Infliction DelaCruz Vs. Smith PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between H Heinz Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sanzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Sanzig has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

H Heinz Roosevelt
vs
Sanzig

170 cm
22
142 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

160 cm
22
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, H Heinz Roosevelt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Sanzig!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosevelt tries to clinch up but Sanzig circles away and keeps his distance.
Roosevelt tries to clinch there but Sanzig circles away.
Roosevelt wants to clinch up but Sanzig keeps it at a distance.
Sanzig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roosevelt tries to clinch but Sanzig is having none of it.
Sanzig swings for the body but Roosevelt moves out of range.
Roosevelt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roosevelt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanzig paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sanzig shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roosevelt's guard.
Sanzig looking to pass the guard.
Roosevelt can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanzig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Sanzig is trying to work for a kimura but Roosevelt is defending well.

Sanzig is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roosevelt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanzig.

Sanzig is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanzig looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanzig trying to mount his opponent but Roosevelt defends it.
Sanzig is tying to control. Roosevelt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roosevelt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanzig on the ground.
Roosevelt wants to get back to his feet.
Sanzig is pressing down on Roosevelt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roosevelt is holding on for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roosevelt wants to clinch.
Roosevelt doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanzig circles away.

Roosevelt pushes Sanzig up against the cage in a clinch.
Roosevelt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roosevelt misses with a knee strike.
Sanzig tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roosevelt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanzig.
Roosevelt misses with a knee strike.
Roosevelt with a knee to the head.

Sanzig decides to pull guard.

Sanzig working for submissions but it's allowed Roosevelt to get to half guard.
Sanzig gets full guard.
Roosevelt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanzig's guard.

Sanzig is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Roosevelt rolls with it to try and escape but Sanzig cranks on the arm and Roosevelt is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Sanzig!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dewanye Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos DeAngelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace's entrance music is Here We go again. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wallace
vs
DeAngelo

195 cm
22
152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dewanye Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos DeAngelo!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeAngelo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeAngelo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
DeAngelo is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Wallace tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wallace tries to get to full guard but DeAngelo has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeAngelo counters with a three punch combo that has Wallace backing up. Wallace nods at DeAngelo to acknowledge the strikes.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeAngelo counters with an outside leg kick.
DeAngelo throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace doesn't succeed with the takedown

so DeAngelo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewanye Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace is looking to sweep but instead, DeAngelo has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeAngelo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
DeAngelo trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace tries to get to full guard but DeAngelo has control of the leg.

DeAngelo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wallace defend it? DeAngelo steps over the head and cranks it - Wallace is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for DeAngelo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos DeAngelo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Chopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Walker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Chopper's chin.

Chopper
vs
Walker

182 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Chopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Walker!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chopper dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Chopper seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Walker shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Chopper is backing up but Walker catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Chopper covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Walker Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Walker!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Kerrr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and London Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kerrr
vs
Paul

201 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marc Kerrr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, London Paul!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kerrr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul throws a nice looking combination but Kerrr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paul misses with the combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Paul.
Kerrr tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Paul has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kerrr misses with a double jab
enabling Paul to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerrr fails with the takedown
and Paul counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kerrr thinking.
Kerrr tries to clinch but Paul moves out of range.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerrr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
London Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul cracks Kerrr with an open hand slap.
Kerrr closes the distance and clinches up with Paul, looking for a takedown. Kerrr pushes Paul against the cage but Paul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paul checks a low kick from Kerrr.
Paul throws a combination that misses
and Kerrr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Paul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kerrr is breathing heavily.
Paul scoring with some ground and pound.
Paul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kerrr has momentary wrist control but Paul slips an elbow through the middle.
Kerrr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paul lands a couple of elbows.
Paul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Kerrr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Paul stands up and waves to Kerrr to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kerrr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Paul closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul controlling the action here for a moment.

Paul tightens his grip and picks Kerrr up, before dumping him to the ground. Kerrr manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerrr is retaining full guard.
Paul trying to control but Kerrr is working from the bottom.
Paul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerrr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paul trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kerrr's guard.
Paul wants to control from the top but Kerrr keeps moving.
Paul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kerrr trying to keep a closed guard but Paul is proving a slippery customer.
Paul won't allow Kerrr to sweep him here.

Paul stands and steps away. Kerrr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
Kerrr dodges the punch combination from Paul.
Paul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerrr fails with the takedown
enabling Paul to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Kerrr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Paul drives through and clinches with Kerrr against the cage.

Paul has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kerrr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Paul doesn't have the hooks in and Kerrr manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul wants to stand and escape but Kerrr is having none of it.
Paul wants to sweep here but Kerrr controlling him for the moment.
Kerrr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul is looking for a sweep.

Kerrr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Paul tries to escape but Kerrr is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul struggling a bit here.
Kerrr tries to move to mount but Paul blocks the move with his legs.
Paul is looking to reverse the position.
Paul wants to get back to his feet but Kerrr drags him back down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paul can do anything to dispel that myth.

Kerrr stands up and beckons Paul to his feet.
Paul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Paul creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paul lands a shot to the body.
Paul lands with a left to the head.
Kerrr tries to pull guard but Paul won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kerrr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Paul lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerrr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerrr throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

London Paul dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Paul doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kerrr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kerrr stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Paul throws a leg kick but Kerrr moved away.
Danga de danga de dang - Kerrr scores with a four punch combination!

Paul moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Paul.

Paul has Kerrr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kerrr tumbling to the mat - Paul dives into Kerrr's guard.
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!
Kerrr 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.
Paul throws a strike but Kerrr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet.
London Paul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kerrr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kerrr trying to control the position from guard on top but Paul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kerrr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paul!

Paul has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kerrr throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kerrr.
Kerrr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kerrr closes the distance and clinches up with Paul, looking for a takedown. Kerrr pushes Paul against the cage but Paul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kerrr's head backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Paul as Kerrr shoots in.
Kerrr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Kerrr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paul throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Kerrr does no damage.
Kerrr shoots in for a takedown but Paul shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Paul finds it's way through Kerrr's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Paul moves into the clinch.
Paul lands a hook that snaps the head of Kerrr backwards.
Paul lands a nice uppercut.
Paul slows down the pace here.
Paul digs a right hand into Kerrr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kerrr's gas tank.
Paul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerrr backwards.
Paul lands a nice uppercut.
Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paul misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Paul.

Kerrr manages to break the clinch.
Paul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paul misses with a series of wild punches.
Kerrr tries for a takedown but Paul circles away easily
and Paul counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kerrr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kerrr connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Paul! He's out on his feet! Kerrr rushes in and drops Paul with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marc Kerrr!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erin Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Prince Gapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erin Little has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Little
vs
Prince Gapuz

178 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Infliction Fight Gear

Lightning Fight Gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erin Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vic Prince Gapuz!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gapuz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick from Little lands but Gapuz takes it in his stride.
Little lands with a slapping head kick.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gapuz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Little lands a head kick!
Little wants to clinch.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gapuz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Little looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Little is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Little.
Gapuz keeps the fight on the outside.
Gapuz takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch but Gapuz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Little wants to clinch up but Gapuz keeps it at a distance.
Little fails with an attempt to clinch.
Little moves in looking to clinch but Gapuz pushes him off.
Little throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Little wants to clinch up but Gapuz keeps it at a distance.
Gapuz keeps the fight on the outside.
Gapuz keeps the fight on the outside.
Gapuz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Little misses with a head kick.
Little wants to clinch.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gapuz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Little throws a head kick that misses.
Little is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Little tries to clinch but Gapuz is having none of it.
Little wants to clinch up but Gapuz keeps it at a distance.
Gapuz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Little tries to clinch up.
Little wants to clinch up but Gapuz keeps it at a distance.
Little misses with a head kick.
Little goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Little fails in his attempt to clinch.
Little really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Little tries to clinch there but Gapuz circles away.
Little tries to clinch but Gapuz moves out of range.
Little throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Little is looking to clinch.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gapuz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch but Gapuz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gapuz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Little shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Little was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz is in a horrible position here. Little smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Gapuz is rocked!
Little has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gapuz's face.
Gapuz is still in real trouble! Can Little finish him?
Little prevents Gapuz from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gapuz regains half guard.
Little is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Little lands strikes from half guard.
Little missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gapuz manages to get to full guard.
Little with a flurry of punches that miss.
Little landing with the ground and pound.

Gapuz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Little gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Little with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gapuz seems to have recovered his senses.
Gapuz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Little throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little passes Gapuz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Little lands strikes from half guard.
Little lands strikes from half guard.
Little is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gapuz has hold of Little's hands but Little slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Little lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gapuz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gapuz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Little's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Little's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Little breaks Gapuz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gapuz wants to sweep here but Little controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Little accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Gapuz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Little pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gapuz is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Little tries to clinch there but Gapuz circles away.
Little tries to clinch but Gapuz moves out of range.
Little tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gapuz swats away the attempt to clinch by Little.
Little tries to clinch up.
Little throws a head kick that Gapuz semi-blocks.
Gapuz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Little is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Little.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little is looking to clinch but Gapuz is avoiding it.

Gapuz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Little prevents Gapuz from improving position.
Gapuz is breathing heavily.
Little manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Little is looking for a sweep. Gapuz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Little gets full guard.
Gapuz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gapuz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Gapuz 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.
Little is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gapuz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gapuz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vic Prince Gapuz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

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

Popyachtsa
vs
Fisher

190 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Infliction Fight Gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shachlo Popyachtsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Fisher does no damage.
Popyachtsa misses with a series of wild punches.
Popyachtsa lands a right hook to the body.
Fisher throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Popyachtsa counter with a right hand.

Popyachtsa has closed the distance and engaged Fisher in a clinch.
Fisher tries to score a body lock takedown but Popyachtsa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fisher wants to break free but Popyachtsa has control.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Popyachtsa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisher looks gassed!
Fisher misses with an uppercut. Popyachtsa saw that one coming.
Fisher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Popyachtsa counters with a left to the body.
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!
Popyachtsa lands with an uppercut that bounces Fisher off the cage and back into rage.

It looks like Chris Fisher has been cut.
Fisher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Popyachtsa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fisher throws a combination that misses
and Popyachtsa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fisher throws a left and a right that both miss

and Popyachtsa counters with a beautiful punch that sends Fisher to the canvas!
Popyachtsa wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Popyachtsa controlling from the top position.
Popyachtsa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fisher's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Popyachtsa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fisher defend it? Popyachtsa steps over the head and cranks it - Fisher is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Popyachtsa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shachlo Popyachtsa!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Yardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bas Yardin's chin.

Johnson
vs
Yardin

225 cm
22
161 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Infliction Fight Gear

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wanderlei Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bas Yardin!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yardin tries to clinch up.
Yardin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yardin backwards.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yardin backwards.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.

Johnson manages to pull guard.
Yardin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Yardin pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yardin defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Yardin has given up his back. Will we see Johnson going for some submissions?

Yardin fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Yardin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson working for a choke but Yardin is defending well.
Yardin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

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

Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Yardin defends it well.

Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Yardin is in no mood to give up.

Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yardin is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
Johnson fails to move to back control.

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

Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yardin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Johnson working for a submission but Yardin is keeping him at bay.
Yardin tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.

Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Yardin is having none of it.
Yardin is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.

Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Yardin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Yardin can't escape the position.

Johnson has control of Yardin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yardin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johnson has control of Yardin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yardin regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yardin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.

Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Yardin is in no mood to give up.

Johnson working for a submission but Yardin is keeping him at bay.
Yardin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Yardin stands up from Johnson's guard - Yardin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Yardin as Johnson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yardin but Yardin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yardin as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Yardin sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson cracks Yardin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Bas Yardin has been cut.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Yardin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yardin is looking to improve his position.

Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yardin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Yardin is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.

Yardin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bas Yardin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yardin as he jumps to the side.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Yardin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yardin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yardin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yardins head.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Johnson decides to pull guard.

Johnson working for a triangle but Yardin defends it easily.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Yardin pushes his legs off easily.

Johnson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Yardin rolls with it to try and escape but Johnson cranks on the arm and Yardin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wanderlei Johnson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Morison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Schneidmiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morison comes to the cage accompanied by Riot Maker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morison
vs
Schneidmiller

190 cm
22
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
201 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Advantage XXX nutrition
Advantage XXX nutrition

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, Jimmy Morison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Schneidmiller!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneidmiller avoids the head kick by Morison.

Morison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morison gets underhooks to prevent Schneidmiller's takedown attempt.
Morison misses with a knee strike.
Schneidmiller takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Rob Schneidmiller has been cut.
Schneidmiller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morison tries to land a knee to the head but Schneidmiller blocks with his arms.
Schneidmiller wants a takedown.
Morison looking to throw knees to the head but Schneidmiller is blocking nicely.

Morison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morison tries to clinch there but Schneidmiller circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morison. That's going to slow Schneidmiller down.

Morison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schneidmiller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schneidmiller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmy Morison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Schneidmiller.
Morison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schneidmiller blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morison landing knees to the head.

Schneidmiller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Morison has control of Schneidmiller's left arm, preventing Schneidmiller from doing any damage.
Morison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schneidmiller is controlling him.
Schneidmiller tries to free his leg and advance position but Morison is retaining full guard.
Schneidmiller won't allow Morison to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneidmiller trying to control but Morison is working from the bottom.
Morison lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schneidmiller!
Schneidmiller is wriggling around trying to escape.

Morison is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Schneidmiller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morison as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneidmiller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schneidmiller looks gassed!
A slapping leg kick lands for Morison.
Schneidmiller misses with a low kick.
Morison fails to land with a series of punches.
Morison throws a right hand that Schneidmiller ducks under and follows up with a left that Schneidmiller also avoids with ease.

Morison moves into range and clinches up with Schneidmiller.
Morison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schneidmiller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morison scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Morison.
Morison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schneidmiller blocks an elbow strike from Morison.
Morison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schneidmiller blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneidmiller tries for a takedown but Morison manages to get underhooks.
Morison is trying to break free.
Morison is trying to break the clinch but Schneidmiller has him pressed against the cage.
Schneidmiller leaning against his opponent.
Morison looking to throw knees to the head but Schneidmiller is blocking nicely.
Morison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schneidmiller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schneidmiller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morison is keeping busy.
Morison stops a takedown attempt from Schneidmiller.
Schneidmiller fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Morison fails to land.
Schneidmiller prevents Morison from breaking the clinch.
Schneidmiller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morison pulls his leg out and moves away.

Morison closes the distance and clinches.
Morison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schneidmiller tries to score a body lock takedown but Morison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schneidmiller looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Morison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Schneidmiller's cut.
That's time! Morison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Schneidmiller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morison wants to clinch.

Morison takes the fight into the clinch.
Morison lands with a right to the head.
Schneidmiller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schneidmiller blocks it with crossed arms.
Morison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneidmiller tries for a takedown but Morison manages to get underhooks.

Morison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jimmy Morison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schneidmiller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morison. Morison obviously looking to wear him down.
Schneidmiller shoots in and drives through. Morison sprawls well.
Jimmy Morison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Schneidmiller.
Morison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schneidmiller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morison is looking to clinch.
Morison pushes Schneidmiller away with a front kick.
Jimmy Morison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schneidmiller is breathing heavily.
Morison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Morison.

Morison clinches with his opponent.
Schneidmiller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schneidmiller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morison tries a knee to the head but Schneidmiller blocks it.

Morison manages to break the clinch.
Morison tries a head kick but it misses.
Morison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schneidmiller paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morison stuffs the takedown attempt from Schneidmiller. Schneidmiller gets slowly back to his feet.
Schneidmiller closes the distance and clinches up with Morison, looking for a takedown. Schneidmiller pushes Morison against the cage but Morison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy Morison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morison throws a head kick that misses.
Morison tries to close the distance and clinch but Schneidmiller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morison scoring well with a low kick there.

Morison has Schneidmiller up against the cage in a clinch.
Schneidmiller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morison lands a hook to the side of the head.

Morison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morison tries to close the distance and clinch but Schneidmiller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morison is looking to clinch.
Morison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Morison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schneidmiller, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneidmiller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schneidmiller blocks it with crossed arms.
Morison pushes Schneidmiller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Morison manages to break the clinch.
Morison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Morison moves into range and clinches up with Schneidmiller.

Morison breaks from the clinch.
Morison misses with a few strikes there.
Morison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schneidmiller.
Morison throws a leg kick that is checked

and Schneidmiller counters with a single leg into guard. Morison didn't expect that.
Morison wants to get back to his feet but Schneidmiller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneidmiller won't allow Morison to sweep him here.
Morison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schneidmiller is controlling him.

Morison manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morison.
Schneidmiller blocks a head kick by Morison.
Schneidmiller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schneidmiller avoids the head kick by Morison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morison scores with a knee to the head.
Morison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morison avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morison.
Morison misses with a knee to the head.
Morison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morison tries a knee to the head but Schneidmiller blocks it.
Morison tries to land a knee to the head but Schneidmiller blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Morison.
Schneidmiller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schneidmiller wants a takedown but no success here.
Schneidmiller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jimmy Morison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Schneidmiller.
Nice elbow from Morison.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morison lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schneidmiller can't get the takedown.
Schneidmiller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morison misses with a knee to the head.
Schneidmiller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Morison.
Morison slows down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Morison.
Morison controlling the action here for a moment.
Morison misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morison tries to land a knee to the head but Schneidmiller blocks with his arms.
Morison scores with a knee to the head.
Morison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schneidmiller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schneidmiller takes an elbow to the temple.
Morison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morison has Schneidmiller pushed against the cage.
Schneidmiller wants to get back to striking at distance but Morison won't allow it.
Morison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schneidmiller's face.
Morison with a knee to the head.
Morison lands an elbow just above Schneidmiller 's eye.
Morison tries to land knees in the clinch but Schneidmiller avoids the damage to the body.
Morison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morison misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Morison.
Morison looking to throw knees to the head but Schneidmiller is blocking nicely.

Morison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morison throws a head kick that Schneidmiller semi-blocks.
Schneidmiller avoids the head kick by Morison.

Morison clinches with his opponent.

Morison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schneidmiller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morison but Morison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morison throws a sloppy head kick and Schneidmiller moves out of range easily.
Schneidmiller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schneidmiller slips a jab and a cross from Morison.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneidmiller misses with a takedown attempt - Morison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schneidmiller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rob Schneidmiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morison tries to clinch up.
Morison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morison throws a low kick, looking for Schneidmiller's leg but Schneidmiller calmly moves out of range.
Morison avoids the head kick by Schneidmiller.
Schneidmiller has a takedown stuffed.
Morison throws a head kick that misses

and Schneidmiller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Schneidmiller thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schneidmiller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Morison is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schneidmiller asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Morison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morison, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Morison!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Bebot by Black Eyed Peas. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Frank Smith enters the cage!

Dela Cruz
vs
Smith

170 cm
22
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

201 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Outback Jack's House of Crack
Infliction Fight Gear

Infliction Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Dela Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dela Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith manages to get to full guard.

Dela Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela Cruz 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.

Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dela Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Dela Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Dela Cruz!
Juan Dela Cruz retains his featherweight title!