OXC- Challengers 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Macklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Baker
vs
Macklin

188 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Macklin!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker looks for a takedown but Macklin sprawls well.

Macklin gets caught flat footed, as Baker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Macklin can't keep his opponent in guard - Baker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baker thows a huge punch but Macklin dodges it nicely.
Macklin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
Baker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macklin!

Baker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Macklin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Macklin!
Macklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macklin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Macklin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker lands an upkick as Macklin stands over him.
Macklin wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Macklin from controlling successfully.
Macklin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Baker working for a triangle but Macklin defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macklin scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macklin throwing strikes but missing.

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

Baker has an active guard here but Macklin has managed to pass into half guard.
Macklin is nestled in close to Baker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baker tries to roll over but Macklin keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker gets back to full guard.
Baker trying to strike off his back.

Baker working for a triangle but Macklin defends it easily.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Baker looking to secure an arm triangle but Macklin defends it well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macklin tries to buck Baker off but he can't manage it.
Baker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baker 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.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.

Baker is working for a guillotine from mount but Macklin frees his head quite easily.

Baker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Macklin's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Baker 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.

Baker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macklin circles away.
Macklin misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Macklin. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
Macklin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.

Macklin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macklin is looking to stand up but Baker isn't so interested in that idea.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baker connects with a couple of short punches.
Macklin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baker has a hand on Macklin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Macklin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Baker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Baker missing with punches from the bottom.
Baker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Baker is pressing down on Macklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macklin won't allow Baker to sweep him here.

Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Baker looking for a triangle here. Macklin is fighting it but it looks tight! Baker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Macklin is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Baker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devan Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pratt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Static X (Destroyer). Devan Pratt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pratt
vs
Juan

187 cm
22
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Elite Sydney Nutrition
Knock Out

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devan Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Juan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pratt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pratt with a nice cross.
Juan throws a right hand that Pratt ducks under and follows up with a left that Pratt also avoids with ease.
Pratt looks for a takedown but Juan sprawls well.

Pratt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pratt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pratt slips a nice elbow through Juan's hands, connecting with Juan's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan wants to control but Pratt passes into side.
Juan is looking to reverse the position.

Pratt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pratt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pratt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Juan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pratt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Pratt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Juan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Juan is trying to buck Pratt off.

Pratt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pratt is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pratt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pratt throws a strike aimed at the side of Juan's head but Juan avoids it well.
Pratt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Juan!

Pratt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Juan is looking to get to half guard.
Juan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan tries to lock up and control but Pratt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Pratt has hold of Juan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Juan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Juan wants to control but Pratt is having none of it.
Pratt throws some wild stikes that Juan manages to avoid easily.
Juan tries to reverse the position but Pratt maintains control.
Juan tries to lock up and control but Pratt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Pratt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pratt wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pratt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pratt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Juan hang on?
Juan is in all sorts of trouble here.

Pratt has hold of Juan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Juan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pratt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Juan?
Pratt takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Pratt struggling to land strikes to the head as Juan covers up.

Pratt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Juan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Pratt tightening his grip on Juan, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devan Pratt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pratt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pratt misses with an uppercut.
Pratt misses the jab.
Juan looks to land a left hand but Pratt moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pratt.
Juan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pratt.
Juan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pratt to score with a decent uppercut.
Juan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Pratt scores a takedown into full mount!
Pratt works his way to his opponent's back.

Pratt looking for the choke but no joy.
Juan is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pratt is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Juan won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Pratt off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devan Pratt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poutine Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX (Ruff Ryders Anthem). Poutine Pete will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mack
vs
Pete

178 cm
22
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
20
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Plays chess

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, Jim Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Poutine Pete!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack scores with a decent looking hook.
Mack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pete tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mack swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Pete moves into the clinch.
Mack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mack prevents Pete from breaking the clinch.
Pete looking to stall.
Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Mack pulls Pete into guard.
Pete trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Mack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pete seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pete trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pete is looking to improve his position.
Pete trying to control but Mack postures up.
Mack throwing shots but Pete is blocking nicely.
Mack missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mack lands with a punch from half guard.
Pete works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Pete is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pete working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mack.
Pete avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pete holds on and takes a little breather.
Mack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Pete is rocked!
Mack 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.
Mack scoring with some ground and pound.
Pete is still in real trouble! Can Mack finish him?
Mack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mack distracts Pete with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mack arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pete's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Mack!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Udalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Udalla kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Bob Marley (Buffalo Soldier). Hakeem Udalla had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Udalla
vs
Storm

198 cm
18
221 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
249 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Knock Out

Elite Sydney Nutrition
Top MMA Nutrition

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakeem Udalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chase Storm!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Udalla slips the punch.
Storm misses with a double jab.
Udalla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Udalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Storm but Storm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Storm scores with a hook.
Udalla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Udalla throws a leg kick but Storm moved away.
Udalla walks into a left hand.
Storm takes a swing at Udalla's ribcage but misses.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Storm misses.
Udalla tries to score with a low kick but Storm moves his leg out of the way.
Udalla tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Udalla throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
Udalla throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Udalla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Udalla off the cage and back into rage.
Udalla on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Udalla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Udalla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm catches Udalla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Udalla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Udalla.
Udalla dodges the punch combination from Storm.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storm tries to avoid it but Udalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storm to the ground. Storm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chase Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udalla is breathing heavily.
Udalla slips a straight right by Storm.
Udalla shoots in but Storm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakeem Udalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udalla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Udalla saw that one coming.
Storm waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Udalla.
Storm cracks Udalla with a good jab.
Udalla has a takedown stuffed.
Storm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Udalla slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Udalla throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udalla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Udalla slips a straight right by Storm.
Udalla cracks the inside of Storm's front leg.
Storm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Storm lands a two punch combo.
Storm tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Udalla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Storm.
Storm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Udalla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Udalla showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Udalla prevents Storm from improving his position.
Udalla content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to improve his position but Udalla is controlling well.
Udalla is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Storm looking for submissions off his back.
Udalla wants to pass the guard but Storm is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Storm dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Udalla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm scores with a body shot.
Udalla feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Udalla defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Udalla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Storm misses.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Udalla avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udalla feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Storm!

Udalla gets a takedown into half guard.
Storm tries to roll over but Udalla keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is not content to let Udalla control the position.
Udalla knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.

Storm looking for subs from the bottom but Udalla mounts him!
Storm is desperately trying to improve his position but Udalla has a good base and remains in mount.
Storm regains half guard.

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.

Storm looking for submissions off his back.
Udalla sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Storm flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Storm is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Udalla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Udalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.

Storm keeping busy on the bottom but Udalla has passed one foot through into half guard.
Udalla tries to pass to full mount but Storm defends it.

That's four 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.

Storm actively working from the bottom here.
Storm manages to get to full guard.
Udalla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Storm looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Udalla has picked Storm up and slammed him! Storm can't keep hold of the triangle and Udalla manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Udalla dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Storm catches Udalla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Udalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Storm catches Udalla right on the button with a cross.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Udalla is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Storm lands with a shot to the body.
Udalla throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Udalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm throws a body punch but Udalla moves out of range.
Storm thuds his right hand into Udalla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Udalla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Udalla fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm checks it well.
Storm lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udalla fails with the takedown.
Storm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Udalla moved out of range.
Chase Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Udalla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Storm's sensitive parts.

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

Storm isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Udalla stacks Storm 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 Udalla!
Udalla controls the position.
Storm is trying to get back to half guard.
Udalla has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throwing hammer fists to the chest of Udalla. What's that going to do exactly?
Storm is looking to improve his position but Udalla isn't that keen on the idea.
Storm manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Storm actively working from the bottom here.
Storm is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Udalla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Udalla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udalla wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Storm manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Storm jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Udalla manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Storm gets to mount! Udalla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Storm has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Storm!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skuxx McSkuxxington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Bigballzovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skuxx McSkuxxington had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Vladimir Bigballzovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Skuxx McSkuxxington's chin.

McSkuxxington
vs
Bigballzovic

188 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skuxx McSkuxxington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Bigballzovic!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigballzovic misses with the combination.
Bigballzovic tries to bum rush McSkuxxington with a series of wild strikes but McSkuxxington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bigballzovic misses with a jab, cross combination.

Bigballzovic gets a clinch.

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

Bigballzovic sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks McSkuxxington to the ground! Bigballzovic dives into full mount looking to finish!

McSkuxxington is rocked!

Bigballzovic stands up from mount. Strange move.
McSkuxxington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McSkuxxington dodges the punch combination from Bigballzovic.
McSkuxxington throws a sloppy head kick and Bigballzovic moves out of range easily.
McSkuxxington throws a lazy head kick
and Bigballzovic counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! McSkuxxington is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vladimir Bigballzovic!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarzan Bundolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarzan Bundolo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Marx
vs
Bundolo

175 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kalle Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tarzan Bundolo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundolo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marx fails with a takedown attempt.
Bundolo misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Marx with that takedown attempt.
Marx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bundolo.
Marx shoots in for a double leg but Bundolo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marx changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bundolo tries to avoid it but Marx manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bundolo to the ground. Bundolo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marx shoots in for a double leg but Bundolo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bundolo digs a good hook to Marx's body.
A right-left combo lands from Bundolo.

Marx is rocked!
Marx is breathing heavily.
Bundolo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marx stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Marx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marx leaves his chin hanging out and Bundolo seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Marx crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarzan Bundolo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berendt Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Rob Zombie - Never Gonna Stop as his entrance music. Renato James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hansen
vs
James

175 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Berendt Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renato James!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James is looking to clinch.

Hansen moves into range and clinches up with James.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hansen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hansen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James tries to clinch up
and Hansen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hansen tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James fails with the takedown

and Hansen counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hansen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hansen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused James some visible discomfort.
James manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen is trying to stand.
Hansen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hansen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hansen trying to control but James postures up.
James stalling.
Hansen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hansen.

James gets to his feet. Hansen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hansen wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Hansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses the shot to the body.
James looks for a takedown but Hansen sprawls well.
Berendt Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato James.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Hansen on that attempt.
Hansen is breathing heavily.

Hansen gets a clinch.
James lands an elbow just above Hansen 's eye.
Nice elbow from Hansen.
James is trying to break free.

Hansen decides to pull guard.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Hansen.
Hansen is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I looks like James might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard.

James decides to return to a standing position.

Hansen clinches up against the cage.
Hansen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hansen looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Hansen throws a punch but it's blocked by James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James prevents Hansen from breaking the clinch.
James lands a damaging elbow.
James tries to pull guard but Hansen won't allow it.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Hansen has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for James.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hansen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James is trying to break the clinch but Hansen has him pressed against the cage.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Hansen breaks from the clinch.
James tries to clinch up.
James fails with the takedown.

James closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
James lands an elbow inside that Hansen shrugs off.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from James as Hansen shoots in.
Hansen misses with a two punch combination.
Hansen shoots and misses

and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hansen trying to control from the bottom.
Hansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hansen tries to get out of the position.

James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

James stands up out of the half guard.
Nice takedown defense from Hansen. No joy for James on that attempt.

Hansen rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hansen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James is breathing heavily.
Hansen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berendt Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
James looking for a takedown.

Hansen breaks from the clinch.

Hansen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hansen tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James wants to get back to his feet but Hansen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hansen lands with a punch from half guard.

James is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hansen pulls his head out easily.
James is trying to maintain the position but Hansen is very close to passing his half guard.
James is controlling Hansen's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to improve his position but Hansen is controlling well.
Hansen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
James is trying is best to control the position here.
Renato James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James is trying to control but can't.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James tries to clinch
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James blocks a head kick by Hansen.
Hansen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Hansen gets the takedown into side control.
James tries to buck Hansen off but Hansen is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hansen decides to stand back up. Hansen steps back and let's James get back to his feet.
Hansen stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James looks to clinch

and Hansen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
Hansen wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Hansen prevents James from getting the reversal.
Hansen breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hansen controlling the position easily from mount.
Hansen tries to control but James wriggling away.
Hansen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hansen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hansen shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.

James takes the fight into the clinch.

Hansen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses

and James counters with a shoot takedown. Hansen fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Hansen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Hansen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hansen misses with a body shot.
Berendt Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Hansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hansen stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Berendt Hansen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hansen counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.

James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hansen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hansen is one step ahead there.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hansen is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
James controlling Hansen's posture.
James wants to stand but Hansen is controlling the position.

James scrambles and gets back to his feet.

James drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hansen controls James momentarily but James frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to stand but Hansen is controlling from the bottom.

Hansen has an active guard here but James has managed to pass into half guard.
Hansen is trying to get back to full guard.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hansen desperately trying to maintain half guard.

James stands up out of the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hansen rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hansen fails to pull guard.

Hansen manages to break the clinch.
Hansen tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hansen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hansen throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Hansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berendt Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
James tries to clinch but Hansen moves away

and Hansen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in James's guard now.
James is controlling Hansen's posture.

James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hansen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hansen counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hansen with a poor takedown

and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hansen.

Hansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James tries to clinch but Hansen moves away
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Hansen moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hansen manages to break the clinch.
Hansen fails with the takedown.
James looks to clinch

and Hansen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hansen.
Renato James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James lands a nice knee to the body.
Hansen tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Hansen drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hansen's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Renato James.
I think Hansen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berendt Hansen!