SEC 53: Thunder Struck PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Haney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haney is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You're The Best Around. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Haney

176 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
23
171 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Haney!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson lands a jab to Haney's midsection.
Haney shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Haney's ribs.
Haney on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haney looks gassed!
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.

Anderson lands a left and a right that send Haney crashing to the mat, dazed. Anderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Haney is rocked!

It looks like Jon Haney has been cut.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Haney out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Samuel Anderson!

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 Jimmy The Crocodile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavriil Endymion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Endymion has chosen The Message as his entrance music. 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.

The Crocodile
vs
Endymion

180 cm
23
178 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

190 cm
28
180 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy The Crocodile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gavriil Endymion!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endymion misses with a low kick.
Endymion shoots for a takedown but The Crocodile saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Crocodile throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Crocodile slips a jab and a cross from Endymion.
The Crocodile gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Crocodile.
A jab from The Crocodile misses.
Gavriil Endymion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crocodile is looking to slow Endymion down with leg kicks.
Endymion takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Crocodile darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crocodile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Crocodile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Crocodile slips a jab from Endymion.
Endymion moves away from the strike by The Crocodile.
Endymion fails with a takedown attempt.
Endymion takes one to the chin there.

Endymion is rocked!
Endymion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Endymion is still on wobbly legs! Can The Crocodile finish him?
The Crocodile ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Endymion's jaw. Endymion's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! The Crocodile does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy The Crocodile!

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 Jan Modaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Modaal comes to the cage accompanied by damage plan - new found power. The crowd seem to be enjoying Capone's choice of entrance music: The Godfather Theme Song. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Modaal
vs
Capone

175 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

178 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Modaal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vinnie Capone!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Modaal, as that shot connected.
Modaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Modaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Modaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capone.
Modaal takes a swing at Capone's ribcage but misses.
Modaal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Modaal works Capone's body with a nice hook.
Modaal throws the left hand but Capone avoids the punch easily.
Modaal is looking to wear down Capone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Capone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Modaal.

Modaal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Capone quickly recovers to half guard.
Modaal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Modaal prevents Capone from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Capone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Modaal thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Capone to regain full guard.
Capone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Capone keeping moving, preventing Modaal from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Capone trying to control the position.
Modaal cracks Capone with a solid left hand.
Modaal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Modaal distracts Capone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Capone pulls Modaal in close to his closed guard and prevents Modaal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Capone keeping moving, preventing Modaal from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modaal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Modaal postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Modaal won't allow Capone to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Capone tries to clinch but Modaal is having none of it.
Modaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Capone is just out of range.
Modaal swats away the attempt to clinch by Capone.
Capone throws a head kick that misses.
Capone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Modaal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Capone misses with a body kick.
Capone tries to clinch up but Modaal circles away and keeps his distance.
Modaal avoids the body shot from Capone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Capone moves into the clinch.
Capone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Modaal tries for a takedown but Capone manages to get underhooks.
Capone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Modaal.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Capone.
Capone taking a breather.
Modaal is working for takedown but Capone is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Modaal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Modaal goes for a takedown attempt but Capone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Modaal lands with a straight right. Capone didn't see that one coming.
Capone tries to close the distance and clinch but Modaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Modaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Capone throws a push kick but Modaal slaps the foot to one side.
Capone just misses with a punch to the body.
Jan Modaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.
Modaal misses with a wild combination.
Modaal misses with a body shot

and Capone moves into the clinch.
Modaal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Capone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Modaal looking for a takedown.
Capone trying to land knees to the body.
Modaal tries to score a body lock takedown but Capone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Modaal is breathing heavily.
Modaal wants a takedown.
Modaal is working for takedown but Capone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Capone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capone tries to land a knee to the head but Modaal blocks with his arms.
Capone looking to throw knees to the head but Modaal is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Capone.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Capone scores with a shot to the side of Modaal's head.
Modaal tries to pull guard but Capone holds him up against the cage and eventually Modaal drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Modaal takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Capone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Modaal backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinnie Capone will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Modaal throws an overhand right that lands on Capone's shoulder, as Capone tries to avoid the shot.
Modaal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Modaal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Capone tries to clinch up.
Modaal misses the body punch
letting Capone counter with a right hand.
Capone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Modaal throws a jab when Capone was well out of range.
A big left from Modaal misses.
Modaal slaps away a takedown attempt from Capone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Modaal takes a swing at Capone's ribcage but misses.
Capone tries to close the distance and clinch but Modaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Modaal tries to bum rush Capone with a series of wild strikes but Capone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Modaal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Capone is fending him off so far but Modaal persists. Nope, Capone circles away and we're back to standing.
Capone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Modaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capone was well out of range. Poor timing from Modaal.
Modaal misses with a takedown attempt
and Capone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Modaal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Capone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Capone wants to control but Modaal postures up.
Modaal throws an elbow but Capone slips to the side and avoids it well.
Capone regains half guard.
Modaal passes to side control.
Capone wants to control but Modaal postures up.
Capone manages to get back to half guard.
Capone trying to control but Modaal postures up.
Capone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Modaal kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modaal wants to free his trapped foot but Capone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Modaal is trying to control the action in half guard but Capone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Capone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Modaal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Capone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Modaal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Modaal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Modaal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Capone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone wants to control but Modaal is keeping busy.
Modaal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Capone is looking to control Modaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Capone avoid being mounted?
Modaal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Modaal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Modaal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Capone defending well though.
Modaal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four 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.
Modaal winds up and cracks Capone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Modaal drops an elbow to the side of Capone's head.
Capone trying to hold on to Modaal's head to control him but Modaal postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Capone is trying to get back to full guard.
Modaal wants to take a breather but Capone is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Modaal.

Modaal is working for a kimura but Capone is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Modaal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Capone moves in looking to clinch but Modaal pushes him off.
Modaal throws a body punch but Capone moves out of range.
Modaal swings for the body but Capone moves out of range.
Capone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Modaal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Capone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Modaal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Capone is in Modaal's guard.
Capone wants to control from the top but Modaal keeps moving.
Capone postures up.
Capone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone stopping the sweep attempt from Modaal.
Capone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Modaal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Capone trying to control but Modaal is working from the bottom.

Modaal looking for a guillotine here but Capone defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

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.
Capone trying to control but Modaal is working from the bottom.
Modaal being controlled here, momentarily.
Capone wants to control from the top but Modaal keeps moving.
Capone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Modaal is proving hard to escape from.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vinnie Capone.
Modaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Modaal swings for the body but Capone moves out of range.
Capone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Modaal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modaal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Capone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Modaal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Capone throws a body punch but Modaal moves out of range.
Capone is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Capone wants to clinch.
Capone tries to clinch up but Modaal circles away and keeps his distance.
Modaal looks to throw the jab but Capone is out of range.
Capone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Capone dodges the punch combination from Modaal.
Modaal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four 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.
Capone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Modaal paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Capone takes the fight into the clinch.
Modaal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Capone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Capone tightens his grip and picks Modaal up, before dumping him to the ground. Modaal manages to land in guard.
Modaal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Capone!
Capone is in a horrible position here. Modaal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Capone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Modaal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Capone has worked his arm free - good work by Capone!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Capone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Capone 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Batista could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Gallo's chin.

Batista
vs
Gallo

195 cm
26
290 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batista.
A swing and a miss from Batista.
Gallo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Batista tries to avoid it but Gallo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Batista to the ground. Batista escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batista throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batista fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallo manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Batista misses.
Gallo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Batista takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Dave Batista has been cut.
Gallo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dave Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gallo.
Gallo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Batista connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Ryan Gallo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Batista scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Batista missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gallo is controlling Batista's trapped leg to prevent Batista from advancing to side control.
Gallo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Batista is working away from the top position though.
Batista trying to pass the guard but Gallo defending well.
Batista not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Batista.
Batista trying to mount his opponent but Gallo defends it.
Batista thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gallo's head.
Gallo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batista.
Batista thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gallo's head.
Batista with the ground and pound but Gallo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gallo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Batista throws and elbow that misses. Gallo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batista's guard. Nice move by Gallo!
Batista is looking to sweep but instead, Gallo has passed into half guard.
Gallo blocks the strikes from Batista.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo content to control rather than advance.
Batista has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gallo is working away from the top position though.
Batista might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Batista punching from the bottom.
Batista is looking to improve his position.

Gallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Batista defends it well.
Batista knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gallo on the ground.
Batista throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista is looking for a sweep. Gallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gallo is working for a submission of some sort.
Gallo prevents Batista from standing back up.
Batista is looking to improve his position.
Batista missing with punches from the bottom.
Batista is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Batista wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gallo keeps control of the position as Batista tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Gallo is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Batista taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gallo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Gallo!

C
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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Warrior
vs
Master

205 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

202 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Master!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Master swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warrior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Master swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warrior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warrior tries to clinch up but Master circles away and keeps his distance.
Warrior is looking to clinch.
Master swats away the attempt to clinch by Warrior.
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warrior clinches but Master breaks the clinch

and Master counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Master.
Warrior missing with knees to the body.
Warrior blocks an elbow strike.
Warrior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Master lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like The Warrior has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warrior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Master blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Warrior.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warrior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warrior throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Warrior just misses with a elbow thrown towards Master's brow.
Master lands an elbow that stopped Warrior in his tracks for a moment.

The Warrior's cut is getting worse.
Warrior looking to throw knees to the head but Master is blocking nicely.
Master lands an elbow just above Warrior 's eye.

Jeez, The Warrior's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at The Warrior's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). The Master!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Valensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse LeGuerre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valensky comes to the cage accompanied by Jesus Built My Hotrod- Ministry. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Valensky
vs
LeGuerre

225 cm
24
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP $2 Shirts/Shorts
STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP $2 Shirts/Shorts

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikhail Valensky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse LeGuerre!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Valensky. Beautiful body shot.
LeGuerre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Jesse LeGuerre has been cut.

Valensky closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Valensky.
Valensky scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valensky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valensky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valensky lands a body punch in the clinch.
LeGuerre looks gassed!
Valensky stalling against the cage.
Valensky lands a shoulder strike.
Valensky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LeGuerre backwards.
Valensky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
LeGuerre fails to pull guard.
LeGuerre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valensky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valensky lands a hook that snaps the head of LeGuerre backwards.
Valensky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LeGuerre or not.
A nice left hand lands by Valensky.

That has opened up Jesse LeGuerre's cut even more.
Valensky slows down the pace here.
Valensky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valensky stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valensky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LeGuerre wants a takedown.
Mikhail Valensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse LeGuerre.
Valensky lands a left hand that snaps the head of LeGuerre backwards.
Valensky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valensky lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valensky has LeGuerre pushed against the cage.
LeGuerre can't find room to land a body shot as Valensky controls the action.
Valensky is working LeGuerre over against the cage.
Valensky lands a nice uppercut.
Valensky pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Valensky for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Valensky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LeGuerre struggles to land a body shot inside as Valensky controls his hands.
Valensky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valensky digs a right hand into LeGuerre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeGuerre's gas tank.
Valensky avoiding damage.
Valensky lands a nice uppercut.
Valensky stalling.
Valensky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valensky lands a left hand that snaps the head of LeGuerre backwards.

The cut above Jesse LeGuerre's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Valensky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LeGuerre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valensky is pushing LeGuerre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A body shot lands from Valensky.
Valensky lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valensky stops a takedown attempt from LeGuerre.
A short right from Valensky.
Valensky lands a hook that snaps the head of LeGuerre backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valensky.
Valensky presses LeGuerre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Valensky.
Valensky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LeGuerre backwards.
A short uppercut from Valensky.
Valensky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valensky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Valensky lands a right hand that snaps the head of LeGuerre backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valensky.

LeGuerre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

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

Valensky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valensky stands up and waves to LeGuerre to follow him.
LeGuerre closes the distance but Valensky moves to the side
and Valensky counters with a stiff right hand.

Valensky darts in and clinches LeGuerre up against the cage.
LeGuerre goes for a takedown attempt but Valensky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LeGuerre has his takedown stuffed
and Valensky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Valensky.

Jesse LeGuerre's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesse LeGuerre's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mikhail Valensky!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Fair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fair is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My Balls. Zach Fair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Logan
vs
Fair

196 cm
22
255 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

197 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Fair!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Fair scores with a four punch combination!
Fair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Logan. Logan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fair bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Logan's head.
Logan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Fair does it's job there.
Fair lands a jab to the nose.
Fair just misses with a punch to the body.
Fair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Logan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fair.
Logan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Logan gets the takedown into side control.
Fair tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Logan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Logan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Fair is trying to escape and Logan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Fair is forced to tap! Nice work there by Logan! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Logan!

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C
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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 Kyle Mortis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mortis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crush 'em by Megadeth. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Anthony Ellison enters the cage!

Mortis
vs
Ellison

190 cm
24
218 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

189 cm
24
210 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Mortis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mortis.

It looks like Anthony Ellison has been cut.
Mortis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ellison's sensitive parts.
Ellison looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mortis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ellison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Mortis lands a big uppercut and Ellison crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ellison looks OK. Mortis waves Ellison back to his feet!
Mortis lands a slapping body shot.

Mortis drops Ellison with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ellison looks back up at him and smiles so Mortis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Ellison is rocked!
Mortis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mortis lands with a right and another and another! Ellison is in big trouble! Mortis lands again and this time it's lights out for Ellison! A quality knockout there for Mortis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyle Mortis!

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C
B

energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Terrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrier comes to the cage accompanied by Down with the Sickness. Noah Payne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Terrier
vs
Payne

205 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
266 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scottie Terrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Payne!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrier shoots in for a takedown but Payne shows good takedown defense.
Payne misses with a looping left.
Terrier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Terrier.
Terrier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payne.
Horrible takedown by Terrier or perhaps it was just good defense by Payne which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Terrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Payne.
Terrier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Terrier staying out of range there.

Terrier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne prevents Terrier from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrier landing strikes.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Terrier keeps moving and retains side control.
Terrier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Payne sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Payne throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Payne prevents Terrier from improving position.
Terrier wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
Terrier taking a break here but Payne is having none of it and regains half guard.
Payne is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Terrier lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Terrier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Payne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Payne tries to roll over but Terrier keeps him under control.
Payne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Terrier.
Terrier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
Terrier working Payne over with strikes.
Terrier is thwarting Payne's attempts to control the position.
Terrier 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.
Terrier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Terrier there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Terrier is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Terrier slips a nice elbow through Payne's hands, connecting with Payne's forehead.
Terrier wants to take a breather but Payne is having none of it.
Payne moves into full guard.
Terrier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Terrier throws and elbow that misses. Payne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Terrier's guard. Nice move by Payne!
Terrier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payne's guard.
Terrier trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Terrier preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne working a defensive guard here.
Terrier wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Terrier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Terrier thows a big elbow that misses.
Terrier connects with a couple of short punches.
Terrier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Terrier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Terrier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrier wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Terrier landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Terrier dominated that round.
That's time! Terrier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Terrier shoots in looking for a takedown. Payne tries to sprawl out of it but Terrier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Payne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Terrier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Terrier defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Payne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Terrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Terrier ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Terrier misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrier tries to bum rush Payne with a series of wild strikes but Payne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Terrier shoots in and drives through. Payne sprawls well.
Payne stuffs the takedown.

Terrier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Payne did well to prevent Terrier getting side control.
Payne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Terrier is working for an americana but Payne has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Terrier was thinking about the submission.

Payne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terrier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scottie Terrier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrier looking to pass the guard.
Payne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Noah Payne!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil James Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura has chosen Breathe as his entrance music. Lil James Lightning has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

James Lightning
vs
Nakamura

210 cm
25
299 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

192 cm
26
276 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lil James Lightning!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lightning.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lightning takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Lightning.

Nakamura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lightning to the mat! Lightning manages to get full guard.
Lightning is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.
Lightning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lightning managing to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lil James Lightning just wasn't active enough.
Nakamura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
Lightning throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Lil James Lightning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lightning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura scores with the left hand. Lightning knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lightning throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice cross by Nakamura.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura throws a shot to the body.
Nakamura checks a low kick from Lightning.
Lightning scores with a head kick.

It looks like Nobuhiro Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.

Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Lightning back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lightning throws an elbow that misses.
Lightning is trying to stall.
Nakamura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakamura wants a takedown but no success here.
Lightning misses with an elbow strike.
Nakamura is trying to drag Lightning to the mat but Lightning just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lil James Lightning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobuhiro Nakamura.
Lightning has Nakamura pushed against the cage.
Nakamura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lightning pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lightning lands with a kick to the temple. Nakamura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura moves out of range as Lightning throws a body kick.

Nakamura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lightning sprawls well initially but Nakamura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nakamura is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lightning reverses the position - he's now on top in Nakamura's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lightning forces his way into half guard.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Lightning slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakamura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lightning bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lightning trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura is pulling down on Lightning's head to control his posture.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
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 Lil James Lightning will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nobuhiro Nakamura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nakamura tries for a takedown but Lightning sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
Lil James Lightning is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nobuhiro Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lightning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lightning as Nakamura shoots in.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightning turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.

Nakamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nakamura avoids it.
Nakamura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lightning gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lil James Lightning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobuhiro Nakamura.
Lightning tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakamura avoids the damage to the body.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura avoiding damage as Lightning throws knees to the body.
Nakamura is working for takedown but Lightning is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lightning misses with a knee strike.
Lightning swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lightning slows down the pace here.
Lightning misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lightning throws an elbow but misses.
Nakamura wants a takedown but no success here.
Nakamura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lightning gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Lightning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lightning is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lightning connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakamura's face.
Lightning stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nakamura avoids the elbow strike from Lightning, against the cage.
Nakamura goes for a takedown attempt but Lightning pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lightning connects with a high kick.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Lightning moves out of range.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Nakamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lightning rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakamura lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nobuhiro Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightning defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura moves out of range of the body kick from Lightning.
Nakamura works Lightning's body with a nice hook.
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Lightning pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Lightning.
Lightning throws a wild body kick that Nakamura sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Lightning.
Lightning throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown. Lightning tries to sprawl out of it but Nakamura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lightning manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura lands a jab to Lightning's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lightning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lightning avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lightning.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Lightning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Lightning misses with a head kick.
Lightning misses with a head kick.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lightning but Lightning pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Lightning back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura jumps guard but Lightning stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lightning throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil James Lightning dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nobuhiro Nakamura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nakamura lands with an uppercut that bounces Lightning off the cage and back into rage.
Nakamura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lightning wants to slow Nakamura down by chopping away at his legs.
Lightning lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakamura's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Lightning.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.

Nakamura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nakamura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lightning!
Lightning wants to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
Lightning working to try and regain half guard.
Nakamura looking to finish Lightning with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lightning!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nakamura fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lightning is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakamura has a good base and remains in mount.
Nakamura landing strikes from the mount.
Lightning is bucking up trying to escape but Nakamura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nakamura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lightning?
Nakamura with a couple of short strikes.
Nakamura working Lightning over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lightning is bucking up trying to escape but Nakamura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nakamura landing strikes from the mount and Lightning is in trouble!
Nakamura has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lightning's face.
Nakamura with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakamura cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Lightning that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nakamura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nakamura lands a big shot there that rocks Lightning but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the head.
Lightning on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lightning tries to get out of the position.
Nakamura working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nakamura landing strikes from the mount and Lightning is in trouble!
Nakamura punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nakamura working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Lightning is rocked!

It looks like Lil James Lightning has been cut.
Lightning is in a horrible position here. Nakamura smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Lightning is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Nakamura with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lightning seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakamura cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lightning tries to hold on but Nakamura postures up.

Nakamura looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nakamura prevents Lightning from getting the reversal.
Nakamura landing strikes from the mount and Lightning is in trouble!

Nakamura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lightning is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lightning and Nakamura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nakamura connects with a decent elbow.
Nakamura looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lightning is avoiding damage well.
Lightning isn't going anywhere.
Nakamura working the body and head with strikes.
Nakamura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lightning is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lightning takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lightning takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobuhiro Nakamura really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nakamura punishes Lightning's body with a nice straight punch.
Lightning throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Lightning misses with a leg kick.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Nakamura lands a jab to Lightning's midsection.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Lightning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lightning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lightning moves away.

Nakamura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nakamura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nakamura punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura scoring with strikes but Lightning is staying in there.
Lightning wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Nakamura working Lightning over with strikes here.
Nakamura unloading with bombs!
Nakamura lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lightning hang on?
Nakamura with shots to the head and body - Lightning looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Nakamura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lightning is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakamura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nakamura lands with some strikes.
Nakamura has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lightning's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the head.
Nakamura looking to finish Lightning with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lightning!
Lightning takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nakamura's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
Nobuhiro Nakamura is the new super heavyweight champion!