RCS 1 - Provenance PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Williams
vs
Vera

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Vera!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams tries to clinch but Vera moves away
and Vera counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Vera to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams wants to clinch
and Vera counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Williams falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kid Vera!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Vunovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosario comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rosario
vs
Vunovic

185 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fernando Rosario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikola Vunovic!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vunovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rosario as he avoids it easily.
Rosario throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vunovic.
Rosario fails to land with a series of punches.
Nikola Vunovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosario throws a series of punches but Vunovic avoids them all with ease.
Rosario throws a one two combo.
Rosario fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vunovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rosario avoids it really well and circles away.
Rosario throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Rosario misses.
Vunovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Rosario sprawls well. He's pushed Vunovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fernando Rosario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Vunovic.
Vunovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rosario misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vunovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Rosario manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vunovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rosario throws a series of strikes that have Vunovic backpedaling.
Rosario scores with a one two! Vunovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rosario closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rosario slaps away a takedown attempt from Vunovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rosario throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Rosario as Vunovic shoots in.
Rosario comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vunovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rosario really is a fat lump.
Vunovic looks gassed!
Rosario throws a series of strikes that have Vunovic backpedaling.
Rosario shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vunovic eats them both and turns towards Rosario to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rosario.
Rosario ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vunovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rosario leaves Vunovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Rosario.
Rosario fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Rosario as Vunovic shoots in.
Vunovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vunovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Rosario sprawls well. He's pushed Vunovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rosario lands a jab-cross combination.
Rosario scores with a three punch combo!
Rosario cracks Vunovic with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Rosario. That snapped Vunovic's head back.
Fernando Rosario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosario scores with a jab to the body.
Rosario throws a right and a left that Vunovic avoids nicely.
Vunovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rosario.
Vunovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rosario throws a nice looking combination but Vunovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Vunovic feints and as Rosario raises his hands in defense, Vunovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rosario wants to stand up but Vunovic is controlling him.
Vunovic passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosario is looking for a sweep. Vunovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rosario is working hard here to advance position.
Vunovic wants to control but Rosario is keeping him busy.
Well, if Vunovic 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.
Rosario is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vunovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rosario with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rosario blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vunovic.
Vunovic stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rosario tries to kick Vunovic off but Vunovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vunovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosario keeps working.
Rosario blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vunovic.
Vunovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikola Vunovic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rosario throws a shot to the body.
Vunovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rosario lands with a shot to the body.
Rosario lands with a nice body punch.

Vunovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rosario to the mat! Rosario manages to get full guard.
Vunovic passes Rosario's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vunovic wants to take a breather but Rosario is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fernando Rosario will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Rosario. No joy for Vunovic on that attempt.
Rosario lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vunovic at a distance.
Rosario stuffs the takedown attempt from Vunovic. Vunovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Vunovic shoots for a takedown but Rosario saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fernando Rosario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Vunovic.
Danga de danga de dang - Rosario scores with a four punch combination!
Vunovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Rosario tries to sprawl out of it but Vunovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rosario manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Rosario.
Rosario lands a jab-cross combination.
Rosario misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Rosario. Those never looked like landing.
Rosario pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vunovic back to the cage. Rosario follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rosario misses with a double jab.
Fernando Rosario is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Rosario scores with a four punch combination!
Vunovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vunovic shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Rosario, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rosario throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vunovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vunovic is breathing heavily.
Rosario looks to land a combination but Vunovic avoids it well.
Rosario comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vunovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rosario.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vunovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Rosario sprawls well. He's pushed Vunovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rosario swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rosario lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vunovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Vunovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rosario but Rosario pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rosario feints a jab promting Vunovic to slip. Rosario then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vunovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A left and a right from Rosario both land. Nice combination.
Vunovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rosario scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vunovic in his tracks.
Rosario defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vunovic.
Rosario throws a series of punches but Vunovic moves out of range.
Rosario feints a jab promting Vunovic to slip. Rosario then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vunovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rosario throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosario scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rosario scores with a three punch combo!
Vunovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rosario throws a nice looking combination but Vunovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rosario throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rosario displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vunovic dodges the punch combination from Rosario.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vunovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Rosario lands a two punch combo.
Rosario goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rosario goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rosario throws a right hand that Vunovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Vunovic also avoids with ease.
Rosario jabs at Vunovic's body.
Rosario pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vunovic back to the cage. Rosario follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rosario throws a combination. Vunovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rosario throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosario scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vunovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Vunovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vunovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rosario!
Rosario stuffs the takedown.
Rosario lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rosario.
Rosario works over Vunovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Rosario lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosario throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vunovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rosario pinned against the cage. Rosario gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rosario lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rosario lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rosario throws a combination. Vunovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vunovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rosario's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rosario duly obliges.
Vunovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rosario feints a jab promting Vunovic to slip. Rosario then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vunovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rosario throws a combination. Vunovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rosario is looking to wear down Vunovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rosario!
Fernando Rosario is winning the standup battle so far.
Rosario displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rosario lands a nice hook to Vunovic's body. Vunovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rosario lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rosario is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rosario looks to land a combination but Vunovic avoids it well.
Rosario scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rosario throws a one two combo.
Rosario's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rosario duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosario ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vunovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rosario throws a combination. Vunovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vunovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rosario pinned against the cage. Rosario gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rosario throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vunovic shoots for a takedown but Rosario saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rosario lands a two punch combo.
Rosario lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vunovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rosario.
Rosario lands a jab-cross combination.
Vunovic shoots in and drives through. Rosario sprawls well.
Rosario throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rosario looks to land a combination. Vunovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rosario throws a series of punches but Vunovic moves out of range.
Rosario shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vunovic eats them both and turns towards Rosario to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosario misses with a two punch combination.
Vunovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rosario as he jumps to the side.
Rosario lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rosario.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Rosario dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rosario lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vunovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vunovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rosario misses with a series of wild punches.
Rosario lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rosario throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vunovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Rosario tries to sprawl out of it but Vunovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rosario manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rosario jabs Vunovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vunovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rosario.
Rosario fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Rosario does no damage.
Vunovic shoots in for a takedown but Rosario shows good takedown defense.
Fernando Rosario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Vunovic.
Rosario lands a jab-cross combination.
Rosario throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosario stuns Vunovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rosario lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vunovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rosario throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vunovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Rosario sprawls well. He's pushed Vunovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vunovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rosario.
Rosario throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vunovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rosario.
Rosario feints a jab promting Vunovic to slip. Rosario then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vunovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rosario works over Vunovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Rosario. Those never looked like landing.
Rosario goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rosario lands a body shot.
Vunovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rosario throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vunovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rosario is fending him off so far but Vunovic persists. Nope, Rosario circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rosario.
Rosario scores with a three punch combo!
Rosario throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rosario displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rosario lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rosario looks to land a combination. Vunovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rosario throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vunovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rosario misses with the combination.
Vunovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rosario sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikola Vunovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosario works over Vunovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Rosario lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rosario lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rosario misses with a two punch combination.
Vunovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rosario as he jumps to the side.
Nice body punch from Rosario.
Rosario displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vunovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rosario defends it nicely.
Vunovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rosario fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosario throws a one two combo.
Vunovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Rosario tries to sprawl out of it but Vunovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rosario manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rosario lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Rosario both land. Nice combination.
Vunovic fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vunovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rosario scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A right-left combo lands from Rosario.
Rosario looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rosario works over Vunovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Rosario changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rosario keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rosario scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Rosario scores with a four punch combination!
Rosario throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosario lands with a nice combination. Vunovic backs away looking to recover.
Vunovic shoots in but Rosario avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rosario scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rosario scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rosario works over Vunovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Rosario feints a jab promting Vunovic to slip. Rosario then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vunovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rosario works over Vunovic's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosario moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rosario will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rosario lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rosario lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rosario scores with a one two! Vunovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rosario scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rosario scores with a three punch combo!
Vunovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rosario stalks Vunovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vunovic's face. Vunovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Rosario lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rosario stalks Vunovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vunovic's face. Vunovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Vunovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rosario circles away.
Rosario lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vunovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Rosario looks to land a combination. Vunovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rosario looks to land a combination. Vunovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rosario scores with a three punch combo!
Rosario lands with a nice combination. Vunovic backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Rosario showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rosario, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Rosario!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

House
vs
Gibbons

186 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eugene House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Gibbons!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbons throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Eugene House has been cut.
Gibbons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has House pinned against the cage. House gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
House tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbons has a takedown stuffed.
Gibbons avoids the head kick by House.

Gibbons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gibbons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. House fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eugene House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Gibbons.

Gibbons moves into range and clinches up with House.

Gibbons gets control of House's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gibbons will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gibbons has House pulled in close to control his posture.

Gibbons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. House doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. House manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibbons trying to strike off his back.
Gibbons wants to sweep here but House controlling him for the moment.
House has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gibbons manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
House is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gibbons tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
House wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gibbons scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish House?
House wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gibbons raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
House is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gibbons looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gibbons tries to control but House wriggling away.
Gibbons thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gibbons is landing with some decent strikes but House is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
House is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gibbons takes House's back.
Gibbons biding his time, looking for the opening.

Gibbons has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, House has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

House is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
House is trying to get back to his feet but Gibbons has full control of the position and if anything, House has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Gibbons is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. House knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften House for a finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gibbons scores with punches and elbows.

Eugene House's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
House holding both Gibbons 's hands and preventing any damage.

Gibbons is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. House knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften House for a finish.
Gibbons trying to control momentarily.
House knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gibbons on the ground.

Gibbons is looking for the choke from the back position but House is controlling his hands well.
House is trying to stand back up.
House is covering up but some of the strikes from Gibbons are getting through and doing damage.
House wants to get back to his feet.
Gibbons lands with a hammerfist to the side of House's head.
Gibbons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gibbons throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gibbons is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. House defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gibbons's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
House trying to get back to his feet but Gibbons is in full control for now.
Even with his hooks in, Gibbons manages to miss with strikes from the back.

House showing good submission defense here.
Gibbons thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
House has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Gibbons looking for the RNC.
House is trying to get back to his feet but Gibbons has full control of the position and if anything, House has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Gibbons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eugene House's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gibbons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but House swivels and escapes.
Gibbons scores with a nice body kick.
House misses with a head kick.
House throws a lazy head kick

and Gibbons counters by moving into the clinch.
House working hard to break the clinch.
House wants to break free but Gibbons has control.

Gibbons pulls guard.
Gibbons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. House manages to get himself to full guard.

Gibbons stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Gibbons closes the distance and clinches.
Gibbons keeps control of House as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gibbons prevents House from breaking the clinch.
House wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
House wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
House wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbons has him pressed against the cage.

Gibbons successfully pulls guard.
Gibbons throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibbons is on top in guard.
House on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if House tries to get out of the position.
Gibbons connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons is pushing down on House's leg trying to pass to half guard. House is fighting to maintain full guard but Gibbons has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Gibbons 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.
House pushes Gibbons off looking to stand but Gibbons dives back in and keeps control.
Gibbons wants to pass to mount but House is defending the position.
Gibbons performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Gibbons decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gibbons fails with the takedown.
Gibbons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? House is fending him off so far but Gibbons persists. Nope, House circles away and we're back to standing.
Eugene House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Gibbons.
House throws a head kick but Gibbons moves out of range.
Duke Gibbons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Jeez, Eugene House's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gibbons has a takedown stuffed.
House throws a head kick that misses

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gibbons pulls guard effortlessly.
Gibbons pulls House in close to prevent any damage.

House avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
House wants to get up but he can't break Gibbons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

House got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gibbons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, House has managed to get both his arms back between Gibbons's legs - danger averted.
Gibbons looking to control.
Gibbons has a closed guard, preventing House from standing up.

Gibbons is looking for a triangle but House pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibbons is on top in guard.
Gibbons stops House from standing up.
Gibbons pushes down on House's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Duke Gibbons has got the better of the ground game so far.
House is in trouble now - Gibbons has advanced to mount!

Gibbons working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gibbons wants to control the pace but House is squirming around nicely.
House wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gibbons fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Gibbons looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons throwing strikes here but House is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
House is squirming around, avoiding Gibbons's attempts to control the action.
Gibbons working House over with strikes here.
Gibbons content just to control the position here.
Gibbons can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as House is looking to escape.
Gibbons landing strikes from the mount and House is in trouble!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Duke Gibbons!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Falco
vs
Braddock

187 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Braddock!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock stuffs the takedown attempt from Falco. Falco gets slowly back to his feet.
Braddock looks to land a combination but Falco avoids it well.
Falco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Falco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Falco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braddock scores with a jab.

It looks like Shane Falco has been cut.
Braddock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falco doesn't seem bothered though.
Braddock stuffs the takedown.
Braddock throws a series of punches but Falco avoids them all with ease.
Braddock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Braddock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Braddock misses with an uppercut.
Falco shoots in but no luck this time.
Braddock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braddock takes a swing at Falco's ribcage but misses.
Braddock throws a hook but Falco avoids it easily.
Braddock jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Braddock scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Braddock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falco is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Falco.
Braddock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Braddock cracks Falco with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Braddock has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Falco to stand back up!

Falco is rocked!
Braddock drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Falco right on the button. Falco goes down! Braddock follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Braddock gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Braddock!

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C
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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Folayang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Pizzero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikel Pizzero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Folayang
vs
Pizzero

175 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduard Folayang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikel Pizzero!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Folayang.
Pizzero has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Pizzero.
Folayang swings widly with a right hand

and Pizzero counters by moving into the clinch.
Folayang prevents a takedown attempt there.

Folayang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Folayang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Folayang trying to keep a closed guard but Pizzero is proving a slippery customer.
Pizzero throws a strike but Folayang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pizzero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Folayang is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Folayang throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizzero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Folayang is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Folayang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pizzero has wrist control.

Folayang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pizzero is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Folayang, into his guard.
Pizzero wants to control from the top but Folayang keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pizzero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Pizzero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Folayang is looking for a triangle but Pizzero pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizzero stays in close to Folayang's body and controls the position.

Pizzero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Folayang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Folayang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Folayang!
Pizzero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Folayang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pizzero looks gassed!

Folayang has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pizzero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eduard Folayang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikel Pizzero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folayang misses with a takedown attempt - Pizzero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Folayang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Folayang wants it to stay on the feet.
Folayang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Folayang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Mikel Pizzero has been cut.
Pizzero stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduard Folayang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikel Pizzero's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Folayang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pizzero is looking to clinch but Folayang is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Folayang.
Pizzero misses with a head kick.
Pizzero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Folayang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pizzero as he avoids it easily.
Mikel Pizzero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pizzero is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Folayang. No joy for Pizzero on that attempt.
Pizzero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pizzero stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduard Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Folayang wants to clinch up but Pizzero keeps it at a distance.

Folayang forces Pizzero back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Folayang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Folayang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pizzero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Folayang's efforts to push away.
Folayang lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Folayang pushes off an throws an elbow but Pizzero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Folayang throws an elbow but it misses.
Pizzero prevents the takedown attempt.
Folayang tries for a takedown but Pizzero manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Folayang throws an elbow but misses.
Pizzero has Folayang pressed against the cage, preventing Folayang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Folayang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pizzero leaves Folayang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pizzero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Folayang lands an overhand right.
Folayang fails with a takedown attempt.
Folayang is looking to clinch but Pizzero is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizzero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Folayang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Folayang looks for a takedown but Pizzero sprawls well.
Mikel Pizzero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Pizzero as Folayang shoots in.
Folayang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pizzero sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pizzero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Folayang.
Pizzero slaps away a takedown attempt from Folayang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Folayang throws a jab when Pizzero was well out of range.
Folayang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pizzero slaps away a takedown attempt from Folayang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Folayang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pizzero sprawls well. Pizzero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Folayang gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Folayang tries for a takedown but Pizzero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Folayang shoots in and drives through. Pizzero sprawls well.
Pizzero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Folayang tries to keep at a distance but Pizzero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pizzero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Folayang prevents it.
Folayang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pizzero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pizzero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Folayang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Folayang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang is trying to drag Pizzero to the mat but Pizzero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduard Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Folayang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pizzero is trying to break the clinch but Folayang has him pressed against the cage.
Pizzero fails to pull guard.

Folayang pulls Pizzero into guard.
Pizzero throwing strikes from guard but Folayang blocks nicely.
Pizzero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Folayang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Pizzero lying in Folayang's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Folayang decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Pizzero taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eduard Folayang!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmi Laporozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Samsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Samsa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Laporozzo
vs
Samsa

200 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmi Laporozzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregor Samsa!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laporozzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Samsa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laporozzo is aware though and is defending well.
Laporozzo won't allow Samsa to sweep him here.

Samsa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laporozzo is aware though and is defending well.
Laporozzo wants to control from the top but Samsa keeps moving.

Samsa is looking for a triangle but Laporozzo pushes his legs off easily.

Laporozzo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Samsa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Laporozzo is looking to defend but Samsa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Laporozzo! Samsa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Laporozzo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gregor Samsa!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kelley Public (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Public comes to the cage accompanied by Turagsoy. Kelley Public has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Public
vs
Edwards

200 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ye Olde Clothe Shoppe ($10 everything still)

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelley Public!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Public plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Public.
Public moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Edwards looks to land a combination but Public avoids it well.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edwards looks gassed!
Public fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelley Public seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelley Public. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Public has managed to clinch.
Edwards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Public won't allow it.
Public gets through Edwards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Public's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Public shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Public shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Edwards is trying to defend but Public finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Public throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Public not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Public scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Public is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Edwards is hurt! He's hurt bad - Public fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Edwards from any more punishment! Congratulations to Public! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelley Public!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman comes to the cage accompanied by Huey Lewis and The News - Hip to be Square. Drake is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ACDC black ice - spoilin for a fight. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bateman
vs
Drake

195 cm
24
275 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
280 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ka-POW Clothing

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Drake!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bateman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bateman cracks Drake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bateman.
Bateman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Bateman throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bateman lands a head kick. Drake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Bateman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bateman swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bateman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bateman.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman throws a leg kick but Drake checks it.
Bateman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bateman thuds his right hand into Drake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bateman. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.

Drake forces Bateman back against the cage and clinches.
Bateman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Bateman misses with some punches.
Bateman pushes Drake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bateman has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Bateman - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Bateman fails to land.
Drake tries to break free but Bateman pushes him back against the cage.
Bateman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bateman avoids it.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bateman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Bateman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Bateman avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Drake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Drake is looking to control Bateman's arms but Bateman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drake has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Bateman avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bateman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bateman gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drake looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bateman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake works on Bateman's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bateman has him pressed against the cage.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bateman pushes Drake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Bateman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bateman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bateman misses with a knee strike.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bateman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Drake.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bateman blocks a body shot from Drake.
Bateman wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman wants to break free but Drake has control.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bateman working aggressively here.
Bateman can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Bateman is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Bateman working hard to break the clinch.
Drake is working Bateman over against the cage.
Bateman throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bateman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bateman.
Drake throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Bateman lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bateman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bateman is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Drake prevents a body shot from Bateman.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Bateman's head.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bateman prevents a body shot from Drake.
Bateman blocking some punches.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman lands with a left to the head.
Drake misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bateman.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.

Bateman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bateman scores with a leg kick.
Bateman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drake. Drake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bateman lands with a nice combination. Drake backs away looking to recover.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bateman avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake misses with the combination.
Drake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bateman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drake takes one to the chin there.
Bateman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bateman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bateman digs a good body shot into Drake's ribs.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bateman.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bateman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bateman misses with a looping right.
Bateman staying out of range there.
Bateman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bateman tries to land a front kick but Drake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Patrick Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman scores with a head kick. Drake tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Drake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bateman counters with a thumping low kick.
Bateman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drake is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bateman. That's going to slow Drake down.
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Bateman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
An inside leg kick lands from Bateman.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Bateman counters with a nice uppercut.
Bateman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bateman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bateman works Drake's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bateman feints and then cracks Drake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drake down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bateman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Bateman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Bateman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Danny Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Bateman.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Bateman catches Drake right on the button with a cross.
Bateman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bateman throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman pushes Drake away with a front kick.
Bateman swinging wildly here.
Bateman throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
Bateman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drake.
Nice uppercut lands for Bateman. That snapped Drake's head back.
Bateman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bateman looks to land a body kick but Drake moved away.
Bateman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bateman digs a good body shot into Drake's ribs.
Bateman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bateman. Bateman obviously looking to wear him down.
Bateman throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman throws a good cross that connects.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bateman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bateman lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.
Bateman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bateman lands with a straight right. Drake didn't see that one coming.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bateman, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bateman.
Bateman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bateman can pounce on him.
Bateman misses with a body shot.
Bateman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Drake throws a jab when Bateman was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Bateman dominated that second round.
That's time! Bateman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bateman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bateman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drake checks it well.
Bateman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bateman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bateman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bateman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drake moves in looking to clinch but Bateman pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a good cross that connects.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bateman.
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bateman lands a leg kick that knocks Drake off balance momentarily.
Bateman jabs at Drake's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bateman.

Drake clinches up against the cage.
Bateman is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bateman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Bateman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bateman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danny Drake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bateman blocking some punches.
Bateman keeps control of Drake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bateman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Bateman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bateman controls his hands.
Bateman scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bateman.
Bateman lands a nice shot to the body.

Bateman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bateman throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Bateman lands a glancing blow to the side of Drake's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bateman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bateman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake misses with a combination
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bateman connects with a high kick.

Drake is rocked!
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Bateman finish him?
Bateman fakes the body blow, causing Drake to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Drake goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Bateman!