Legacy 28: Thunder PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grant Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewanye Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace has chosen Here We go again as his entrance music. Dewanye Wallace is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fletcher
vs
Wallace

170 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
152 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dewanye Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Fletcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Fletcher throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fletcher counters with a big head kick but Wallace shrugs it off.

Wallace is rocked!
Fletcher seems to be stalking Wallace here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Wallace drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Grant Fletcher!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Flannery's choice of entrance music: Elk Hunt - Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cross
vs
Flannery

223 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
224 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cross tries to clinch but Flannery is having none of it.
Cross swinging wilding here.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Flannery swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flannery throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flannery throws a wild body kick that Cross sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery lands an overhand right.

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

Cross is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Flannery misses with a series of wild punches.
Cross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Flannery as Cross shoots in.

Cross takes the fight into the clinch.
Flannery 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.
Cross wants to break free but Flannery has control.
Flannery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross has him pressed against the cage.

Cross manages to break the clinch.
Cross misses with a head kick.
Flannery misses with the combination.
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Flannery misses.
Cross throws a body punch but Flannery moves out of range.
Flannery works over Cross's head and body with a nice combination.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Flannery moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Flannery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flannery misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flannery connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Flannery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cross counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Flannery is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Flannery - just one landing.
Cross misses with a wild body shot.
Cross tries for a takedown but Flannery sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whack! Cross lands a heavy head kick that drops Flannery. The ref tackles Cross to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Flannery was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Joe Cross!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The End- The Doors. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Davis
vs
Hill

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Pain Palace Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heath Hill!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Hill.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Davis tries to clinch up but Hill circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hill finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head.

Davis is rocked!

Hill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davis stops Hill from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Davis stands and steps away. Hill gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davis throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Hill misses.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.

Davis scores with a takedown into Hill's 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!
Davis stops Hill from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis stops Hill from standing up.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Davis manages to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Davis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hill looks gassed!
Davis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hill.

Hill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davis prevents Hill from getting back to his feet.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Davis trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis stops Hill from standing up.
Hill is wriggling around but Davis manages to pass to half guard.
Hill is not content to let Davis control the position.
Hill tries to kick Davis off in order to stand up. Davis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davis controlling the position.

Davis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hill to his feet.

Davis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hill's guard.
Hill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Davis 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.

Davis slips a straight right by Hill.
Davis blocks the body kick.
Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davis's head.

Davis rushes Hill and presses him up against the cage.
Davis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis fails to pull guard.
Davis lands an elbow just above Hill 's eye.
Hill tries to break the clinch but Davis is controlling the position.
Davis throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis scores with a head kick.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.

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

Davis stands up and waves to Hill to follow him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis content to control rather than advance.
Hill is looking to get back to is feet but Davis passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

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.
Davis wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Hill is trying to buck Davis off.
The ground and pound from Davis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Davis stands up.
Davis moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Hill throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Davis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hill!
Hill is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Davis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Davis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Davis fails with the takedown.

Davis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hill's guard.
Davis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Davis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Davis.
Hill throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Hill might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Hill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick by Hill misses

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

Davis stands up from Hill's guard - Davis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hill misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hill slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.

Davis shoots in and bounces Hill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Davis gets to his feet. Hill looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Heath Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hill cracks Davis with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hill tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hill.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Davis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hill's brow.
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hill has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill cracks Davis on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Davis falls backwards against the cage. Hill follows up with more strikes that drop Davis to his knees. Hill keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Davis! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heath Hill!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorgen Submit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chew Backer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chew Backer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Submit
vs
Backer

178 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorgen Submit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chew Backer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Backer has Submit up against the cage in a clinch.

Backer jumps guard and drags Submit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Submit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Submit trying to control the position from guard on top but Backer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Backer looking for a sweep. Not yet Backer, not yet.

Submit 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.

Backer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Submit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submit postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Submit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Submit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backer tries to clinch but Submit is having none of it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Submit.

Submit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Submit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Submit trying to control the action but Backer is working from the bottom.
Backer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Submit presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Backer is in all sorts of trouble here.

Submit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Backer has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backer tries to lock up and control but Submit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Submit controlling his opponent.
Backer is squirming around, avoiding Submit's attempts to control the action.
Backer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backer wants to control but Submit is keeping busy.
Submit is tying to control. Backer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Backer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Backer.
Submit pushes down on Backer's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Submit is trying to work for a kimura but Backer is defending well.
Submit is breathing heavily.
Backer is looking to improve his position.
Backer is trying to maintain the position but Submit is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Backer has hold of Submit's hands but Submit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Backer won't allow Submit to pass to mount.
Submit passes the guard and advances to mount!
Backer can't escape the position.
Submit throws a wild left hand from mount and Backer manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.

Submit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Backer is looking for a sweep. Submit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorgen Submit 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.

Submit 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.
Backer trying to strike off his back.
Submit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Submit wants to control from the top but Backer keeps moving.
Submit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Backer's guard.
Submit prevents Backer from improving his position.
Backer is looking to get back to is feet but Submit passes into side control.
Submit lands a decent elbow from side control.
Backer is breathing heavily.
Backer tries to buck Submit off but Submit is having none of it.
Submit is looking to take a break and control but Backer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Backer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Submit working for a guillotine from mount but Backer is in no mood to give up.
Backer regains half guard.

Submit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Backer gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Backer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Submit pushes down on Backer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Backer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Backer is trying to keep Submit in close.
Backer wants to sweep here but Submit controlling him for the moment.
Submit trying to control but Backer is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Backer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Submit looking to pass the guard.
Backer wants to sweep but no luck.
Backer controls Submit momentarily but Submit frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Backer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Backer showed some decent athleticism there.
Submit is trying to stand.
Backer is looking to advance position but Submit won't allow it.
Backer thows a huge punch but Submit dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backer is keen to just control but Submit is a slippery customer.
Jorgen Submit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Submit is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Backer pulls his head out easily.
Submit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Backer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backer trying to control but Submit is working from the bottom.
Backer is looking to work some ground and pound but Submit has wrist control.
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 Jorgen Submit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Backer moves in looking to clinch but Submit pushes him off.
Backer tries for a takedown but Submit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Submit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Backer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Backer is trying to work for a sweep but Submit has mounted him!

Submit working for a submission but Backer is keeping him at bay.
Submit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Backer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Submit takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Backer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Submit doesn't have the hooks in and Backer manages to turn into his guard.
Backer slips nicely into half guard.
Backer trying to control from half guard but Submit is working away.
Backer slips a nice elbow through Submit's hands, connecting with Submit's forehead.
Backer throwing shots but Submit is blocking nicely.
Backer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Backer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Submit keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Submit defending well though.
Backer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Submit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Backer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Submit wants to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Submit misses with a takedown

and Backer counters with a shoot takedown. Submit fights it but they end up in guard.
Backer trying to control but Submit is working from the bottom.

Submit is looking for a triangle but Backer pushes his legs off easily.
Submit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Backer is controlling him.
Backer stopping the sweep attempt from Submit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Submit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Submit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Backer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Backer trying to control the action but Submit is working from the bottom.
Chew Backer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Backer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Submit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Submit struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backer cracks Submit with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Backer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Backer grinds an elbow into Submit's temple.
Backer trying to control the position but Submit is working away.
Submit is trying to work for a sweep but Backer has mounted him!
Backer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Backer landing strikes from the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorgen Submit.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Submit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jorgen Submit!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Outbackerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Tan Gapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Prince Tan Gapuz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Outbackerson
vs
Tan Gapuz

170 cm
22
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Outbackerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Tan Gapuz!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outbackerson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gapuz.

Outbackerson 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.
Gapuz trying to control the position.
Gapuz looking for a sweep. Not yet Gapuz, not yet.
Outbackerson wants to pass the guard but Gapuz is keeping the position.

Gapuz looking for a guillotine here but Outbackerson defends easily.
Gapuz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gapuz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Outbackerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outbackerson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gapuz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Gapuz has Outbackerson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gapuz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gapuz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Outbackerson has him pressed against the cage.
Gapuz looking to stall.

Gapuz pulls Outbackerson into guard.
Gapuz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Outbackerson.
Outbackerson 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.
Outbackerson trying to control but Gapuz is working from the bottom.
Outbackerson preventing the sweep.
Gapuz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gapuz looking for a sweep. Not yet Gapuz, not yet.
Outbackerson pushes down on Gapuz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gapuz trying to control but Outbackerson postures up.

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.
Outbackerson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gapuz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gapuz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Outbackerson.

Outbackerson feints and as Gapuz raises his hands in defense, Outbackerson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Outbackerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Outbackerson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Outbackerson pushing down on Gapuz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gapuz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Outbackerson working over Gapuz with some ground and pound. Gapuz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gapuz won't allow Outbackerson to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Outbackerson.
Outbackerson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Outbackerson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Outbackerson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gapuz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Outbackerson wants to pass to mount but Gapuz is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Outbackerson there.
Outbackerson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gapuz wants to control but Outbackerson is keeping busy.

Outbackerson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gapuz misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Gapuz.
Gapuz shoots and misses

and Outbackerson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gapuz!
Outbackerson lands a big shot there that rocks Gapuz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Outbackerson avoids the attempt from Gapuz to control.
Outbackerson lands a nice shot to the head.
Outbackerson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gapuz can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Outbackerson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Outbackerson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Outbackerson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gapuz wants to get back to full guard.
Outbackerson is looking to take a break and control but Gapuz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gapuz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Outbackerson is tying to control. Gapuz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gapuz wants to control but Outbackerson is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gapuz misses with a takedown attempt

and Outbackerson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Outbackerson prevents Gapuz from improving his position.
Gapuz trying to control here.
Outbackerson is taking a breather. Gapuz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gapuz trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outbackerson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Outbackerson seems to be working for a kimura but Gapuz defends the submission attempt.

Gapuz is defending against the submission attempts here by Outbackerson.
Outbackerson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz is trying to control but can't.

Outbackerson seems to be looking for submissions.
Outbackerson wants to pass the guard but Gapuz is defending well.
Gapuz trying to control but Outbackerson postures up.
Outbackerson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gapuz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gapuz tries to roll over but Outbackerson keeps him under control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz is trying to control the position but Outbackerson postures up.
Outbackerson content to stall in guard here.
Gapuz wants to sweep here but Outbackerson controlling him for the moment.
Outbackerson stops Gapuz from standing up.
Gapuz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Outbackerson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Outbackerson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Outbackerson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Outbackerson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Outbackerson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Outbackerson wants to control the pace but Gapuz is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Outbackerson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gapuz is trying to escape the mount.
Outbackerson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Outbackerson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gapuz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gapuz blocking the ground and pound.
Outbackerson controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gapuz trying to control but Outbackerson is working from the bottom.
Gapuz stopping the sweep attempt from Outbackerson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gapuz trying to control but Outbackerson is working from the bottom.
Outbackerson seems keen to control Gapuz's posture.
Mick Outbackerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outbackerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Outbackerson keeping moving, preventing Gapuz from controlling successfully.
Outbackerson has Gapuz pulled in close to control his posture.
Outbackerson looking to control.
Gapuz passes into half guard.
Gapuz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Outbackerson keeps working.
Outbackerson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Outbackerson manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outbackerson managing to control the position.
Outbackerson 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.
Outbackerson has a closed guard, preventing Gapuz from standing up.
Outbackerson controlling Gapuz's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Outbackerson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gapuz's guard.
Outbackerson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Outbackerson 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.
Outbackerson is working Gapuz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Outbackerson forces his way into half guard.
Outbackerson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gapuz!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Outbackerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Outbackerson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Outbackerson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Go Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaled Brahim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Yamamoto
vs
Brahim

171 cm
20
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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, Go Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khaled Brahim!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch but Brahim is avoiding it.
Good exchange - Brahim coming out on top.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brahim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamamoto has a takedown stuffed.
Brahim misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brahim as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Go Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brahim as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Yamamoto blocks a jab.

Yamamoto takes the fight into the clinch.

Brahim manages to pull guard.

Brahim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brahim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamamoto's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brahim decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brahim as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Yamamoto slips under a jab.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto has a takedown stuffed.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.
Brahim slow jab from Yamamoto misses its intended target.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Brahim shows good takedown defense.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yamamoto is holding his hands too far apart here. Brahim throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Yamamoto is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khaled Brahim!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Shaun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaun's entrance music is The Soviettes - "#1 Is Number Two". A fine choice. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Christopher Lennon enters the cage!

Shaun
vs
Lennon

190 cm
19
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Shaun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Lennon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shaun closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lennon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lennon is looking for a sweep.

Shaun has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Shaun has closed the distance and engaged Lennon in a clinch.
Shaun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shaun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shaun lands a shot to the body.
Shaun lands a nice knee to the body.

Shaun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

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

Shaun is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaun crunches a lovely knee into Lennon's ribcage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lennon.
Lennon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shaun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Shaun wants the takedown. Lennon is fighting it off but Shaun persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lennon's guard against the cage.
Lennon striking off his back but it's not causing Shaun any problems.

Shaun stands up and waves to Lennon to follow him.
Shaun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lennon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lennon shoots and misses

and Shaun counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shaun ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaun no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennon trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

Shaun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shaun postures up.

Shaun stands up from Lennon's guard - Shaun perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shaun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lennon to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon throws a head kick that misses

and Shaun counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lennon!

Shaun stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lennon fails with the takedown

and Shaun moves into the clinch.
Shaun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaun has Lennon pressed against the cage.
Lennon tries for a takedown but Shaun manages to get underhooks.
Mark Shaun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Lennon.
Shaun landing knees to the body.
Lennon is trying to break free.
Lennon is trying to break the clinch but Shaun has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lennon pulls Shaun into guard.
Shaun passes Lennon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lennon is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lennon tries to get to full guard but Shaun has control of the leg.
Lennon trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Shaun seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lennon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Shaun!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Ahne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cherokee - Europe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ahne
vs
Stringer

178 cm
22
154 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
152 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Solid

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ahmed Ahne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Stringer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahne throws a wild body kick that Stringer sees coming a mile off.
Stringer moves out of range of the body kick.
Stringer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahne.
Ahmed Ahne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahne misses with a looping right.
Ahne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stringer.
Ahne misses with a hook. Stringer ducked under it nicely.
Stringer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahne circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahne throws a hook but Stringer blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Stringer.
Ahne throws a hook but Stringer blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahne waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stringer.
Ahne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stringer ducks under a wild hook from Ahne.
Ahne throws the left hand but Stringer avoids the punch easily.
Stringer dodges the punch combination from Ahne.
Stringer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ahne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stringer on the side of the head.
Ahne throws a series of punches but Stringer avoids them all with ease.
Stringer shoots in for a takedown but Ahne shows good takedown defense.
Ahne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stringer shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahmed Ahne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Stringer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stringer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stringer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Ahne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ahne.
Stringer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahne as he avoids it easily.
Stringer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stringer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahne.
A punch combination from Ahne misses.
Stringer slips under a jab.
Ahne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahne lands a jab to the head.
Ahne throws a low kick, looking for Stringer's leg but Stringer calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stringer's calf.
Ahne throws a low kick, looking for Stringer's leg but Stringer calmly moves out of range.
Ahne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stringer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stringer fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahne tests Stringer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stringer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahne missing with a left hand there. Stringer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahne throws a jab but it's blocked by Stringer.
Ahne digs a good hook to Stringer's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahne misses with a two punch combination.
Stringer fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahne throws a series of punches but Stringer avoids them all with ease.
Stringer wants to slow Ahne down by chopping away at his legs.
Stringer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahne checks it well.

Ahne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ahne wants to control but Stringer is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahne is taking a breather. Stringer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Ahne wants to work for an arm triangle but Stringer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmed Ahne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ahne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stringer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stringer throws a leg kick
and Ahne counters with a three punch combo that has Stringer backing up. Stringer nods at Ahne to acknowledge the strikes.
A choreographed right hand from Ahne misses the target.
Ahne jabs Stringer right on the nose. Stringer blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Ahne does no damage.
Ahne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Stringer with that takedown attempt.
Ahne throws a nice looking combination but Stringer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer wants to clinch.
Ahne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Stringer.
A clash of legs there as Ahne blocks the low kick.
Stringer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahne throws a series of punches but Stringer avoids them all with ease.
Stringer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stringer checks it well.
Ahne throws a nice inside leg kick.

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.
Stringer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ahne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stringer tries to score with a low kick but Ahne moves his leg out of the way.
Ahne keeps the fight on the outside.
Stringer tries to clinch but Ahne is having none of it.
Ahne looks to land a combination but Stringer avoids it well.
Ahne throws a series of punches but Stringer avoids them all with ease.
Ahne punishes Stringer's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stringer.
Ahne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahne checks a low kick from Stringer.
Stringer tries for a takedown but Ahne circles away easily
and Ahne counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahmed Ahne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahne stalks Stringer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stringer's face. Stringer staggers backwards, shaken.
Stringer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahne misses with a low kick.
Ahne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stringer moves away.
Ahne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stringer in his tracks.
Stringer throws out a leg kick but Ahne moves out of range and Stringer only half commits.
Stringer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stringer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahne throws out a leg kick but Stringer moves out of range and Ahne only half commits.
A big right from Ahne misses.
Ahne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stringer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahne's knee momentarily.

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.
Stringer slips a jab and a cross from Ahne.
Stringer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahne.
Stringer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stringer.
Ahne misses with a hook.
Ahne throws a series of punches but Stringer moves out of range.
Stringer tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stringer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahne tries to land a front kick but Stringer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahne misses with a two punch combination.
Stringer throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stringer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stringer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stringer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahne pinned against the cage. Ahne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stringer tries to clinch up.
Ahne throws a sloppy body shot
and Stringer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stringer misses with a low kick.
Stringer throws a leg kick that is checked

and Ahne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ahne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stringer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ahne winds up and cracks Stringer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stringer defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahne is controlling the pace.
Stringer is staying active underneath Ahne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahne is looking to advance position but Stringer won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stringer gets back to full guard.
Stringer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stringer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ahne!
Stringer controlling from mount.
Ahne is trying to escape the mount.

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.
Ahne wants to control but Stringer is having none of it.

Stringer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ahne is on top in guard.
Ahne trying to control the position from guard on top but Stringer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahne advances to half guard.
Ahne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Ahne.
Ahne is tying to control. Stringer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahne works his way into side control.
Stringer sneaks back into half guard.
Stringer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stringer is not content to let Ahne control the position.
Ahne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahne controlling the action here.

Ahne escapes and gets back to his feet.
Stringer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Ahne.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stringer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahne pushes Stringer away with a front kick.
Ahne misses with a straight right.
Stringer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahne throws a nice looking combination but Stringer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahne lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahne.
Ahne throws the kick towards the body but Stringer avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmed Ahne clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stringer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahne counters with a series of strikes. Stringer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ahne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stringer at a distance.

Stringer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stringer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ahne tries to reverse the position but Stringer maintains control.
Stringer avoids the attempt from Ahne to control.
Stringer wants to take Ahne's back but he can't do it this time.
Ahne is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahne is working hard here to advance position.

Stringer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stringer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stringer trying to control but Ahne is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stringer prevents Ahne from getting the reversal.
Ahne manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ahne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stringer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stringer's back!
Stringer is in bad spot here.

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.
Stringer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ahne.
Ahne is hanging on to Stringer's back as he tries to escape.
Stringer turns into Ahne and is now in his guard.
Stringer trying to control but Ahne is working from the bottom.
Stringer looking to pass the guard.
Ahne keeping moving, preventing Stringer from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Stringer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahne lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahne.
Ahne throws a jab when Stringer was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahne misses with a two punch combination.
Stringer slips a jab and a cross from Ahne.
Stringer misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahne counters with a straight right hand.
Stringer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahne misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Ahne misses.
Ahne tries to work over Stringer's front leg with a kick but Stringer checks it.
Ahne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahne throws a lazy head kick
and Stringer counters with a nice body shot.
Stringer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stringer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahmed Ahne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Stringer.
Ahne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stringer shoots in for a takedown but Ahne shows good takedown defense.
Ahne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahne scores with the left hand. Stringer knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahne connects with a solid leg kick.
Stringer wants to clinch
and Ahne counters with a left and a right that stings Stringer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stringer tries to bum rush Ahne with a series of wild strikes but Ahne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmed Ahne had his way with Peter Stringer in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ahne connects with a single shot there.
Ahne misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Ahne.
Ahne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stringer.
Ahne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Ahne coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahne misses with a wild combination.
Stringer slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahne throws a wild body kick that Stringer sees coming a mile off.
Ahne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stringer on the side of the head.
Ahne tests Stringer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahne throws a lazy right hand but Stringer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stringer dodges the punch combination from Ahne.
Ahne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stringer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stringer fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stringer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahne.
Stringer fails with the takedown.
Ahmed Ahne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Stringer.
Ahne scores with a jab. Stringer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahmed Ahne is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Ahne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stringer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stringer counters with a good low kick that Ahne was not able to check.
A head kick misses from Ahne.
A clash of legs there as Ahne blocks the low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahne scoring well with a low kick there.

Ahne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ahne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stringer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Ahne seems to be looking for submissions.
Ahne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ahne is keen to just control but Stringer is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer is looking to control Ahne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stringer avoid being mounted?

Stringer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stringer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ahne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahne falls off balance throwing a combination

and Stringer counters with a takedown into side control.
Ahne is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stringer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stringer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed Ahne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Ahne!
Ahmed Ahne is the new lightweight champion!