BFT-18 - Infusion PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Gothiking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aonghus Fionn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Gothiking had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gothiking
vs
Fionn

185 cm
25
222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Gothiking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aonghus Fionn!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fionn feints a jab promting Gothiking to slip. Fionn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gothiking slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Luis Gothiking has been cut.
Fionn throws a leg kick which misses Gothiking's front leg but catches the back leg as Gothiking tries to avoid it.
Gothiking doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fionn counters with an inside leg kick.
Luis Gothiking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fionn.
Gothiking is breathing heavily.
Gothiking with a lazy takedown attempt

and Fionn counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Fionn.
Fionn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gothiking jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fionn walks away with a smile on his face. Gothiking gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Gothiking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fionn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fionn.
Fionn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fionn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fionn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fionn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gothiking on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fionn. Fionn obviously looking to wear him down.
Fionn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gothiking has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fionn lands with a shot to the body.
Fionn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gothiking at a distance.

Fionn closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Fionn.
Gothiking could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fionn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fionn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fionn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fionn.
Fionn lands a hook that snaps the head of Gothiking backwards.
Fionn digs a right hand underneath Gothiking's ribcage. Gothiking let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fionn is working Gothiking over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fionn digs a right hand underneath Gothiking's ribcage. Gothiking let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Fionn.
Fionn is leaning against Gothiking and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Fionn to work.
Fionn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fionn.

Gothiking is rocked!
Fionn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Gothiking is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fionn lands a shot to the body.

Fionn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fionn, right into the meat.
Fionn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That kick from Fionn tenderised Gothiking's leg. Gothiking is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gothiking seems to have got his legs back now.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fionn. Gothiking shrugs it off though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fionn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fionn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fionn.
Fionn lands a nice hook to Gothiking's body. Gothiking takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fionn scoring well with a low kick there.
Fionn punishes Gothiking's body with a nice straight punch.
Fionn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gothiking. That did some damage!
Fionn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gothiking has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fionn.
Fionn thumps Gothiking with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fionn!

Fionn lands a big head kick that sends Gothiking tumbling to the mat! Fionn takes a step backwards and waves Gothiking back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fionn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gothiking takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fionn scores with a push kick.
Fionn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gothiking takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fionn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gothiking has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gothiking is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gothiking gets tackled into the cage by Fionn. Fionn maintains the clinch.
Fionn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gothiking.
Fionn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fionn cracks Gothiking with a nice body shot.
Fionn lands with a short shot to the head.
Fionn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gothiking backwards.
Fionn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gothiking with a big uppercut! Gothiking tries to clinch up but Fionn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gothiking to the mat! Gothiking covers up and Fionn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aonghus Fionn!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Borneo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Gibbons
vs
Borneo

180 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
187 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Gibbons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Borneo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borneo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Borneo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borneo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gibbons misses with a takedown attempt
and Borneo counters with a nice body shot.
Borneo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gibbons fails with the takedown
and Borneo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gibbons closes the distance but Borneo moves to the side
and Borneo counters with a one-two to the body.
Borneo scores with a body shot.
Borneo works over Gibbons's head and body with a nice combination.
Borneo misses with a wild combination.
Gibbons misses with a takedown attempt
and Borneo counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Gibbons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borneo stalks Gibbons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gibbons's face. Gibbons staggers backwards, shaken.
Borneo connects with a single shot there.
A head kick from Borneo lands but Gibbons takes it in his stride.
Borneo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Borneo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gibbons is breathing heavily.
Borneo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gibbons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borneo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borneo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Borneo.
Borneo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Borneo throws a combination. Gibbons tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borneo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gibbons under the eye.

Gibbons is rocked!
Borneo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Gibbons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Borneo does it's job there.
Joey Borneo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Borneo. That snapped Gibbons's head back.
Borneo drops Gibbons with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gibbons! Borneo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Borneo!

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 Haral Dir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping xing ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ping xing ling has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Haral Dir's chin.

Dir
vs
xing ling

181 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

181 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haral Dir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ping xing ling!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. xing ling looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
xing ling is trying to control Dir's posture but Dir avoids it.
Dir staying calm.
xing ling is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dir asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dir is staying tight to xing ling's torso, preventing him from escaping.
xing ling tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
xing ling wants to get back to his feet but Dir drags him back down.
xing ling is looking to regain half guard here but Dir keeps moving and retains side control.
xing ling is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dir off and has taken his back!

Dir defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of xing ling's arms.
Dir tries to roll but xing ling sticks to his back.
xing ling trying to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
xing ling thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Dir controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
xing ling trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
xing ling might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dir kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

xing ling is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

xing ling 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, Dir has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dir covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Dir defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
xing ling misses with an elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dir controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Dir prevents xing ling from getting a body triangle.
Dir wants to get back to his feet.
xing ling looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

xing ling looking to break Dir's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dir remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise xing ling will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ping xing ling dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dir feints and as xing ling raises his hands in defense, Dir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dir won't allow xing ling to get back to his feet.
xing ling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dir trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but xing ling manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dir is controlling xing ling's posture.
Dir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dir tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dir keeping moving, preventing xing ling from controlling successfully.
Dir wants to get back to his feet but xing ling is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
xing ling trying to control the position from guard on top but Dir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

xing ling stands up and waves to Dir to follow him.
xing ling darts in trying to clinch
and Dir counters with a nice low kick that buckles xing ling's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
xing ling with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
xing ling is breathing heavily.
xing ling wants to get back to his feet but Dir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dir wants to pass the guard but xing ling is keeping the position.
Dir content to stall in guard here.
xing ling is trying to control the position but Dir postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
xing ling wants to clinch

and Dir counters with a nice double leg into side control. xing ling won't be happy with that.
xing ling is looking to regain half guard here but Dir keeps moving and retains side control.
xing ling wants to get back to his feet but Dir drags him back down.
Dir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down xing ling's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
xing ling wants to control but Dir postures up.
Dir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for xing ling on the ground.
Dir works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dir prevents xing ling from escaping the position.
Dir takes a little break here. xing ling wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

xing ling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dir was well out of range. Poor timing from xing ling.

Dir feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
xing ling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
xing ling is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
xing ling keeping moving, preventing Dir from controlling successfully.
Dir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dir tries to free his leg and advance position but xing ling is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Haral Dir just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Dir with that takedown attempt.
Dir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on xing ling. That did some damage!
xing ling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

xing ling clinches with his opponent.
xing ling is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
xing ling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dir gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. xing ling gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
xing ling tries to stall but Dir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
xing ling jumps guard but Dir stands there with xing ling around his waist. xing ling gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
xing ling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Dir pulls guard.
Dir is looking to stand up but xing ling isn't so interested in that idea.
Haral Dir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
xing ling tries to stand but Dir is controlling from the bottom.
Dir has his hands on xing ling's head, controlling the position.
xing ling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dir is trying to control the position but xing ling postures up.

Haral Dir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Dir closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
xing ling tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dir remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
xing ling is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dir has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on xing ling's face as Dir controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dir is looking to take a break and control but xing ling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
xing ling is trying to control Dir's posture but Dir avoids it.
xing ling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
xing ling is pushing Dir's head away, looking to escape. Dir manages to hold on to the position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haral Dir!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by It's A Fight. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Alvarez
vs
dos Santos

185 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andre Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian dos Santos.
dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.

It looks like Christian dos Santos has been cut.
dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. He's pushed dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez cracks dos Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
dos Santos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvarez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. dos Santos eats them both and turns towards Alvarez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez digs a good hook to dos Santos's body.
dos Santos fails with the takedown.
dos Santos looks gassed!
dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
dos Santos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh dos Santos colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Alvarez as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and dos Santos is left battered and dazed whilst Alvarez and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Alvarez!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Babalu Alla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alla
vs
Bear

170 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
20
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Babalu Alla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reggie Bear!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear connects with a jab.
Alla slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Bear dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bear avoids it really well and circles away.
Bear is pawing at Alla, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Alla's nose. Alla is badly hurt! Bear pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Alla tries desperately to hold on but Bear is relentless in his assault! As Alla receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Bear away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Bear!

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 Hagen Germanicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Mashida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germanicus comes into the arena with Now We Are Free blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Germanicus
vs
Mashida

195 cm
25
274 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
26
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hagen Germanicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Mashida!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mashida looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Oooooh!!! Germanicus has knocked Mashida down with a huge combo! Germanicus steps away and waves a wobbly Mashida back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Juan Mashida has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mashida blocks the body kick.
Mashida tries to clinch but Germanicus moves away
and Germanicus counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Mashida has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

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

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ren Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Duran
vs
Axe

178 cm
22
199 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ren Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Axe!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran shoots in for a takedown but Axe shows good takedown defense.
Axe scores with a sloppy right hand. Duran should have avoided that one.
Duran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Axe.
Axe throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
Duran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axe was well out of range. Poor timing from Duran.
Sam Axe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axe jabs at Duran's body.
Duran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Axe punishes Duran's body with a nice straight punch.
Duran walks into a left hand.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axe throws a hook but Duran blocks it.
Axe scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Duran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Duran tries to free his leg and advance position but Axe is retaining full guard.
Duran is looking to work some ground and pound but Axe has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Axe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Duran postures up in Axe's guard and throws a big left but Axe blocks it.
Duran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duran with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Axe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duran throwing strikes but missing.

Duran thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Axe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duran.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Axe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duran is pushing down on Axe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Axe is fighting to maintain full guard but Duran has managed to sneak the leg through.

Duran is trying to work for a kimura but Axe is defending well.
Axe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Duran.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Axe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duran tries to free his leg and advance position but Axe is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duran drops back looking for a leg! Axe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Axe manages to kick Duran off! Duran jumps back into Axe's guard.
Duran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Axe wants to sweep but no luck.
Duran slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

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

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

Duran is trying to get an arm triangle but Axe is defending well.

Duran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Axe has escaped the position, nice work there.

Duran tries for a kimura but Axe is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sam Axe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Duran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Axe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Axe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Axe throws a predictable looking body shot

and Duran counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Axe!

Duran has isolated one of Axe's arms. Axe looking to fight him off but Duran twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ren Duran!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McGoose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Winchester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Winchester
vs
McGoose

186 cm
25
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce McGoose!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester swinging wildly here.
Winchester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGoose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winchester moves to clinch but McGoose breaks away
and McGoose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winchester misses with a double jab
and McGoose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winchester misses with the combination.
Winchester closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGoose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGoose just misses with a punch to the body.
Winchester takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Winchester throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGoose counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Winchester closes the distance but McGoose moves to the side

and McGoose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winchester's guard.
Winchester wants to stand up but McGoose is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester can't keep his opponent in guard - McGoose advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGoose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winchester is looking to escape.
McGoose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGoose wants to pass to mount but Winchester is defending the position.

McGoose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winchester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGoose.
McGoose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winchester is looking to escape.
Winchester is not content to let McGoose control the position.
McGoose working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is not content to let McGoose control the position.
Winchester tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McGoose manages to move to mount!

Winchester somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Horrible takedown by McGoose or perhaps it was just good defense by Winchester which made him look bad.
Winchester falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGoose counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGoose circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGoose counters with a three punch combo that has Winchester backing up. Winchester nods at McGoose to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Winchester misses the target.
McGoose shoots in looking for a takedown. Winchester tries to sprawl out of it but McGoose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winchester manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winchester moves to clinch but McGoose breaks away
and McGoose counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester misses with a double jab

and McGoose counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGoose working the ground and pound.
Winchester is trying to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Winchester is trying to buck McGoose off.
Winchester wants to get back to his feet but McGoose is dominant here and he's now got Winchester's back!
Winchester is trying to get back to his feet but McGoose has full control of the position and if anything, Winchester has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Winchester is breathing heavily.

McGoose working for a choke but Winchester is defending well.
McGoose is looking to control Winchester but Winchester is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Winchester has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
McGoose lands strikes to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester wants to get back to his feet.

McGoose looking for the RNC.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McGoose has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Winchester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGoose on the ground.
Winchester wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGoose landing with strikes.
Winchester is trying to stand back up.

Winchester is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winchester tries to clinch
and McGoose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Winchester clinches up with McGoose and pushes him back against the cage.
Winchester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGoose has him pressed against the cage.
McGoose looking for a takedown.

Winchester manages to break the clinch.
Winchester misses with a combination

and McGoose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGoose.
Winchester is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGoose is controlling him.
McGoose slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

McGoose is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Winchester has escaped the position, nice work there.
Winchester on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winchester tries to get out of the position.
McGoose happy to just control the position for now.
McGoose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winchester keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGoose lands a decent elbow from side control.
Winchester prevents McGoose from moving into mount.
Winchester is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Winchester takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Winchester tries to escape but McGoose is in control.
McGoose misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Winchester pushes McGoose away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGoose gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McGoose trying to control the action but Winchester is working from the bottom.
Winchester is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGoose wants to control but Winchester is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

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

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

McGoose tries for a kimura but Winchester is defending well.
McGoose scores with a couple of short elbows.
Winchester is trying to buck McGoose off.

McGoose is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Winchester knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bruce McGoose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winchester is not content to let McGoose control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McGoose is controlling him well.

McGoose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winchester, who protects the arm well.
McGoose passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Winchester!
Winchester is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McGoose scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Winchester?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

McGoose looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Winchester is bucking up trying to escape but McGoose cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Winchester trying desperately to get to his feet.
Winchester trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGoose scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Winchester?
McGoose lands a heavy elbow.
Winchester is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McGoose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Winchester is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McGoose landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce McGoose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McGoose gets a takedown into half guard.
Winchester is trying to escape back to his feet but McGoose uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McGoose passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Winchester!
McGoose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGoose landing strikes, looking to finish!
McGoose sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGoose working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Winchester is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Winchester has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
McGoose trying to control momentarily.

McGoose looking for the choke from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGoose slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

McGoose working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McGoose scores with punches from the back.
Will McGoose go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Winchester holding both McGoose 's hands and preventing any damage.
McGoose looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

McGoose 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, Winchester has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Winchester holding both McGoose 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGoose scores with punches to the body.
Winchester is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

McGoose looking for the RNC.
Winchester is trying to get back to his feet but McGoose has full control of the position and if anything, Winchester has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGoose is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Winchester defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Winchester prevents McGoose from getting a body triangle.
Bruce McGoose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winchester is trying to stand back up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards McGoose.
Winchester trying to get back to his feet but McGoose is in full control for now.

McGoose tightening his grip on Winchester, looking for the choke.
Winchester covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGoose trying to control momentarily.
Winchester controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Winchester looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGoose.
McGoose lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGoose has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Winchester's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winchester wants to get back to his feet.
Dean Winchester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

McGoose is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Winchester defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce McGoose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGoose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce McGoose!

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A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chito Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauli Painija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pauli Painija is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hua
vs
Painija

190 cm
26
180 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

160 cm
21
176 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Good elbows
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chito Hua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauli Painija!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Painija as Hua shoots in.
Hua tries to clinch
and Painija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Painija misses with an uppercut
and Hua counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Pauli Painija has been cut.
Painija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pauli Painija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Painija fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hua sprawls well initially but Painija persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Painija scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Painija seems content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Painija lands with a punch from half guard.
Painija content to control rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Painija stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hua to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Painija clinches up with Hua and pushes him back against the cage.
Hua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Painija's efforts to push away.
Hua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Painija.
Painija lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hua or not.

Painija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Painija wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Painija misses with a wild body shot.
Painija takes a swing at Hua's ribcage but misses.
Painija on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Painija lands with a hook. Hua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hua blocks a head kick by Painija.
Hua tries to clinch
and Painija counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Painija throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hua fails with a takedown attempt.
Hua is breathing heavily.
Painija swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija digs a good hook to Hua's body.
Hua tries to clinch but Painija moves away

and Painija moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Painija managing to block the knees to the body from Hua.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Painija.
Hua trying to land knees to the body.
Hua is pressed up against the cage. Painija has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hua down to the mat. Hua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hua lands with an uppercut that bounces Painija off the cage and back into rage.
Painija swinging wildly here.

Painija closes the distance and pushes Hua back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Painija - that landed with a thud.

Painija breaks the clinch.
Painija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Hua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Painija to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hua is trying to keep Painija in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Hua looking for a guillotine here but Painija defends easily.
Painija makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Painija working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hua's head.
Hua keeping moving, preventing Painija from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Painija lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Painija postures up in Hua's guard and throws a big left but Hua blocks it.
Painija trying to control the position from guard on top but Hua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Painija won't allow Hua to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Hua is working an open guard so Painija takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Painija to counter with a crisp jab.
Hua closes the distance looking to clinch

and Painija counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hua!
Painija lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Painija pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hua working to try and regain half guard.
Painija content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hua taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pauli Painija dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pauli Painija's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hua closes the distance but Painija moves to the side

and Painija counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Painija working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hua's head.
Painija controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Painija throws a big right hand that misses.
Pauli Painija has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hua working for a triangle but Painija defends it easily.
Painija passes Hua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Painija lands strikes from half guard.
Painija lands with a punch from half guard.
Painija is trying to control. Hua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Painija there.

Hua actively working from the bottom here.
Painija lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija working Hua over with strikes.
Painija moves nicely into side control.
Painija working the ground and pound from side control.
Painija lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hua down.

Painija has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Painija closes the distance and clinches.

Painija breaks from the clinch.
Hua closes the distance looking to clinch

and Painija counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Painija scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Painija moves nicely into side control.
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!
Painija trying to control the position but Hua is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Painija is keen to just control but Hua is a slippery customer.
Painija has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Painija lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hua desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Painija seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Hua looking for submissions off his back.
Painija is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hua reverses the position - he's now on top in Painija's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua prevents Painija from getting back to his feet.

Painija uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Painija lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hua's sensitive parts.

Painija has taken the fight to the clinch.
Painija is leaning against Hua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Painija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Painija.

Painija breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Painija is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hua rather than just go for the knockout.
Painija swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hua counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hua.
Hua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Painija lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hua.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Painija blocks it with crossed arms.
Hua trying to land knees to the body.
Hua takes a shot to the head.

Painija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hua walks into a stiff left hand from Painija.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painija connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Painija shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Painija lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Painija controlling the action here.
Painija wants to pass the guard but Hua is defending well.
Painija winds up and cracks Hua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Painija is looking to advance position but Hua won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Painija sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hua defending well though.
Painija lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pauli Painija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauli Painija's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Painija just misses with a punch to the body.

Painija gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Painija lands a shoulder strike.
Hua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Painija is trying to push Hua away but Hua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Painija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Painija closes the distance and clinches.
Painija lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hua backwards.
Painija scores with a hook to the body.
Hua crunches a lovely knee into Painija's ribcage.
Hua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hua tries to land knees in the clinch but Painija avoids the damage to the body.
Painija managing to block the knees to the body from Hua.
Hua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hua missing with knees to the body.
Hua scores with a knee to the head.
Painija throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Painija takes an elbow to the forehead.
Painija throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hua prevents Painija from breaking the clinch.
Hua throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Painija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Painija darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Painija tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Painija is trying to control the action in half guard but Hua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Painija is thwarting Hua's attempts to control the position.

Hua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Painija pulls his head out easily.
Painija passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hua!
Painija has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hua's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija landing punches.
Hua takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Painija working the ground and pound effectively.
Hua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Painija has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hua's face.
Hua wants to control but Painija is having none of it.
Painija lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hua hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Painija wants to control the pace but Hua is squirming around nicely.
Painija unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija landing strikes from the mount.
Painija working the ground and pound effectively.
Painija connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Painija lands a big elbow.
Painija looking to finish Hua with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hua!

Hua is rocked!
Painija working Hua over with strikes here.
Oh Hua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hua is desperately trying to improve his position but Painija has a good base and remains in mount.
Painija lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Painija looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hua covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauli Painija!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Super
vs
Calypso

204 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

193 cm
19
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dustin Super!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dalia Calypso!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calypso moves out of range of the strikes.
Super takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Calypso takes one to the side of the head.

Super cracks Calypso with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Calypso looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Super finish him?

Calypso is rocked!
Super is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Calypso has his takedown stuffed
and Super counters with a big left hand that crumples Calypso! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Super!