Legacy 15: Rampage PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Shaun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Ferdinant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaun's entrance music is The Soviettes - "#1 Is Number Two". A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shaun
vs
Ferdinant

190 cm
19
212 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Shaun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rio Ferdinant!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinant is looking to land body kicks.
No luck for Shaun with that takedown attempt.
Ferdinant tries to clinch but Shaun moves out of range.
Shaun throws a head kick but Ferdinant moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferdinant. Shaun shrugs it off though.
Ferdinant blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferdinant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferdinant with a poor takedown
and Shaun counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Ferdinant gets caught flat footed, as Shaun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ferdinant has his feet on Shaun's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ferdinant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaun is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaun shoots in for a double leg but Ferdinant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferdinant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shaun takes a step back to recover.
Shaun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferdinant stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shaun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferdinant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ferdinant gets caught flat footed, as Shaun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferdinant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shaun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shaun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shaun advances position into side control!
Shaun wants to control but Ferdinant is keeping him busy.
Ferdinant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferdinant wants to get back to his feet but Shaun drags him back down.
Shaun in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shaun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferdinant keeps working.

Shaun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferdinant tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaun lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Shaun.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaun struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ferdinant wants to get back to his feet.

Shaun has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ferdinant is in real trouble here. Shaun gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ferdinant is tapping out! Shaun wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Shaun!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Latu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Fisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Latu
vs
Fisher

195 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sione Latu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, George Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher keeps the fight on the outside.

Latu moves into range and clinches up with Fisher.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Latu.

It looks like George Fisher has been cut.

Latu breaks the clinch.
Fisher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fisher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Latu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fisher tries to bum rush Latu with a series of wild strikes but Latu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Latu wants to clinch.
Latu wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
Fisher is looking to clinch.
Latu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fisher digs a good hook to Latu's body.
Fisher catches Latu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fisher fails with the takedown.
Latu is looking to clinch.
Latu clinches but Fisher breaks the clinch
and Fisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sione Latu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Latu has managed to clinch.
Fisher is looking to control Latu's arms but Latu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fisher has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latu tries a knee to the head but Fisher blocks it.
Latu lands a shoulder strike.
Latu is leaning against Fisher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Latu.
Latu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Latu scores with a shot to the side of Fisher's head.

Latu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Latu clinches but Fisher breaks the clinch
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fisher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Latu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fisher throws a right hand that Latu ducks under and follows up with a left that Latu also avoids with ease.
Latu tries to clinch but Fisher moves away
and Latu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fisher lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fisher keeps the fight on the outside.
Latu tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Latu wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
Latu is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Latu.
Latu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Latu tries to clinch up.
Latu tries to clinch but Fisher moves away
and Fisher counters with a three punch combo that has Latu backing up. Latu nods at Fisher to acknowledge the strikes.
Sione Latu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Latu closes the distance and clinches.
Latu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Latu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fisher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latu keeps control of Fisher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Latu breaks from the clinch.
Fisher thuds a left hand into Latu's body.
Fisher with a jab.
Fisher lands a nice shot that snaps Latu's head back.
Latu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fisher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fisher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Latu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Latu closes the distance but Fisher moves to the side
and Fisher counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fisher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Latu.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fisher.
Fisher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fisher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Latu doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Fisher scores with a jab to the jaw.

Latu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Latu to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Latu looks to clinch but Fisher throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Latu taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). George Fisher!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

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

Campbell
vs
Marsh

184 cm
18
227 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh misses with a low kick.
Eric Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Campbell could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Campbell rushes Marsh and presses him up against the cage.
Marsh has had enough of the clinch but Campbell keeps him there for the moment.
Marsh tries to break the clinch but Campbell is controlling the position.
Campbell lands a nice knee to the body.
Marsh has had enough of the clinch but Campbell keeps him there for the moment.
Campbell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Campbell lands a knee to the body.
Marsh has had enough of the clinch but Campbell keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Campbell.
Marsh is looking to break free of the clinch but Campbell has double underhooks.
Campbell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marsh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Campbell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Marsh has picked Campbell up - he's going for a ride! Marsh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Campbell is not content to let Marsh control the position.
Nice strikes from Marsh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh throwing shots but Campbell is blocking nicely.
Campbell wants to control but Marsh passes into side.
Marsh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marsh wants to stand but Campbell has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Marsh postures up.
Marsh with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marsh wants to stand but Campbell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Marsh stands and steps away. Campbell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.

Campbell closes the distance and clinches.
Campbell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Campbell lands a knee to the head.
Campbell landing knees to the head.
Campbell with a knee to the head.

It looks like Eric Marsh has been cut.
Campbell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marsh tries for a takedown but Campbell manages to get underhooks.
Marsh looks gassed!
Marsh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Campbell is looking to control Marsh's arms but Marsh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Campbell has his back to the cage.
Marsh tries to score a body lock takedown but Campbell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marsh is looking to break free of the clinch but Campbell has double underhooks.
Campbell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Campbell keeps control of Marsh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Campbell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alex Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Marsh.
Knees to the body from Campbell.
Campbell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Campbell taking a breather.
Campbell landing knees to the head.
Marsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsh is trying to break free.
Campbell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marsh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marsh goes for a takedown attempt but Campbell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Marsh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Marsh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marsh unloading with bombs!
Campbell wants to try and get back to his feet.
Marsh trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh looking to finish with strikes here!
Marsh throws some wild stikes that Campbell manages to avoid easily.
Campbell is squirming around, avoiding Marsh's attempts to control the action.
Marsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marsh lands a nice shot to the head.
Campbell is squirming around, avoiding Marsh's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Marsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Marsh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Campbell wants to clinch up but Marsh keeps it at a distance.
Campbell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marsh lands with a big left! Campbell is wobbled badly! Marsh comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Campbell to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Marsh!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Brahim
vs
Marxx

150 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khaled Brahim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Marxx!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marxx blocks a jab.
Marxx looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Brahim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brahim sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Marxx's defenses. It connects perfectly with Marxx's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khaled Brahim!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Pauling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Pauling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pauling
vs
Johnson

190 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Pauling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamal Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pauling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Pauling persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Pauling is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson tries to kick Pauling off but Pauling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pauling moves nicely into side control.

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

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

Johnson stands up and beckons Pauling to his feet.
Pauling scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Pauling avoids them all with ease.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Pauling, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Pauling against the cage but Pauling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pauling goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Jamal Johnson has been cut.

Pauling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pauling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Pauling tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Pauling seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.

Pauling is working for a submission of some sort.

Pauling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pauling is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pauling 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. Johnson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pauling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Pauling!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Hellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McCarthy
vs
Hellstrom

170 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Fuel

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Hellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCarthy gets a takedown into half guard.
Hellstrom wants to get back to his feet.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura but Hellstrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCarthy to get the leverage.
McCarthy really is a fat lump.
McCarthy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCarthy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCarthy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hellstrom is holding on tight.

McCarthy working for a submission but Hellstrom is keeping him at bay.
McCarthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellstrom squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

McCarthy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hellstrom is wriggling around trying to escape.

McCarthy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hellstrom turns into him and now he's in McCarthy's guard.

McCarthy working for a triangle but Hellstrom defends it easily.
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hellstrom manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hellstrom is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Hellstrom has wrist control.

Hellstrom pushes McCarthy off and gets back to his feet.
McCarthy takes one to the side of the head.
Hellstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from McCarthy. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.

McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hellstrom wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy.
McCarthy is keen to just control but Hellstrom is a slippery customer.

McCarthy is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hellstrom to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

McCarthy 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.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hellstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control but Hellstrom is working from the bottom.
Hellstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hellstrom is retaining full guard.
McCarthy forces his way into half guard.
Hellstrom pushes McCarthy off looking to stand but McCarthy dives back in and keeps control.
McCarthy is just content to waste time from the top position. Hellstrom takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hellstrom can't keep his opponent in guard - McCarthy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hellstrom is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy wants to free his trapped foot but Hellstrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hellstrom scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Hellstrom gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hellstrom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCarthy is controlling him.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Hellstrom keeps moving.
McCarthy prevents Hellstrom from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy trying to control but Hellstrom is working from the bottom.
McCarthy passes Hellstrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hellstrom is breathing heavily.
McCarthy is stalling here. Hellstrom is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McCarthy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hellstrom has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellstrom wants to stand but McCarthy has his arm trapped.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

McCarthy is looking for a kimura but Hellstrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCarthy to get the leverage.
Hellstrom is doing well to control the position and prevent McCarthy from advancing to side control.
McCarthy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions.

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.
McCarthy controlling the action here.
McCarthy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hellstrom!
McCarthy looking to control but Hellstrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCarthy is trying to take his opponent's back.
McCarthy breaks from Hellstrom's wrist control and lands an elbow.

McCarthy is working for a guillotine from mount but Hellstrom frees his head quite easily.
Hellstrom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

McCarthy working for a guillotine from mount but Hellstrom is in no mood to give up.

McCarthy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McCarthy looking to control but Hellstrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hellstrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

McCarthy throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hellstrom has his hands clasped together but McCarthy breaks the hold and Hellstrom is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by McCarthy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan McCarthy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prince Tan Gapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Spade's choice of entrance music: Ace Of Spades. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tan Gapuz
vs
Spade

179 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Tan Gapuz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Spade!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spade closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gapuz to the mat! Gapuz manages to get full guard.

Spade decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gapuz shoots and misses

and Spade counters by clinching up.
Gapuz tries to score a body lock takedown but Spade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spade.
Gapuz looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spade.

Gapuz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gapuz tries for a takedown but Spade circles away easily

and Spade counters with a shoot takedown. Gapuz fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Tan Gapuz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gapuz is breathing heavily.
Spade content to stall in guard here.
Spade passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spade controlling the pace.
Spade is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade controlling from the full mount.
Spade's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Spade swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Man might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to All My Life. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sean Scott enters the cage!

Man
vs
Scott

175 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

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

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Scott!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scott rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scott missing with knees to the body.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Scott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Scott breaks from the clinch.

Man tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man gets underhooks to prevent Scott's takedown attempt.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Scott'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.
Scott jumps guard but Man stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Scott.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Man fails to pull guard.
Scott landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries for a takedown. No joy.

Scott is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Man can't fight it off and eventually Scott manages to take the fight to the floor. Man looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Scott has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Man to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Scott is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Man pulls down on the head and he's put Scott to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Man!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer has chosen Cherokee - Europe as his entrance music. Peter Stringer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bonnar
vs
Stringer

180 cm
18
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Slaughterhouse Threads

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Bonnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Stringer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stringer looks to throw the jab but Bonnar is out of range.
Stringer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bonnar counters with a three punch combo that has Stringer backing up. Stringer nods at Bonnar to acknowledge the strikes.
Stringer ducks under a wild hook from Bonnar.
Stringer tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stringer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonnar tries to avoid it but Stringer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonnar to the ground. Bonnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bonnar tries to land a front kick but Stringer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonnar throws a nice looking combination but Stringer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stringer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnar tries to work over Stringer's front leg with a kick but Stringer checks it.
Stringer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kenny Bonnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Stringer.
Stringer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonnar throws a hook to the side of Stringer's head but Stringer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonnar throws a right hand that Stringer ducks under and follows up with a left that Stringer also avoids with ease.
Bonnar throws a nice looking combination but Stringer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonnar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonnar misses with a hook
and Stringer counters with an inside leg kick.
Stringer dodges the punch combination from Bonnar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stringer, right into the meat.
Bonnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Stringer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bonnar's guard.

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

Bonnar working for a triangle but Stringer defends it easily.
Stringer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stringer wants to control from the top but Bonnar keeps moving.
Bonnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonnar controls Stringer momentarily but Stringer frees himself.
Stringer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bonnar is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bonnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stringer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonnar but Bonnar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bonnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stringer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonnar pinned against the cage. Bonnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bonnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Stringer counters with a shoot takedown. Bonnar fights it but they end up in guard.

Bonnar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stringer stacks Bonnar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stringer!
Bonnar is breathing heavily.
Bonnar is not content to let Stringer control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar is trying to improve his position.
Bonnar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bonnar trying to hold on to Stringer's head to control him but Stringer postures up.
Stringer drops an elbow to the side of Bonnar's head.

Stringer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bonnar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Bonnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stringer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stringer trying to control but Bonnar is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Stringer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stringer closes the distance and clinches up with Bonnar, looking for a takedown. Stringer pushes Bonnar against the cage but Bonnar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bonnar tries to bum rush Stringer with a series of wild strikes but Stringer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonnar misses with a combination
and Stringer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stringer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonnar misses with an uppercut
and Stringer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stringer fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringer shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonnar tries to sprawl out of it but Stringer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bonnar.
Stringer is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bonnar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stringer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bonnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Bonnar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stringer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stringer prevents Bonnar from moving into mount.
Bonnar throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Bonnar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stringer is trying to control Bonnar's posture but Bonnar avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Stringer's face as Bonnar controls the position.
Stringer struggling a bit here.

Bonnar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stringer, who protects the arm well.
Stringer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Stringer 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. Bonnar tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stringer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Stringer! Peter Stringer retains his lightweight title!