Warriors XV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Dee Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Dee Virus
vs
Jackson

190 cm
19
253 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

187 cm
19
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Dee Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee Virus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Dee Virus persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Dee Virus does no damage.
Cyrus Dee Virus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Dee Virus shoots in.
No luck for Dee Virus with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Dee Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee Virus throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Dee Virus wants to clinch.
Dee Virus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee Virus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.

It looks like Cole Jackson has been cut.
Dee Virus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dee Virus tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick from Dee Virus misses.
Dee Virus shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Dee Virus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dee Virus shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dee Virus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dee Virus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dee Virus won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson is trying to keep Dee Virus in close.
Dee Virus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson looks gassed!
Dee Virus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dee Virus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dee Virus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Dee Virus or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Dee Virus is looking to clinch.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Dee Virus looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.

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.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dee Virus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dee Virus!
Dee Virus is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jackson unloads with some shots from mount but Dee Virus bucks and avoids them well.
Jackson throwing strikes but Dee Virus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Dee Virus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dee Virus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dee Virus scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Dee Virus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dee Virus throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Dee Virus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jackson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Dee Virus on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Dee Virus knows he should have avoided that one.
Cyrus Dee Virus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee Virus.
Dee Virus tries to clinch up
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dee Virus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Dee Virus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dee Virus thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Dee Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson throws a combination that misses

and Dee Virus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Dee Virus trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson is staying active underneath Dee Virus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee Virus controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Dee Virus sits in half guard.
Dee Virus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dee Virus misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Dee Virus.
Dee Virus fails to land the takedown.
Dee Virus slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Dee Virus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Dee Virus on that attempt.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Dee Virus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Dee Virus throws a body kick that misses.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cole Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cole Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dee Virus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Dee Virus stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jackson to get to his feet.
Dee Virus has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dee Virus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dee Virus misses with a few strikes there.

Dee Virus gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dee Virus decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dee Virus counters with a nice body kick.
Dee Virus throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Dee Virus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson throws a combination that misses

and Dee Virus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson wants to control but Dee Virus postures up.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Dee Virus wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Dee Virus from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Dee Virus controlling him for the moment.
Dee Virus wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dee Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Dee Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee Virus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dee Virus shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Dee Virus fails to land the takedown.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dee Virus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dee Virus misses with a head kick.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.

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.
Dee Virus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dee Virus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Dee Virus on that attempt.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dee Virus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dee Virus off to one side.
Dee Virus tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Dee Virus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dee Virus 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Dee Virus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rambo John J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dot Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

John J
vs
Warner

180 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

150 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rambo John J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dot Warner!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner swinging wilding here.
Warner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warner shoots for a double leg takedown but John J sprawls well. He's pushed Warner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John J throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warner closes the distance and clinches up with John J, looking for a takedown. Warner pushes John J against the cage but John J circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Warner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Warner looks up at the clock and then as John J takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Warner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on John J's face as Warner controls the position.
I looks like Warner 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.
John J is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on John J's face as Warner controls the position.
John J knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warner on the ground.
John J wants to get back to his feet but Warner drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warner taking a breather here.
John J is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John J is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Warner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Warner controls the position.
Warner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
John J is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Warner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Warner controlling the position.
John J wants to get back to his feet but Warner drags him back down.
Warner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Warner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
John J is not content to let Warner control the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dot Warner just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John J fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Warner tries to clinch up but John J circles away and keeps his distance.

Warner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Warner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
John J keeping moving, preventing Warner from controlling successfully.
Warner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Warner gets to his feet. John J looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Warner looks gassed!
John J keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rambo John J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dot Warner.
John J blocks a head kick by Warner.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warner.
John J throws a right and a left that Warner avoids nicely.
Warner fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warner feints and as John J raises his hands in defense, Warner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
John J can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warner controls the pace.
Warner passes John J's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Warner working John J over with strikes.
Warner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Warner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Warner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Warner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Warner lands strikes from half guard.
Warner works his way into side control.
Warner controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner cracks John J with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Warner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Warner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
John J wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Warner landing strikes.
A lull in the action here.
John J is trying to buck Warner off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dot Warner dominated that round.
That's time! John J's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

John J throws a series of punches but Warner avoids them all with ease.
John J throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dot Warner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from John J finds it's way round the side to connect with Warner's head.
Warner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John J fails to land with a series of punches.
Warner tests John J's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warner slips a jab and a cross from John J.
Rambo John J is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John J misses with a series of wild punches.
Warner drops John J with a left and a right! Oh, John J is hurt - Warner dives into side control looking to finish!

John J is rocked!
Warner staying calm.
Oh John J is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
John J seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John J takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
John J being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dot Warner just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warner shoots in for a double leg but John J sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John J throws a series of punches but Warner avoids them all with ease.
Warner shoots for a double leg takedown but John J sprawls well. He's pushed Warner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rambo John J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dot Warner.
Warner is looking to clinch but John J is avoiding it.
Warner tries for a takedown but John J sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John J scores with a decent looking hook.

Warner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

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

Warner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Warner working John J over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Warner lands a nice short elbow.
Warner uses his free foot to push down on John J's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for John J.
Warner controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John J is trying to stand up.
Warner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns John J that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Warner controlling the position easily from mount.
Warner punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Warner with the ground and pound from mount.
Warner lands a big elbow.
John J squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Warner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Warner is landing with some decent strikes but John J is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Warner lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Warner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Warner content just to control the position here.
Warner with good strikes from the mount here!
Warner looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John J is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Warner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. John J can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dot Warner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! John J's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warner.
John J slips a straight right by Warner.
John J throws a right hand that Warner ducks under and follows up with a left that Warner also avoids with ease.
John J misses with a series of wild punches.
Warner shoots in but John J avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John J throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from John J.
Warner shoots in but no luck this time.
Rambo John J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dot Warner.
John J scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Warner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and John J counters with a three punch combo that has Warner backing up. Warner nods at John J to acknowledge the strikes.
Warner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Warner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Warner grinds an elbow into John J's temple.
John J is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Warner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Warner is looking to take a break and control but John J is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John J tries to escape but Warner is in control.
Warner cracks John J with a big elbow.
John J takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Warner trying to control the position but John J is working away.
Warner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Warner lands a few punches from side control.
John J takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Warner staying calm.
John J is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Warner has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two 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.
John J is not content to let Warner control the position.
John J tries to escape but Warner is in control.
Warner trying to control the position but John J is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Warner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rambo John J has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at John J to see if he's OK.
Warner wants to control but John J is keeping him busy.
Warner working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on John J's face as Warner controls the position.
Check out the look on Warner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Warner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Warner looks up at the clock and then as John J takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Warner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Warner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee asks Warner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Warner prefers to stall for the moment though.
John J is looking to get back to his feet here but Warner is keeping cool and he's managed to take John J's back.
Warner controlling from the back.
Warner scores with punches from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner controlling the position well here. John J rolled but Warner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Warner is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Warner scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. John J is looking for a way out.
John J looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
I would not like to be John J right now.
Warner lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dot Warner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dot Warner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

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

Nugget
vs
Sutherland

187 cm
21
210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

182 cm
23
209 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White 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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Nugget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nugget misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sutherland.
Nugget feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sutherland sprawling to the canvas! Sutherland rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nugget finish him?!

Sutherland is rocked!

It looks like Craig Sutherland has been cut.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Nugget knocks Sutherland out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ted Nugget!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Isaac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hunt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hunt
vs
Isaac

175 cm
21
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Isaac!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isaac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hunt scores a takedown into full mount!
Hunt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hunt is landing with some decent strikes but Isaac is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Hunt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt with shots to the head and body - Isaac looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hunt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Isaac is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt cracks Isaac with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hunt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hunt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Isaac's face.
Hunt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Isaac hang on?
Isaac is trying to escape the mount.
Isaac looks gassed!
Hunt with a couple of short strikes.
Hunt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Isaac tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt cracks Isaac with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hunt with good strikes from the mount here!

Isaac is rocked!
Hunt raining down shots from the mount!
Isaac is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt 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.
Hunt postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Isaac badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hunt around the waist but Hunt pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hunt is the winner by TKO! Hunt jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!

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 Alotta Fagina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oddish Vileplume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fagina
vs
Vileplume

198 cm
22
262 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
240 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alotta Fagina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oddish Vileplume!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vileplume lands with a nice combination. Fagina backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Alotta Fagina has been cut.
Fagina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vileplume swats away the attempt to clinch by Fagina.
Fagina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fagina tries to clinch there but Vileplume circles away.
Vileplume tries to land a front kick but Fagina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fagina misses with a double jab
and Vileplume counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fagina is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fagina tries to clinch
and Vileplume counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fagina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vileplume counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Fagina is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fagina lands a front kick.
Vileplume ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fagina moves away.
Vileplume throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vileplume misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vileplume misses with a series of wild punches.
Fagina drops Vileplume with a beautiful combination! Vileplume stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fagina is looking for the KO!

Vileplume is rocked!

It looks like Oddish Vileplume has been cut.
Fagina lands a brutal uppercut that launches Vileplume off his feet! Vileplume tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alotta Fagina!

C
A

C
B

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 Dre Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dre Benjamin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dre Benjamin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Benjamin
vs
Ono

180 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Ono!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin shoots in but Ono avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Ono moves into the clinch.

Benjamin pulls Ono into guard.

Benjamin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ono doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ono manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ono wanted to stand there but Benjamin had control of the position.
Ono with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ono thows a big elbow that misses.

Benjamin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benjamin keeping moving, preventing Ono from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benjamin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ono stays in close to Benjamin's body and controls the position.
Ono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Benjamin working for a choke but Ono reverses nicely into Benjamin 's guard.
Benjamin is breathing heavily.
Ono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono stays in close to Benjamin's body and controls the position.
Ono scoring with some ground and pound.
Ono wants to pass the guard but Benjamin is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ono content to stall in guard here.

Benjamin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benjamin keeping moving, preventing Ono from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ono is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ono wants to control from the top but Benjamin keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ono feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ono controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Benjamin is looking for a triangle but Ono pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benjamin moves nicely into side control.
Ono sneaks back into half guard.

Benjamin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ono is just riding it out for now. Benjamin eventually gives up the hold.
Benjamin stops Ono from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Benjamin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ono scores with a kick to the body.

Benjamin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ono!
Ono is working to get back to half guard.

Benjamin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ono is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ono and Benjamin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Benjamin tries to advance to mount but Ono denies him.
Ono manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ono makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ono.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin stopping the sweep attempt from Ono.
Ono throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ono striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Benjamin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ono is keeping the position for now.
Benjamin postures up.
Ono is looking to stand up but Benjamin isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two 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.
Ono lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Benjamin!
Ono in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ono trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ono prevents Benjamin from getting the reversal.
Ono working the ground and pound effectively.
Benjamin is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin is squirming around, avoiding Ono's attempts to control the action.
Ono with the ground and pound from mount.
Benjamin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ono can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benjamin is looking to escape.
Dre Benjamin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benjamin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ono controlling the pace for now.
Ono trying to control but Benjamin is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ono looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Benjamin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ono controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benjamin is squirming around, avoiding Ono's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Ono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ono gets a clinch.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ono tries to land knees in the clinch but Benjamin avoids the damage to the body.
Ono stalling against the cage.
Benjamin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Benjamin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benjamin takes an elbow to the temple.
Ono's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice elbow from Ono.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benjamin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono lands an elbow just above Benjamin 's eye.
Ono landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benjamin wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dre Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin avoids the elbow strike from Ono, against the cage.
Ono stalling against the cage.
Ono creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Benjamin shrugs off.
Benjamin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ono just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Ono lands an elbow just above Benjamin 's eye.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ono throws an elbow but it misses.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Ono turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ono lands a few punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono working the head with strikes.
Benjamin gets back to half guard.
Benjamin works his way to full guard. Good work.

Benjamin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Benjamin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ono preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ono gets to his feet. Benjamin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Benjamin avoids the head kick by Ono.

Ono has closed the distance and engaged Benjamin in a clinch.
Ono has Benjamin pressed against the cage.
Ono unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benjamin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from Ono.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benjamin.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Benjamin managing to block the knees to the body from Ono.
Benjamin tries to pull guard but Ono holds him up against the cage and eventually Benjamin drops back down to his feet.
Ono lands an elbow that stopped Benjamin in his tracks for a moment.
Ono lands an elbow just above Benjamin 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono has Benjamin pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ono.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ono.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Benjamin dodges an elbow strike from Ono.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Ono comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ono lands an elbow just above Benjamin 's eye.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ono looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benjamin takes an elbow to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Ono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ono has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Ono!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oppolla Doc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oppolla Doc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guti
vs
Doc

185 cm
19
220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Solid

ZSTAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Guti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oppolla Doc!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guti misses with a leg kick.
Guti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doc.
Oppolla Doc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Doc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guti misses the shot to the body.
Guti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doc stuns Guti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Guti.
Doc looks to land a combination but Guti avoids it well.
Doc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Doc wants to clinch up but Guti keeps it at a distance.
Doc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guti is breathing heavily.

Guti drives through with a takedown into 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!
Doc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Guti looking for a guillotine here but Doc defends easily.

Doc gets to his feet. Guti looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oppolla Doc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doc tries to avoid it but Guti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doc to the ground. Doc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doc misses with a wild body shot.
Guti slips a jab from Doc.

Guti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Doc gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Guti takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Doc defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Guti's arms.

Guti looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Doc preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Guti.
Doc looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guti looking for the choke but no joy.
Doc holding both Guti 's hands and preventing any damage.

Guti looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doc holding both Guti 's hands and preventing any damage.

Guti looking for the choke but no joy.

Doc is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Guti 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.

Doc bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guti's head.
Doc fails with an attempt to clinch.

Guti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Doc is looking to escape.

Guti seems to be working for a kimura but Doc defends the submission attempt.
Guti wants to pass the guard but Doc is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guti.
Doc wants to get back to his feet.
Guti wants to control but Doc is keeping him busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Guti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doc.
A big right from Guti misses.

That's two 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.
Guti fails with the takedown.
Guti looks for a takedown but Doc sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Doc.

Guti scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guti is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Guti has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A good leg kick by Guti.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Doc knocks Guti out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oppolla Doc!
Oppolla Doc is the new heavyweight champion!