SCC 57 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Luchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Dempsey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergei Luchenko's chin.

Dempsey
vs
Luchenko

183 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

189 cm
26
263 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergei Luchenko!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dempsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Luchenko.
Luchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dempsey as he avoids it easily.
Luchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dempsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luchenko tries to clinch there but Dempsey circles away.
Mark Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Luchenko.
Dempsey slips a jab and a cross from Luchenko.
Luchenko fails with the takedown.
Luchenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Dempsey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luchenko tries to clinch but Dempsey is having none of it.
Luchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luchenko misses with a head kick.
Luchenko fails with the takedown.
Mark Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Luchenko.

Luchenko tries to keep at a distance but Dempsey has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luchenko is trying to break the clinch but Dempsey has him pressed against the cage.
Luchenko fails to pull guard.

Luchenko pulls Dempsey into guard.
Dempsey preventing the sweep.
Dempsey wants to control from the top but Luchenko keeps moving.
Dempsey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dempsey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dempsey is one step ahead there.
Luchenko is trying to keep Dempsey in close.
Luchenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

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.
Luchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dempsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Luchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Dempsey sprawls well. He's pushed Luchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Dempsey 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.
Luchenko tries to strike from the bottom.
Luchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dempsey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Luchenko working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luchenko wants to get back to his feet but Dempsey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Luchenko, not yet.
Luchenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dempsey wants to control from the top but Luchenko keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luchenko, as that shot connected.
Dempsey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luchenko fails with the takedown
and Dempsey counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Sergei Luchenko has been cut.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
Luchenko throws a shot to the body.
Dempsey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luchenko counters with a series of strikes. Dempsey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Luchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dempsey counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dempsey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luchenko with a poor takedown

and Dempsey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Luchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Dempsey is proving a slippery customer.
Luchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Luchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Dempsey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Luchenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Luchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dempsey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dempsey.
Dempsey is pressed up against the cage. Luchenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dempsey down to the mat. Dempsey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dempsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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

Luchenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dempsey is aware though and is defending well.
Luchenko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Luchenko has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dempsey should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Luchenko has tightened it up now! Dempsey should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergei Luchenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Quo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Nelly - Here comes the boom as his entrance music. Trent Quo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Quo
vs
Silva

191 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Quo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Louis Silva!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quo lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva looks gassed!
Quo lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Louis Silva has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quo lands a body shot.
Silva loses concentration momentarily and Quo pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Silva crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Quo finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trent Quo!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santino Guditzelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Petrosyan
vs
Guditzelli

180 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

▲Rage Fight Gear - As Low As $4

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giorgio Petrosyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santino Guditzelli!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Guditzelli lands but Petrosyan takes it in his stride.
Petrosyan moves in looking to clinch but Guditzelli pushes him off.
Guditzelli lands with a kick to the temple. Petrosyan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses.
Petrosyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Petrosyan closes the distance and clinches.
Petrosyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrosyan has had enough of the clinch but Guditzelli keeps him there for the moment.
Guditzelli is trying to force a seperation but Petrosyan has the dominant position.
Petrosyan tries to circle away but Guditzelli has him pinned against the cage.

Guditzelli breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan avoids the head kick by Guditzelli.
Petrosyan avoids the head kick by Guditzelli.
Petrosyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guditzelli.
Guditzelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Guditzelli.
Petrosyan scores with a jab to the body.
Petrosyan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guditzelli throws a sloppy head kick and Petrosyan moves out of range easily.
Guditzelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guditzelli misses with a head kick.
Petrosyan misses with an uppercut. Guditzelli saw that one coming.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses.
Petrosyan blocks a head kick by Guditzelli.
Guditzelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guditzelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrosyan blocks a head kick by Guditzelli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guditzelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Petrosyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guditzelli, pushing him back against the cage.
Petrosyan can't break the clinch.
Guditzelli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petrosyan has him pressed against the cage.
Petrosyan can't break the clinch.

Petrosyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrosyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guditzelli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santino Guditzelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guditzelli throws a sloppy head kick and Petrosyan moves out of range easily.
Petrosyan moves in looking to clinch but Guditzelli pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan lands with a hook. Guditzelli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guditzelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrosyan looks to land a right hand but Guditzelli moved out of range.
Guditzelli slips a straight right by Petrosyan.
Guditzelli staying out of range there.
Petrosyan tries to clinch but Guditzelli moves out of range.
Petrosyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrosyan lands with a straight right. Guditzelli didn't see that one coming.
Petrosyan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guditzelli on the side of the head.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses.
Petrosyan throws a big shot that misses.
Guditzelli misses with a head kick.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses.
Petrosyan tries to clinch there but Guditzelli circles away.
Guditzelli throws a head kick but Petrosyan moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guditzelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses.
Petrosyan throws a jab when Guditzelli was well out of range.
Petrosyan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guditzelli circles away.
Guditzelli throws a sloppy head kick and Petrosyan moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Guditzelli.
Petrosyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santino Guditzelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guditzelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guditzelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guditzelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guditzelli slips a jab from Petrosyan.
Guditzelli throws a head kick but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Guditzelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guditzelli tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giorgio Petrosyan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Petrosyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guditzelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrosyan blocks a head kick by Guditzelli.
Guditzelli slips a jab from Petrosyan.
Guditzelli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrosyan throws out the jab.
Petrosyan blocks a head kick by Guditzelli.
Guditzelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrosyan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guditzelli momentarily.

Petrosyan clinches with his opponent.
Petrosyan working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guditzelli has had enough of the clinch but Petrosyan keeps him there for the moment.
Petrosyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Guditzelli won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guditzelli breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Petrosyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guditzelli throws a sloppy head kick and Petrosyan moves out of range easily.
Petrosyan cracks Guditzelli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guditzelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guditzelli misses with a head kick.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Petrosyan misses.
A head kick misses from Guditzelli.
Petrosyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guditzelli.
Petrosyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Guditzelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrosyan avoids the head kick by Guditzelli.

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.
Petrosyan tries to clinch up but Guditzelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrosyan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrosyan lands with an uppercut that bounces Guditzelli off the cage and back into rage.
Guditzelli throws a sloppy head kick and Petrosyan moves out of range easily.
Petrosyan blocks a head kick by Guditzelli.
Guditzelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrosyan.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses.
Petrosyan avoids the head kick by Guditzelli.
Petrosyan avoids the head kick by Guditzelli.

Petrosyan moves into range and clinches up with Guditzelli.

Guditzelli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrosyan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petrosyan connects with a right hand. Guditzelli shakes it off.
Guditzelli misses with a head kick.
Petrosyan thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guditzelli throws a sloppy head kick and Petrosyan moves out of range easily.
Petrosyan tries to clinch up.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses.
Guditzelli moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrosyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrosyan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrosyan blocks a head kick by Guditzelli.
Petrosyan dives in and grabs Guditzelli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guditzelli pushes down on Petrosyan's head and hops out.
Guditzelli throws a sloppy head kick and Petrosyan moves out of range easily.
Guditzelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses.
Petrosyan blocks a head kick by Guditzelli.
Petrosyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Guditzelli misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrosyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses.
Petrosyan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guditzelli slips a jab from Petrosyan.
Guditzelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Guditzelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Guditzelli throws a sloppy head kick and Petrosyan moves out of range easily.
Petrosyan blocks a head kick by Guditzelli.
Guditzelli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Guditzelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guditzelli throws a head kick but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Petrosyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guditzelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guditzelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giorgio Petrosyan dominated that second round.
That's time! Petrosyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Petrosyan blocks a head kick by Guditzelli.
Guditzelli misses with a head kick.
Petrosyan throws a jab when Guditzelli was well out of range.
Petrosyan avoids the head kick by Guditzelli.
Guditzelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Guditzelli leaves Petrosyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Guditzelli.
Guditzelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guditzelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guditzelli lands a high kick!

Petrosyan has managed to clinch.
Guditzelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan wants to break free but Guditzelli has control.

Petrosyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrosyan avoids the head kick by Guditzelli.
Guditzelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Guditzelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guditzelli throws a head kick but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Guditzelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Guditzelli stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrosyan. Petrosyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Guditzelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrosyan shoots in for a takedown but Guditzelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Petrosyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
A head kick misses from Guditzelli.
Petrosyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guditzelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guditzelli staying out of range there.
Guditzelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrosyan blocks a head kick by Guditzelli.
Guditzelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrosyan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guditzelli throws a head kick but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Petrosyan looks to throw the jab but Guditzelli is out of range.
Guditzelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guditzelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guditzelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guditzelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guditzelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guditzelli throws a head kick but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Petrosyan throws out a loose jab but Guditzelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrosyan avoids the head kick by Guditzelli.
Petrosyan blocks a head kick by Guditzelli.
Guditzelli defending well as Petrosyan loads up on a big left hand.
Guditzelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guditzelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Guditzelli.
Guditzelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrosyan.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses.
Petrosyan fails in his attempt to clinch.

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.
Guditzelli misses with a head kick.
Guditzelli throws a head kick that misses.
Petrosyan jabs Guditzelli right on the nose. Guditzelli blinks but takes it well.

Petrosyan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guditzelli is trying to defend but Petrosyan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Petrosyan is working for a submission of some sort.
Guditzelli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Petrosyan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
17%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter OConner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel The Pride of Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter OConner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Manuel The Pride of Mexico's chin.

OConner
vs
The Pride of Mexico

172 cm
24
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

174 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter OConner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manuel The Pride of Mexico!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OConner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
OConner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Pride of Mexico defending well though.
The Pride of Mexico wants to get back to full guard.
The Pride of Mexico is trying to maintain the position but OConner is very close to passing his half guard.
OConner is controlling the pace.
The Pride of Mexico wants to improve his position but OConner is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico works his way to full guard. Good work.
OConner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pride of Mexico works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The Pride of Mexico looking for a guillotine here but OConner defends easily.
OConner passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on The Pride of Mexico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Pride of Mexico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OConner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
OConner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for The Pride of Mexico!
OConner dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! OConner connects with a massive shot to the dome!

The Pride of Mexico is rocked!
OConner postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked The Pride of Mexico badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of OConner around the waist but OConner pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! OConner is the winner by TKO! OConner jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter OConner!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Day Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Reams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by Dayman Remix. Reams has chosen Orgasmatron as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Man
vs
Reams

173 cm
19
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
156 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Squirrelys

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Day Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Reams!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Reams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reams throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Reams throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reams.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Reams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reams trying to pass the guard but Man defending well.
Reams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reams tries to pass to full mount but Man defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reams.
Reams working the head and body with strikes.
Reams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Man!
Reams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Reams with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reams looking to land elbow strikes but Man uses the position to regain half guard.
Reams works his way into side control.
Reams throws an elbow but Man slips to the side and avoids it well.
Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man tries to get out of the position.
Man managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reams.
Reams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Reams crashes against the mat.
Reams lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reams.
Reams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reams tries to score with some ground and pound. Man controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reams in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reams throws a strike aimed at the side of Man's head but Man avoids it well.
Reams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reams scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reams connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Man some visible discomfort.
Reams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Man is breathing heavily.
Reams lands an elbow.
Reams cracks Man with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Reams cracks Man with a big right hand but Man just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reams creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Reams is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reams lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reams.
Reams shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reams throws out the jab.
Reams connects with a looping right hand.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tim Reams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Reams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Man sprawls well initially but Reams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Man is trying to stand up here but Reams is controlling him well.
Reams is nestled in close to Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reams wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Tim Reams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is staying active underneath Reams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man won't allow Reams to pass to mount.
Reams trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Reams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Reams stalling away here and it's allowed Man to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man keeping moving, preventing Reams from controlling successfully.
Man looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reams tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man is trying to keep Reams in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reams lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Reams or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.
Reams misses with a takedown attempt - Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Day Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Reams.
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Reams misses its intended target.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reams misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Reams or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reams.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.

Reams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Man is trying to defend but Reams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man pushes Reams off looking to stand but Reams dives back in and keeps control.
Reams is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.

Reams is working for a submission of some sort.
Reams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Reams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reams.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reams.
Reams dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on Reams's head and hops out.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reams.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Man.
No luck for Reams with that takedown attempt.
Day Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Reams.
A head kick misses from Man.
Reams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Reams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Man napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Man pushes Reams away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reams gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reams on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is not content to let Reams control the position.
The strikes coming from Reams are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Man tries to bench press Reams off him but Reams keeps the position.
Reams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Man is avoiding damage well.
Reams creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Reams working the body and head with strikes.
Tim Reams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reams controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Reams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to improve position but can't.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tim Reams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Reams blocks a head kick by Man.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Reams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reams just misses with a punch to the body.
Reams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Day Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reams shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Reams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

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.
Reams avoids the head kick by Man.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reams.
Reams closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Reams pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reams.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Man.
Reams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man throws a head kick that Reams semi-blocks.
Reams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man counters with a slapping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Day Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reams 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Reams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and davie hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hogan has chosen Stand BY Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
hogan

177 cm
24
173 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, davie hogan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by hogan which made him look bad.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hogan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
hogan is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson blocks hogan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
hogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson blocks hogan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Johnson blocks hogan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
hogan is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.

Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
hogan really wants to buck Johnson off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force hogan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so hogan shrugs it off.
hogan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Johnson blocks hogan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
hogan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

hogan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
hogan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Johnson stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around hogan's waist but hogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by hogan which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
hogan misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.

hogan gets a takedown into half guard.
hogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
hogan lands with a punch from half guard.
hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
hogan working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
hogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson has hold of hogan's hands but hogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of hogan's hands but hogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. hogan lands a nice short elbow.
hogan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for hogan on the ground.
hogan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
hogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson has hold of hogan's hands but hogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from hogan.
hogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from hogan.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
hogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but hogan scores with a couple of nice shots.
hogan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
hogan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from hogan.
hogan moves nicely into side control.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of hogan.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but hogan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
hogan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
hogan lands a decent elbow from side control.
hogan working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
hogan scores with punches from side control.
hogan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
hogan is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hogan is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

davie hogan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson misses with a takedown

and hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
hogan distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
hogan with a nice head shot there.

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

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
hogan cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
hogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
hogan working some strikes from top position.
hogan thows a big elbow that misses.
hogan thows a big elbow that misses.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. hogan defends it easily.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but hogan slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson wants to sweep here but hogan controlling him for the moment.
hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
hogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson is trying to keep hogan in close.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
hogan is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
hogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
hogan is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
hogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
hogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
hogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
hogan postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
hogan postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
hogan landing with the ground and pound.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
hogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
hogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to sweep here but hogan controlling him for the moment.

Johnson working for a triangle but hogan defends it easily.
hogan cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
hogan distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
hogan lands a couple of elbows.
hogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
hogan connects with a couple of short punches.
hogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Johnson working for a triangle but hogan defends it easily.
hogan stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
hogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
hogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
davie hogan has got the better of the ground game so far.
hogan works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
hogan is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

davie hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and hogan counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at hogan to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and hogan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but hogan connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
hogan in side control lands a decent elbow.
hogan cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
hogan lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - hogan scoring with strikes.
hogan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but hogan drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
hogan working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson tries to buck hogan off but hogan is having none of it.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - hogan scoring with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
hogan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
hogan in side control lands a decent elbow.
hogan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
hogan grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
hogan lands an elbow.
hogan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson tries to bench press hogan off him but hogan keeps the position.
Johnson is trying to buck hogan off.
hogan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - hogan scoring with strikes.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
hogan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
hogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
davie hogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as hogan controls the position.
hogan is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
hogan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
hogan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
hogan cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
hogan trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
hogan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
hogan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
hogan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here.
hogan working the head with strikes.
hogan scoring with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
hogan lands an elbow.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
hogan taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
hogan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - hogan scoring with strikes.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

hogan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt

and hogan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson working for a triangle but hogan defends it easily.
hogan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Alex Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
davie hogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well hogan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... davie hogan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Harmonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Steel
vs
Harmonic

185 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
209 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Harmonic!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harmonic circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harmonic.
Steel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Phil Harmonic has been cut.
Harmonic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harmonic off to one side.
Harmonic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel but Steel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Max Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Harmonic.
Harmonic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmonic.
Steel jabs Harmonic right on the nose. Harmonic blinks but takes it well.
Harmonic doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Horrible takedown by Harmonic or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel which made him look bad.
Harmonic tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harmonic swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Harmonic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Steel.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Harmonic.
Max Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a right hand that Harmonic ducks under and follows up with a left that Harmonic also avoids with ease.

Harmonic shoots in and bounces Steel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel pulls Harmonic in to control the position.
Harmonic tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harmonic throws a big right hand that misses.
Harmonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harmonic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel is controlling Harmonic's posture.
Harmonic wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harmonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harmonic passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Harmonic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harmonic throws an elbow but Steel slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harmonic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harmonic.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harmonic on the ground.
Harmonic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

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

Harmonic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harmonic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

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.
Harmonic throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Harmonic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Harmonic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Harmonic crashes against the mat.

Harmonic is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Harmonic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harmonic shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Harmonic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harmonic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Harmonic.
Harmonic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Harmonic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harmonic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Max Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Harmonic.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Steel.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harmonic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel scores with the left hand. Harmonic knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel thuds his right hand into Harmonic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harmonic is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Steel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harmonic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw.

Harmonic is rocked!
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!
Steel drops Harmonic with a big left hand! Harmonic is injured, injured bad! Steel jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Steel!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hero had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hero
vs
Thomas

190 cm
20
205 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

192 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Hero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darius Thomas!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
A combination from Hero does no damage.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hero throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Hero misses with the combination.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Hero lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Hero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Hero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hero throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hero moves away.
The Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas lands a jab to Hero's midsection.
Hero misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Darius Thomas has been cut.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Hero misses with a combination
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas with a jab.
A head kick misses from Hero.
Hero cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Hero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Hero is breathing heavily.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Hero has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Hero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Hero's defenses.

It looks like The Hero has been cut.
Hero dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hero rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hero misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Hero's body.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
Hero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Hero's body. Hero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hero.
Hero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas catches Hero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas connects with a jab.
Thomas works over Hero's head and body with a nice combination.
Hero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Hero's head.
Hero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas works Hero's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hero doesn't seem phased though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas.
A nice combination there by Thomas.

The Hero's cut is getting worse.

Thomas drops Hero with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hero looks back up at him and smiles so Thomas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Thomas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

BOOM! Thomas lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hero. Hero tries to recover but Thomas is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hero lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Thomas!
Darius Thomas is the new light heavyweight champion!