Warriors IV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Chestnut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Sihoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Chestnut
vs
Sihoven

170 cm
22
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

164 cm
18
134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dustin Chestnut!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommi Sihoven!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chestnut moves into the clinch.

Chestnut jumps guard and drags Sihoven to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chestnut wants to sweep but no luck.
Sihoven wants to pass the guard but Chestnut is keeping the position.

Sihoven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sihoven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chestnut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chestnut is trying to keep Sihoven in close.
Chestnut trying to control the position here.
Chestnut wants to get back to his feet but Sihoven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sihoven won't allow Chestnut to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Chestnut closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnut wants to take a breather but Sihoven is having none of it.
Sihoven is trying to control but can't.
Sihoven is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Chestnut is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sihoven wants to get back to full guard but Chestnut has mounted him!
Sihoven looks gassed!
Sihoven looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Chestnut throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sihoven is in bad spot here.
Chestnut 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.
Sihoven controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Sihoven covering up well and avoiding damage.

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.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Chestnut working for a choke but Sihoven is defending well.

Chestnut working for a choke but Sihoven is defending well.
Sihoven rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sihoven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chestnut is working away from the top position though.
Chestnut is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnut's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sihoven is pressing down on Chestnut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chestnut wants to stand but Sihoven has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chestnut preventing the sweep.
Sihoven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sihoven is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sihoven looking for a guillotine here but Chestnut defends easily.
Sihoven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chestnut's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sihoven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sihoven wants to control from the top but Chestnut keeps moving.

Chestnut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sihoven trying to control the position from guard on top but Chestnut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sihoven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sihoven postures up.
Chestnut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sihoven shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Chestnut counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Chestnut dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chestnut closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sihoven to the mat! Sihoven manages to get full guard.
Chestnut slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chestnut working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Chestnut wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sihoven, who protects the arm well.
Sihoven is looking for a sweep.

Chestnut stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chestnut lands a right hook to the body.

Chestnut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chestnut is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chestnut can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sihoven is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnut sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sihoven is working to get back to half guard.
Chestnut avoids the attempt from Sihoven to control.
Sihoven is squirming around, avoiding Chestnut's attempts to control the action.
Sihoven slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chestnut missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chestnut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Chestnut is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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.
Sihoven gets full guard.
Chestnut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Sihoven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sihoven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chestnut slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sihoven 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.
Chestnut content to stall in guard here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sihoven manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sihoven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sihoven working the ground and pound effectively.

Sihoven get's back to his feet.
Sihoven is looking to clinch but Chestnut is avoiding it.

Chestnut scores a takedown into full mount!
Chestnut trying to control but Sihoven is having none of it.
Sihoven tries to reverse the position but Chestnut maintains control.
Chestnut manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sihoven to take his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sihoven breaks Chestnut's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chestnut wants to stand and escape but Sihoven is having none of it.
Sihoven advances position into side control!
Chestnut tries to control but Sihoven manages to take his back.
Sihoven doesn't have the hooks in and Chestnut manages to turn into his guard.
Sihoven wants to sweep here but Chestnut controlling him for the moment.
Sihoven keeping moving, preventing Chestnut from controlling successfully.
Chestnut works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chestnut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Sihoven looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chestnut sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chestnut scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Chestnut dominated that second 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.

Chestnut tries to clinch up but Sihoven circles away and keeps his distance.
Sihoven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chestnut shoots and misses

and Sihoven counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sihoven.
Chestnut working a defensive guard here.
Sihoven passes Chestnut's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Sihoven seems to be working for a kimura but Chestnut defends the submission attempt.
Chestnut slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sihoven trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chestnut manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chestnut 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sihoven looking for a guillotine here but Chestnut defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sihoven is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Chestnut drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chestnut jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Sihoven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chestnut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Sihoven isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chestnut stacks Sihoven on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chestnut!

Chestnut tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chestnut has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sihoven can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Chestnut politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chestnut prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dustin Chestnut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sihoven takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chestnut is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sihoven will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Chestnut is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sihoven has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chestnut works to advance to full mount. Sihoven defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnut sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chestnut landing shots from mount.
Sihoven is trying to reverse the position but instead Chestnut has taken his back - oops!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Chestnut. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
I really don't envy Sihoven right now.
Sihoven turns into Chestnut and is now in his guard.

Chestnut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sihoven gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chestnut keeping moving, preventing Sihoven from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sihoven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chestnut swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sihoven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chestnut trying to control the position.
Sihoven tries to free his leg and advance position but Chestnut is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sihoven fails with the takedown

and Chestnut counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chestnut.

Sihoven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sihoven keeping moving, preventing Chestnut from controlling successfully.

Chestnut drops back looking for a leg! Sihoven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sihoven manages to kick Chestnut off! Chestnut jumps back into Sihoven's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Chestnut clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chestnut gets a clinch.
Sihoven prevents the takedown attempt.
Chestnut tries to break the clinch but Sihoven is controlling the position.

Chestnut jumps guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dustin Chestnut!
Dustin Chestnut is the new bantamweight champion!

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 Qaling Nahasapim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Nugget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Nugget looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Nahasapim
vs
Nugget

187 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

187 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Qaling Nahasapim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Nugget!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahasapim dodges the punch combination from Nugget.
Nugget moves away from the strike by Nahasapim.
Nahasapim throws a hook but Nugget avoids it easily.
Nahasapim misses with a hook.
Nugget misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nahasapim cracks Nugget with a good jab.

It looks like Ted Nugget has been cut.
Nugget looks gassed!
Nugget throws a right and a left that Nahasapim avoids nicely.
Nugget moves out of range of the strikes.
Nahasapim misses with an uppercut. Nugget saw that one coming.
Nahasapim throws a hook but Nugget avoids it easily.
A jab from Nahasapim misses.
Nahasapim is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nugget flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nugget is out cold! Nahasapim holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Qaling Nahasapim!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rambo John J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

John J
vs
Wright

180 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rambo John J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Wright!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice combo by John J! Oh, that's hurt him - Wright falls to the canvas and John J follows him into side control.

Wright is rocked!
Wright manages to get back to half guard.
Wright is still in real trouble! Can John J finish him?
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wright doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
John J wanted to stand there but Wright had control of the position.

Wright has his feet on John J's thighs here. He's pushed John J off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! John J screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cedric Wright!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

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

Dee Virus
vs
Sundin

190 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
251 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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, Cyrus Dee Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Sundin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee Virus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sundin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice takedown defense from Sundin. No joy for Dee Virus on that attempt.
Dee Virus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Sundin has managed to clinch.
Sundin prevents Dee Virus from breaking the clinch.
Dee Virus wants to break free but Sundin has control.

Sundin tightens his grip and picks Dee Virus up, before dumping him to the ground. Dee Virus manages to land in guard.
Dee Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dee Virus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sundin is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dee Virus 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.

Dee Virus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sundin has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundin controlling the action here.
Sundin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sundin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dee Virus is looking to escape.
Dee Virus is trying to stand up.
Dee Virus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sundin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dee Virus to take his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sundin cracks Dee Virus with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dee Virus from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Sundin sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dee Virus taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeff Sundin!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maukka Perusjatka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Child
vs
Perusjatka

164 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
164 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Child!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maukka Perusjatka!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perusjatka pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Perusjatka 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Child working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perusjatka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perusjatka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perusjatka tries to stand but Child is controlling from the bottom.
Child might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perusjatka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Child's head.
Perusjatka wants to stand but Child is controlling his posture from full guard.
Perusjatka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Child is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perusjatka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Child looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perusjatka wanted to stand there but Child had control of the position.
Child not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Child looking for a guillotine here but Perusjatka defends easily.

Perusjatka stands and steps away. Child gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Child fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perusjatka sprawls well initially but Child persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Perusjatka is trying to get back to full guard.
Perusjatka punching from the bottom.
Child is trying to control the action in half guard but Perusjatka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Child wants to work for an arm triangle but Perusjatka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Child is breathing heavily.
Child missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Child trying to pass the guard but Perusjatka defending well.

Child is working for a kimura but Perusjatka is defending it quite comfortably.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Perusjatka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Child prevents Perusjatka from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Child misses with a takedown attempt
and Perusjatka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Child.
Child landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Child is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perusjatka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Child is looking to take a break and control but Perusjatka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Child works to advance to full mount. Perusjatka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Child trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Child is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Child with a poor takedown

and Perusjatka counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Perusjatka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Child some visible discomfort.
Child is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Perusjatka is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Perusjatka lands an elbow.
Perusjatka working the body and head with strikes.
Child could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Child is looking for a sweep.
Child gets back to half guard.
Perusjatka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Child. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Child wants to improve his position but Perusjatka is controlling well.
Child is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perusjatka stands up out of the half guard.
Perusjatka clobbers Child with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Child shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Perusjatka counters with a left and a right that stings Child.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Child. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Child looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Perusjatka is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Child dives into side control.
Child working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Child has an Americana. Perusjatka didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Child is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Child hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Child!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Dee Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyrus Dee Virus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

T
vs
Dee Virus

188 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Dee Virus!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
T drops Dee Virus with a nice combination! T dives into Dee Virus's guard, looking to finish!

Dee Virus is rocked!

It looks like Cyrus Dee Virus has been cut.

T decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dee Virus, up you get!
Dee Virus is still on wobbly legs! Can T finish him?
T has a takedown stuffed.

T drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee Virus is looking to stand up but T isn't so interested in that idea.
Dee Virus seems to have recovered his senses.

Dee Virus pushes T off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mr T seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

T shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dee Virus looks gassed!
Dee Virus has hold of T's hands but T slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dee Virus is staying active underneath T, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

T is working for a kimura but Dee Virus is defending it quite comfortably.
T wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee Virus keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee Virus wants to get back to his feet.
Dee Virus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with T. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
T scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if T is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
T lands with a punch from half guard.
Dee Virus won't allow T to pass to mount.
T content to control rather than advance.
T working Dee Virus over with strikes.
Dee Virus is staying active underneath T, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dee Virus tries to kick T off in order to stand up. T Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
T trying to control the position but Dee Virus is working away.
Dee Virus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, T asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
T shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dee Virus as he jumps to the side.
T fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Dee Virus does it's job there.
Dee Virus throws a series of punches but T moves out of range.
Dee Virus misses with a double jab
enabling T to counter with a crisp jab.
T fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr T. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from T.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
T is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dee Virus.
T shoots for a double leg takedown but Dee Virus sprawls well. He's pushed T's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
T shoots in looking for a takedown. Dee Virus tries to sprawl out of it but T keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dee Virus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
T could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dee Virus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

T instigates a clinch.
T has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dee Virus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dee Virus can't break the clinch.
Dee Virus can't break the clinch.
T prevents Dee Virus from breaking the clinch.
Dee Virus has had enough of the clinch but T keeps him there for the moment.
Dee Virus can't break the clinch.

T breaks the clinch.
T fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
T is looking to clinch but Dee Virus is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from T.
T fails with the takedown.
Dee Virus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dee Virus throws a series of punches but T moves out of range.
T fails with a takedown attempt.
T on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dee Virus misses with the combination.
T looks for a takedown but Dee Virus sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
T fails with the takedown.
T avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr T dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyrus Dee Virus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dee Virus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
T closes the distance and clinches up with Dee Virus, looking for a takedown. T pushes Dee Virus against the cage but Dee Virus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
T moves in looking to clinch but Dee Virus pushes him off.
Dee Virus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dee Virus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Dee Virus misses.
Dee Virus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
T shoots in and drives through. Dee Virus sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr T. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Dee Virus as T shoots in.
T takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
T misses with a takedown attempt - Dee Virus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dee Virus is breathing heavily.

T closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for T.
A nice right hand lands inside from T.
Dee Virus can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from T.

That's one minute gone in the round.
T pushes Dee Virus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
T prevents Dee Virus from breaking the clinch.
T fails to pull guard.

T ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. T no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

T is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

T has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dee Virus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
T 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.
T has a closed guard, preventing Dee Virus from standing up.
Dee Virus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
T looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dee Virus is one step ahead there.
Dee Virus wants to get up but he can't break T's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

T scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from T misses.
Cyrus Dee Virus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
T shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
T shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dee Virus as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by T or perhaps it was just good defense by Dee Virus which made him look bad.
T avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Dee Virus as T shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Dee Virus. No joy for T on that attempt.
T misses with a takedown attempt - Dee Virus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dee Virus stuffs the takedown attempt from T. T gets slowly back to his feet.
T fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
T shoots for a double leg takedown but Dee Virus sprawls well. He's pushed T's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

T shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
T prevents Dee Virus from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee Virus is refusing to be controlled, as T sits in half guard.
Dee Virus wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
T moves into full mount! Dee Virus won't be happy about that!

T wants to finish this one by submission but Dee Virus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from T.
Dee Virus wants to try and get back to his feet.
T is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Dee Virus goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for T!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mr T!