The Fallout - Vault 040 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Utah Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goss is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sybreed: Emma-0. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jones
vs
Goss

181 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

180 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Utah Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Goss!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones rushes Goss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Goss fails to land.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Goss dodges an elbow strike from Jones.

Goss gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Goss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Goss throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goss.
Goss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones won't allow Goss to pass to mount.
Goss lands with a punch from half guard.
Goss slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Goss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Goss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goss in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Goss!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Goss!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurice McDonald could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Castle's chin.

McDonald
vs
Castle

180 cm
20
184 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

179 cm
26
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue 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 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Maurice McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Castle!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald lands with a straight right. Castle didn't see that one coming.
Jason Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Castle rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.
Castle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
Castle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castle tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castle pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Castle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Castle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castle misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castle blocking some punches.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Castle fails to land.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castle looks gassed!
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
Castle wants to break free but McDonald has control.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castle can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald stalling against the cage.
Castle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Castle is rocked!
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Castle is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald gets through Castle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonald is pushing Castle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McDonald unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Castle! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McDonald is unloading with more strikes now! Castle drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice McDonald!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Pierce
vs
McOut

190 cm
22
200 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

176 cm
24
192 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tappy McOut!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce ducks under a wild hook from McOut.
Pierce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McOut is fending him off so far but Pierce persists. Nope, McOut circles away and we're back to standing.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McOut throws out a leg kick but Pierce moves out of range and McOut only half commits.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pierce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McOut.

McOut drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pierce tries to improve position but can't.
Pierce gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Pierce actively working from the bottom here.
Pierce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McOut.
Pierce tries to get to full guard but McOut has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McOut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Pierce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McOut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Pierce looking for submissions off his back.
McOut sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pierce defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McOut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pierce is just riding it out for now. McOut eventually gives up the hold.

McOut is working for a submission of some sort.
Pierce moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McOut content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Pierce is looking for a triangle but McOut pushes his legs off easily.
McOut passes easily into side control. Nice work.

McOut is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pierce is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pierce is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce gets back to full guard.

Pierce working for a triangle but McOut defends it easily.

Pierce is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McOut is aware though and is defending well.
Pierce is breathing heavily.

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

Pierce is looking for a triangle but McOut pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McOut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McOut preventing the sweep.
Pierce keeping full guard, as McOut tries to pass.
Pierce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McOut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce wants to sweep here but McOut controlling him for the moment.
McOut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pierce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McOut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McOut distracts Pierce with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McOut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Pierce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McOut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McOut scoring with punches to the head and body.

Pierce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McOut defends it easily.
McOut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McOut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Pierce looking for a guillotine here but McOut defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McOut landing some decent shots from guard.
Pierce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McOut lands a couple of digs.
McOut trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McOut preventing the sweep.
McOut wants to pass the guard but Pierce is keeping the position.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing McOut from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pierce is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierce wants to pass the guard but McOut is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tappy McOut dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jab from McOut.
McOut throws out a leg kick but Pierce moves out of range and McOut only half commits.
Pierce fails with an attempt to clinch.

Pierce fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McOut sprawls well initially but Pierce persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McOut is looking for a sweep. Pierce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Pierce wants to work for an arm triangle but McOut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McOut wants to get back to full guard.
McOut manages to get to full guard.
Pierce wants to pass the guard but McOut is keeping the position.
Tappy McOut has got the better of the ground game so far.
McOut wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Pierce is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McOut is trying to get back to full guard.
McOut is trying to control but can't.
Pierce passes the guard and advances to mount!

Pierce has hold of McOut's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McOut manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pierce is looking to work his way around to McOut's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pierce moves to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierce working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pierce is persistently looking for the submission but McOut is defending it well.

Pierce has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McOut has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pierce is trying to stick to McOut's back but McOut is turning into Pierce. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pierce's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McOut.
McOut working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pierce's head.
McOut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McOut cracks Pierce with a solid left hand.
Pierce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McOut trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pierce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McOut stopping the sweep attempt from Pierce.
McOut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McOut trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
McOut landing some decent shots from guard.
Pierce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McOut.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing McOut from controlling successfully.
McOut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pierce looking to hit a scissor sweep but McOut is one step ahead there.
McOut sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierce's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McOut prevents Pierce from improving his position.

McOut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pierce sees it coming and defends easily.
Pierce moves into full guard.
Pierce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pierce is working for a submission of some sort.
McOut manages to get to full guard.
Pierce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McOut is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon Pierce dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pierce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McOut counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McOut throws a front kick that sends Pierce stumbling back into the cage.
Pierce defending well as McOut loads up on a big left hand.
McOut misses with the combination.
McOut misses with a looping right.
Pierce checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pierce.
Pierce wants to clinch.
McOut keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce has his takedown stuffed

and McOut holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McOut gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pierce regains guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McOut trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McOut is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierce has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McOut defends it easily.

Pierce is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McOut is aware though and is defending well.
McOut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

McOut drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McOut jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McOut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McOut is in close to Pierce's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McOut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McOut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McOut preventing the sweep.

Pierce working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McOut has passed into half guard!
Pierce won't allow McOut to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McOut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Pierce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pierce tries to roll over but McOut keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McOut lands a nice short elbow.
Pierce manages to get to full guard.
McOut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McOut passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pierce is trying to improve his position.
Pierce taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McOut working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pierce looks to move to half guard but instead McOut has passed into mount! Damn!
Pierce looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pierce can't escape the position.
McOut throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Pierce!
McOut scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pierce is looking for a way out.

McOut working for the choke.

Pierce preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McOut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McOut doesn't have the hooks in and Pierce manages to turn into his guard.

Pierce postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McOut is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pierce, into his guard.
Pierce is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McOut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Pierce is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McOut is aware though and is defending well.

Pierce working for a triangle but McOut defends it easily.
McOut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tappy McOut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McOut 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tappy McOut!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, hed(pe)- Bartender. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rivers
vs
Sharp

176 cm
26
185 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

178 cm
21
176 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aiden Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rivers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivers prevents Sharp from getting back to his feet.
Rivers working some strikes from top position.
Rivers 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.
Rivers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharp is keeping the position for now.
Sharp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sharp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rivers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Rivers goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sharp turns into him and now he's in Rivers's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Rivers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sharp is one step ahead there.

Rivers working for a triangle but Sharp defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sharp stands up from Rivers's guard - Sharp perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers slips a jab from Sharp.
Sharp tries to clinch up.
Rivers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharp circles away.
Sharp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sharp misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Rivers staying out of range there.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sharp enables Rivers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sharp manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rivers wants to pass the guard but Sharp is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is working hard here to advance position.
Rivers stopping the sweep attempt from Sharp.
Sharp looking to control.
Rivers looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sharp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rivers struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sharp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sharp is trying to control. Rivers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sharp working over Rivers with some ground and pound. Rivers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rivers wants to get back to full guard.
Rivers moves into full guard.
Rivers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharp.
Sharp looking to pass the guard.
Sharp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab from Sharp misses.
Aiden Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharp is fending him off so far but Rivers persists. Nope, Sharp circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharp circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sharp shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rivers is trying to defend but Sharp finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sharp works his way into side control.
Rivers is trying to get back to half guard.
Sharp looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rivers is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers tries to bench press Sharp off him but Sharp keeps the position.
Rivers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sharp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sharp pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rivers actively working from the bottom here.

Rivers looking for submissions off his back.
Rivers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sharp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sharp's back!
Sharp rolls, trying to escape but Rivers keeps control of the position.

Rivers looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sharp is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rivers off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sharp is keeping busy.

Sharp defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rivers's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers gets his hands free as Sharp looks to control.
Rivers is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sharp up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp can't escape the position.
Sharp is holding onto Rivers's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Sharp's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rivers trying to control momentarily.

Sharp defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rivers's arms.
Sharp trying to control but not successfully.
Sharp just looking to survive in the bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rivers looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Sharp is controlling Rivers 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Rivers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sharp wanted to stand there but Rivers had control of the position.

Rivers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharp defends well.
Rivers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sharp puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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 Aiden Rivers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Rivers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sharp was covering up waiting for the punch and Rivers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sharp working a defensive guard here.
Rivers looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Sharp postures up in Rivers's guard and throws a big left but Rivers blocks it.
Sharp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aiden Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivers is trying to control the position but Sharp postures up.

Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sharp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharp manages to get himself to full guard.

Rivers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharp wants to stand up but Rivers is controlling him.
Rivers passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Rivers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sharp rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rivers's guard! Nice work there by Sharp!
Sharp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp wants to stand but Rivers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Rivers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharp defends it easily.

Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sharp is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Rivers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sharp!
Sharp can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rivers looking to secure an arm triangle but Sharp defends it well.
Sharp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sharp regains half guard.
Curtis Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharp is staying active underneath Rivers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sharp trying to control from the bottom.

Rivers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sharp is just riding it out for now. Rivers eventually gives up the hold.
Sharp is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers passes to full mount!

Rivers is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sharp has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sharp!
Sharp looking to pass the guard.

Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivers is trying to keep Sharp in close.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Rivers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cleveland Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco has chosen 50Cent - Ready for War as his entrance music. Ariel Franco is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Crosby
vs
Franco

180 cm
25
193 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

185 cm
20
199 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cleveland Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ariel Franco!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Ariel Franco has been cut.
Franco on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Franco is rocked!
Franco misses with a double jab.
Crosby misses with a straight right.
Franco throws a hook but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby sizes up Franco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.
Cleveland Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crosby's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby misses the jab.
Franco misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
Franco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crosby throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Crosby coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Franco takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Franco throws a right and a left that Crosby avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Franco.
Good shot there by Crosby.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Crosby cracks Franco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crosby is looking to score with low kicks.
Franco lands a nice shot to the body.
Franco connects with a single shot there.
Franco dips to his left and cracks Crosby with an uppercut!
Franco defending well as Crosby loads up on a big left hand.
Franco throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby throws the left hand but Franco avoids the punch easily.
Crosby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Franco moves out of range as Crosby strikes.
Franco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Franco.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Franco's head but Franco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby dodges the punch combination from Franco.
Ariel Franco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Franco as Crosby shoots in.
Crosby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby tries to clinch up.
Franco throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franco manages to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.
Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
A combination from Franco does no damage.
Franco lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Franco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Franco.
Crosby looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.
Franco connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Crosby! He's out on his feet! Franco rushes in and drops Crosby with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ariel Franco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Machida will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Symbol
vs
Machida

150 cm
27
196 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

190 cm
25
199 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 -159's
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 -159's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Symbol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Symbol is defended easily by Machida.
Symbol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Symbol slips under a jab from Machida.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Symbol is out of range.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machida lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Symbol backs up against the cage.

Symbol closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Symbol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Symbol with the ground and pound but Machida uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machida controlling the position.
Symbol throws and elbow that misses. Machida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Symbol's guard. Nice move by Machida!
Machida wants to control from the top but Symbol keeps moving.
Machida content to stall in guard here.
Machida wants to control from the top but Symbol keeps moving.
Symbol seems keen to control Machida's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lyoto Machida wasn't active enough on the ground.
Symbol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Symbol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot lands for Machida.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machida lands an overhand right.

Symbol changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machida looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Symbol throws an elbow but Machida slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol trying to control the position but Machida is working away.
Machida wants to control but Symbol postures up.
Machida sneaks back into half guard.
Symbol throws a strike but Machida avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Symbol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Symbol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Symbol postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Symbol throws and elbow that misses. Machida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Symbol's guard. Nice move by Machida!

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.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Symbol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida preventing the sweep.
Symbol controlling the position.
Symbol is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machida controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lyoto Machida wasn't active enough on the ground.

Symbol looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Symbol gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Symbol on that attempt.
Symbol shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Symbol shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Symbol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symbol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Symbol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Symbol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Symbol shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Symbol might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Symbol landing some decent shots from guard.
Symbol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symbol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Symbol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Symbol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Symbol postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Symbol trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Machida manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Machida trying to control but Symbol is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Symbol has wrist control.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Symbol is retaining full guard.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Symbol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Symbol blocks nicely.
Machida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol is trying to keep Machida in close.
Machida looking to sit in guard and control but Symbol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Symbol 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.
Symbol throws and elbow that misses. Machida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Symbol's guard. Nice move by Machida!
Machida looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symbol is trying to control the position but Machida postures up.

That's four 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.
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machida throws a big right hand that misses.
Symbol lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machida!
Symbol throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Symbol throwing strikes here but Machida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Machida holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Symbol tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Machida blocking the ground and pound.
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 Prince Symbol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Symbol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Symbol shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Symbol throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Machida is controlling Symbol's posture.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Symbol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Symbol looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Symbol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Symbol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Symbol throws a big right hand that misses.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida pulls Symbol in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Symbol postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Symbol looking to pass the guard.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Symbol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Symbol postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Symbol is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symbol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Symbol is working Machida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Symbol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Symbol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Symbol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Symbol is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Symbol postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Symbol throws a strike but Machida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.
Machida pushing down on Symbol's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Symbol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machida preventing the sweep.
Machida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Symbol keeping full guard, as Machida tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Symbol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Symbol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prince Symbol!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rizzo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Trial. Man has chosen All My Life as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Rizzo
vs
Man

176 cm
22
164 lbs
16 - 4 - 1

175 cm
28
160 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Man!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Rizzo.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Rizzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rizzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo.
Rizzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Man has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rizzo.
Rizzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Rizzo. Beautiful body shot.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Rizzo pushes him off.
A bone on bone clash there as Rizzo blocks the leg kick.
Rizzo lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man throws a leg kick
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Man tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rizzo.
That kick from Rizzo tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man looks gassed!
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo.
Rizzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Rizzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Rizzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rizzo connects with a high kick.
Rizzo connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rizzo lands a slapping body shot.
Enrique Rizzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo thumps Man with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo with a jab.
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Man on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rizzo to score with a decent uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Man crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rizzo - the referee stops the clock and Man gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rizzo. Man manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Man takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rizzo - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rizzo throws a nice inside leg kick.

Rizzo rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
Rizzo leaning his opponent against the cage.

Rizzo manages to break the clinch.
Rizzo thuds his shin into the meat of Man's side.
A solid body kick from Rizzo.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rizzo lands with a nice body kick.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rizzo scores with a shot to the body.
Rizzo lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Rizzo thows a body kick. Man tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rizzo connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rizzo. That snapped Man's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Rizzo.
Rizzo scores with a nice body kick.
Rizzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Man's calf.
Rizzo lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rizzo.
Rizzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rizzo lands with an overhand left.
Rizzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Man's calf.
Rizzo connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Rizzo looks to land a combination. Man sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo.
Good leg kick by Rizzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rizzo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Man.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Rizzo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rizzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man tries to move into range but Rizzo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rizzo, right into the meat.
Rizzo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Rizzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rizzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rizzo thuds his right hand into Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rizzo delivers a nice body kick.
Rizzo lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rizzo. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rizzo moves into the clinch.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rizzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rizzo.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rizzo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Rizzo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A cross from Rizzo lands.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rizzo scores with a push kick.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rizzo. Rizzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Rizzo throws a nice head kick!
Rizzo scores with a nice right hand.
Rizzo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rizzo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rizzo.
Rizzo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rizzo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Rizzo.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo.
Joe Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man is breathing heavily.
Rizzo lands a body shot.
Rizzo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rizzo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rizzo. That's going to slow Man down.
Nice body kick from Rizzo.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rizzo scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Rizzo lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rizzo connects with a high kick.
Crunch! Rizzo slams his shin into Man's torso.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rizzo.
Rizzo scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rizzo - that will leave a mark!
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo.
Enrique Rizzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rizzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rizzo.
Good leg kick by Rizzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Rizzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man tries for a takedown but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rizzo throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rizzo digs a good hook to Man's body.
Rizzo connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Rizzo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rizzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Rizzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rizzo misses with an elbow strike.
Rizzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rizzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rizzo just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A right hand to the body from Rizzo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rizzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rizzo lands a left hand.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body.
Rizzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rizzo avoiding damage.
Rizzo scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rizzo.
Rizzo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rizzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.

Man has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rizzo regains guard immediately.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rizzo is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man controls Rizzo momentarily but Rizzo frees himself.

Man looking for a guillotine here but Rizzo defends easily.
Rizzo postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Rizzo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Man takes a kick to the side of the head.

Man scores with a takedown into Rizzo's guard.
Man lands a couple of elbows.
Rizzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Man wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Rizzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rizzo is on top in guard.
Rizzo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo tries to stand but Man is controlling from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rizzo defends it easily.
Man wants to stand but Rizzo is controlling the position.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Rizzo. Beautiful body shot.
Rizzo lands a nice looking body shot.
Rizzo thows a body kick. Man tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rizzo lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Rizzo thuds his shin into the meat of Man's side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rizzo - that will leave a mark!
Rizzo cracks the inside of Man's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo.
Rizzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rizzo scores with a head kick.
Man on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rizzo jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
Rizzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rizzo counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.

Rizzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Man is working for takedown but Rizzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Man as Rizzo tries to tie him up.

Rizzo breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo cracks the inside of Man's front leg.
Rizzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Man walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rizzo.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo.
Rizzo scores with a nice body kick.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Rizzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man with a poor takedown
letting Rizzo counter with a right hand.
Enrique Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Man.
Rizzo throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Rizzo.
Both fighters circling a little - Rizzo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rizzo delivers a nice body kick.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo thumps Man with a low kick.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rizzo.
Rizzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joe Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rizzo throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rizzo connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzo lands with a nice body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Rizzo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goli Haran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera's entrance music is Romper Stomper. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vera
vs
Haran

188 cm
24
202 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

189 cm
25
220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dominic Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Goli Haran!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vera clobbers Haran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haran.
Vera takes one on the button.

It looks like Dominic Vera has been cut.
Haran throws a series of punches but Vera moves out of range.
Haran misses with a looping right.
Vera connects with a single shot there.
Haran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Haran misses the target.
Haran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haran misses with a looping right.
Haran misses with a wild combination.
Haran swings for the body but Vera moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera slips under a jab.
Goli Haran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haran slaps away a takedown attempt from Vera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haran loads up on a big right hand but Vera slips the punch.
Vera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vera.
Vera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haran.
Vera scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vera.
Vera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haran's sensitive parts.
Haran catches Vera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vera counters with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haran. Vera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Haran pushes him off.
Haran misses with a jab to the body
and Vera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haran's knee momentarily.
Haran looks gassed!
Vera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haran.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haran misses with a double jab
and Vera counters with a head kick.
Vera scores with a head kick.

It looks like Goli Haran has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haran throws a jab when Vera was well out of range.
Vera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haran as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vera.
Vera slips a jab from Haran.

Vera rushes Haran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haran is defending well for now.
A short right from Vera on the inside.
Vera lands a shoulder strike.
Vera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haran blocks it with crossed arms.
Vera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haran is trying to break the clinch but Vera has him pressed against the cage.
Haran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vera is keeping busy.
Vera lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vera just leaning against Haran, taking a breather.

Vera breaks from the clinch.
Haran misses with a hook to the body
and Haran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haran misses with a combination
and Vera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Vera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haran sprawls well initially but Vera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Vera stands up and beckons Haran to join him on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vera has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera working Haran over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Vera dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vera has managed to clinch.
Vera just leaning against Haran, taking a breather.
Vera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vera blocks an uppercut.
Vera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haran jumps guard but Vera stands there with Haran around his waist. Haran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vera pushes Haran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haran tries to stall but Vera uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vera misses with a knee strike.

Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haran looks to land a right hand but Vera moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haran is breathing heavily.
Vera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vera wants to clinch up but Haran keeps it at a distance.
Haran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vera in his tracks.
Vera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vera thumps Haran with a low kick.
Haran slips a jab and a cross from Vera.
Vera throws a head kick but Haran moves out of range.
Vera lands a leg kick that knocks Haran off balance momentarily.
Goli Haran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Haran tries to sprawl but Vera drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera passes to side control.
Vera scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vera works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vera cracks Haran with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vera trying to control the position but Haran is working away.
Vera scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Haran some visible discomfort.
Vera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vera decides to stand back up. Vera steps back and let's Haran get back to his feet.

Vera closes the distance and pushes Haran back into the cage.
Haran fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Vera.
Haran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vera throws a head punch that misses.
Vera pushes Haran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vera misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vera.
Vera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Vera.

Vera pulls Haran into guard.
Vera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haran is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haran trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vera has his feet on Haran's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vera moves out of range as Haran strikes.
Haran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haran. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera connects with a nice looking jab.

Vera shoots in and bounces Haran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Vera dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Haran throws a lazy head kick
and Vera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vera slips a straight right by Haran.
Haran jabs at Vera's body.
Vera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haran throws a shot from downtown. Vera moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vera.
Haran connects with a jab.
Vera slips under a jab from Haran.
Vera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vera feints and then cracks Haran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haran down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vera manages to avoid it.
Vera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haran can do to turn this around?
Haran throws a left and a right that both miss

and Vera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haran's guard.
Vera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vera pushing down on Haran's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Vera is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Vera there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera prevents Haran from improving his position.
Vera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vera 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Vera postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Haran to stand up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vera.
Goli Haran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Vera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vera lands a leg kick that knocks Haran off balance momentarily.

Vera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Vera.
Vera tries to land knees in the clinch but Haran avoids the damage to the body.
Vera lands a body punch.
Haran throws a head punch that misses.
Vera scores with a shoulder strike.
Vera lands a nice uppercut.
Haran jumps guard but Vera stands there with Haran around his waist. Haran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vera connects with a knee to the head.
Vera working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vera.
Vera misses with a knee to the head.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but Haran blocks with his arms.
Vera tries to land knees in the clinch but Haran avoids the damage to the body.
Haran managing to block the knees to the body from Vera.
Vera misses with a knee to the head.
Vera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but Haran blocks with his arms.
Haran is trying to break free.
Vera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vera scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haran is trying to force a seperation but Vera has the dominant position.
Dominic Vera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vera lands a hook that snaps the head of Haran backwards.
Haran fails to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Vera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vera 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Vera!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Head has chosen New Divide as his entrance music. Albert Ashton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ashton
vs
Head

178 cm
28
190 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

183 cm
23
195 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!
FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boot Head!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head dips to his left and cracks Ashton with an uppercut!

Ashton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ashton showed some decent athleticism there.
Ashton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Head is controlling Ashton's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Ashton is looking for a kimura but Head is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ashton to get the leverage.

Head is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashton.

Ashton is working for a submission of some sort.

Ashton is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well.

Head is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is trying to stand.
Ashton is trying to control. Head wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ashton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Head defends it well.

Head makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ashton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ashton doesn't manage to clinch there - Head circles away.
Nice defenses there by Ashton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton closes the distance and clinches up with Head, looking for a takedown. Ashton pushes Head against the cage but Head circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Head throws a hook but Ashton avoids it easily.
Ashton closes the distance and clinches up with Head, looking for a takedown. Ashton pushes Head against the cage but Head circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Head's corner calls for a 1-2. Head obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ashton tries to clinch but Head is having none of it.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head throws a hook but Ashton blocks it.
Ashton takes one to the side of the head.

Ashton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Head struggling a bit here.

Ashton tries for a kimura but Head is defending well.

Ashton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Head is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head wants to control but Ashton postures up.
Head manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Head thows a huge punch but Ashton dodges it nicely.

Ashton actively working from the bottom here.
Ashton tries to get to full guard but Head has control of the leg.
Head seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ashton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Head's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Head's back!

Ashton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Head preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ashton.
Ashton is breathing heavily.
Head manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ashton's guard. Nice work there by Head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head distracts Ashton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Head postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ashton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton wants to sweep but no luck.
Head connects with a couple of short punches.
Head must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Head makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Ashton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ashton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Head is aware though and is defending well.
Head trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Head trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ashton's guard.

Ashton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boot Head will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Head fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ashton is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Ashton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ashton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashton moves away.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Ashton.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ashton is defended easily by Head.
Head connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Head misses the jab.

Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head scores with a hook to the body.
Head is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ashton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Head prevents it.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Head gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ashton up against the cage.
Ashton has Head pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Head manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Head taking a breather.

Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head thows a body shot but no joy.
Head takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown by Ashton or perhaps it was just good defense by Head which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ashton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ashton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Head misses with a hook. Ashton ducked under it nicely.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head misses with a hook.
Ashton walks into a left hand.
Ashton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Head is fending him off so far but Ashton persists. Nope, Head circles away and we're back to standing.
Boot Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ashton or perhaps it was just good defense by Head which made him look bad.
Head misses with an uppercut. Ashton saw that one coming.
Ashton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A good leg kick by Head.
Ashton drops his hands momentarily and Head takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Head attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ashton tries to clinch but Head is having none of it.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Ashton moves out of range easily.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head lands an overhand right.
Head thows a body shot but no joy.
Head connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ashton. Ashton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ashton. Ashton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ashton ducks right into an uppercut from Head.
Boot Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton moves out of range of the strikes.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Head.
Ashton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ashton tries for a takedown but Head sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Head scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ashton.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Ashton finds it's target.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boot Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ashton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Head looks to land a right hand but Ashton moved out of range.
Head fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ashton.
Ashton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Head circles away.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boot Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.
Ashton fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ashton.
Head misses with an uppercut. Ashton saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Head.

Ashton gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Ashton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Head defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Head keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Head tries to kick Ashton off but Ashton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Ashton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Head defends it well.

Head is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashton.
Ashton stops Head from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Ashton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ashton misses with a head shot. Head uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ashton is looking to work some ground and pound but Head has wrist control.

Head kicks Ashton off and gets to his feet.
Head scores with a jab.
Ashton shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Albert Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Head is fending him off so far but Ashton persists. Nope, Head circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Head closes the distance and clinches.
Ashton is trying to drag Head to the mat but Head just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ashton tries to score a body lock takedown but Head shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Head digs a right hand into Ashton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ashton's gas tank.

Head breaks from the clinch.
Ashton clinches but Head breaks the clinch
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ashton clinches up against the cage.
Head lands a hook that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Head digs a right hand underneath Ashton's ribcage. Ashton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Head lands a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Head.
Boot Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Head rushes Ashton and presses him up against the cage.
Head digs a right hand into Ashton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ashton's gas tank.
Head manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head lands a body punch.
Head is stalling here.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head digs a right hand into Ashton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ashton's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head slows down the pace here.
Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boot Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Head winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boot Head!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gristle McThornbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McThornbody comes to the cage accompanied by Tame. Irwin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bodies. Gristle McThornbody has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McThornbody
vs
Irwin

188 cm
24
210 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!

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 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gristle McThornbody!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but McThornbody is just out of range.
McThornbody misses the shot to the body.
Irwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Irwin moves out of range as McThornbody throws a body kick.
McThornbody lands a lovely overhand right.
Irwin throws a sloppy body shot
and McThornbody counters with a nice low kick that buckles Irwin's knee momentarily.
Irwin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Irwin sizes up McThornbody with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from McThornbody.
Irwin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McThornbody throws a head kick but Irwin moves out of range.
McThornbody takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin tries a low kick but McThornbody avoids it.
Irwin misses with a hook to the body
and McThornbody counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Irwin checks a low kick from McThornbody.
McThornbody misses with a looping right.
McThornbody throws a leg kick that is checked
and Irwin counters with a nice leg kick.
Gristle McThornbody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McThornbody misses with an uppercut. Irwin saw that one coming.
Irwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McThornbody. McThornbody obviously looking to wear him down.
Irwin throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Irwin looks for the body kick but McThornbody saw that one coming.
McThornbody takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McThornbody can pounce on him.
McThornbody checks a low kick from Irwin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Irwin as he checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McThornbody, as that shot connected.
McThornbody scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin scores with a jab to the head.
McThornbody throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by McThornbody.
A slapping leg kick lands for McThornbody.
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McThornbody misses with a hook to the body
and Irwin counters with an inside leg kick.
McThornbody feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Irwin's calf.
Irwin looks gassed!
McThornbody goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Irwin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McThornbody throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab lands there for McThornbody.
Irwin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A good leg kick by McThornbody.
Irwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McThornbody rather than just go for the knockout.
Irwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McThornbody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by McThornbody there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McThornbody misses.
Irwin misses with an uppercut. McThornbody saw that one coming.
Irwin throws a looping overhand right but McThornbody ducks down to avoid it.
McThornbody fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Irwin is out of range.
McThornbody throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McThornbody misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McThornbody.
Irwin misses with a leg kick
and McThornbody makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irwin throws a lazy body kick
and McThornbody counters with a low kick, right behind Irwin 's knee.
McThornbody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McThornbody throws a low kick but Irwin avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gristle McThornbody dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McThornbody throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot.
McThornbody thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McThornbody.
McThornbody slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gristle McThornbody is winning the standup battle so far.
McThornbody digs a good hook to Irwin's body.
A slow jab from Irwin misses its intended target.
McThornbody connects with a crisp jab.
Irwin scores with a shot to the body.
Irwin lands with a good body shot.
Irwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irwin swings for the body but McThornbody moves out of range.
McThornbody has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McThornbody loads up on a big right hand but Irwin slips the punch.
Irwin defending well as McThornbody loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. McThornbody does a little dance to reset his feet.
McThornbody lands with a thumping leg kick.
Irwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irwin checks a low kick from McThornbody.
Irwin moves away from the strike by McThornbody.
A low kick from McThornbody misses
and Irwin counters with a right hand to the body.
Irwin swings away with a body shot that misses
and McThornbody counters with an inside leg kick.
Irwin checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Irwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Irwin tries to move into range but McThornbody moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irwin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McThornbody. That one must have hurt.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin blocks a head kick by McThornbody.
Nice uppercut there from McThornbody.
Irwin moves forwards but McThornbody connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McThornbody looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McThornbody throws a lazy right hand but Irwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McThornbody throws a jab when Irwin was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Irwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McThornbody throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McThornbody with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McThornbody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McThornbody misses with a straight left.
McThornbody moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McThornbody scores with a leg kick.
McThornbody lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McThornbody bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Irwin's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by McThornbody. That's going to slow Irwin down.
McThornbody throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irwin's head.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from McThornbody.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McThornbody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
McThornbody misses with a head kick.
McThornbody clobbers Irwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McThornbody throws the kick towards the body but Irwin avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McThornbody lands a high kick!
McThornbody takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gristle McThornbody dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A looping hook to the body misses from McThornbody. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McThornbody tries a low kick but Irwin avoids it.
McThornbody defending well as Irwin loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from McThornbody misses.
McThornbody misses with a looping left.
McThornbody lands a really nice looking cross but Irwin seems unphased.
McThornbody cracks the inside of Irwin's front leg.
Irwin thuds his right hand into McThornbody's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Irwin misses with a hook to the body
and McThornbody counters with a slapping leg kick.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McThornbody takes a swing at Irwin's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McThornbody.
Irwin lands a slapping body shot.
McThornbody throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McThornbody throws a sloppy head kick and Irwin moves out of range easily.
McThornbody scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McThornbody looks to land a right hand but Irwin moved out of range.
Irwin takes a swing at McThornbody's ribcage but misses.
McThornbody swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Irwin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irwin misses with a body kick.
Irwin thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McThornbody throws a lazy right hand but Irwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McThornbody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Irwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Irwin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McThornbody - the referee stops the clock and Irwin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McThornbody. Irwin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McThornbody scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McThornbody scores with a body shot.
Irwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McThornbody scoring well with a low kick there.
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McThornbody lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McThornbody.
Irwin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McThornbody looks for the body kick but Irwin saw that one coming.
McThornbody throws a head kick that half lands.
McThornbody throws out a loose jab but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McThornbody bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irwin's head.
Irwin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McThornbody just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Irwin
and McThornbody counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody misses with a low kick.
McThornbody throws a leg kick
and Irwin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McThornbody lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McThornbody does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McThornbody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for McThornbody.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin thows a leg kick but McThornbody checks it
and McThornbody makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McThornbody attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McThornbody throws a leg kick that is checked
and Irwin counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gristle McThornbody clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Irwin throws a leg kick that is checked
and McThornbody counters with a nice leg kick.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from McThornbody.
McThornbody misses with a hook to the body
and Irwin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Irwin misses with a body shot.
McThornbody moves in looking to clinch but Irwin pushes him off.
Irwin moves away from the strike by McThornbody.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McThornbody doesn't seem bothered though.
Irwin checks a low kick from McThornbody.
McThornbody throws a low kick, looking for Irwin's leg but Irwin calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McThornbody. McThornbody obviously looking to wear him down.
McThornbody throws a looping overhand right but Irwin ducks down to avoid it.
McThornbody lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Irwin slips under a jab.
McThornbody jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McThornbody lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Irwin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McThornbody throws a hook to the side of Irwin's head but Irwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irwin thows a body shot but no joy.
McThornbody is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody looks to land a right hand but Irwin moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Irwin.
A head kick by McThornbody misses
and Irwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick from McThornbody lands but Irwin takes it in his stride.
McThornbody tries to work over Irwin's front leg with a kick but Irwin checks it.
McThornbody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McThornbody misses with a head kick.
Irwin misses with a jab to the body
and McThornbody counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McThornbody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody throws a nice head kick!
A jab from McThornbody misses.
Irwin throws a leg kick

and McThornbody holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from McThornbody - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from McThornbody.
A right handed body shot lands from McThornbody.
McThornbody tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McThornbody just leaning against Irwin, taking a breather.
McThornbody lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McThornbody lands with a left to the head.
McThornbody connects with a nasty looking knee right to Irwin's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from McThornbody.
Still in the clinch, McThornbody scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McThornbody obliges.
McThornbody is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McThornbody presses Irwin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McThornbody gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McThornbody lands an elbow inside that Irwin shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McThornbody.
McThornbody lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McThornbody has him pressed against the cage.
McThornbody lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McThornbody.
McThornbody stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McThornbody seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McThornbody lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
Come on McThornbody - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McThornbody lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McThornbody digs a right hand underneath Irwin's ribcage. Irwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McThornbody lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from McThornbody on the inside.
McThornbody lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from McThornbody.
McThornbody lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gristle McThornbody had his way with Paul Irwin in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McThornbody lands a lovely overhand right.
Irwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Irwin misses with a body shot
and McThornbody counters with a nice low kick that buckles Irwin's knee momentarily.
McThornbody misses with a body punch
and Irwin counters with a big head kick but McThornbody shrugs it off.
McThornbody throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McThornbody throws a head kick but Irwin moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McThornbody misses the target.
McThornbody just misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin defending well as McThornbody loads up on a big left hand.
McThornbody connects with a solid leg kick.
Irwin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin avoids the head kick by McThornbody.
McThornbody misses with a combination
and Irwin counters with a nice kick to the body.
McThornbody throws a head kick that misses.
Irwin blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from McThornbody misses.
Irwin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McThornbody counters with a stiff right hand.
Irwin blocks the body kick.
McThornbody throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paul Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McThornbody takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by McThornbody.
Irwin blocks a head kick by McThornbody.
Irwin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McThornbody doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from McThornbody.
Irwin moves out of range as McThornbody strikes.
McThornbody throws a shot from downtown. Irwin moves away and avoids it.
McThornbody misses with a leg kick.
McThornbody pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McThornbody with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irwin.
McThornbody misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Irwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irwin staying out of range there.
Irwin lands a nice shot that snaps McThornbody's head back.
McThornbody lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - McThornbody coming out on top.
A low kick from McThornbody misses
and Irwin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irwin swings away with a body shot that misses
and McThornbody counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Irwin.
Irwin jabs McThornbody right on the nose. McThornbody blinks but takes it well.
McThornbody checks a leg kick.
Irwin blocks a jab.
Irwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
McThornbody looks to throw the jab but Irwin is out of range.
Irwin misses the shot to the body.
Irwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from McThornbody tenderised Irwin's leg. Irwin is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gristle McThornbody showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McThornbody 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:42
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:44
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gristle McThornbody!
Gristle McThornbody retains his light heavyweight title!