoids it.
Sousa is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammersmith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sousa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Hammersmith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sousa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sousa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Hammersmith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sousa trying to control but Hammersmith postures up.

Sousa looking for submissions off his back.

Hammersmith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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.
Sousa tries to get to full guard but Hammersmith has control of the leg.
Hammersmith is thwarting Sousa's attempts to control the position.

Hammersmith seems to be looking for submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hammersmith has his takedown stuffed

and Sousa moves into the clinch.
Hammersmith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sousa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sousa is trying to drag Hammersmith to the mat but Hammersmith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hammersmith tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Hammersmith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammersmith is breathing heavily.
Sousa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammersmith.
Hammersmith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sousa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sousa pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hammersmith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sousa wants to control but Hammersmith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sousa is looking to improve his position.

Sousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammersmith pulls his head out easily.
Sousa trying to control from the bottom.

Sousa looking for submissions off his back.
Sousa tries to roll over but Hammersmith keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammersmith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sousa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammersmith checks a low kick from Sousa.

Hammersmith gets the takedown into side control.
Hammersmith has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sousa is in all sorts of trouble here.

Hammersmith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sousa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Hammersmith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Hammersmith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hammersmith shoots in but no luck this time.
Hammersmith with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sousa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sousa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammersmith is retaining full guard.
Sousa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Hammersmith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Hammersmith keeps moving.
Sousa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sousa postures up in Hammersmith's guard and throws a big left but Hammersmith blocks it.

Hammersmith looking for a guillotine here but Sousa defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hammersmith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sousa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hammersmith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sousa, into his guard.

Sousa working for a triangle but Hammersmith defends it easily.
Hammersmith passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hammersmith tries for a kimura but Sousa is defending well.

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

Hammersmith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sousa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sousa tries to bench press Hammersmith off him but Hammersmith keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa looking for a sweep but Hammersmith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sousa tries to hold on but Hammersmith pushes him away.

Hammersmith has control of Sousa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sousa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sousa wants to hold on but Hammersmith pushes him away.
Sousa regains half guard.

Hammersmith is working for a kimura but Sousa is defending it quite comfortably.
Sousa trying to hold on to Hammersmith's head to control him but Hammersmith postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sousa gets back to full guard.

Hammersmith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hammersmith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammersmith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hammersmith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Hammersmith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damien Sousa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

A punch combination from Sousa misses.
Hammersmith shoots and misses

and Sousa counters with a single leg into guard. Hammersmith didn't expect that.

Hammersmith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sousa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sousa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Hammersmith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sousa is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Hammersmith keeps moving.
Sousa throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa slips nicely into half guard.
Hammersmith wants to get back to full guard.
Sousa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Hammersmith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sousa pulls his head out easily.
Hammersmith wants to control but Sousa is keeping busy.
Sousa drops an elbow to the side of Hammersmith's head.
Sousa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sousa is trying to control. Hammersmith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sousa passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammersmith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sousa doesn't have the hooks in and Hammersmith manages to turn into his guard.

Hammersmith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Sousa has his foot on Hammersmith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammersmith works his way back into a safe position though.
Kyle Hammersmith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hammersmith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammersmith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sousa is trying to keep Hammersmith in close.
Hammersmith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sousa's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammersmith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sousa has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hammersmith is working for a submission of some sort.

Sousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammersmith pulls his head out easily.
Hammersmith passes to full mount!
Sousa gets back to half guard.

Sousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammersmith pulls his head out easily.
Hammersmith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammersmith swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Hammersmith!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Graeme Faellen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graeme Faellen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sandor Clegane's chin.

Faellen
vs
Clegane

186 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graeme Faellen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Faellen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Faellen wants to stand up but Clegane is controlling the position.
Faellen trying to pass the guard but Clegane defending well.
Clegane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clegane.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clegane is on top in guard.
Clegane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clegane wants to control from the top but Faellen keeps moving.
Clegane wants to pass the guard but Faellen is keeping the position.
Clegane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Faellen pushes Clegane off looking to stand but Clegane dives back in and keeps control.
Clegane trying to mount his opponent but Faellen defends it.
Faellen is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clegane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Faellen counters with a straight right hand.
Faellen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Faellen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Faellen wants to stand up but Clegane is controlling the position.
Faellen has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Clegane works to full guard.
Faellen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clegane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clegane is pulling down on Faellen's head. It's preventing any offense from Faellen, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faellen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clegane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Faellen wants to get up but he can't break Clegane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Faellen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faellen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Faellen.
Clegane tries for a takedown but Faellen circles away easily

and Faellen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clegane's guard.
Clegane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faellen wants to get up but he can't break Clegane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faellen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faellen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clegane is keeping the position for now.
Faellen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clegane is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faellen is breathing heavily.
Clegane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clegane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Faellen's guard.
Faellen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Faellen tries to get out of the position.
Clegane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Faellen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clegane is one step ahead there.
Clegane slips nicely into half guard.
Faellen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clegane on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faellen is looking to improve his position.
Clegane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clegane is pressing down on Faellen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Faellen is holding on for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Faellen is looking for a sweep. Clegane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Clegane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clegane is controlling the pace.
Clegane prevents Faellen from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graeme Faellen dominated that round.
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.

A good leg kick by Faellen.

Faellen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clegane to the mat! Clegane manages to get full guard.
Clegane is pulling down on Faellen's head to control his posture.
Faellen wants to stand and escape but instead Clegane has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Clegane forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clegane in particular looking to stall.
Faellen wants to get back to his feet.
Clegane is looking to take a break and control but Faellen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Faellen is in trouble now - Clegane has advanced to mount!

Clegane is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Faellen is surviving well by controlling Clegane's body position as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane controlling the position easily from mount.
Faellen working to try and regain half guard.

Clegane has hold of Faellen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Faellen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Clegane wants to finish this one by submission but Faellen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Clegane.
Clegane is breathing heavily.
Faellen wants to get back to his feet.
Clegane prevents Faellen from getting the reversal.
Clegane trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faellen tries to reverse the position but Clegane maintains control.
Faellen is working hard here to advance position.
Clegane trying to control but Faellen is having none of it.

Clegane looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Clegane working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clegane avoids the attempt from Faellen to control.
Faellen is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Clegane is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Faellen is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandor Clegane!