The Syndicate: Part XXVIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Nutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutt comes to the cage accompanied by 0. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nutt
vs
Williams

192 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buck Nutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Williams!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nutt's waist but Nutt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Nutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nutt throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nutt lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Williams can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Nutt and Williams drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Nutt.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Nutt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshido Okinowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Okinowa
vs
Smalls

225 cm
22
295 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

215 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshido Okinowa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Biggie Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smalls closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smalls lands in his opponent's guard.
Smalls wants to pass the guard but Okinowa is keeping the position.
Okinowa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smalls is working Okinowa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Okinowa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okinowa wants to stand but Smalls is controlling the position.
Okinowa looking for a sweep. Not yet Okinowa, not yet.

Smalls 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smalls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okinowa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smalls ducks right into an uppercut from Okinowa.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smalls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okinowa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Okinowa stops a takedown attempt from Smalls.

Okinowa breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okinowa throws a series of strikes that have Smalls backpedaling.
Smalls doesn't manage to clinch there - Okinowa circles away.
Smalls misses with a takedown attempt - Okinowa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yoshido Okinowa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Smalls.
Smalls swings for the body but Okinowa moves out of range.
A punch combination from Okinowa misses.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okinowa as he avoids it easily.
Smalls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okinowa but Okinowa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smalls looks gassed!
Smalls dodges the punch combination from Okinowa.
Jab from Okinowa.
Okinowa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab-cross combination lands for Okinowa and sends Smalls crashing to the mat! Okinowa follows him down to the mat - Smalls regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Smalls is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Okinowa escapes and gets back to his feet.
Smalls is still on wobbly legs! Can Okinowa finish him?
Smalls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okinowa tries to avoid it but Smalls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okinowa to the ground. Okinowa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Biggie Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okinowa swivels and escapes.
Okinowa misses with a double jab.
Smalls seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smalls has closed the distance and engaged Okinowa in a clinch.

Smalls drags the fight down to the ground.
Smalls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okinowa manages to get himself to full guard.
Smalls postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Smalls thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okinowa wants to stand and escape but Smalls is having none of it.
Smalls working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smalls with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smalls is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smalls is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smalls working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okinowa's head.

Smalls 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.

Smalls thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smalls connects with a couple of short punches.
Smalls scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smalls thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smalls landing with the ground and pound.
Smalls postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smalls lands a couple of decent looking shots.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Smalls gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Okinowa can't keep his opponent in guard - Smalls advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smalls blocks the strikes from Okinowa.

Smalls is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okinowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smalls.
Smalls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okinowa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Smalls is looking for a kimura but Okinowa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smalls to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okinowa wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smalls lands a nice short elbow.
Okinowa wants to get back to his feet.

Smalls is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okinowa defends it well.

Smalls is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smalls prevents Okinowa from standing back up.
Okinowa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smalls distracts Okinowa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smalls working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okinowa wants to stand and escape but Smalls is having none of it.
Smalls lands a couple of digs.
Smalls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okinowa wants to stand but Smalls is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoshido Okinowa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Okinowa fails to land with a series of punches.
Okinowa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okinowa throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smalls tries to clinch up.

Smalls moves into range and clinches up with Okinowa.
Okinowa gets underhooks to prevent Smalls's takedown attempt.
Smalls keeps control of Okinowa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Smalls breaks the clinch.

Smalls fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okinowa, pushing him back against the cage.
Smalls tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Okinowa is trying to break the clinch but Smalls has him pressed against the cage.
Okinowa wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls scores with a hook to the body.

Okinowa manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Smalls with that takedown attempt.
Yoshido Okinowa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Smalls.

Smalls clinches up against the cage.
Okinowa has had enough of the clinch but Smalls keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okinowa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Okinowa wants to break free but Smalls has control.
A body shot lands from Smalls.

Smalls lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Smalls is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okinowa is trying to stand.
Okinowa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smalls.
Smalls throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smalls stops Okinowa from getting back to his feet.

Smalls wants to work for an arm triangle but Okinowa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okinowa tries to kick Smalls off but Smalls keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Okinowa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okinowa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Okinowa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smalls shoots in but Okinowa avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okinowa looks to land a combination but Smalls avoids it well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okinowa can't break the clinch.

Smalls is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Okinowa can't fight it off and eventually Smalls manages to take the fight to the floor. Okinowa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls looking to pass the guard.
Smalls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Okinowa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Smalls tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smalls has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Okinowa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls cracks Okinowa with a big right hand but Okinowa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Okinowa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smalls in side control lands a decent elbow.

Smalls tries for a kimura but Okinowa is defending well.
Smalls tries to score with some ground and pound. Okinowa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smalls cracks Okinowa with a big right hand but Okinowa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smalls landing strikes.
Smalls lands a decent elbow from side control.

Okinowa is rocked!
Smalls in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Okinowa looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Smalls turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biggie Smalls!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Chestnut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trauma Vito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vito has chosen Clint Eastwood as his entrance music. Dustin Chestnut had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.0lbs, 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. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Chestnut
vs
Vito

170 cm
22
142 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

168 cm
22
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dustin Chestnut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trauma Vito!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vito lands a lovely overhand right.
Chestnut closes the distance and clinches up with Vito, looking for a takedown. Chestnut pushes Vito against the cage but Vito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vito looks to land a combination but Chestnut avoids it well.
Vito connects with a body shot.
Chestnut is breathing heavily.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Vito! Chestnut is backing up but he can't get away as Vito lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Chestnut and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trauma Vito!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Johnson
vs
Finn

189 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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, Rob Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Finn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finn as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson thowing shots but they're missing.
Finn is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to finish Finn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Finn!
Johnson landing shots from mount.

Finn is rocked!

Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Finn is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Finn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Finn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Finn seems to have recovered his senses.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Finn is in trouble!
Finn regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Craig Finn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jolo Tianjengo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tianjengo
vs
Starr

185 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
202 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jolo Tianjengo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johny Starr!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tianjengo throws a sloppy head kick and Starr moves out of range easily.
Tianjengo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johny Starr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starr fails to land with a series of punches.
Tianjengo looks for the body kick but Starr saw that one coming.
Tianjengo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Starr.

It looks like Jolo Tianjengo has been cut.
Tianjengo shoots for a double leg takedown but Starr sprawls well. He's pushed Tianjengo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tianjengo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Starr misses.
Starr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tianjengo shoots for a double leg takedown but Starr sprawls well. He's pushed Tianjengo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tianjengo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tianjengo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolo Tianjengo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starr misses with a wild combination.
Tianjengo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Starr clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Starr.
Starr can't get the takedown.
Starr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tianjengo.
Starr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tianjengo jumps guard but Starr stands there with Tianjengo around his waist. Tianjengo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tianjengo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Starr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr lands a nice uppercut.
Starr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tianjengo is breathing heavily.

Starr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tianjengo wants to slow Starr down by chopping away at his legs.
Starr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tianjengo doesn't seem bothered though.
Tianjengo tries to clinch but Starr moves away
and Starr counters with a straight right hand.

Tianjengo tries to keep at a distance but Starr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Starr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tianjengo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Starr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Starr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tianjengo.
Starr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Starr - that landed with a thud.
Tianjengo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Starr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tianjengo connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tianjengo is looking to slow Starr down with leg kicks.
Tianjengo shoots for a takedown but Starr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tianjengo throws the left hand but Starr avoids the punch easily.
Tianjengo sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Starr to the ground! Tianjengo dives into full mount looking to finish!

Starr is rocked!
Tianjengo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Starr is still in real trouble! Can Tianjengo finish him?
Tianjengo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Starr's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tianjengo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Tianjengo goes for an armbar but Starr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Starr.
Starr seems to have recovered his senses.
Tianjengo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tianjengo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tianjengo trying to control the position here.
Tianjengo is wriggling around but Starr manages to pass to half guard.
Starr prevents Tianjengo from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Starr is stalling here. Tianjengo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Starr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tianjengo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Tianjengo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Starr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tianjengo but great work by Starr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tianjengo is trying to improve his position.
Tianjengo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Starr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Starr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jolo Tianjengo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Starr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starr connects with a looping right hand.
Tianjengo shoots in for a double leg but Starr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tianjengo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starr.
Starr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jolo Tianjengo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starr misses with a body kick.

Starr pushes Tianjengo up against the cage in a clinch.
Tianjengo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Starr prevents it.

Starr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tianjengo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tianjengo wants to clinch.
Starr misses with a wild combination.
Tianjengo tries a head kick but it misses.
Tianjengo closes the distance and clinches up with Starr, looking for a takedown. Tianjengo pushes Starr against the cage but Starr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolo Tianjengo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Starr moves into range and clinches up with Tianjengo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Starr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Starr with a nice cross.
Starr misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Tianjengo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tianjengo is looking to score with low kicks.

Starr closes the distance and clinches.
Starr lands with a right to the head.

Tianjengo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tianjengo stalling away here and it's allowed Starr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tianjengo looking to sit in guard and control but Starr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tianjengo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Starr is now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr prevents Tianjengo from improving his position.

Tianjengo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tianjengo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tianjengo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starr manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tianjengo trying to control but Starr is working from the bottom.
Tianjengo tries to free his leg and advance position but Starr is retaining full guard.
Tianjengo trying to control but Starr is working from the bottom.
Tianjengo stops Starr from standing up.
Tianjengo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Tianjengo 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.

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.
Tianjengo tries to free his leg and advance position but Starr is retaining full guard.
Starr pulls Tianjengo in close to his closed guard and prevents Tianjengo from doing any damage or advancing position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tianjengo tries a low kick but Starr avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Starr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jolo Tianjengo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Starr, right into the meat.
Starr tries to clinch but Tianjengo is having none of it.
Starr swinging wilding here.
Starr cracks the inside of Tianjengo's front leg.
Tianjengo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tianjengo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Starr moves in looking to clinch but Tianjengo pushes him off.
Starr lands a jab-cross combination.
Tianjengo fails to land the takedown.
Starr closes the distance but Tianjengo moves to the side
and Tianjengo counters with a leg kick.
Tianjengo slips a jab and a cross from Starr.
Starr avoids a kick to the body.
Tianjengo scores with a jab to the body.
Starr tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starr's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Starr duly obliges.
Starr thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Starr as Tianjengo shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tianjengo is looking to clinch.
Starr misses with a low kick as Tianjengo jumps back.

Starr clinches up against the cage.
Tianjengo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Starr.

Starr breaks from the clinch.
Starr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tianjengo lands a nice looking body shot.
Tianjengo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Starr.

Tianjengo gets a takedown into half guard.
Tianjengo trying to control from half guard but Starr is working away.
Tianjengo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tianjengo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Starr is refusing to be controlled, as Tianjengo sits in half guard.
Tianjengo is looking to advance position but Starr won't allow it.
Tianjengo is tying to control. Starr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tianjengo seems to be working for a kimura but Starr defends the submission attempt.
Tianjengo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Tianjengo stands up out of the half guard.
Starr avoids the head kick by Tianjengo.
Johny Starr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starr misses with a two punch combination.
Tianjengo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tianjengo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolo Tianjengo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Starr wants to clinch.
A big head kick from Tianjengo and Starr is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Jolo Tianjengo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tianjengo throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tianjengo postures up in Starr's guard and throws a big left but Starr blocks it.
Tianjengo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tianjengo trying to control but Starr is working from the bottom.
Tianjengo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolo Tianjengo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Starr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Starr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Walker's choice of entrance music: Rock you Like A Hurricane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Benjamin
vs
Walker

190 cm
22
192 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

184 cm
22
187 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnnie Walker!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Walker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Walker slips under a jab.
Walker throws a low kick, looking for Benjamin's leg but Benjamin calmly moves out of range.
Walker throws a left that rocks Benjamin and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Walker dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Benjamin regain composure!

Benjamin is rocked!
Benjamin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walker on the ground.
Walker moves into full mount!
Oh Benjamin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker with the ground and pound from mount.
Walker breaks from Benjamin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benjamin working to try and regain half guard.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benjamin wants to hold on but Walker pushes him away.
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benjamin seems to have got his legs back now.
Walker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Benjamin hang on?
Walker controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet.

Walker is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Walker gets a takedown into half guard.
Walker trying to control the action but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin is breathing heavily.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Benjamin is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Walker decides to return to a standing position.
Benjamin throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker throws a series of punches but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin lands with a nice combination. Walker backs away looking to recover.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Benjamin breaks from the clinch.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Walker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Walker is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Benjamin keeps the fight on the outside.
Benjamin misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Walker lands an overhand right.
Walker shoots in but Benjamin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Walker gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to take a breather but Benjamin is having none of it.
Benjamin is looking to escape.
Benjamin is trying to get back to full guard.
Benjamin is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well.
Benjamin trying to control but Walker postures up.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet.
Benjamin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walker stops Benjamin from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Walker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four 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.
Benjamin throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benjamin throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Benjamin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Benjamin, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Benjamin against the cage but Benjamin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benjamin falls off balance throwing a combination

and Walker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Walker winds up and cracks Benjamin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Walker working the head and body with strikes.

Walker is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Benjamin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benjamin is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.

Walker is looking for a kimura but Benjamin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walker to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnnie Walker 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.

Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker slips a jab from Benjamin.

Benjamin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Walker 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.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benjamin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker postures up.
Benjamin keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Benjamin wants to stand and escape but Walker is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin is looking to sweep but instead, Walker has passed into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker wants to pass to mount but Benjamin is defending the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker fails to land the takedown.
Jay Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Benjamin lands.
Benjamin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
Jay Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnnie Walker.
Benjamin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benjamin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Walker backs up against the cage.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Walker takes the fight into the clinch.
Walker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benjamin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Walker is rocked!

It looks like Johnnie Walker has been cut.
Walker slips under a jab from Benjamin.
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benjamin slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
Benjamin throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker tries to clinch but Benjamin is having none of it.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Benjamin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker wants to clinch up but Benjamin keeps it at a distance.
Benjamin falls off balance throwing a combination

and Walker counters with a single leg into guard. Benjamin didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benjamin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walker wants to control from the top but Benjamin keeps moving.
Walker prevents Benjamin from getting back to his feet.
Johnnie Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benjamin looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjamin, not yet.
Walker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benjamin keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Benjamin throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Benjamin stuffs the takedown.
Walker ducks straight into an uppercut from Benjamin and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Walker maanges to regain guard straight away.
Walker is still in real trouble! Can Benjamin finish him?
Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Benjamin is looking to work some ground and pound but Walker has wrist control.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker wants to sweep here but Benjamin controlling him for the moment.
Benjamin postures up.
Walker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Benjamin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnnie Walker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Walker tries to clinch there but Benjamin circles away.
Benjamin throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Benjamin scores with a jab.
Benjamin throws a left and a right that both miss

and Walker counters by clinching up.
Benjamin wants to break free but Walker has control.

Benjamin breaks from the clinch.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Benjamin shows good takedown defense.

Walker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

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

Benjamin sneaks out the side door and pushes Walker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benjamin's guard.
Benjamin keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walker passes into half guard.

Walker stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Benjamin looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Benjamin scores with a nice strike.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Jay Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnnie Walker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benjamin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benjamin misses with a two punch combination.
Benjamin scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjamin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benjamin drops Walker with a naaaaasty hook - Walker is in real trouble here! Benjamin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Benjamin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupp has chosen "Iron Man" - Black Sabbath as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Schwarzenegger
vs
Tupp

225 cm
22
267 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
261 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Make Me Pop

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Tupp!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Tupp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schwarzenegger stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Tupp working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tupp controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzenegger is looking to reverse the position.
Schwarzenegger can't do much from the bottom here.
Schwarzenegger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tupp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schwarzenegger some visible discomfort.
Schwarzenegger manages to get back to half guard.
Tupp works his way into full mount!
Tupp raining down shots from the mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is looking to improve his position but Tupp isn't that keen on the idea.
Schwarzenegger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schwarzenegger wants to get back to full guard but Tupp has passed into side control.

Tupp jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schwarzenegger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Check out the look on Tupp's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupp working the ground and pound but Schwarzenegger is defending the strikes.
Schwarzenegger tries to control but Tupp manages to take his back.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position but Tupp manages to sink in the hooks.
Schwarzenegger covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tupp missing with strikes from the back.
Schwarzenegger turns into Tupp and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupp striking from the bottom.
Tupp throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Schwarzenegger wants to pass the guard but Tupp is keeping the position.
Schwarzenegger looking to sit in guard and control but Tupp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schwarzenegger is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupp is looking to advance position but Schwarzenegger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tupp tries to hold on but Schwarzenegger pushes him away.
Tupp can't escape the position.
Schwarzenegger throws a wild left hand from mount and Tupp manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Tupp is trying to control but Schwarzenegger passes into side control!
Tupp manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tupp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger trying to control but Tupp is working from the bottom.
Tupp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tupp is on top in guard.

Schwarzenegger had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tupp is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Schwarzenegger Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tupp's back instead.
Tupp rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Tupp 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.

Tupp closes the distance and clinches.
Tupp scores with a hook to the body.
Schwarzenegger goes for a takedown attempt but Tupp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schwarzenegger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupp.

Tupp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schwarzenegger sprawls well initially but Tupp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schwarzenegger won't allow Tupp to pass to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tupp is looking for a kimura but Schwarzenegger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tupp to get the leverage.
Tupp is nestled in close to Schwarzenegger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tupp connects with a nice short shot to Schwarzenegger's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schwarzenegger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schwarzenegger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tupp is working away from the top position though.
Schwarzenegger is trying is best to control the position here.

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

Tupp is trying to work for a kimura but Schwarzenegger is defending well.
Tupp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schwarzenegger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schwarzenegger trying to control here.

Schwarzenegger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tupp looks to land a left hand but Schwarzenegger moved out of range nicely.
Schwarzenegger cracks Tupp with a good jab.

Schwarzenegger closes the distance and clinches.

Tupp breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tupp.
Schwarzenegger with a nice cross.

Schwarzenegger rushes Tupp and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupp is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schwarzenegger is keeping busy.
Schwarzenegger fails to pull guard.
Schwarzenegger managing to block the knees to the body from Tupp.
Schwarzenegger tries to pull guard but Tupp holds him up against the cage and eventually Schwarzenegger drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tupp prevents the takedown attempt.
Tupp is looking to break free of the clinch but Schwarzenegger has double underhooks.

Schwarzenegger manages to pull guard.

Schwarzenegger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tupp postures up.
Jack Tupp has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger lands a good elbow from the bottom.

Schwarzenegger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tupp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tupp trying to control but Schwarzenegger is working from the bottom.
Tupp won't allow Schwarzenegger to sweep him here.
Tupp wants to control from the top but Schwarzenegger keeps moving.
Schwarzenegger thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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 Arnold Schwarzenegger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Schwarzenegger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Schwarzenegger misses the shot to the body.
Tupp tries to score with a low kick but Schwarzenegger moves his leg out of the way.
Schwarzenegger with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tupp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schwarzenegger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schwarzenegger can't keep his opponent in guard - Tupp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schwarzenegger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tupp throwing strikes but missing.
Schwarzenegger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tupp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tupp tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzenegger is retaining full guard.
Schwarzenegger wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwarzenegger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tupp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tupp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tupp looking to pass the guard.
Schwarzenegger keeping moving, preventing Tupp from controlling successfully.
Schwarzenegger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schwarzenegger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Tupp stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Schwarzenegger throws up his legs and catches Tupp in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Tupp tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Schwarzenegger! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arnold Schwarzenegger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Penduko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pedro Penduko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Penduko
vs
Ricardo

160 cm
22
135 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

155 cm
22
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Chikara Fightwear
MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Penduko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Augusto Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penduko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricardo fails with the takedown

and Penduko counters with a single leg into guard. Ricardo didn't expect that.
Penduko advances to half guard.
Penduko blocks the strikes from Ricardo.
Penduko moves into full mount! Ricardo won't be happy about that!

Penduko goes for an armbar but Ricardo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ricardo.
Ricardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penduko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Penduko looking for a guillotine here but Ricardo defends easily.
Ricardo cracks Penduko with a solid left hand.
Ricardo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penduko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricardo wants to control from the top but Penduko keeps moving.
Ricardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penduko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ricardo is one step ahead there.
Ricardo wants to control from the top but Penduko keeps moving.
Penduko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Penduko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ricardo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ricardo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penduko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricardo is keeping the position for now.
Ricardo managing to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ricardo keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Penduko 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.
Penduko is breathing heavily.
Ricardo lands a decent punch to the body there.
Ricardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ricardo is on top in guard.
Ricardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Penduko is looking for a triangle but Ricardo pushes his legs off easily.
Ricardo is working Penduko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Penduko can't keep his opponent in guard - Ricardo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ricardo content to control rather than advance.
Ricardo working the head and body with strikes.
Ricardo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ricardo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ricardo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Penduko is in trouble now - Ricardo has advanced to mount!
Penduko working to try and regain half guard.
Ricardo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ricardo with shots to the head and body - Penduko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ricardo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricardo lands with some strikes.
Ricardo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ricardo cracks Penduko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ricardo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ricardo working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ricardo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ricardo landing strikes from the mount and Penduko is in trouble!
Ricardo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penduko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ricardo working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Ricardo.
Ricardo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Penduko is desperately trying to improve his position but Ricardo has a good base and remains in mount.
Ricardo looking to control but Penduko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ricardo dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penduko is looking to improve his position but Ricardo isn't that keen on the idea.
Ricardo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penduko is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Ricardo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Penduko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Penduko swings around for an armbar but Ricardo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penduko's guard.
Penduko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Augusto Ricardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ricardo with a nice head shot there.

Penduko working for a triangle but Ricardo defends it easily.

Penduko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ricardo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ricardo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ricardo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Penduko keeping moving, preventing Ricardo from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Penduko keeping moving, preventing Ricardo from controlling successfully.
Ricardo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Penduko pushes a forearm under Ricardo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ricardo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Penduko!
Pedro Penduko retains his bantamweight title!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Del Phonics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerlach Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Phonics
vs
Rutger

188 cm
18
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Poweful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Solid

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Del Phonics!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gerlach Rutger!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger fails to land the takedown.
Rutger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phonics's waist but Phonics gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rutger off to one side.

Rutger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rutger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phonics's head.
Phonics wants to stand up but Rutger is controlling him.
Rutger preventing the sweep.
Phonics is working hard here to advance position.
Phonics controls Rutger momentarily but Rutger frees himself.
Rutger advances to half guard.
Rutger slips a nice elbow through Phonics's hands, connecting with Phonics's forehead.
Phonics has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rutger is working away from the top position though.
Phonics missing with punches from the bottom.
Phonics flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phonics is looking for a sweep. Rutger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rutger slips a nice elbow through Phonics's hands, connecting with Phonics's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phonics trying to hold on to Rutger's head to control him but Rutger postures up.
Rutger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rutger wants to control but Phonics is keeping him busy.
Rutger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Phonics is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phonics 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.
Rutger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rutger stops Phonics from getting back to his feet.
Phonics flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Phonics looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rutger scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger drops an elbow to the side of Phonics's head.
Rutger winds up and cracks Phonics with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Phonics is trying to maintain the position but Rutger is very close to passing his half guard.
Rutger working Phonics over with strikes.
Phonics is breathing heavily.
Rutger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phonics with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Phonics is rocked!
Rutger is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Phonics is hurt! He's hurt bad - Rutger fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Phonics from any more punishment! Congratulations to Rutger! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerlach Rutger!