SEC 59: Fusion PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Shea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capone's entrance music is The Godfather Theme Song. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Capone
vs
Shea

178 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

193 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vinnie Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenneth Shea!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Capone. Shea shrugs it off though.
Capone throws a sloppy head kick and Shea moves out of range easily.
Capone jabs at Shea's body.
Shea is looking to clinch.
Capone throws a right hand that Shea ducks under and follows up with a left that Shea also avoids with ease.
Capone blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick by Shea misses
and Capone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kenneth Shea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Capone with that takedown attempt.
Capone throws a sloppy head kick and Shea moves out of range easily.
Capone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Capone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Capone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Capone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shea is defending against the submission attempts here by Capone.
Capone is trying to control. Shea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone thows a huge punch but Shea dodges it nicely.
Shea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Capone.
Capone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shea is looking to improve his position.
Capone is pressing down on Shea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shea is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Capone seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Capone stalling.

Vinnie Capone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Capone throws a head kick but Shea moves out of range.
Shea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capone.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shea wants to clinch
letting Capone counter with a right hand.
Shea pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Capone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shea is not content to let Capone control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shea has hold of Capone's hands but Capone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Capone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shea knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Capone controlling the pace.
Capone'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Capone is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shea is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinnie Capone!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach GIllam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by More Than You Are. Shaun Taylor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Taylor
vs
GIllam

182 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

189 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shaun Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach GIllam!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor.

It looks like Zach GIllam has been cut.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.

GIllam pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor tries to break free but GIllam pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
GIllam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!

GIllam tightens his grip and picks Taylor up, before dumping him to the ground. Taylor manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
GIllam preventing the sweep.
Taylor trying to control the position here.

GIllam decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor, up you get!
Taylor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taylor throws a leg kick that misses.
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

GIllam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
GIllam keeps control of Taylor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
GIllam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GIllam lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
GIllam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. GIllam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
GIllam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as GIllam shoots in.
GIllam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but GIllam sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor throws a right and a left that GIllam avoids nicely.
Taylor throws a head kick but GIllam moves out of range.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
GIllam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

GIllam gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Taylor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but GIllam is one step ahead there.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. GIllam manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but GIllam has wrist control.
Taylor controlling from the top position.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
GIllam keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but GIllam is retaining full guard.
Taylor won't allow GIllam to get back to his feet.
GIllam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
GIllam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor trying to control but GIllam is working from the bottom.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. GIllam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor 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.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working GIllam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
GIllam keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
GIllam working a defensive guard here.
GIllam looks gassed!
GIllam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Taylor gets to his feet. GIllam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zach GIllam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Taylor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but GIllam checks it well.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor with a hook.
A head kick by GIllam misses

and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but GIllam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by GIllam, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Taylor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Taylor tries to advance to mount but GIllam denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GIllam dodges the ground and pound from Taylor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GIllam takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Taylor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Taylor trying to control the position but GIllam is working away.
Taylor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but GIllam is avoiding damage well.
GIllam is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but GIllam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Taylor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Taylor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Taylor trying to control the action but GIllam is working from the bottom.
GIllam taking a bit of punishment here - Taylor scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a little break here. GIllam wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Taylor advances to mount.
Taylor raining down shots from the mount!
Taylor lands with some strikes.
GIllam wants to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
The referee warns GIllam that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
GIllam is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Taylor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor with the ground and pound from mount.
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taylor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish GIllam?
Taylor trying to control but GIllam is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taylor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Taylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zach GIllam'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. 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.

Nice cross by Taylor.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor is trying to maintain a safe position but GIllam gets an underhook and turns Taylor into the cage.
GIllam fails to pull guard.
Taylor tries to break free but GIllam pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
GIllam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
GIllam tries to score a body lock takedown but Taylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but GIllam is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. GIllam obliges.
Taylor is trying to push GIllam away but GIllam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
GIllam prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Taylor is trying to break free.

GIllam tightens his grip and picks Taylor up, before dumping him to the ground. Taylor manages to land in guard.
GIllam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
GIllam trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor pulls GIllam in close to his closed guard and prevents GIllam from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GIllam postures up.
GIllam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
GIllam trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a leg kick.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - GIllam circles away.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
GIllam tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Shaun Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach GIllam.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but GIllam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - GIllam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Taylor lands with an uppercut that bounces GIllam off the cage and back into rage.
GIllam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
GIllam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor tries to clinch up but GIllam circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor shoots and misses

and GIllam counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Taylor jumps guard but GIllam stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
GIllam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
GIllam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
GIllam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but GIllam has double underhooks.
GIllam tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing GIllam back against the cage.

GIllam is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Taylor can't fight it off and eventually GIllam manages to take the fight to the floor. Taylor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taylor is pulling down on GIllam's head. It's preventing any offense from GIllam, at least for the moment.
GIllam trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor is pulling down on GIllam's head to control his posture.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
GIllam is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Shaun Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GIllam is in trouble now - Taylor has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shaun Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
GIllam is in a horrible position here. Taylor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zach GIllam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Taylor wants to finish this one by submission but GIllam is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Taylor.
GIllam wants to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.

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 Shaun Taylor.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Taylor!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Souka Sudoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Manson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Sudoka
vs
Manson

190 cm
27
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
208 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Souka Sudoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie Manson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sudoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Sudoka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Sudoka has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sudoka seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sudoka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manson defending well though.
Manson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sudoka.

Sudoka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manson sees it coming and defends easily.
Sudoka passes the guard and advances to mount!
Manson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sudoka.
Manson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sudoka is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Manson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sudoka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sudoka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sudoka looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sudoka looking to finish with strikes here!

Sudoka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sudoka misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sudoka 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.
Sudoka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sudoka controlling from mount.
Manson tries to control Sudoka's body but Sudoka pushes him off. Manson squirms to his side and now Sudoka has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sudoka is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Manson takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Manson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sudoka gets his way!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sudoka is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Sudoka looking for the choke from the back.
Sudoka controlling well, preventing Manson from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sudoka tightening his grip on Manson, looking for the choke.
Manson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Sudoka has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Manson is in real trouble here. Sudoka gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Manson is tapping out! Sudoka wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Souka Sudoka!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Jardim (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!

Master
vs
Jardim

202 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Helio Jardim!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jardim tries to clinch but Master moves out of range.
Jardim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jardim tries for a takedown but Master sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jardim tries to clinch up.

Jardim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jardim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Master on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Master tries to get out of the position.
Master holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jardim tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Master is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardim landing strikes from the mount and Master is in trouble!

It looks like The Master has been cut.

Jardim is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Master to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Master shrugs it off.
Jardim unloads with some shots from mount but Master bucks and avoids them well.
Jardim scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Master?

The Master's cut is getting worse.
Jardim lands a big elbow.

The Master's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Master knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jardim on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jardim with good strikes from the mount here!

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Helio Jardim!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie O Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Grady's entrance music is (no) Self Esteem. A fine choice. Dave Batista is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

O Grady
vs
Batista

200 cm
21
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
290 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie O Grady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Batista!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

O Grady has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Grady connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batista's face.

It looks like Dave Batista has been cut.
O Grady lands an elbow inside that Batista shrugs off.
Batista looking for a takedown.
Batista takes a knee to the side of the body.
Batista looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista is pressed up against the cage. O Grady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Batista down to the mat. Batista avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Richie O Grady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista misses with a two punch combination.

O Grady throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Batista was covering up waiting for the punch and O Grady finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Batista throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
O Grady engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
O Grady preventing the sweep.
O Grady scoring with punches to the head and body.
O Grady lands a couple of digs.
O Grady chips away with some ground and pound.
Batista looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Grady is one step ahead there.
O Grady looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Grady scoring with some ground and pound.
O Grady throwing strikes but missing.
Batista can't keep his opponent in guard - O Grady advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Grady scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Batista is trying to defend against the ground and pound but O Grady scores with a couple of nice shots.
O Grady has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
O Grady looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Grady 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.
O Grady lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Grady unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Batista wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! O Grady celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie O Grady!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Valensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valensky has chosen Jesus Built My Hotrod- Ministry as his entrance music. Mikhail Valensky acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gracie
vs
Valensky

195 cm
26
250 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

225 cm
25
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rolger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikhail Valensky!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Valensky.

It looks like Rolger Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valensky swivels and escapes.
Valensky tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a right hand that Valensky ducks under and follows up with a left that Valensky also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valensky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valensky checks it well.
Good work by Valensky as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikhail Valensky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Valensky moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valensky sprawls well. Valensky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolger Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valensky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.

Valensky closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valensky has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Valensky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valensky lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Valensky stalling in the clinch.
Valensky lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valensky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Valensky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valensky prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valensky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Valensky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valensky continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Valensky pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valensky lands a body punch.
Valensky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valensky.
Valensky slows down the pace here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valensky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valensky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valensky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valensky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valensky pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valensky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valensky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valensky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valensky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Valensky.
Valensky has Gracie pushed against the cage.
A short left from Valensky.
Valensky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valensky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valensky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valensky's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valensky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valensky stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikhail Valensky.
Valensky throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Gracie colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Valensky as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Gracie is left battered and dazed whilst Valensky and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Valensky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavriil Endymion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Endymion has chosen The Message as his entrance music. Gavriil Endymion 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!

Anderson
vs
Endymion

176 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
28
180 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gavriil Endymion!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endymion jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Samuel Anderson has been cut.
Endymion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Endymion.
Endymion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Endymion avoids nicely.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Endymion swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Endymion.
Anderson lands with a hook. Endymion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson takes a swing at Endymion's ribcage but misses.
Endymion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Endymion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Endymion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson avoids the head kick by Endymion.
No joy there for Endymion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Endymion was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Endymion.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson lands a jab to Endymion's midsection.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Endymion looks gassed!
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Endymion.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Endymion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Endymion's head back.

Endymion is rocked!
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Endymion is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Endymion doesn't seem bothered though.
Endymion seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson jabs Endymion right on the nose. Endymion blinks but takes it well.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Endymion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Endymion gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Anderson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Didiero Drogbah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taeko Yataki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yataki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jingle bells. The key to victory for Didiero Drogbah has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Drogbah
vs
Yataki

185 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Didiero Drogbah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taeko Yataki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yataki gets the takedown into side control.
Drogbah tries to bench press Yataki off him but Yataki keeps the position.

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

Yataki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drogbah has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drogbah is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yataki off and has taken his back!
Yataki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yataki is working to get back to half guard.

Drogbah stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Drogbah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yataki manages to avoid it.
Yataki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yataki is defended easily by Drogbah.
A big left from Drogbah misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yataki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drogbah's waist but Drogbah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yataki off to one side.
Drogbah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drogbah works the jab nicely.
Yataki checks a low kick from Drogbah.

Yataki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yataki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yataki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drogbah!

Yataki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Yataki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Drogbah to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Drogbah shrugs it off.
Drogbah regains half guard.
Yataki prevents Drogbah from standing back up.
Drogbah taking some punishment here, with Yataki in his half guard.

Yataki is looking for a kimura but Drogbah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yataki to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drogbah is trying to stand.

Yataki is working for a kimura but Drogbah is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogbah tries to roll over but Yataki keeps him under control.
Drogbah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yataki on the ground.
Drogbah is in trouble now - Yataki has advanced to mount!
Drogbah regains half guard.

Drogbah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drogbah is breathing heavily.
Drogbah is looking to improve his position.
Drogbah wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Yataki.
Yataki moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taeko Yataki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Machida
vs
Sanderson

190 cm
26
199 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

186 cm
27
193 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 -159's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cael Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida connects with a leg kick. Sanderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Sanderson tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida works the jab nicely.

It looks like Cael Sanderson has been cut.
Sanderson fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Machida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanderson's head backwards.
Sanderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machida to score with a decent uppercut.
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!

Sanderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanderson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Machida is trying to control Sanderson's posture but Sanderson avoids it.
Sanderson working the strikes but Machida uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Machida is trying is best to control the position here.
Machida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson throws a strike but Machida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sanderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sanderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Machida puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Machida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machida scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanderson trying to control here.
Well, if Machida 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to roll over but Machida keeps him under control.
Sanderson punching from the bottom.
Sanderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanderson looks gassed!
Machida uses his free foot to push down on Sanderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanderson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machida blocks Sanderson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Machida controlling the pace for now.

Machida throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Sanderson has his hands clasped together but Machida breaks the hold and Sanderson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Machida!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyoto Machida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kane Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wade might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to System of a down - This cocaine make me feel like I'm on this song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wade
vs
Tate

186 cm
24
195 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

178 cm
27
193 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Milwaukee's Best 160 Recovery - $100
Milwaukee's Best 160 Recovery - $100

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kane Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Tate!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wade.
Tate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wade defends it nicely.
Wade blocks a jab.
Tate looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tate looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade lands a head shot.
Tate moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade defending well as Tate loads up on a big left hand.
Wade swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate throws a big shot that misses.
Tate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Tate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wade.
Wade misses with a hook.
Wade misses with a hook. Tate ducked under it nicely.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wade as he avoids it easily.
Wade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wade.
Wade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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.
Wade throws a hook but Tate blocks it.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Tate slips the punch.
Tate throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
Tate misses with a looping right.
Tate misses with a straight left.
Tate connects with a looping right hand.
Tate misses with a hook.
Tate scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Wade misses.
Tate loads up on a big right hand but Wade slips the punch.
Wade throws a shot from downtown. Tate moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade misses with a looping left.
Tate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tate cracks Wade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Wade misses.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wade throws a hook to the side of Tate's head but Tate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Tate finds it's way through Wade's defenses.
Tate throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wade works the jab nicely.
Tate sizes up Wade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tate slips under a jab from Wade.
Tate lands a glancing blow to the side of Wade's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Wade drops his hands momentarily and Tate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt - Wade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kane Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tate.
Tate misses with an uppercut.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wade moves forwards but Tate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wade.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Tate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tate misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wade stuffs the takedown.
Tate ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Tate's shoulder, as Tate tries to avoid the shot.
Tate throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
Tate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wade catches Tate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tate throws out the jab.
Tate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tate loads up on a big right hand but Wade slips the punch.
A left lands for Tate.
Jon Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Tate moves away from the strike by Wade.
Tate throws a jab when Wade was well out of range.
Tate blocks a jab.
Kane Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tate.
Nice defenses there by Tate.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Wade misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tate throws a jab when Wade was well out of range.
Wade slips under a jab.
Tate throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Wade misses.
Tate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tate paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
Tate throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.
Tate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Tate finds it's target.
Wade throws a series of punches but Tate moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate cracks Wade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left lands for Tate.
A slow jab from Tate misses its intended target.
Tate loads up on a big right hand but Wade slips the punch.
Kane Wade is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Tate catches Wade right on the button with a cross.
Wade thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Tate connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wade momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
Tate misses with a looping right.
Tate misses with a hook.

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.
Tate throws a jab but it's blocked by Wade.
A cross from Tate lands.
Tate sizes up Wade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Tate misses.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Tate moved out of range nicely.
Tate throws out a loose jab but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wade misses with a straight left.
Tate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wade defends it nicely.
Tate throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Wade dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wade lands a nice shot that snaps Tate's head back.
Wade misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Tate.
Nice defenses there by Tate.
Tate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Tate looks to throw the jab but Wade is out of range.
Wade throws a right and a left that Tate avoids nicely.
Tate connects with a right hand. Wade shakes it off.
Tate throws a lazy right hand but Wade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Tate.
Tate defending well as Wade loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate throws an overhand right that lands on Wade's shoulder, as Wade tries to avoid the shot.
Wade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tate.
Tate looks to land a left hand but Wade moved out of range nicely.
Wade slips a straight right by Tate.
Tate misses with a hook. Wade ducked under it nicely.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tate.
Tate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wade misses with a looping right.
Wade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

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

Wade sends Tate crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wade is motioning to the referee to let Tate up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Tate is rocked!
Wade moves out of range as Tate strikes.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Wade finish him?
Tate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tate seems to have recovered his senses.
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
Good exchange - Tate coming out on top.
Wade drops Tate with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tate! Wade dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Kane Wade!