Warriors XX PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blase Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson has chosen Devil On My Shoulder as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tyson
vs
Bronson

169 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson misses with a double jab.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.

Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.

Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charles Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Tyson sprawling to the canvas. Bronson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Tyson hang on?

Tyson is rocked!

It looks like Blase Tyson has been cut.
Bronson wants to stand up but Tyson is controlling the position.
Oh Tyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Tyson seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Bronson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Tyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Bronson.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Bronson drops Tyson with a left and a right! Oh, Tyson is hurt - Bronson dives into side control looking to finish!

Bronson stands up.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blase Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Bronson knocks Tyson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Bronson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matiko Armenhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Dee Virus (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 Cyrus Dee Virus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Armenhammer
vs
Dee Virus

190 cm
21
255 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
253 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matiko Armenhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Dee Virus!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armenhammer wants to clinch up but Dee Virus keeps it at a distance.
Armenhammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dee Virus drives through and clinches with Armenhammer against the cage.

Dee Virus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dee Virus gets the takedown into side control.
Armenhammer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dee Virus is trying to control the action in half guard but Armenhammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dee Virus wants to pass to mount but Armenhammer is defending the position.
Armenhammer is in trouble now - Dee Virus has advanced to mount!
Dee Virus prevents Armenhammer from getting the reversal.
Dee Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armenhammer is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Dee Virus.

Dee Virus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Armenhammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armenhammer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Armenhammer tries to improve his position but instead Dee Virus has taken his back!
Armenhammer staying busy and making it hard for Dee Virus to control.
Armenhammer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dee Virus passes to side control.
Armenhammer tries to improve position but can't.
Armenhammer is breathing heavily.
Dee Virus is looking to take a break and control but Armenhammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dee Virus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dee Virus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armenhammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Armenhammer is not content to let Dee Virus control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armenhammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dee Virus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Armenhammer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dee Virus's best efforts.
Armenhammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dee Virus slips nicely into half guard.
Armenhammer is looking for a sweep. Dee Virus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dee Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armenhammer keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armenhammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armenhammer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dee Virus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dee Virus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dee Virus blocks the strikes from Armenhammer.

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

Dee Virus has closed the distance and engaged Armenhammer in a clinch.
Armenhammer misses with some punches.
Dee Virus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Armenhammer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dee Virus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Armenhammer is fending him off so far but Dee Virus persists. Nope, Armenhammer circles away and we're back to standing.

Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Armenhammer tries to get to full guard but Dee Virus has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armenhammer wants to get back to his feet.
Dee Virus stalling.
Dee Virus prevents Armenhammer from improving his position.
Armenhammer tries to kick Dee Virus off but Dee Virus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dee Virus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Armenhammer wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Armenhammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Armenhammer as Dee Virus shoots in.

Dee Virus drives through and clinches with Armenhammer against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee Virus.

Dee Virus drags the fight down to the ground.
Armenhammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armenhammer postures up.
Armenhammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dee Virus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Armenhammer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dee Virus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Armenhammer's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dee Virus gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armenhammer breaks Dee Virus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Armenhammer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dee Virus is looking for a sweep. Armenhammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dee Virus taking some punishment here, with Armenhammer in his half guard.
Armenhammer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dee Virus defending well though.
Armenhammer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dee Virus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Armenhammer throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armenhammer postures up in Dee Virus's guard and throws a big left but Dee Virus blocks it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Armenhammer fails with the takedown
and Dee Virus counters with a low kick, right behind Armenhammer 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dee Virus tries a head kick but it misses.
Dee Virus swats away the attempt to clinch by Armenhammer.
Dee Virus shoots for a double leg takedown but Armenhammer sprawls well. He's pushed Dee Virus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matiko Armenhammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Dee Virus.
Dee Virus throws a low kick, looking for Armenhammer's leg but Armenhammer calmly moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Armenhammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Dee Virus which made him look bad.

Dee Virus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Armenhammer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Armenhammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Armenhammer is looking to stand up but Dee Virus isn't so interested in that idea.
Armenhammer has a closed guard, preventing Dee Virus from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armenhammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dee Virus's guard.
Armenhammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dee Virus's head.
Armenhammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dee Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armenhammer landing some decent shots from guard.
Armenhammer cracks Dee Virus with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dee Virus pushes Armenhammer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dee Virus shoots in looking for a takedown. Armenhammer tries to sprawl out of it but Dee Virus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Armenhammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armenhammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armenhammer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dee Virus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Armenhammer does no damage.
Dee Virus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Armenhammer tries to clinch but Dee Virus moves away

and Dee Virus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Armenhammer won't be happy with that.
Armenhammer wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Armenhammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dee Virus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Armenhammer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Armenhammer wants to get back to full guard.
Armenhammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cyrus Dee Virus has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armenhammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Armenhammer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dee Virus!
Armenhammer lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Dee Virus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dee Virus has managed to clinch.
Dee Virus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Armenhammer prevents it.
Dee Virus blocking some punches.

Armenhammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Armenhammer scores with a takedown into Dee Virus's guard.
Armenhammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armenhammer throwing strikes from guard but Dee Virus blocks nicely.
Dee Virus with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Armenhammer can't handle though.
Dee Virus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Armenhammer is working to get back to half guard.
Armenhammer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armenhammer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Armenhammer is in bad spot here.
Armenhammer is covering up but some of the strikes from Dee Virus are getting through and doing damage.
Dee Virus controlling well, preventing Armenhammer from escaping the position.
Armenhammer is keeping busy.

Dee Virus looking for the choke from the back.
Dee Virus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Armenhammer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dee Virus's guard. Nice work there by Armenhammer.
Armenhammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A good leg kick by Dee Virus.
Dee Virus has a takedown stuffed.
Armenhammer tries for a takedown but Dee Virus circles away easily

and Dee Virus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dee Virus.
Armenhammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Dee Virus tries to stand but Armenhammer is controlling from the bottom.
Armenhammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dee Virus manages to get himself to full guard.
Dee Virus is trying to control the position but Armenhammer postures up.
Armenhammer throwing strikes but missing.
Armenhammer looking to pass the guard.
Armenhammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armenhammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Dee Virus has wrist control.
Dee Virus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Armenhammer postures up in Dee Virus's guard and throws a big left but Dee Virus blocks it.
Armenhammer thows a big elbow that misses.

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

Dee Virus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Armenhammer regains full guard. Nicely done.

Armenhammer pushes Dee Virus off and gets back to his feet.
Dee Virus blocks a jab.

Dee Virus closes the distance and clinches.

Armenhammer manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dee Virus pushes Armenhammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Armenhammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Dee Virus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Dee Virus pulls guard effortlessly.
Dee Virus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armenhammer.
Dee Virus managing to control the position.
Armenhammer scoring with some ground and pound.
Armenhammer passes into half guard.
Armenhammer wants to stand up but Dee Virus is controlling the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Armenhammer lands a nice short elbow.
Matiko Armenhammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dee Virus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Dee Virus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dee Virus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

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
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Sanchez
vs
Sutherland

189 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
209 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Rastafarii 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willy Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sutherland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sutherland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Sutherland as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Sutherland circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sutherland lands a jab to the head.
Sutherland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sutherland misses with a jab, cross combination.

Sutherland gets caught flat footed, as Sanchez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sutherland keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez stops Sutherland from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sutherland can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sutherland is retaining full guard.

Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez pushing down on Sutherland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sutherland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sutherland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez stops Sutherland from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sutherland missing with punches from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Sutherland defending well.
Sanchez working Sutherland over with strikes.

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

Sutherland has managed to clinch.

Sutherland manages to break the clinch.
Sutherland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sutherland as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Sutherland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sutherland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sutherland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sutherland misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sutherland looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanchez cracks Sutherland with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Sanchez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sutherland has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sanchez wants to take his opponent's back but Sutherland doesn't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Willy Sanchez will probably get the nod.
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.

Sutherland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sutherland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Craig Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sutherland closes the distance and clinches.

Sanchez drags the fight down to the ground.
Sutherland wants to get up but he can't break Sanchez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Sanchez prevents Sutherland from getting back to his feet.
Sutherland can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Sutherland is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland is looking to escape.

Sutherland is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sutherland is looking to escape.
Sanchez prevents Sutherland from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.

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

Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.

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.
Sutherland won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.

Sutherland kicks off Sanchez and gets to his feet.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sutherland's waist but Sutherland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Sutherland throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Sutherland takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sutherland smiles and moves away.

Sutherland drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sutherland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sutherland misses with a straight left.

Sutherland instigates a clinch.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutherland is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sutherland gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.

Sutherland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sutherland scores with a three punch combo!
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sutherland counters by moving into the clinch.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.

Sutherland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sutherland scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sutherland clinches with his opponent.
Sutherland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.
Sanchez has Sutherland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sutherland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Sutherland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sutherland clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez can't get the takedown.

Sutherland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Sutherland.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Sutherland slips to the side
and Sutherland counters with a nice leg kick.
Sutherland throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Sutherland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sanchez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sutherland sprawls well initially but Sanchez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sutherland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Sutherland is defending the position.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Sutherland is working away.

Sanchez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Sutherland defends it.
Sutherland is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sutherland defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez prevents Sutherland from standing back up.
Sutherland wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Sutherland. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sutherland.
Sutherland misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donk. Sutherland catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Sutherland circles away and keeps his distance.

Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanchez stops Sutherland from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez works his way into full mount!
Sanchez moves to the back.

Sanchez is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Sutherland taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sanchez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willy Sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cleveland Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ARMIN VAN BUUREN - SAIL kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shogun Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Crosby
vs
Silva

180 cm
20
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cleveland Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva moves into range and clinches up with Crosby.
Silva tries to pull guard but Crosby holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Crosby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crosby jabs at Silva's body.
Silva wants to clinch up but Crosby keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crosby.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Crosby moves out of range easily.
Crosby Rushes Silva and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Silva is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Crosby Piles on the pressure and Silva crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleveland Crosby!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Son Goku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Maniche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goku
vs
Maniche

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
157 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Son Goku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Maniche!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniche fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goku closes the distance and clinches up with Maniche, looking for a takedown. Goku pushes Maniche against the cage but Maniche circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goku fails with a takedown attempt.
Maniche misses with a double jab.
Goku fails to land with a series of punches.
Goku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maniche.
Goku wants to clinch up but Maniche keeps it at a distance.
Maniche misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maniche digs a good hook to Goku's body.
Goku is breathing heavily.
Maniche misses with a wild combination.
Goku moves in looking to clinch but Maniche pushes him off.
Maniche scores with a three punch combo!
Goku throws a combination that misses
and Maniche counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Goku! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Maniche!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Lock Jaws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Lock Jaws had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Lock Jaws
vs
Smith

195 cm
21
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
204 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Lock Jaws!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Trevor Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock Jaws shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lock Jaws shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lock Jaws looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Lock Jaws. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lock Jaws looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Lock Jaws persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Lock Jaws shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

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

Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Lock Jaws get back to his feet.
Lock Jaws shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith swinging wilding here.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Lock Jaws shoots in.
Lock Jaws is breathing heavily.

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lock Jaws, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lock Jaws circles away.
Lock Jaws shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith gets through Lock Jaws's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lock Jaws closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Lock Jaws on that attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.

Smith stands up.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Lock Jaws takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Lock Jaws moves out of range.
Lock Jaws fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trevor Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lock Jaws walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Lock Jaws takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lock Jaws has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lock Jaws dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Lock Jaws shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock Jaws shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Lock Jaws's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lock Jaws on the side of the head.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!

Lock Jaws scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lock Jaws trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Lock Jaws misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lock Jaws looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lock Jaws.
Lock Jaws misses with a head shot.
Smith tries to buck Lock Jaws off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock Jaws can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.

Lock Jaws jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith is pushing Lock Jaws's head away, looking to escape. Lock Jaws manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Lock Jaws shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lock Jaws was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lock Jaws wants to take Smith's back but he can't do it this time.
Lock Jaws trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Lock Jaws is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
Lock Jaws looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lock Jaws escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith works over Lock Jaws's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Lock Jaws tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Lock Jaws moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.

Lock Jaws looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lock Jaws wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Lock Jaws is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lock Jaws tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lock Jaws shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Lock Jaws shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lock Jaws.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Lock Jaws. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lock Jaws tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lock Jaws to the ground. Lock Jaws escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lock Jaws avoids a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Lock Jaws. Lock Jaws gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Lock Jaws in the body.
Lock Jaws with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Lock Jaws has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks for the body kick but Lock Jaws saw that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lock Jaws shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Lock Jaws stumbling back into the cage.
Smith feints and then cracks Lock Jaws's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lock Jaws down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock Jaws shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Lock Jaws keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lock Jaws will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lock Jaws moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.

Lock Jaws shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lock Jaws wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Lock Jaws trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lock Jaws drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Lock Jaws off! Lock Jaws jumps back into Smith's guard.
Lock Jaws stops Smith from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock Jaws sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Smith tries to kick Lock Jaws off but Lock Jaws keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Lock Jaws wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith won't allow Lock Jaws to pass to mount.

Lock Jaws is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lock Jaws wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lock Jaws on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Lock Jaws drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith prevents Lock Jaws from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lock Jaws tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.

Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Lock Jaws pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Smith.

Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lock Jaws is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lock Jaws won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Lock Jaws looking to pass the guard.
Lock Jaws prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Lock Jaws wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lock Jaws from controlling successfully.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lock Jaws stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Lock Jaws looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lock Jaws stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lock Jaws sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.

Lock Jaws is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Lock Jaws dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lock Jaws looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Lock Jaws persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Lock Jaws, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Lock Jaws against the cage but Lock Jaws circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Lock Jaws. Lock Jaws gets slowly back to his feet.

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

Lock Jaws looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

Lock Jaws moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock Jaws changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Lock Jaws manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Lock Jaws. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smith moves into the clinch successfully.

Lock Jaws has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lock Jaws pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Lock Jaws dives into Smith's guard.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Lock Jaws thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Lock Jaws 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.
Lock Jaws has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.

Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lock Jaws avoids the head kick by Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock Jaws lands a two punch combo.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Lock Jaws shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Lock Jaws passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Lock Jaws is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lock Jaws to get the leverage.
Lock Jaws lands strikes from half guard.
Sam Lock Jaws overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lock Jaws is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Lock Jaws is tying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Lock Jaws is looking for a kimura here.
Lock Jaws wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock Jaws seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

Lock Jaws drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lock Jaws is controlling him.
Lock Jaws trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Smith kicks Lock Jaws off and gets to his feet.
Lock Jaws tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lock Jaws shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lock Jaws misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sam Lock Jaws is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a push kick but Lock Jaws slaps the foot to one side.

Lock Jaws shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smith wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lock Jaws wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Lock Jaws wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lock Jaws.
Lock Jaws trying to control but Smith is having none of it.

Lock Jaws has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lock Jaws landing shots from mount.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Lock Jaws showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lock Jaws has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Lock Jaws!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Pangolinan (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!

Stein
vs
Pangolinan

190 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
264 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

Superman Supplements Inc

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Pangolinan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Pangolinan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stein fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Pangolinan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stein is trying to keep an underhook but Pangolinan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pangolinan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Pangolinan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stein defends it well.
Stein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pangolinan.

Pangolinan is working for a kimura but Stein is defending it quite comfortably.
Pangolinan wants to free his trapped foot but Stein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stein is trying to maintain the position but Pangolinan is very close to passing his half guard.
Pangolinan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pangolinan is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stein as he works his way to full guard.
Pangolinan throwing strikes from guard but Stein blocks nicely.
Stein looking for a sweep. Not yet Stein, not yet.
Stein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Pangolinan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Pangolinan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Pangolinan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pangolinan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stein some visible discomfort.
Stein could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pangolinan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pangolinan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stein manages to get back to half guard.
Stein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stein tries to get out of the position.
Stein is looking to improve his position.
Stein on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pangolinan working Stein over with strikes.

Pangolinan is looking for a kimura here.
Pangolinan wants to pass the guard but Stein is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pangolinan scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Pangolinan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pangolinan lands with a punch from half guard.
Stein gets back to full guard.
Pangolinan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stein is keeping the position for now.
Pangolinan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pangolinan landing with the ground and pound.
Pangolinan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Stein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pangolinan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stein!
Pangolinan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pangolinan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pangolinan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stein's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pangolinan striking from half guard on the bottom.
Stein throwing shots but Pangolinan is blocking nicely.
Pangolinan is looking to improve his position.

Pangolinan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stein pulls his head out easily.

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

Pangolinan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stein's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Pangolinan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stein throws a series of punches but Pangolinan avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Stein as Pangolinan shoots in.
Pangolinan tries to clinch up but Stein circles away and keeps his distance.

Stein gets caught flat footed, as Pangolinan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pangolinan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stein is keeping the position for now.
Pangolinan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pangolinan throwing strikes but missing.
Pangolinan tries to free his leg and advance position but Stein is retaining full guard.

Pangolinan 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.
Stein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pangolinan's guard.
Pangolinan 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein distracts Pangolinan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pangolinan wants to sweep here but Stein controlling him for the moment.
Pangolinan throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Pangolinan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stein manages to get himself to full guard.
Pangolinan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pangolinan's guard.
Stein preventing the sweep.
Stein wants to control from the top but Pangolinan keeps moving.
Pangolinan wants to sweep here but Stein controlling him for the 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.

Pangolinan is looking for a triangle but Stein pushes his legs off easily.

Pangolinan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stein is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pangolinan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stein's back instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stein rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stein connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Pangolinan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pangolinan shoots for a takedown but Stein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stein throws a jab but it's blocked by Pangolinan.
Pangolinan shoots in but no luck this time.
John Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Pangolinan.
Pangolinan circles away from the clinch attempt

and Pangolinan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pangolinan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein keeping full guard, as Pangolinan tries to pass.
Stein trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pangolinan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Pangolinan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stein 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.
Stein keeping full guard, as Pangolinan tries to pass.
Pangolinan distracts Stein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Derek Pangolinan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pangolinan with a flurry of punches that miss.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pangolinan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stein but Stein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pangolinan shoots in for a double leg but Stein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pangolinan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stein throws a series of punches but Pangolinan moves out of range.

Pangolinan has closed the distance and engaged Stein in a clinch.
Stein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pangolinan fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Pangolinan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stein to the mat! Stein manages to get full guard.
Pangolinan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stein is keeping the position for now.
Pangolinan throwing strikes from guard but Stein blocks nicely.
Stein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stein winds up and cracks Pangolinan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Pangolinan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pangolinan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stein closes the distance looking to clinch

and Pangolinan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pangolinan.
Pangolinan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pangolinan stands and throws Stein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pangolinan lands an elbow.

Pangolinan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stein throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stein manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pangolinan's best efforts.
Stein misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stein is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pangolinan drops an elbow to the side of Stein's head.
Stein taking some punishment here, with Pangolinan in his half guard.
Stein is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Pangolinan there.
Ground and pound from Pangolinan.
Pangolinan working over Stein with some ground and pound. Stein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pangolinan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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

Pangolinan is working for a submission of some sort.
Stein flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pangolinan tries to pass to full mount but Stein defends it.
Pangolinan passes to full mount!
BOOM! Pangolinan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stein takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Pangolinan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stein is on top in guard.
Stein postures up and lands a big shot to Pangolinan's brow.
Pangolinan wants to sweep but no luck.

Pangolinan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stein uses it to pass to side control.
Pangolinan gets back to half guard.
Pangolinan is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein is nestled in close to Pangolinan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stein throwing shots but Pangolinan is blocking nicely.

Pangolinan actively working from the bottom here.
Pangolinan is looking to improve his position.
Stein working over Pangolinan with some ground and pound. Pangolinan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pangolinan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stein swings away with a body shot that misses

and Pangolinan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Pangolinan wants the takedown. Stein is fighting it off but Pangolinan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stein's guard against the cage.

Pangolinan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stein has escaped and now he's on top!
Pangolinan 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pangolinan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stein content to stall in guard here.

Stein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pangolinan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
John Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stein works over Pangolinan with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Pangolinan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pangolinan 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Pangolinan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saiquin Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Grind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Grind is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Raven
vs
Grind

170 cm
20
141 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

152 cm
23
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Acton Nutritional Company

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saiquin Raven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Al Grind!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grind shoots in looking for a takedown. Raven tries to sprawl out of it but Grind keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Raven changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grind looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grind is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raven's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Raven escapes and gets back to his feet.
Grind wants to clinch.

Raven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Raven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grind wants to sweep here but Raven controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grind keeping full guard, as Raven tries to pass.
Grind will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Grind is looking for a triangle but Raven pushes his legs off easily.
Raven slips nicely into half guard.
Raven uses his free foot to push down on Grind's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grind.
Raven controlling his opponent.
Grind working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grind is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Grind is trying to escape the mount.
Raven controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raven stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Raven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Raven slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Raven seems content to control.
Raven's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Raven passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grind!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grind working to try and regain half guard.
Raven fails to take his opponent's back.
Raven looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grind tries to buck Raven off but he can't manage it.
Grind looks gassed!
Raven looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grind is desperately trying to improve his position but Raven has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grind tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Raven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grind is looking for a sweep.
Raven controls the position.
Grind is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Raven asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Grind tries to buck Raven off but Raven is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Raven stalls from top position.
Raven has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Saiquin Raven just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Raven blocks a head kick by Grind.
Grind is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grind throws a jab but it's blocked by Raven.

Raven looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grind being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grind wants to sweep but no luck.
Raven 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.

Grind working for a triangle but Raven defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raven will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Saiquin Raven just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Raven drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raven is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Grind is keeping the position.
Raven 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grind looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raven is stalling in the full guard.
Raven looking to pass the guard.
Raven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grind is looking to stand up but Raven isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grind shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

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

Raven darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raven keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Raven seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grind for as long as he can get away with.
Grind is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Raven controlling the position easily from mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Saiquin Raven just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Raven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grind fails with the takedown

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Raven keeping control of the position.

Grind is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Raven defends it well.
Raven keeping control of the position.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Saiquin Raven just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A big left from Raven misses.

Raven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raven lands in his opponent's guard.
Raven 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.
Raven won't allow Grind to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saiquin Raven clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Grind with a lazy takedown attempt

and Raven counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grind won't be happy with that.
Raven in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Grind is looking for a sweep.
Grind sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Raven is taking a breather. Grind 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.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grind is trying to get back to full guard.
Raven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grind can do to turn this around?
Raven keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Saiquin Raven just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Grind tries for a takedown but Raven circles away easily

and Raven counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grind's guard now.
Saiquin Raven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raven is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grind is looking for a triangle but Raven pushes his legs off easily.
Raven content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Saiquin Raven just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Grind gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Raven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saiquin Raven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Grind.
Well, if Raven is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grind wants to get back to full guard.
Raven trying to control the pace.
Raven prevents Grind from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saiquin Raven had his way with Al Grind in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Raven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Raven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grind is keeping the position for now.
Raven controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Grind looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Raven is defending well. Grind quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Raven has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Grind celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Grind!
Al Grind is the new bantamweight champion!