VAF 10 - Blood In Blood Out PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Ahner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Ahner

185 cm
22
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
187 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Ahner!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ahner scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson tries to hold on but Ahner postures up.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ahner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ahner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ahner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Ahner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahner parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ahner to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahner is trying to buck Jackson off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ahner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Ahner moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahner throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahner. Ahner gets slowly back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahner lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Ahner.
Ahner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for takedown but Ahner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ahner just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahner lands a shot to the body.
Ahner is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Ahner - that landed with a thud.
Ahner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ahner is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson trying to stall but Ahner improves his position.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Ahner manages to get underhooks.
Ahner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahner is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Ahner manages to get underhooks.

Jackson decides to pull guard.

Ahner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

Ahner rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ahner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ahner stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ahner keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.

Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Ahner wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ahner stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson tries to stall but Ahner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ahner wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Ahner lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahner.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ahner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ahner wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Ahner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahner lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ahner scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahner counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ahner drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jumps guard but Ahner stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ahner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson prevents Ahner from breaking the clinch.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ahner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ahner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ahner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ahner prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson tries to stall but Ahner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson with a poor takedown

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

Jackson is trying to trip Ahner. He has hold of a leg but Ahner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahner wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Ahner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson prevents Ahner from standing back up.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Ahner is working away.
Ahner wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ahner.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ahner wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahner keeps working.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ahner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson tries to clinch but Ahner is having none of it.
Ahner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.

Ahner rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Ahner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ahner avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahner pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ahner has managed to clinch.
Ahner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ahner.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahner pressing his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ahner.
Ahner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ahner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Ahner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Jackson.

Ahner drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ahner - that landed with a thud.
Ahner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahner cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.

Ahner manages to break the clinch.

Ahner moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ahner just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahner.
A body shot lands from Ahner.
Ahner lands a shot to the body.
Ahner slows down the pace here.
Ahner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ahner.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahner smiles and moves away.

Ahner rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahner.

Ahner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ahner moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Ahner is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahner digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ahner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahner throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahner as he jumps to the side.
Jackson tries to clinch up

and Ahner counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahner gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Ahner's ribcage.
Ahner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahner wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ahner holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahner as he jumps to the side.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Ahner has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahner.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from Ahner.

Jackson 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahner's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Ahner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ahner tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Ahner shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Ahner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahner misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Ahner fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahner keeps working.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ahner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahner wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but Ahner moves out of range.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahner tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahner wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Jackson stands and steps away. Ahner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahner as he avoids it easily.

Jackson scores with a takedown into Ahner's guard.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ahner, up you get!

Ahner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ahner prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is pulling down on Ahner's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom.
Ahner wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.

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

Jackson is working an open guard so Ahner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
Jackson misses the body punch

and Ahner counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Ahner from standing up.

Ahner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ahner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a poor takedown

and Ahner counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahner blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahner smiles and moves away.
Jackson tries to clinch
letting Ahner counter with a right hand.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahner letting Jackson take a breather here.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahner which made him look bad.
Ahner tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Ahner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Ahner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahner's waist but Ahner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Ahner throws a one two combo.
Ahner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Ahner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kevin Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Ahner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Ahner wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Ahner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahner looking to slow down the pace here.
Ahner tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ahner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ahner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
A short left from Ahner.
Ahner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Ahner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ahner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kevin Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahner misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Jackson.
I think Ahner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Ahner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

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

Karelin
vs
Focker

168 cm
22
137 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Bushido Clothing

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oleg Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gaylord Focker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Focker 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.
Focker wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Karelin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Karelin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Karelin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Focker swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Focker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaylord Focker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer J Pimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew comes to the cage accompanied by New Divide. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andrew
vs
J Pimpson

183 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Attliction Inc. - badass sold out last night....

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Andrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Homer J Pimpson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimpson throws a head kick but Andrew moves out of range.
Pimpson throws a sloppy head kick and Andrew moves out of range easily.
Pimpson throws a head kick but Andrew moves out of range.
Pimpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pimpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrew but Andrew pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Pimpson.
Pimpson throws a head kick that half lands.
Andrew throws a series of punches but Pimpson moves out of range.

Pimpson scores with a takedown into Andrew's guard.
Pimpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pimpson pushing down on Andrew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andrew is trying to stand back up but Pimpson is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pimpson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pimpson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andrew's head.
Andrew keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andrew is trying to stand up here but Pimpson is controlling him well.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andrew throws and low kick but Pimpson moves out of range easily.
Pimpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Andrew clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andrew misses with a knee strike.
Andrew can't break the clinch.
Andrew wants to break free but Pimpson has control.
Andrew is trying to break free.
Andrew wants to get back to striking at distance but Pimpson won't allow it.
Andrew can't break the clinch.
Pimpson tries to land a knee to the head but Andrew blocks with his arms.
Pimpson misses with a knee to the head.
Andrew wants to get back to striking at distance but Pimpson won't allow it.
Pimpson prevents Andrew from breaking the clinch.
Pimpson looking to throw knees to the head but Andrew is blocking nicely.
Pimpson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Andrew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pimpson has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimpson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Pimpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrew wants to clinch up but Pimpson keeps it at a distance.
Andrew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrew tries to clinch but Pimpson moves out of range.
Andrew moves in looking to clinch but Pimpson pushes him off.
Andrew lands with a shot to the body.
Homer J Pimpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrew throws a combination. Pimpson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andrew misses with a body shot.
Pimpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrew scores with a jab to the body.
Pimpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrew.

Andrew has managed to clinch.

Pimpson breaks the clinch.
Andrew scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrew avoids the head kick by Pimpson.
Pimpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andrew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrew is looking to clinch.
Andrew tries to clinch up.
Pimpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrew wants to clinch up but Pimpson keeps it at a distance.
Andrew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pimpson.
Andrew tries to clinch but Pimpson moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrew moves in looking to clinch but Pimpson pushes him off.
A punch combination from Andrew misses.
Andrew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pimpson slips a jab and a cross from Andrew.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick from Pimpson lands but Andrew takes it in his stride.
Andrew fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Andrew does no damage.
Andrew swings for the body but Pimpson moves out of range.
Andrew doesn't manage to clinch there - Pimpson circles away.
Pimpson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pimpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrew fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Pimpson.
Pimpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andrew pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pimpson is out of range and Andrew settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimpson misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Andrew misses.

Andrew clinches up with Pimpson and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pimpson manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel Andrew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pimpson slips a jab and a cross from Andrew.
Pimpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrew tries to land a leg kick but Pimpson saw it coming and moves away.
Pimpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrew.
Andrew tries to clinch up.
Andrew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrew throws a series of strikes that have Pimpson backpedaling.
Pimpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrew tries to clinch but Pimpson moves out of range.
Andrew lands a slapping body shot.
Andrew stuffs the takedown.

Andrew gets a clinch.

Pimpson breaks from the clinch.
Andrew is looking to wear down Pimpson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Andrew.
Andrew throws a sloppy head kick and Pimpson moves out of range easily.
Andrew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrew jabs at Pimpson's body.
Pimpson throws a sloppy head kick
and Andrew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pimpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Andrew forces Pimpson back against the cage and clinches.

Pimpson pulls guard.
Andrew has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pimpson is proving hard to escape from.
Andrew preventing the sweep.
Pimpson is breathing heavily.

Pimpson working for submissions but it's allowed Andrew to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andrew stands up from half guard.
Andrew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pimpson throws a head kick but Andrew moves out of range.
Andrew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pimpson. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Pimpson.
Pimpson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrew tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrew moves in looking to clinch but Pimpson pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andrew lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pimpson backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Andrew finds it's target.
Andrew looks to land a combination but Pimpson avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Andrew.
Andrew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pimpson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pimpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrew throws a right and a left that Pimpson avoids nicely.
Andrew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Andrew rushes Pimpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pimpson trying to stall but Andrew improves his position.
Pimpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andrew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Andrew dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Andrew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Andrew gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andrew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pimpson wants a takedown but no success here.
Pimpson tries to land a knee to the head but Andrew blocks with his arms.
Pimpson tries a knee to the head but Andrew blocks it.
Pimpson is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrew gets an underhook and turns Pimpson into the cage.
Pimpson tries to land a knee to the head but Andrew blocks with his arms.
Andrew tries to stall but Pimpson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrew is trying to break the clinch but Pimpson has him pressed against the cage.
Pimpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrew has him pressed against the cage.
Pimpson misses with a knee strike.
Pimpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pimpson tries to land a knee to the head but Andrew blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andrew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Pimpson breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Pimpson misses

and Andrew counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrew.
Andrew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pimpson tries to stall but Andrew uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andrew is trying to break the clinch but Pimpson has him pressed against the cage.
Andrew is trying to break the clinch but Pimpson has him pressed against the cage.
Pimpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andrew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Andrew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrew scores with a shot to the body.
Pimpson ducks right into an uppercut from Andrew.
Andrew is looking to clinch but Pimpson is avoiding it.
Andrew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pimpson.

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.
Andrew just misses with a punch to the body.
Pimpson throws a lazy head kick
and Andrew counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Andrew misses.
Andrew wants to clinch up but Pimpson keeps it at a distance.
Andrew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrew wants to clinch up but Pimpson keeps it at a distance.
Pimpson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pimpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrew wants to clinch.
Pimpson misses with a takedown attempt - Andrew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pimpson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pimpson dodges the punch combination from Andrew.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimpson throws a lazy head kick
and Andrew counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Andrew does no damage.
Pimpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrew misses with a few strikes there.
Andrew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pimpson throws a head kick that misses
and Andrew counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andrew tries to close the distance and clinch but Pimpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrew throws a head kick that misses.
Andrew tries to clinch there but Pimpson circles away.
Andrew listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andrew lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andrew.
Andrew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pimpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrew bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pimpson's head backwards.
Andrew is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pimpson throws a sloppy head kick and Andrew moves out of range easily.
Pimpson throws a sloppy head kick and Andrew moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrew thows a body shot but no joy.
Andrew throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Pimpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Andrew which made him look bad.
Gabriel Andrew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer J Pimpson.
Andrew does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andrew wants to clinch up but Pimpson keeps it at a distance.
Pimpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pimpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrew takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pimpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gabriel Andrew is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrew throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Pimpson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pimpson.
Pimpson forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pimpson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Andrew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrew, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Andrew!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Lancelot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan The Man (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!

Lancelot
vs
The Man

193 cm
22
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sir Lancelot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stan The Man!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Man scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lancelot is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Man is chipping away with strikes.

Lancelot throws The Man to one side and escapes!
Lancelot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Man thows a body shot but no joy.
Lancelot throws a sloppy head kick and The Man moves out of range easily.

Lancelot closes the distance and clinches.
The Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lancelot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lancelot keeps control of The Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

The Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancelot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lancelot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lancelot staying out of range there.
Lancelot wants to clinch.
The Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancelot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

The Man is rocked!
The Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancelot to score with a decent uppercut.
The Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancelot finish him?
Sir Lancelot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancelot lands a hook that stumbles The Man back into the cage. Lancelot follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping The Man to the canvas! Lancelot pounces and lands several unanswered shots - The Man has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sir Lancelot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joerg Roessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crosoa Jagez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Roessler
vs
Jagez

220 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

167 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Infliction Fight Gear

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joerg Roessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crosoa Jagez!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roessler swats away the attempt to clinch by Jagez.
Roessler closes the distance and clinches up with Jagez, looking for a takedown. Roessler pushes Jagez against the cage but Jagez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Roessler.
Roessler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jagez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Roessler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jagez wants to get back to full guard.

Jagez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Roessler pulls his head out easily.
Jagez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Roessler seems to be working for a kimura but Jagez defends the submission attempt.

Jagez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jagez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roessler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roessler's back!

Jagez looking to break Roessler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Roessler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jagez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roessler showing good submission defense here.
Jagez looks gassed!

Jagez looking for the RNC.
Jagez doesn't have the hooks in and Roessler manages to turn into his guard.

Roessler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roessler 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.
Roessler advances position into side control!

Roessler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jagez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Roessler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Roessler moves to the back.

Roessler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jagez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jagez for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Roessler working for a choke but Jagez is defending well.
Roessler controlling well, preventing Jagez from escaping the position.
Jagez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Roessler wants to pass to mount but Jagez is defending the position.
Jagez is pressing down on Roessler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roessler forces his way into half guard.

Roessler is working for a submission of some sort.
Roessler uses his free foot to push down on Jagez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jagez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jagez is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roessler looking for a guillotine from mount but Jagez is having none of it.

Roessler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Roessler moves to take his opponent's back.

Roessler looking for the choke but no joy.

Jagez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Roessler.
Roessler is trying to stick to Jagez's back but Jagez is turning into Roessler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Roessler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jagez.
Jagez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jagez wants to pass the guard but Roessler is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roessler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jagez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roessler keeping full guard, as Jagez tries to pass.
Jagez throws and elbow that misses. Roessler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jagez's guard. Nice move by Roessler!

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

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

Jagez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roessler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roessler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roessler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jagez struggling a bit here.

Roessler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joerg Roessler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fighters circle momentarily. Jagez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Roessler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jagez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roessler goes for a takedown attempt but Jagez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Jagez gets the takedown into side control.
Jagez working the ground and pound from side control.
Roessler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Roessler is trying to get back to half guard.
Roessler sneaks back into half guard.
Jagez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Jagez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jagez lands with a punch from half guard.
Roessler wants to improve his position but Jagez is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jagez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jagez is trying to work for a kimura but Roessler is defending well.

Roessler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Jagez.

Jagez is working for a kimura but Roessler is defending it quite comfortably.

Roessler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jagez is working for a submission of some sort.
Roessler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Roessler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Roessler is looking for a triangle but Jagez pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roessler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jagez manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roessler wants to pass the guard but Jagez is keeping the position.
Roessler advances to half guard.
Roessler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jagez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jagez gets full guard.
Roessler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jagez's guard.
Roessler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Roessler working for a submission but Jagez is keeping him at bay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jagez is trying to escape the mount.

Roessler looking to isolate an arm here. Jagez doesn't see it coming and as Roessler extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Roessler!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Western (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Western has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Dover
vs
Western

193 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Infliction Fight Gear

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Western!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover misses with a takedown attempt - Western sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Western misses.
Dover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Western throws a series of punches but Dover moves out of range.
Western keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Western scores with a hook.

Western shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Western is pressing down on Dover's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dover is holding on for now.
Dover is looking to improve his position.
Dover moves into full guard.
Dover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Western missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Western must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Western avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Western working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dover's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Western trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Western working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dover is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Western really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Western punching from the bottom.
Western is looking to control Dover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Western avoid being mounted?
Dover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Western striking from the bottom.
Western is looking to improve his position.
Dover wants to pass the guard but Western is defending well.
Dover is breathing heavily.
Western wants to improve his position but Dover is controlling well.

Dover in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Western tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dover!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Dover!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Litoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Litoris comes to the cage accompanied by Khia - My Neck, my Back. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Terrell Suggs was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Litoris
vs
Suggs

187 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Litoris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terrell Suggs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Litoris.

Litoris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Suggs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Litoris but great work by Suggs.

Suggs decides to stand back up.
Litoris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Litoris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Litoris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Litoris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suggs is fending him off so far but Litoris persists. Nope, Suggs circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Litoris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Litoris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Litoris blocks the body kick.

Suggs moves into the clinch successfully.

Suggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suggs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Suggs.
Suggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Litoris circles away.
Suggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Terrell Suggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Litoris.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Litoris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Suggs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Litoris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Litoris is breathing heavily.
Suggs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Litoris is controlling him well.

Litoris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suggs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suggs is trying to get back to his feet.

Litoris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suggs, who protects the arm well.
Suggs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Litoris asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suggs throws Litoris to one side and escapes!
Suggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Litoris.
Suggs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Suggs tries to keep at a distance but Litoris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Litoris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Suggs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Suggs is trying to break the clinch but Litoris has him pressed against the cage.
Litoris prevents Suggs from breaking the clinch.

Suggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Suggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Suggs. No joy for Litoris on that attempt.
Litoris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suggs swivels and escapes.
No luck for Litoris with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litoris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Suggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Litoris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Litoris feints and as Suggs raises his hands in defense, Litoris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Litoris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Litoris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Suggs wants to stand and escape but Litoris is having none of it.

Suggs pushes Litoris off and scrambles back to his feet.
Suggs tries to clinch

and Litoris counters with a shoot takedown. Suggs fights it but they end up in guard.

Suggs pushes Litoris off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Suggs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Suggs has Litoris up against the cage in a clinch.
Suggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Litoris.

Litoris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Suggs uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Litoris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suggs's guard.

Suggs pushes Litoris off and gets back to his feet.

Suggs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Litoris is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Suggs is tapping! Great win for Litoris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Litoris!
Mike Litoris is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apolo Jagez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jagez
vs
Bastard

176 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Infliction Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, Apolo Jagez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Old Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jagez drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bastard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bastard is looking for a triangle but Jagez pushes his legs off easily.

Jagez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bastard dives on top into guard.

Jagez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bastard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jagez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bastard's back instead.
Bastard is really stuck here.

Jagez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Bastard showing good submission defense here.
Bastard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jagez tries to pass to full mount but Bastard defends it.

Bastard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard is looking to improve his position.
Jagez trying to mount his opponent but Bastard defends it.
Jagez is working hard here to advance position.
Bastard gets back to full guard.
Bastard keeping full guard, as Jagez tries to pass.
Jagez is breathing heavily.
Bastard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastard, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bastard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck for Jagez with that takedown attempt.
Jagez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bastard as he avoids it easily.

Bastard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Bastard stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jagez scores with a punch to the head.
Jagez misses with a takedown attempt

and Bastard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jagez's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apolo Jagez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apolo Jagez!
Apolo Jagez is the new lightweight champion!