Thunderdome.02: 1 Man Leaves PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenjiro Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kyle connelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chiba
vs
connelly

185 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

165 cm
23
154 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenjiro Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, kyle connelly!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from connelly is defended easily by Chiba.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from connelly.
Chiba lands a head kick. connelly smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like kyle connelly has been cut.
Chiba leaves connelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenjiro Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kyle connelly.

connelly closes the distance and pushes Chiba back into the cage.
Chiba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chiba gets underhooks to prevent connelly's takedown attempt.
Chiba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but connelly blocks it with crossed arms.
Chiba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chiba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chiba misses with a knee strike.
Chiba misses with a knee strike.
connelly jumps guard but Chiba stands there with connelly around his waist. connelly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chiba misses with a knee to the head.

connelly wants the takedown. Chiba is fighting it off but connelly persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chiba's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!

connelly 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.
connelly looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
connelly looks gassed!

connelly 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.

connelly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and connelly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chiba keeping full guard, as connelly tries to pass.

connelly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and connelly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for connelly on the ground.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chiba trying to control the position.
connelly won't allow Chiba to get back to his feet.
Chiba keeping full guard, as connelly tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

connelly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chiba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chiba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chiba!
Chiba wants to stand but connelly has his arm trapped.
Chiba trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Chiba has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Chiba scores with a head kick. connelly tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chiba lands with a kick to the temple. connelly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chiba lands a head kick!
connelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chiba is fending him off so far but connelly persists. Nope, Chiba circles away and we're back to standing.
connelly closes the distance and clinches up with Chiba, looking for a takedown. connelly pushes Chiba against the cage but Chiba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
connelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Chiba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
connelly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chiba circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenjiro Chiba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on kyle connelly's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

connelly has a takedown stuffed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chiba.
kyle connelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chiba lands a leg kick that knocks connelly off balance momentarily.
Crunch! Chiba slams his shin into connelly's torso.
Chiba lands a high kick!
Chiba lands a head kick. connelly smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chiba connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Chiba lands but connelly takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for connelly with that takedown attempt.
connelly shoots in looking for a takedown. Chiba tries to sprawl out of it but connelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chiba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenjiro Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kyle connelly.
connelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Chiba sprawls well. He's pushed connelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
connelly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick from Chiba lands but connelly takes it in his stride.
connelly is looking to clinch.
Chiba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by connelly.
Chiba throws a head kick but connelly moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
connelly looks for a takedown but Chiba sprawls well.
connelly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba cracks the inside of connelly's front leg.
Chiba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt connelly.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chiba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by connelly.
Chiba lands with a kick to the temple. connelly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
connelly fails with the takedown.
connelly blocks a head kick by Chiba.
connelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
connelly fails to land the takedown.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
No luck for connelly with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
connelly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chiba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and connelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
connelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Chiba throws a head kick but connelly moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! connelly crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chiba - the referee stops the clock and connelly gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chiba. connelly manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

connelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

connelly working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

connelly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

connelly is trying to get an arm triangle but Chiba is defending well.

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

connelly goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chiba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in connelly's guard! Nice work there by Chiba!

connelly has his foot on Chiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Chiba would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

connelly looking for a guillotine here but Chiba defends easily.
Chiba wants to stand but connelly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenjiro Chiba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on kyle connelly's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chiba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chiba chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Chiba lands a big head kick that sends connelly tumbling to the mat! Chiba takes a step backwards and waves connelly back to his feet - he wants the finish!

connelly is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Chiba lands a big head kick that sends connelly tumbling to the mat! Chiba takes a step backwards and waves connelly back to his feet - he wants the finish!
connelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Chiba finish him?
Chiba seems to be stalking connelly here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! connelly drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenjiro Chiba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Olof Hellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Streder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Bring me everyone! (Mustasch). Olof Hellstrom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hellstrom
vs
Streder

170 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

225 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olof Hellstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Streder!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hellstrom enables Streder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hellstrom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Streder wants to control from the top but Hellstrom keeps moving.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hellstrom working for a triangle but Streder defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Hellstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Streder content to stall in guard here.

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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Streder dominated 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.

Hellstrom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Hellstrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Streder is just riding it out for now. Hellstrom eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Streder wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Streder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hellstrom.
Hellstrom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Streder tries to kick Hellstrom off but Hellstrom keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Hellstrom seems to be working for a kimura but Streder defends the submission attempt.
Streder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hellstrom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Streder's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Hellstrom is working for a kimura but Streder is defending it quite comfortably.
Streder is trying to stand.
Streder is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hellstrom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Streder is defending against the submission attempts here by Hellstrom.

Hellstrom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Streder defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hellstrom prevents Streder from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olof Hellstrom dominated that second 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!

Streder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Streder controlling the action here.
Hellstrom gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Streder trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Streder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hellstrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Streder content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Streder looking to sit in guard and control but Hellstrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hellstrom wants to pass the guard but Streder is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Streder is working an open guard so Hellstrom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Streder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Streder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Streder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
12%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Karzai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Nuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Karzai
vs
Nuff

190 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamid Karzai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Nuff!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karzai tries to clinch up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Nuff manages to pull guard.
Nuff tries to strike from the bottom.
Nuff working a defensive guard here.
Karzai forces his way into half guard.

Karzai decides to stand and escape the position.
Karzai tries to clinch

and Nuff moves into the clinch.
Nuff fails to pull guard.
Nuff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karzai's efforts to push away.

Nuff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nuff fails with a takedown attempt.

Nuff moves into range and clinches up with Karzai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuff jumps guard but Karzai stands there with Nuff around his waist. Nuff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamid Karzai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Nuff.
Karzai stalling in the clinch but Nuff improves position.
Nuff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karzai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karzai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nuff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nuff tries to pull guard but Karzai holds him up against the cage and eventually Nuff drops back down to his feet.

Nuff gets control of Karzai's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nuff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Karzai trying to control but Nuff is working from the bottom.
Nuff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karzai is looking to stand up but Nuff won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karzai is one step ahead there.
Karzai wants to control from the top but Nuff keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hamid Karzai wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nuff shoots in for a takedown but Karzai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karzai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nuff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nuff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karzai.
Karzai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karzai tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Nuff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nuff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karzai smiles and moves away.
Nuff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karzai is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karzai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karzai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nuff counters with a nice body shot.
Nuff shoots in looking for a takedown. Karzai tries to sprawl out of it but Nuff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karzai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nuff.
Nuff misses with a takedown

and Karzai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karzai prevents Nuff from improving his position.
Nuff is trying to maintain the position but Karzai is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuff is trying to stand back up but Karzai is controlling him
Nuff is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sho Nuff.
Nuff closes the distance and clinches up with Karzai, looking for a takedown. Nuff pushes Karzai against the cage but Karzai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hamid Karzai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karzai fails with the takedown.
Karzai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nuff tries to avoid it but Karzai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nuff to the ground. Nuff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karzai slaps away a takedown attempt from Nuff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karzai closes the distance but Nuff moves to the side

and Nuff moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nuff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karzai.
Nuff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karzai wants to clinch

and Nuff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nuff goes for a takedown attempt but Karzai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nuff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karzai.
Nuff feints and then cracks Karzai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karzai down.

Nuff has Karzai up against the cage in a clinch.

Nuff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nuff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuff tries to bum rush Karzai with a series of wild strikes but Karzai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Nuff has managed to clinch.
Nuff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karzai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hamid Karzai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Nuff.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuff goes for a takedown attempt but Karzai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karzai ducks under a wild hook from Nuff.
Nuff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nuff scores with a head kick.
Karzai tries to clinch

and Nuff moves into the clinch.
Karzai fails to pull guard.
Karzai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Nuff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karzai fails with a takedown attempt.

Nuff takes the fight into the clinch.
Karzai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Nuff to work.

Nuff breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuff shoots for a takedown but Karzai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karzai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nuff counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Nuff with that takedown attempt.
Nuff shoots and misses

and Karzai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karzai.
Nuff has Karzai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karzai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karzai throws an elbow but it misses.
Nuff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karzai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karzai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nuff fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Nuff moves into the clinch.
Nuff tries a body shot but Karzai blocks it.
Nuff landing knees to the body.
Nuff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karzai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karzai tries to clinch up
and Nuff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuff shoots in but Karzai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nuff fakes the leg kick and cracks Karzai in the body.
Nuff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karzai misses with a leg kick
and Nuff makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Karzai really felt that one!
Nuff lands a leg kick that knocks Karzai off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Nuff.
Karzai throws a head kick that misses

and Nuff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karzai blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Nuff pulls guard successfully.
Nuff is trying to keep Karzai in close.
Nuff controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karzai trying to control but Nuff is working from the bottom.
Nuff wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karzai is looking to work some ground and pound but Nuff has wrist control.
Nuff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Nuff clinches with his opponent.
Nuff struggles to land a body shot inside as Karzai controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Karzai fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karzai fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Nuff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nuff misses with a straight left.
Nuff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karzai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nuff is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sho Nuff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Karzai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Nuff clinches.
Karzai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nuff pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karzai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nuff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nuff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karzai sprawls well. Karzai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nuff gets slowly back to his feet.

Nuff moves into range and clinches up with Karzai.
A bit of stalling here from Nuff.
Karzai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamid Karzai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karzai tries for a takedown. No joy.

Nuff breaks from the clinch.
Nuff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karzai sprawls well. Karzai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nuff gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuff shoots in for a takedown but Karzai shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuff fails with a takedown attempt.

Nuff darts in and clinches Karzai up against the cage.

Karzai jumps into guard, dragging Nuff to the mat.

Karzai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hamid Karzai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Karzai as Nuff shoots in.
Karzai fails to land the takedown.

Nuff instigates a clinch.
Nuff is trying to drag Karzai to the mat but Karzai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karzai stops a takedown attempt from Nuff.
Karzai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karzai being controlled against the cage.
Nuff unloads a knee to the mid-section. Karzai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karzai is working for takedown but Nuff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nuff just leaning against Karzai, taking a breather.
Karzai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuff is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Nuff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karzai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nuff is keeping busy.
Karzai fails to pull guard.

Nuff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karzai throws a combination that misses

and Nuff moves into the clinch.

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

Nuff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karzai to the mat! Karzai manages to get full guard.
Nuff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nuff wants to stand but Karzai is controlling his posture from full guard.

Nuff has gone for a leg lock! Karzai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nuff's guard.

Karzai stands up from Nuff's guard - Karzai perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuff with a lazy takedown attempt

and Karzai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nuff's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karzai wants to control from the top but Nuff keeps moving.

Nuff manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Karzai shoots in and drives through. Nuff sprawls well.
Nuff with a poor takedown

so Karzai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nuff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karzai is fighting to break Nuff's control of his arms but Nuff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hamid Karzai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sho Nuff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karzai with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hamid Karzai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nuff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Nuff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tupac Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bartholomew bampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakur comes to the cage accompanied by Fuck You. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Shakur
vs
bampton

210 cm
22
238 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
245 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tupac Shakur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, bartholomew bampton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bampton tries to clinch up.

bampton gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shakur manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
bampton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shakur punching from the bottom.
Shakur tries to get to full guard but bampton has control of the leg.
Shakur gets full guard.
Shakur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
bampton prevents Shakur from getting back to his feet.
bampton postures up.
bampton trying to control but Shakur is working from the bottom.
bampton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shakur's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shakur trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shakur is wriggling around but bampton manages to pass to half guard.
bampton blocks the strikes from Shakur.
Shakur is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
bampton blocks the strikes from Shakur.
Shakur is staying active underneath bampton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shakur misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakur tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
bampton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Shakur controls his leg.
Shakur missing with punches from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
bampton blocks the strikes from Shakur.
Shakur is looking to control bampton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shakur avoid being mounted?
Shakur preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shakur punching from the bottom.
Shakur tries to kick bampton off in order to stand up. bampton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Shakur tries to control but bampton manages to take his back.
Shakur 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.
Shakur is trying to break free.
Shakur is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur trying to control the position but bampton manages to sink in the hooks.

Shakur defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shakur trying to control the hands but bampton won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

bampton working for the choke.

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.
bampton lands strikes to the head.
Shakur manages to reverse the position and now he's in bampton's guard. Nice work there by Shakur.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shakur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shakur wants to control from the top but bampton keeps moving.
Shakur pushes down on bampton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bampton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shakur shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and bampton counters by clinching up.

bampton decides to pull guard.
Shakur showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shakur wants to control from the top but bampton keeps moving.

Shakur decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shakur shoots and misses

and bampton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shakur's guard now.
bampton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shakur is keeping the position for now.
bampton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakur throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shakur throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bampton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shakur is proving hard to escape from.
Shakur keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Shakur trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
bampton stops Shakur from standing up.
bampton trying to control but Shakur is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
bampton advances to half guard.
Shakur manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shakur trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shakur trying to strike off his back.
Shakur will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Shakur scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Shakur trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
bampton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shakur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shakur trying to strike off his back.
Shakur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
bampton controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. bartholomew bampton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shakur wants to clinch

and bampton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Shakur gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shakur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
bampton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bampton keeping moving, preventing Shakur from controlling successfully.

Shakur gets to his feet - bampton follows without any prompting.

Shakur drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
bampton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shakur postures up in bampton's guard and throws a big left but bampton blocks it.
Shakur works over bampton with some ground and pound from guard.
Shakur is stalling in the full guard.
Shakur trying to control the position from guard on top but bampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Tupac Shakur will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Shakur clinches.
Shakur goes for a takedown in the clinch but bampton prevents it.
Shakur is trying to drag bampton to the mat but bampton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Shakur pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bampton trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakur striking off his back, scoring a few points.
bampton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakur keeping moving, preventing bampton from controlling successfully.
bartholomew bampton has got the better of the ground game so far.

bampton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shakur doesn't succeed with the takedown

and bampton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by bampton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tupac Shakur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakur throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shakur throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Shakur looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! bampton has picked Shakur up and slammed him! Shakur can't keep hold of the triangle and bampton manages to pass to side control!
Shakur throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Shakur is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shakur is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, bampton asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakur is looking to regain half guard here but bampton keeps moving and retains side control.
Shakur is working hard here to advance position.
bampton blocks the strikes from Shakur.
Shakur taking punishment in the form of punches.
bampton trying to control the position but Shakur is working away.
bampton just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur tries to buck bampton off but bampton is having none of it.
Shakur stops bampton from passing to mount.
Shakur wants to get back to his feet but bampton drags him back down.
Shakur throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Shakur is looking for a sweep.
bampton blocks the strikes from Shakur.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shakur sneaks back into half guard.
Shakur misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shakur is trying to stand up here but bampton is controlling him well.
Shakur is refusing to be controlled, as bampton sits in half guard.
Shakur punching from the bottom.
bampton trying to control from half guard but Shakur is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
bartholomew bampton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well bampton 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bartholomew bampton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goodings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Skerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Goodings
vs
Skerlik

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Goodings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Skerlik!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skerlik feints and as Goodings raises his hands in defense, Skerlik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goodings is trying to control the position but Skerlik postures up.
Goodings has control of Skerlik's left arm, preventing Skerlik from doing any damage.
Goodings looking to control.
Skerlik wants to control from the top but Goodings keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodings throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Skerlik trying to control but Goodings is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Goodings wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Skerlik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Goodings takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Skerlik leaves Goodings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nick Skerlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodings tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skerlik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodings shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Skerlik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Goodings is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goodings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skerlik manages to get himself to full guard.
Goodings passes Skerlik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goodings throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Goodings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goodings controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodings is keen to just control but Skerlik is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Goodings stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Goodings wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skerlik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goodings tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skerlik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodings could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skerlik!
Skerlik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Goodings counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skerlik's guard now.
Goodings wants to control from the top but Skerlik keeps moving.
Goodings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Skerlik defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodings staying calm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodings creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Skerlik sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Skerlik seems a little lost for a moment, as Goodings dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Skerlik will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Skerlik closes the distance and clinches.
Goodings holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goodings is looking to break free of the clinch but Skerlik has double underhooks.
Goodings gets underhooks to prevent Skerlik's takedown attempt.
Goodings looking for a takedown.
Skerlik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goodings smiles and moves away.
Skerlik pushes Goodings away with a front kick.
Goodings has his takedown stuffed

and Skerlik counters with a shoot takedown. Goodings fights it but they end up in guard.
Skerlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goodings wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodings looking to control.
Skerlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Skerlik looking to improve position, pressing down on Goodings's thigh with his hand. Goodings seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Skerlik paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Skerlik's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Goodings picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bill Goodings!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as James Casey enters the cage!

Marquez
vs
Casey

190 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Casey!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey throws a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marquez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Marquez slips a jab from Casey.
Casey misses with a low kick.
Marquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Casey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquez.
Marquez dodges the punch combination from Casey.
Casey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marquez.
Casey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Casey misses.
A big left from Casey misses.
A punch combination from Casey misses.
Casey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Marquez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Casey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Casey throws a nice outside leg kick.

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.
Casey misses with a wild combination.
Casey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Casey.
Casey's corner calls for a 1-2. Casey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Casey throws a hook to the side of Marquez's head but Marquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Casey lands a leg kick that knocks Marquez off balance momentarily.
Casey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Casey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquez manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Casey misses the target.
Marquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Casey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Casey.
A jab from Casey finds it's way through Marquez's defenses.
Casey throws a looping overhand right but Marquez ducks down to avoid it.
Marquez blocks a jab.
Casey misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Casey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Marquez slips a jab and a cross from Casey.
Marquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casey.
Casey misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Casey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Casey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James Casey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Casey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Casey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marquez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marquez shoots in but Casey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Casey does no damage.
Marquez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Casey lands a nice looking body kick.
Casey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marquez.
Casey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Casey lands with an overhand left.
Marquez slips a jab from Casey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Casey misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Casey.
Casey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Casey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marquez backs up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Casey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marquez.
The fighters circling - Casey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Casey slaps away a takedown attempt from Marquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Casey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Casey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marquez defending well as Casey loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Casey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Decent striking displayed by Casey there.
Daniel Marquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Marquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Casey.
Casey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marquez.
Casey throws a series of punches but Marquez avoids them all with ease.
Marquez moves in looking to clinch but Casey pushes him off.
Casey lands a nice looking body kick.
Casey throws a shot from downtown. Marquez moves away and avoids it.
Marquez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Casey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Casey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey swinging wildly here.
Casey misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marquez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Casey is looking to slow Marquez down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marquez slips a jab and a cross from Casey.
Casey throws the left hand but Marquez avoids the punch easily.
Casey tests Marquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Casey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Casey misses with an uppercut.
Casey misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Casey.
Marquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Casey.
Casey throws a right and a left that Marquez avoids nicely.
Marquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Casey.
Casey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marquez will feel that in the morning.
Casey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Casey misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Casey.
Casey misses with a few strikes there.
Casey throws a leg kick which misses Marquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Marquez tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey lands a high kick!
Casey thumps Marquez with a low kick.
Marquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casey.
Casey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marquez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Casey. That one must have hurt.
Casey feints and then cracks Marquez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marquez down.
Marquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Casey.
Casey connects with a solid leg kick.
Marquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Casey.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Casey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Casey throws a jab but it's blocked by Marquez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marquez.
Casey connects with a solid leg kick.
Casey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Casey.
Casey thumps Marquez with a low kick.
Casey throws a nice looking combination but Marquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey just misses with a punch to the body.
Marquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Casey pinned against the cage. Casey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Casey tenderised Marquez's leg. Marquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
James Casey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Casey.
Marquez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Casey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Casey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Casey throws an overhand right that lands on Marquez's shoulder, as Marquez tries to avoid the shot.
Casey throws a leg kick which misses Marquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Marquez tries to avoid it.
Marquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Casey can pounce on him.
Casey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Marquez 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.
Casey throws a series of punches but Marquez moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Casey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Casey.
Marquez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey throws a looping overhand right but Marquez ducks down to avoid it.
Casey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marquez.
Casey throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Casey misses.
Casey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Casey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Casey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marquez moves away.
Casey lands a head kick!
Marquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marquez avoids the body shot from Casey.
Casey misses with a head kick.
Marquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Casey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marquez.
Casey misses with the combination.
Marquez moves away from the strike by Casey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Casey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Casey looks to score with a jab to the body but Marquez is just out of range.
Marquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casey.
Casey misses with an uppercut. Marquez saw that one coming.
Marquez slips a jab and a cross from Casey.
Casey just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Casey. Those never looked like landing.
Casey throws a big shot that misses.
Casey throws a head kick that misses.
Casey swinging wildly here.
James Casey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Casey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Casey swinging wildly here.

Marquez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marquez is trying to drag Casey to the mat but Casey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casey is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez prevents Casey from breaking the clinch.
Marquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Casey prevents it.

Casey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Casey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Casey fails to land with a series of punches.
Casey lands with a kick to the temple. Marquez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Casey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Casey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Casey misses with a body shot.
Casey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Casey.
Marquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Casey.
Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Casey defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Casey.
Casey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marquez 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.
Casey swings for the body but Marquez moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez slips a straight right by Casey.
Casey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Marquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Casey.
Casey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Casey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Casey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Casey.
Casey cracks the inside of Marquez's front leg.
Casey misses with a wild combination.
Marquez slips a jab and a cross from Casey.
Marquez moves away from the strike by Casey.
Marquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Casey.
Casey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marquez slips under a jab.
Casey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Casey tries to sprawl out of it but Marquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Casey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Casey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown by Marquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Casey which made him look bad.
Casey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Casey scores with a head kick. Marquez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Casey is looking to slow Marquez down with leg kicks.
Casey sizes up Marquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Casey throws out a powerful jab.
Marquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Casey.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casey throws a right and a left that Marquez avoids nicely.
That kick from Casey tenderised Marquez's leg. Marquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Casey throws a jab but it's blocked by Marquez.
Daniel Marquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casey misses with a two punch combination.
Casey looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Casey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Casey 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Casey!