VAF 4 - Still Standing PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Truman Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Work Song - Dan Reeder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ashton Walters looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Walters
vs
Sosa

175 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ashton Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Truman Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Sosa.
Walters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Sosa as Walters shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sosa misses with a few strikes there.
Walters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashton Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Walters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sosa counters with a straight right hand.

Sosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walters, pushing him back against the ropes.

Sosa breaks from the clinch.
Walters tries to clinch up
and Sosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Sosa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Ashton Walters has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Walters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sosa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Walters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sosa.
Sosa thuds a left hand into Walters's body.
Walters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Walters wants to clinch but Sosa slips to the side
and Sosa counters with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters throws a series of punches but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa throws a one two combo.

Sosa shoots in and bounces Walters off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Sosa is fighting to break Walters's control of his arms but Walters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sosa wants to get up but he can't break Walters's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Walters 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.
Walters working a defensive guard here.
Walters wants to stand and escape but Sosa is having none of it.

Sosa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Walters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Walters pushes Sosa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sosa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Walters wants to control but Sosa postures up.
Sosa trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Walters tries to improve position but can't.
Walters dodges the ground and pound from Sosa.

Sosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walters tries to buck Sosa off but Sosa is having none of it.
Sosa is staying tight to Walters's torso, preventing him from escaping.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sosa scores with a one two! Walters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Walters doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Sosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walters's waist but Walters gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sosa off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sosa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Walters!
Sosa controlling the pace for now.
Sosa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Sosa's attempts to control the action.

Sosa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Walters wants to control but Sosa is having none of it.
Sosa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa is landing with some decent strikes but Walters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Walters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Sosa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sosa scoring with strikes but Walters is staying in there.
Walters really wants to buck Sosa off and get back to his feet.
Sosa landing shots from mount.
Sosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Sosa controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sosa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Walters could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Sosa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Truman Sosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ashton Walters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Walters misses with a double jab
and Walters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walters shoots for a takedown but Sosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Sosa has Walters up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sosa goes for a takedown attempt but Walters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Walters on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ashton Walters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Walters's head.
Sosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Walters. No joy for Sosa on that attempt.
Ashton Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Truman Sosa.
Walters clinches but Sosa breaks the clinch
and Sosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walters moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Walters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walters displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sosa shoots for a takedown but Walters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Walters.
A jab from Sosa does it's job there.
Sosa stalks Walters and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walters's face. Walters staggers backwards, shaken.
Sosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walters is looking to clinch but Sosa is avoiding it.
Sosa wants to clinch up but Walters keeps it at a distance.
Sosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walters shoots and misses
and Sosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Sosa closes the distance and clinches.
Walters lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sosa can't get the takedown.

Walters breaks the clinch.
Sosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Sosa rushes Walters and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Walters is trying to break the clinch but Sosa has him pressed against the ropes.
Sosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Sosa looking to stall.
Sosa is trying to break the clinch but Walters has him pressed against the ropes.
Walters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Sosa.

Sosa breaks from the clinch.
Sosa with a poor takedown
and Walters counters with a two punch combo.
Sosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Walters clinches up against the ropes.

Walters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walters keeps the fight on the outside.
Sosa lands with an overhand left.
Walters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walters wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Walters doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Walters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosa fails with the takedown.

Walters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sosa, pushing him back against the ropes.

Sosa breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Walters. No joy for Sosa on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sosa to score with a decent uppercut.
A left and a right from Sosa both land. Nice combination.
Walters takes one to the chin there.
Walters wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Walters tries to clinch but Sosa moves out of range.
Walters falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sosa counters by clinching up.

Sosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sosa tries to clinch there but Walters circles away.
Walters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sosa dodges the punch combination from Walters.
Walters takes one to the chin there.
Sosa blocks the body kick.
Walters misses with a double jab
and Sosa counters with a left and a right that stings Walters.
Sosa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Walters misses with a double jab
and Sosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Sosa scores with a four punch combination!
Walters moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
Walters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walters looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Walters avoids the head kick by Sosa.
Sosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walters's waist but Walters gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sosa off to one side.
Walters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Truman Sosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sosa counters with a three punch combo that has Walters backing up. Walters nods at Sosa to acknowledge the strikes.

Sosa has managed to clinch.

Sosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walters darts in trying to clinch
letting Sosa counter with a right hand.
Sosa misses with a wild combination.
Walters throws a combination that misses

and Sosa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sosa throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Truman Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ashton Walters's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sosa is looking to chop away at Walters's legs.
Sosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walters as he jumps to the side.
Sosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walters.
Walters closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sosa is one step ahead there.
Sosa stays in close to Walters's body and controls the position.
Walters wants to get back to his feet but Sosa passes into half guard.
Walters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sosa is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa wants to stand up but Walters has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Walters gets full guard.

Walters scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walters misses with a combination
and Sosa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Walters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walters misses with a double jab
and Sosa counters with a big head kick but Walters shrugs it off.
Sosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Walters on the side of the head.
Walters tries to clinch up
enabling Sosa to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sosa is working away from the top position though.
Walters pushes Sosa off looking to stand but Sosa dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Sosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walters is looking to control Sosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted?
Walters wants to get back to his feet.
Walters wants to get back to full guard but Sosa has mounted him!
Sosa raining down shots from the mount!

Walters is rocked!
Sosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa looking to control but Walters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Walters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Walters seems to have got his legs back now.
Walters tries to reverse the position but Sosa maintains control.
Walters is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walters tries to hold on but Sosa pushes him away.
Sosa controlling the position easily from mount.

Sosa is working for a guillotine from mount but Walters frees his head quite easily.
Walters wants to hold on but Sosa pushes him away.

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.
Sosa scoring with strikes but Walters is staying in there.

Ashton Walters's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Truman Sosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Sosa's attempts to control the action.
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Sosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Sosa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Walters hang on?

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Truman Sosa!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alotta Fagina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Barbarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbarian has chosen Iron Man as his entrance music. Brutus Barbarian is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fagina
vs
Barbarian

198 cm
22
262 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
225 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alotta Fagina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brutus Barbarian!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barbarian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fagina to the mat! Fagina manages to get full guard.
Barbarian looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barbarian slips nicely into half guard.
Fagina tries to get to full guard but Barbarian has control of the leg.
Barbarian is thwarting Fagina's attempts to control the position.
Fagina is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fagina tries to roll over but Barbarian keeps him under control.
Fagina is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fagina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbarian as he jumps to the side.
Fagina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barbarian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fagina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Barbarian counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fagina!
Fagina tries to hold on but Barbarian postures up.
Fagina is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fagina is controlling an arm, preventing Barbarian from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fagina tries to lock up and control but Barbarian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barbarian cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Barbarian is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fagina has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fagina is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fagina can't escape the position.
Barbarian with good strikes from the mount here!
Fagina is trying desperately to improve position.
Barbarian wants to take his opponent's back but Fagina doesn't allow it.
Fagina holds on for dear life.
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!
Fagina is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagina wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Barbarian not allowing Fagina to control his hands.
Barbarian wants to control but Fagina is keeping busy.
Fagina trying to control the action but Barbarian just sinks the hooks in.
Fagina is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barbarian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barbarian just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fagina tries to escape the position.
Fagina breaks Barbarian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbarian keeping moving, preventing Fagina from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Fagina shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbarian as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alotta Fagina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fagina tries for a takedown but Barbarian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Barbarian. No joy for Fagina on that attempt.
Fagina shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbarian tries to sprawl out of it but Fagina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Barbarian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fagina throws a head kick that Barbarian semi-blocks.
Fagina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbarian but Barbarian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fagina tries to clinch up.
Barbarian looks for a takedown but Fagina sprawls well.
Fagina tries for a takedown but Barbarian circles away easily

and Barbarian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fagina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fagina controls Barbarian momentarily but Barbarian frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Barbarian dominated that round.
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.

Fagina closes the distance and clinches.
Fagina is trying to break the clinch but Barbarian has him pressed against the ropes.
Fagina wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbarian won't allow it.
Fagina wants to stall.
Fagina prevents a body shot from Barbarian.
Fagina wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbarian won't allow it.
Fagina goes for a takedown attempt but Barbarian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fagina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Barbarian as Fagina shoots in.
Fagina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fagina gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Barbarian counters with a shoot takedown. Fagina fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alotta Fagina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fagina trying to keep a closed guard but Barbarian is proving a slippery customer.
Barbarian is breathing heavily.

Fagina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fagina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbarian on the ground.
Fagina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fagina is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Barbarian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barbarian preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barbarian is trying to get back to full guard.
Fagina trying to control from half guard but Barbarian is working away.
Barbarian is trying to maintain the position but Fagina is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fagina trying to pass the guard but Barbarian defending well.
Barbarian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fagina.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Fagina shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fagina showed some decent athleticism there.
Fagina is tying to control. Barbarian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barbarian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barbarian wants to get back to full guard but Fagina has mounted him!
Barbarian is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Barbarian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fagina trying to control but Barbarian is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagina landing punches.
Barbarian is squirming around, avoiding Fagina's attempts to control the action.
Barbarian tries to hold on but Fagina postures up.
Barbarian sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barbarian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fagina wants to control from the top but Barbarian keeps moving.
Fagina sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barbarian's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagina trying to control from half guard but Barbarian is working away.
Fagina is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fagina lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fagina can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbarian is looking to escape.
Fagina scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fagina working Barbarian over with strikes here.

Fagina is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barbarian is surviving well by controlling Fagina's body position as best he can.
Fagina trying to control but Barbarian is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alotta Fagina dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fagina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbarian counters with a nice body kick.
Barbarian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fagina.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fagina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbarian walks into a stiff left hand from Fagina.
Barbarian wants to clinch.

Fagina gets a clinch.
Fagina is trying to break free.

Fagina pulls guard successfully.
Fagina looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barbarian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Fagina pushes Barbarian off and gets back to his feet.

Barbarian drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barbarian pushes down on Fagina's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barbarian controlling the pace.

Barbarian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbarian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbarian is working away from the top position though.
Fagina is looking to improve his position.
Fagina pushes Barbarian off looking to stand but Barbarian dives back in and keeps control.
Fagina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fagina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fagina doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Barbarian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barbarian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brutus Barbarian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbarian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barbarian wants to stand up but Fagina has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Barbarian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fagina is just riding it out for now. Barbarian eventually gives up the hold.

Barbarian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fagina defends it well.
Barbarian content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fagina keeps working.

Barbarian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fagina trying to control from the bottom.
Fagina is trying to stand back up but Barbarian is controlling him

Barbarian is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fagina still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fagina has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Fagina tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fagina tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Fagina moves in looking to clinch but Barbarian pushes him off.
No luck for Barbarian with that takedown attempt.

Fagina looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Barbarian!
Fagina tries to control but Barbarian wriggling away.

Fagina jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barbarian is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barbarian and Fagina has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barbarian is looking to regain half guard here but Fagina keeps moving and retains side control.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Barbarian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

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

Penduko
vs
Focker

160 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Penduko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gaylord Focker!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Focker shoots in but no luck this time.

Focker gets caught flat footed, as Penduko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Penduko pushes down on Focker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Focker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Penduko is trying to work for a kimura but Focker is defending well.
Focker is trying to stand back up but Penduko is controlling him

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

Penduko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Focker defends it well.

Penduko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penduko is breathing heavily.
Penduko is thwarting Focker's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penduko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Focker defends it well.
Focker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Focker keeping full guard, as Penduko tries to pass.
Focker wants to stand and escape but Penduko is having none of it.
Penduko pushing down on Focker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Focker trying to control here.
Penduko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Focker is desperately trying to improve his position but Penduko has a good base and remains in mount.

Penduko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Focker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Focker is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Focker wants to control but Penduko is having none of it.

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

Penduko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Focker is surviving well by controlling Penduko's body position as best he can.

Penduko working for a guillotine from mount but Focker is in no mood to give up.
Focker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Penduko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Focker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Focker regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penduko prevents Focker from improving his position.

Penduko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Focker defends it well.

Penduko is working for a kimura but Focker is defending it quite comfortably.

Penduko is trying to work for a kimura but Focker is defending well.
Focker is trying to stand back up but Penduko is controlling him
Penduko wants to pass the guard but Focker is defending well.
Penduko passes the guard and advances to mount!

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

Penduko working for a guillotine from mount but Focker is in no mood to give up.
Penduko with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Penduko working for a guillotine from mount but Focker is in no mood to give up.

Penduko is working for a guillotine from mount but Focker frees his head quite easily.

Penduko moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Focker has worked his arm free - good work by Focker!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Penduko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Penduko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Focker throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Penduko tries to advance to mount but Focker denies him.

Focker sneaks out the side door and pushes Penduko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Focker tries to clinch up but Penduko circles away and keeps his distance.

Penduko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Focker tries to buck Penduko off but Penduko is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penduko prevents Focker from escaping the position.

Penduko has hold of Focker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Focker seems comfortable defending it but Penduko has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Focker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Focker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Penduko couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Penduko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Istok Stanojevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanojevic comes to the ring accompanied by You've Got a Killer Scene There, Man. Slim is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Killed By Death. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Stanojevic
vs
Slim

181 cm
22
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Istok Stanojevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Slim!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stanojevic!
Stanojevic working to try and regain half guard.
Slim controlling his opponent.
Stanojevic can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Slim with a couple of short strikes.
Slim controlling from mount.
Slim prevents Stanojevic from getting the reversal.

Slim is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stanojevic is surviving well by controlling Slim's body position as best he can.
Slim is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stanojevic is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim looking to finish Stanojevic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stanojevic!

Stanojevic is rocked!
Slim controlling the pace for now.
Oh Stanojevic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slim landing strikes from the mount and Stanojevic is in trouble!
Slim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slim is landing with some decent strikes but Stanojevic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Slim controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanojevic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stanojevic seems to have got his legs back now.
Stanojevic is working hard here to advance position.
Slim with shots to the head and body - Stanojevic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stanojevic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slim landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanojevic taking shots to the head.
Stanojevic is desperately trying to improve his position but Slim has a good base and remains in mount.
Slim working Stanojevic over with strikes here.
Stanojevic gets back to half guard.

Stanojevic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim prevents Stanojevic from improving his position.
Slim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Stanojevic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stanojevic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Slim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Stanojevic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slim trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanojevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stanojevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Stanojevic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slim passes into side control.
Slim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stanojevic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stanojevic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Stanojevic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Stanojevic is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Slim pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanojevic gets full guard.

Stanojevic has an active guard here but Slim has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Slim dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Stanojevic has his takedown stuffed

and Slim counters with a shoot takedown. Stanojevic fights it but they end up in guard.

Stanojevic has his foot on Slim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slim works his way back into a safe position though.

Stanojevic is looking for a triangle but Slim pushes his legs off easily.
Slim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slim trying to control but Stanojevic is working from the bottom.

Stanojevic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Slim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Stanojevic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slim pushing down on Stanojevic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Stanojevic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slim wants to stand up but Stanojevic is controlling the position.
Stanojevic manages to get to full guard.

Stanojevic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stanojevic is tightening it up a little... Slim has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Slim reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Slim taps out! nice BJJ there by Stanojevic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Istok Stanojevic!

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 Mario Ahner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ronaldo Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ahner
vs
Gracie

187 cm
22
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Ahner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahner fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahner looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ahner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahner tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Ahner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahner tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahner wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie swings for the body but Ahner moves out of range.
Ahner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahner pinned against the cage. Ahner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ahner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ahner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the ropes.

Gracie pulls guard successfully.

Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ahner is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ahner has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Litoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lothar Dornier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dornier's choice of entrance music: Carl Orff - O fortuna. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Litoris
vs
Dornier

187 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Litoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lothar Dornier!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Litoris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Litoris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Litoris tries for a kimura but Dornier is defending well.

Litoris in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dornier is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Litoris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Arnold Schwarzenegger has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arnold Schwarzenegger seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Schwarzenegger
vs
Simpson

225 cm
22
267 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

215 cm
22
267 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

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, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Homer Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schwarzenegger moves into the clinch successfully.
Simpson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schwarzenegger pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Schwarzenegger breaks from the clinch.

Schwarzenegger gets a takedown into half guard.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwarzenegger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzenegger sits in half guard.
Schwarzenegger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schwarzenegger trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Schwarzenegger stands up from half guard.
Schwarzenegger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schwarzenegger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Schwarzenegger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Schwarzenegger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Schwarzenegger moved out of range.

Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schwarzenegger advances position into side control!
Simpson can't do much from the bottom here.
Schwarzenegger tries to move to mount but Simpson blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to control Schwarzenegger's posture but Schwarzenegger avoids it.

Schwarzenegger decides to stand back up.
Schwarzenegger throws a push kick but Simpson slaps the foot to one side.
Schwarzenegger wants to clinch.

Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwarzenegger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schwarzenegger wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzenegger is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson is posturing up here but Schwarzenegger has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Simpson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Simpson has to tap! Slick submission there by Schwarzenegger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arnold Schwarzenegger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Dover looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Klein
vs
Dover

181 cm
22
203 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein tries to clinch there but Dover circles away.
Dover looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Klein lands a front kick.
Klein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klein misses with a body kick.
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Klein.
Klein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Klein feints and then cracks Dover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dover down.
Dover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch but Dover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch but Dover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dover tries for a takedown but Klein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dover moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dover shoots for a double leg takedown but Klein sprawls well. He's pushed Dover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klein tries to clinch up but Dover circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein tries to clinch but Dover moves out of range.
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dover shoots in for a takedown but Klein shows good takedown defense.
Urijah Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
A left and a right from Klein both land. Nice combination.
Klein tries a head kick but it misses.
Klein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Urijah Klein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klein cracks Dover with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klein scores with a punch to the head.
Klein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A chopping leg kick lands by Klein.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klein throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klein scores with a jab.
Klein moves in looking to clinch but Dover pushes him off.
Klein throws a nice head kick!
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klein throws a nice looking combination but Dover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dover.

Klein closes the distance and clinches.

Klein breaks the clinch.
Klein is looking to clinch.
Dover has a takedown stuffed.
Dover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dover on the side of the head.
Dover shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klein as he avoids it easily.
Klein looks to land a combination. Dover sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Klein tries to clinch but Dover is having none of it.
A combination from Klein does no damage.
Dover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klein but Klein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klein misses with the combination.
Klein misses with a two punch combination.
Klein lands a head kick. Dover smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Klein.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klein but Klein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Klein as Dover shoots in.
Klein tries to clinch but Dover moves out of range.

Dover shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dover showed some decent athleticism there.
Klein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klein is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klein 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.

Dover is working for an americana but Klein has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dover was thinking about the submission.
Dover won't allow Klein to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urijah Klein dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Klein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klein works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Klein.
Klein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Klein tries to clinch but Dover is having none of it.

Klein clinches with his opponent.
Klein is looking to break free of the clinch but Dover has double underhooks.
Klein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dover has him pressed against the ropes.

Klein breaks the clinch.

Klein clinches up with Dover and pushes him back against the ropes.
Klein with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dover is breathing heavily.
Klein tries to break the clinch but Dover is controlling the position.
Klein tries to stall but Dover uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dover wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein is looking to break free of the clinch but Dover has double underhooks.
Klein looking to stall.
Klein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dover has him pressed against the ropes.
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Klein breaks the clinch.
Dover drops his hands momentarily and Klein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klein is looking to clinch but Dover is avoiding it.
Klein lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Klein scores with a one two! Dover had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dover takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dover is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Klein.
Dover fails to land the takedown.
Dover takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein tries to clinch but Dover is having none of it.
Dover slips a jab and a cross from Klein.
Dover fails with the takedown.
Urijah Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.

Klein clinches with his opponent.
Klein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klein is looking to break free of the clinch but Dover has double underhooks.
Dover has Klein pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Klein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Klein is trying to break free.
Klein avoiding damage.
Dover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klein prevents it.
Klein slows down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein is looking to break free of the clinch but Dover has double underhooks.
Dover keeps control of Klein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Klein wants to get back to striking at distance but Dover won't allow it.

Klein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klein tries to clinch up but Dover circles away and keeps his distance.
Dover blocks a head kick by Klein.
Klein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urijah Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover wants to clinch.

Klein takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dover keeps control of Klein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Klein wants to break free but Dover has control.
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klein is trying to break free.
Klein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Klein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Klein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Klein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dover has him pressed against the ropes.

Dover has picked Klein up - he's going for a ride! Dover dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urijah Klein dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Klein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Klein scores with a four punch combination!
Klein throws a right and a left that Dover avoids nicely.
Klein tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Dover counters with a nice double leg into side control. Klein won't be happy with that.

Dover tries for a kimura but Klein is defending well.
Klein is trying to buck Dover off.
Klein gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dover won't let Klein get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Dover working for a guillotine from mount but Klein is in no mood to give up.

Klein defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klein holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dover tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Dover goes for an armbar but Klein turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Klein.

Dover looking for a guillotine here but Klein defends easily.
Klein would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Klein is trying to stand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover trying to pass the guard but Klein defending well.

Klein makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dover keeps the fight on the outside.
Klein looks to clinch

and Dover counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Klein's guard now.
Klein is looking to stand up but Dover isn't so interested in that idea.
Dover tries to free his leg and advance position but Klein is retaining full guard.
Klein wants to stand but Dover is controlling the position.

Dover is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Klein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Klein has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dover is working an open guard so Klein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Urijah Klein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dover moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klein tries to avoid it but Dover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klein to the ground. Klein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klein lands with a shot to the body.

Klein drives through and clinches with Dover against the ropes.
Klein has had enough of the clinch but Dover keeps him there for the moment.

Klein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klein wants to clinch.
Klein tries to clinch up but Dover circles away and keeps his distance.
Klein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein wants to clinch up but Dover keeps it at a distance.
Urijah Klein is winning the standup battle so far.
Klein wants to clinch.
Klein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klein tries to clinch up.
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klein closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Klein misses with a series of wild punches.
Dover closes the distance and clinches up with Klein, looking for a takedown. Dover pushes Klein against the ropes but Klein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klein's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Klein duly obliges.
Klein scores with a body shot.
Klein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ben Dover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dover tries to bum rush Klein with a series of wild strikes but Klein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Dover.
I think Klein 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urijah Klein!

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