Thunderdome.04: Casey vs Locke PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawk Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Behind Closed Doors - Rise Against kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hawk Price acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Fire
vs
Price

185 cm
22
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hammer Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hawk Price!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire lands with a nice body punch.
Fire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Price shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Price showed some decent athleticism there.
Fire looks like he's trying to stand up.

Price has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fire defend it? Price steps over the head and cranks it - Fire is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Price!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hawk Price!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Berk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Davino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davino has chosen Despicable Me by Pharrell Williams as his entrance music. Jamie Berk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Berk
vs
Davino

178 cm
20
156 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

176 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Berk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Octavio Davino!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Berk.
Berk shoots in for a double leg but Davino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Berk tries to close the distance and clinch but Davino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davino.
Davino lands with an uppercut that bounces Berk off the cage and back into rage.
Davino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Berk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Berk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Davino misses.
Davino closes the distance but Berk moves to the side
and Berk counters with a stiff right hand.

Berk tries to keep at a distance but Davino has taken the fight into the clinch.

Davino gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berk is trying to maintain the position but Davino is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davino thows a huge punch but Berk dodges it nicely.
Davino trying to control the pace.
Davino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berk tries to get to full guard but Davino has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davino.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Davino content to control rather than advance.
Davino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berk keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Berk is looking to improve his position.
Davino trying to pass the guard but Berk defending well.
Davino is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davino decides to return to a standing position.
The fighters circling - Berk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berk avoids the body shot from Davino.
Davino lands with an uppercut that bounces Berk off the cage and back into rage.
Davino scores with a jab to the head.
Davino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Berk counters with a three punch combo that has Davino backing up. Davino nods at Berk to acknowledge the strikes.
Davino misses with a hook.
Davino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davino tries to clinch but Berk is having none of it.
Berk slips a jab from Davino.
Davino wants to clinch up but Berk keeps it at a distance.
Davino tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Berk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Davino!
Davino regains half guard.
Davino holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davino is looking to control Berk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davino avoid being mounted?

Davino with the active half guard here but Berk passes nicely into side control.
Davino is trying to buck Berk off.
Berk working away.
Davino controls the position for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Octavio Davino 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.

Davino looks for the body kick but Berk saw that one coming.
Berk shoots in and drives through. Davino sprawls well.
Davino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jamie Berk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davino catches Berk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davino!
Davino wants to clinch up but Berk keeps it at a distance.
Berk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Davino fails with a takedown attempt.
Davino wants to clinch
and Berk counters with a nice uppercut.
Berk shoots in for a takedown but Davino shows good takedown defense.
Octavio Davino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davino throws a lazy right hand but Berk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davino misses with an uppercut. Berk saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davino lands a jab to the nose.
Berk defending well as Davino loads up on a big left hand.
Berk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davino.
Davino might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Davino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berk counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Davino. No joy for Berk on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Berk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Davino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Berk is trying to drag Davino to the mat but Davino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Berk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davino.

Davino has clasped his hands together around Berk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Davino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berk is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Davino tries for a kimura but Berk is defending well.
The ground and pound from Davino seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davino tries for a kimura but Berk is defending well.
Berk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davino on the ground.

Davino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davino is looking to take a break and control but Berk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davino lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Berk down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Davino crashes against the mat.

Davino decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Berk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Davino looks to clinch
and Berk counters with a good, hard body kick but Davino shrugs it off.
Davino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davino tries to clinch but Berk is having none of it.
Berk moves forwards but Davino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Davino misses the target.
Davino throws a lazy right hand but Berk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davino doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Berk counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davino manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Octavio Davino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Berk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Davino misses.
Davino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berk.
Davino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davino closes the distance looking to clinch
and Berk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berk.
Berk throws a series of punches but Davino avoids them all with ease.
Davino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davino.
Davino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berk counters with a nice body kick.
Berk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berk circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davino clobbers Berk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Davino misses with a combination

and Berk counters with a takedown into side control.
Davino manages to get back to half guard.
Davino is pressing down on Berk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berk trying to control the position from guard on top but Davino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Davino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berk preventing the sweep.

Davino pushes Berk off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davino misses with the body kick

and Berk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davino's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Davino is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Berk has his hands clasped together but Davino extends an breaks Berk's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Davino.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Octavio Davino!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenjiro Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Indragit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Chiba
vs
Indragit

185 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
159 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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 2 - 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Indragit!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Indragit misses with a head kick.
Kenjiro Chiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Indragit counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chiba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba throws a lazy body kick
and Indragit counters with a series of strikes. Chiba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chiba tries a low kick but Indragit avoids it.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Indragit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Indragit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Indragit misses with a wild body shot.
Indragit connects with an inside leg kick.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Indragit counters with a nice uppercut.
Chiba is breathing heavily.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Indragit counters with a three punch combo that has Chiba backing up. Chiba nods at Indragit to acknowledge the strikes.

Chiba is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Indragit throws a right and a left that Chiba avoids nicely.
Indragit misses with a head kick.
Chiba throws a lazy head kick
and Indragit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Indragit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Indragit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Indragit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Indragit tries a head kick but it misses.
Chiba lands a head kick. Indragit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Indragit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chiba will feel that in the morning.
Chiba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses.
Chiba blocks a head kick by Indragit.
Indragit throws a sloppy head kick and Chiba moves out of range easily.
Chiba misses with a leg kick
and Indragit counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Indragit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left and a right from Indragit both land. Nice combination.
A head kick by Chiba misses
and Indragit counters with a one-two to the body.
Indragit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chiba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chiba 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 misses with the body kick
and Indragit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chiba fakes the leg kick and cracks Indragit in the body.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Indragit counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chiba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chiba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chiba misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indragit tries a head kick but it misses.
Chiba throws a lazy head kick
and Indragit counters with a left and a right that stings Chiba.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses.
Chiba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chiba lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Indragit.
Indragit avoids the head kick by Chiba.
Chiba gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Indragit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid body kick from Indragit.
A head kick by Chiba misses
and Indragit counters with a left and a right that stings Chiba.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Indragit misses with a few strikes there.
Chiba scores with a leg kick.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses.
Indragit takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick by Chiba misses
and Indragit counters with a three punch combo that has Chiba backing up. Chiba nods at Indragit to acknowledge the strikes.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Indragit scores with a one two! Chiba had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba throws a lazy head kick
and Indragit counters with a body kick that stops Chiba in his tracks momentarily.
No joy there for Indragit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Indragit tries a head kick but it misses.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Indragit moves out of range easily.
Chiba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Indragit.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Indragit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Indragit avoids the head kick by Chiba.
Indragit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Indragit counters with a big head kick but Chiba shrugs it off.
Indragit is working the combinations to good effect here.
Indragit thuds his shin into the meat of Chiba's side.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Indragit counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chiba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chiba is looking to land body kicks.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Indragit throws a sloppy head kick and Chiba moves out of range easily.
Indragit blocks a head kick by Chiba.
Chiba misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Indragit. Those never looked like landing.
Chiba throws a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Indragit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba scores with a head kick. Indragit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Indragit counters with a two punch combo.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Indragit counters with a body kick that stops Chiba in his tracks momentarily.
Chiba throws a head kick but Indragit moves out of range.
Indragit scores with a head kick. Chiba tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Indragit avoids the head kick by Chiba.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Indragit counters with a body kick that stops Chiba in his tracks momentarily.
Indragit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Indragit blocks a head kick by Chiba.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Indragit.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba is looking to score with low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Indragit avoids the head kick by Chiba.
Indragit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Indragit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Indragit counters with a one-two to the body.
Chiba is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Indragit throws a right hand that Chiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Chiba also avoids with ease.
Indragit throws a sloppy head kick and Chiba moves out of range easily.
Indragit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Indragit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Chiba throws a head kick but Indragit moves out of range.
Indragit scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chiba.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Indragit counters with an outside leg kick.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses.
Chiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Indragit feints and then cracks Chiba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chiba down.
Nick Indragit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chiba misses with a low kick.
Chiba moves out of range of the body kick from Indragit.
Indragit blocks a head kick by Chiba.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Indragit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Indragit counters with a big head kick but Chiba shrugs it off.
Chiba looks for the body kick but Indragit saw that one coming.
Indragit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chiba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Chiba.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Chiba moves out of range of the body kick.
Indragit tries to bum rush Chiba with a series of wild strikes but Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chiba connects with a leg kick. Indragit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Indragit counters with a nice uppercut.
Indragit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Indragit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chiba really felt that one!
Indragit misses with a few strikes there.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Chiba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Indragit connects with a high kick.
Chiba fakes the leg kick and cracks Indragit in the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A punch combination from Indragit misses.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Indragit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Indragit tries to bum rush Chiba with a series of wild strikes but Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Indragit blocks the low kick.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Indragit moves out of range easily.
Indragit tries a head kick but it misses.
Chiba throws a head kick but Indragit moves out of range.
Indragit blocks a head kick by Chiba.
Chiba wants to land a leg kick but Indragit is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Indragit.
Chiba looks for the body kick but Indragit saw that one coming.
Indragit thuds his shin into the meat of Chiba's side.
A head kick by Chiba misses
and Indragit counters with a straight right hand.
Chiba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chiba gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Indragit counters with a good, hard body kick but Chiba shrugs it off.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Indragit counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Indragit moves out of range easily.
Indragit tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Indragit moves out of range easily.
Chiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nick Indragit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Indragit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Indragit avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chiba.
A head kick by Chiba misses
and Indragit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Indragit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chiba misses with a low kick.
Chiba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Indragit counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Indragit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba throws a push kick but Indragit slaps the foot to one side.
Indragit swinging wildly here.
Indragit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chiba. That did some damage!
Indragit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Chiba avoids the head kick by Indragit.

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.
Indragit moves out of range of the body kick from Chiba.
A solid body kick from Indragit.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Indragit to counter with a crisp jab.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Chiba misses
and Indragit counters with a nice kick to the body.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Indragit.
Chiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chiba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Indragit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Indragit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick by Chiba misses
and Indragit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chiba really felt that one!
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Indragit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Indragit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chiba really felt that one!
Chiba connects with a high kick.
Indragit throws a sloppy head kick and Chiba moves out of range easily.
Indragit throws a nice looking combination but Chiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chiba looks to land a body kick but Indragit moved away.
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 Kenjiro Chiba will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Chiba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Indragit.
Indragit throws a sloppy head kick and Chiba moves out of range easily.
Indragit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Indragit counters with a head kick. That will keep Chiba thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chiba throws a lazy head kick
and Indragit counters with a thumping low kick.
Chiba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Indragit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chiba throws a head kick but Indragit moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Indragit.
Indragit is looking to land body kicks.
Indragit takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Indragit tries to bum rush Chiba with a series of wild strikes but Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chiba throws a head kick but Indragit moves out of range.
Indragit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Indragit throws a body kick that misses.
Indragit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Indragit moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Indragit throws a sloppy head kick and Chiba moves out of range easily.
Chiba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chiba looks for the body kick but Indragit saw that one coming.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Indragit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Indragit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chiba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chiba tries to move into range but Indragit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chiba lands a high kick!
Indragit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Chiba misses
and Indragit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chiba really felt that one!
Indragit tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chiba.
A head kick misses from Chiba.
Indragit thuds his shin into the meat of Chiba's side.
Chiba connects with a solid leg kick.
Chiba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Indragit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Indragit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chiba.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Indragit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Indragit.
Indragit misses with a head kick.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chiba throws a head kick but Indragit moves out of range.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Chiba lands but Indragit takes it in his stride.
Chiba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Indragit scores with the left hand. Chiba knows he should have avoided that one.
Chiba lands a high kick!
Indragit avoids the head kick by Chiba.
Indragit misses with a head kick.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Indragit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chiba throws a head kick but Indragit moves out of range.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Indragit checks it well.
Indragit connects with a high kick.
Chiba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Indragit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Indragit counters with a nice body kick.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Indragit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Indragit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chiba.
Chiba throws a head kick but Indragit moves out of range.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses.
Indragit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Indragit counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Indragit blocks a head kick by Chiba.
Indragit throws a sloppy head kick and Chiba moves out of range easily.
Indragit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiba was well out of range. Poor timing from Indragit.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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.
Indragit lands a head kick. Chiba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chiba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Indragit's head.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Chiba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chiba avoids the head kick by Indragit.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Indragit counters with a head kick.
Indragit scores with a nice body kick.
Chiba looks for the body kick but Indragit saw that one coming.
Indragit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba throws a lazy head kick
and Indragit counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chiba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chiba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Indragit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Indragit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chiba - that will leave a mark!
A thudding body kick lands there by Indragit!
Chiba misses with a body kick.
Indragit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenjiro Chiba.
I think Chiba 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenjiro Chiba!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roke Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kyle connelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kyle connelly told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Junior
vs
connelly

173 cm
26
161 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

165 cm
24
154 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

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, Roke Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, kyle connelly!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
connelly tries a head kick but it misses.
kyle connelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
connelly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
connelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Junior scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
connelly shoots for a takedown but Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roke Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kyle connelly.

connelly gets caught flat footed, as Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Junior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Junior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
connelly is trying to control the position but Junior postures up.
Junior is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Junior's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roke Junior.
connelly misses with a takedown

and Junior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
connelly looks gassed!
Junior is taking a breather. connelly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Roke Junior just wasn't active enough.

connelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
I wouldn't like to be where Junior is right now.

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

connelly swings around for an armbar but Junior sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into connelly's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Junior stands up and waves to connelly to follow him.

Junior closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. connelly did well to prevent Junior getting side control.
Junior controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
connelly is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Junior in particular looking to stall.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Junior looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for connelly!
Junior controlling from mount.

Junior stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Junior darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Junior has closed the distance and engaged connelly in a clinch.
connelly prevents a takedown attempt there.

Junior tightens his grip and picks connelly up, before dumping him to the ground. connelly manages to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Roke Junior has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Junior scores with a takedown into connelly's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Junior moves into the clinch.
Junior drops down looking for an ankle pick but connelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
connelly with a poor takedown

and Junior moves into the clinch.
connelly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Junior walks away with a smile on his face. connelly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
connelly fails with the takedown

and Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Roke Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kyle connelly.
Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. connelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Junior has clasped his hands together around connelly's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on connelly's face as Junior controls the position.

Junior has worked his way into a potential kimura here. connelly is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Junior yanks on the arm and connelly is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Junior.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roke Junior!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiga Towshom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Montana
vs
Towshom

225 cm
20
300 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

201 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Orlando Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiga Towshom!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana throws the kick towards the body but Towshom avoids it.
Towshom is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
Towshom tries to bum rush Montana with a series of wild strikes but Montana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Montana gets caught flat footed, as Towshom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Towshom postures up.
Montana is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Towshom dives into side control.
Montana tries to bench press Towshom off him but Towshom keeps the position.
Montana is working hard here to advance position.
Montana is pushing Towshom's head away, looking to escape. Towshom manages to hold on to the position though.
Towshom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montana keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Towshom is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Montana will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Montana is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Towshom is controlling him well.
Montana trying to remain calm as Towshom controls from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Thiga Towshom hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Towshom feints a jab promting Montana to slip. Towshom then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Montana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Montana misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana keeps the fight on the outside.
Montana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Towshom.
Towshom shoots in but no luck this time.

Montana gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Towshom manages to break the clinch.
Montana tries for a takedown but Towshom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Towshom throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Towshom scores with a spinning back kick!
Towshom thows a body kick. Montana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Towshom.
Montana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Towshom takes the fight into the clinch.
Towshom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Montana is working for takedown but Towshom is calmly controlling the position for now.
Montana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Towshom misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Towshom landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Towshom gets control of Montana's arms and successfully pulls guard. Towshom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Towshom kicks Montana off and gets to his feet.
A head kick misses from Towshom.
Towshom lands a head kick. Montana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Towshom forces Montana back against the cage and clinches.
Towshom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Montana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orlando Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiga Towshom.

Montana has Towshom pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Montana pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Towshom tumbling to the mat - Montana dives into Towshom's guard.

Towshom has his feet on Montana's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Towshom is looking to slow Montana down with leg kicks.
Towshom tries to clinch up

and Montana counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Towshom's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Towshom wants to stand but Montana is controlling the position.
Towshom keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
Montana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Towshom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Montana wants to control from the top but Towshom keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Montana drops back, looking for a kneebar! Towshom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Towshom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Towshom!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Montana keeps the fight on the outside.
Montana misses with a takedown attempt
and Towshom counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Towshom.
Montana avoids the head kick by Towshom.
Towshom throws a nice outside leg kick.

Towshom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Towshom lands in his opponent's guard.
Towshom content to stall in guard here.
Montana trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Towshom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Towshom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Montana takes a kick to the side of the head.

Towshom clinches up against the cage.
Towshom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Towshom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Montana wants a takedown.
Towshom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Montana as Towshom tries to tie him up.
Towshom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Montana is working for takedown but Towshom is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montana tries for a takedown but Towshom manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Towshom lands a good knee to the midsection. Montana won't want to take too many of those.
Towshom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montana's face.
Towshom is looking to control Montana's arms but Montana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Towshom has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Towshom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Montana's brow.

Montana turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Montana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Towshom down.

Montana stands up and beckons Towshom to his feet.
Montana avoids the head kick by Towshom.
Montana blocks a head kick by Towshom.
Towshom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Towshom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Towshom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Montana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Towshom swivels and escapes.
Towshom tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance.

Towshom darts in and clinches Montana up against the cage.
Montana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Towshom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Towshom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Towshom scores a nice knee to the body.
Montana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Towshom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Towshom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Montana has his takedown stuffed

and Towshom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Montana's guard now.
Towshom won't allow Montana to sweep him here.
Towshom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montana trying to control the position.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Towshom from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Towshom is fighting to break Montana's control of his arms but Montana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Towshom scores with a body shot.

Towshom clinches up with Montana and pushes him back against the cage.
Towshom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Montana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Montana wants the takedown. Towshom is fighting it off but Montana persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Towshom's guard against the cage.

Towshom pushes Montana off and gets back to his feet.
Towshom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Towshom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Montana sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiga Towshom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.

Towshom leaves Montana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Towshom lands with a kick to the temple. Montana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Montana throws a right hand that Towshom ducks under and follows up with a left that Towshom also avoids with ease.
Montana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Towshom lands a high kick!
Towshom lands with a kick to the temple. Montana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Towshom dips to his left and cracks Montana with an uppercut!

Towshom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Towshom scores a nice knee to the body.
Montana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Towshom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Towshom. Those never looked like landing.

Towshom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montana keeping hold of Towshom's head, controlling as best he can.
Montana is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Towshom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Montana is trying to keep Towshom in close.
Thiga Towshom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Towshom slips nicely into half guard.

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.

Montana pushes Towshom off and gets back to his feet.

Montana scores with a takedown into Towshom's guard.
Towshom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Montana is controlling him.

Montana stands up and waves to Towshom to follow him.
Towshom tries a head kick but it misses.
Towshom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Towshom.

Montana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Towshom quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Montana is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Montana is trying to control. Towshom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Montana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Towshom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Montana.
Towshom wants to get back to his feet.
Montana trying to mount his opponent but Towshom defends it.
Thiga Towshom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montana trying to control the action but Towshom is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Towshom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Montana scores with a couple of nice shots.
Montana wants to control but Towshom is keeping him busy.
Towshom tries to kick Montana off but Montana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Towshom pushes Montana off and gets back to his feet.
Montana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Towshom swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Towshom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Towshom gets underhooks to prevent Montana's takedown attempt.
Montana is working for takedown but Towshom is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orlando Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Towshom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Towshom jumps guard but Montana stands there with Towshom around his waist. Towshom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiga Towshom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Towshom 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiga Towshom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miki Zebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Skerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miki Zebo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zebo
vs
Skerlik

185 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

165 cm
21
134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

XTREME PWNAGE

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miki Zebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Skerlik!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skerlik thows a body shot but no joy.
Zebo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skerlik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zebo somewhat.
Zebo walks into a straight right hand from Skerlik.
Skerlik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Zebo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skerlik's guard.

Zebo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skerlik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zebo has Skerlik in his guard.
Skerlik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zebo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zebo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Skerlik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zebo dives on top into guard.
Skerlik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Zebo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zebo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zebo stopping the sweep attempt from Skerlik.
Zebo passes Skerlik's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Zebo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skerlik sees it coming and defends easily.

Skerlik looking for a kimura from the bottom but Zebo passes into side control!
Skerlik manages to get back to half guard.

Zebo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Skerlik could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Zebo has cracked it and Skerlik is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Zebo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miki Zebo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

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

Casey
vs
Locke

183 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Boomerang! Boomeroids! 157 Muscle $50 PROOF

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Casey on the side of the head.

It looks like James Casey has been cut.
Casey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Casey misses the target.
Locke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Casey on the side of the head.
Casey tries to land a leg kick but Locke saw it coming and moves away.
Casey tries to score with a low kick but Locke moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Casey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Locke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Locke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Casey misses with a low kick.
A cross from Locke lands.
Casey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Casey is breathing heavily.
Locke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Casey is rocked!
Locke lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nester Locke!