B!13: Maserati! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Goodspeed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by travis barker solja boy remix. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hunter
vs
Goodspeed

191 cm
21
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gideon Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stanley Goodspeed!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

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

Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodspeed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
Goodspeed wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hunter has Goodspeed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hunter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Goodspeed tumbling to the mat - Hunter dives into Goodspeed's guard.
Hunteris looking to pass into half guard but Goodspeed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goodspeed is in guard.

Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodspeed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goodspeed wants to stand but Hunter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hunter is looking for a triangle but Goodspeed pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodspeed wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.

Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Goodspeed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Goodspeed passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Goodspeed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hunter with the active half guard here but Goodspeed passes nicely into side control.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom here.

Goodspeed decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hunter to his feet.
Goodspeed tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hunter counters by clinching up.
Goodspeed tries to stall but Hunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goodspeed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goodspeed can't break the clinch.
Goodspeed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hunter is trying to trip Goodspeed. He has hold of a leg but Goodspeed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hunter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Goodspeed keeps moving.

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

Goodspeed decides to stand back up. Goodspeed steps back and let's Hunter get back to his feet.
Goodspeed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodspeed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goodspeed drops Hunter with a left right combo! Goodspeed follows him down to the ground into side control.

Hunter is rocked!

It looks like Gideon Hunter has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter is trying to work for a sweep but Goodspeed has mounted him!
Oh Hunter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodspeed controlling the pace for now.
Hunter seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunter is squirming around, avoiding Goodspeed's attempts to control the action.
Goodspeed is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter wants to control but Goodspeed is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Goodspeed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gideon Hunter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hunter seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Goodspeed shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hunter is backing up but Goodspeed catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hunter covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Goodspeed Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Goodspeed!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vin Ner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Gallo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ner
vs
Gallo

200 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vin Ner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ner closes the distance and clinches.
Ner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gallo.
Gallo blocks the elbow strike.

Ner breaks from the clinch.
Gallo throws a nice head kick!

Ner darts in and clinches Gallo up against the cage.
Gallo tries to pull guard but Ner won't allow it.
Ner missing with knees to the body.

Ner jumps guard.

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

Ner looking for a guillotine here but Gallo defends easily.
Ner can't keep his opponent in guard - Gallo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ner is pressing down on Gallo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Ner had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gallo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ner Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gallo's back instead.
Ner connects with a big shot to the side of Gallo's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ner looking for the RNC.

Ner tightening his grip on Gallo, looking for the choke.
Ner is breathing heavily.
Ner avoiding Gallo 's attempts to control his hands.

Ner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Ner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gallo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gallo for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ner gets his hands free as Gallo looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo holding both Ner 's hands and preventing any damage.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gallo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ner is thwarting Gallo's attempts to control the position.
Gallo regains full guard. Nicely done.

Ner drops back looking for a leg! Gallo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gallo manages to kick Ner off! Ner jumps back into Gallo's guard.
Ner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ner stops Gallo from standing up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ner is controlling him.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan Gallo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ner shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallo tries to sprawl out of it but Ner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ner scores with a takedown into Gallo's guard.
Ner won't allow Gallo to sweep him here.
Ner pushing down on Gallo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Ner is working for a kimura but Gallo is defending it quite comfortably.
Ner tries to pass to full mount but Gallo defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gallo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ner.
Gallo wants to get back to his feet.
Gallo trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Gallo.

Ner has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ner tries to land knees in the clinch but Gallo avoids the damage to the body.
Gallo can't get the takedown.
Gallo has Ner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vin Ner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gallo.
Gallo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ner.
Ner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gallo's guard.

Ner 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.
Ner slips nicely into half guard.

Ner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gallo is just riding it out for now. Ner eventually gives up the hold.
Gallo wants to get back to his feet.
Gallo taking some punishment here, with Ner in his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ner seems to be looking for submissions.

Ner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gallo is just riding it out for now. Ner eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo moves into full guard.
Gallo wants to get back to his feet but Ner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ner looking to pass the guard.

Gallo has his feet on Ner's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

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

Ner looking to secure an arm triangle but Gallo defends it well.

Ner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gallo is now in Ner's guard. A big mistake from Ner there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ner has his foot on Gallo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gallo works his way back into a safe position though.
Ner can't keep his opponent in guard - Gallo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vin Ner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gallo thows a huge punch but Ner dodges it nicely.

Ner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gallo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Gallo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gallo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ner's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo lands a really nice looking cross but Ner seems unphased.
Gallo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gallo throws a nice head kick!

Ner rushes Gallo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ner throws an elbow that misses.
Ner tries to pull guard but Gallo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ner drops back down to his feet.
Gallo can't break the clinch.
Ner stalls.
Ner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gallo.
Ner trying to land knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Ner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gallo avoids the elbow strike from Ner, against the cage.
Ner wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vin Ner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ner is trying to maintain a safe position but Gallo gets an underhook and turns Ner into the cage.
Gallo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ner prevents it.
Gallo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ner smiles and moves away.

Ner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gallo is looking for a sweep.
Gallo gets back to half guard.
Gallo tries to get to full guard but Ner has control of the leg.
Ner works his way into full mount!
Gallo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Ner working for a submission but Gallo is keeping him at bay.
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 Vin Ner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gallo misses with a head kick.
Gallo tries a head kick but it misses.

Ner rushes Gallo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ner prevents the takedown attempt.
Gallo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ner.
Ner throws an elbow that misses.

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

Ner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ner lands in his opponent's guard.

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

Ner drops back looking for a leg! Gallo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gallo manages to kick Ner off! Ner jumps back into Gallo's guard.

Ner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gallo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gallo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gallo!
Ner is looking to reverse the position.

Gallo stands up and beckons Ner to his feet.
Gallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ner fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Gallo misses.
Gallo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Ner 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.
Gallo moves into full guard.
Ner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ner 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.

Gallo working for a triangle but Ner defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ner 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.
Ner won't allow Gallo to get back to his feet.

Ner 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.
Ner thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gallo throws a sloppy head kick and Ner moves out of range easily.

Ner gets the takedown into side control.

Ner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gallo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ner but great work by Gallo.
Vin Ner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gallo stands up.

Ner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gallo sprawls well initially but Ner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Ner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gallo is looking to escape.

Ner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gallo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ner.

Ner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gallo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ner.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vin Ner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ner, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vin Ner!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunny Samba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Kraljevic II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunny Samba looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Samba
vs
Kraljevic II

176 cm
22
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
179 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Elite Clothing

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sunny Samba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marko Kraljevic II!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Samba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kraljevic II.
Samba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samba fails to land with a series of punches.
Samba tries to bum rush Kraljevic II with a series of wild strikes but Kraljevic II uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kraljevic II throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Samba's waist but Samba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kraljevic II off to one side.
Samba misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by Kraljevic II or perhaps it was just good defense by Samba which made him look bad.
Kraljevic II shoots in and drives through. Samba sprawls well.
Sunny Samba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Kraljevic II.
Samba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kraljevic II moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kraljevic II dodges the punch combination from Samba.
Samba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kraljevic II's head backwards.

Samba gets caught flat footed, as Kraljevic II shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Samba is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba looking for a sweep. Not yet Samba, not yet.
Kraljevic II thows a big elbow that misses.
Samba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Samba tries to get out of the position.

Kraljevic II 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.

Kraljevic II thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Samba throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Samba scores with a jab.
Samba misses with a wild combination.

Kraljevic II scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

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

Kraljevic II is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Samba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kraljevic II on the ground.

Kraljevic II tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraljevic II has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kraljevic II tries for a kimura but Samba is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kraljevic II tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kraljevic II's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kraljevic II not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Samba wants to improve his position but Kraljevic II is controlling well.
Kraljevic II thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

Kraljevic II is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Samba has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kraljevic II is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Kraljevic II seems to be working for a kimura but Samba defends the submission attempt.
Samba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marko Kraljevic II will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Samba throws a right and a left that Kraljevic II avoids nicely.
Sunny Samba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samba misses with a wild combination.

Kraljevic II shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Samba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Kraljevic II 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.
Kraljevic II working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraljevic II slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samba tries to get to full guard but Kraljevic II has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kraljevic II is working for a submission of some sort.
Samba punching from the bottom.
Samba wants to get back to full guard.

Kraljevic II is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kraljevic II working the head and body with strikes.
Samba is looking for a sweep. Kraljevic II is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samba is working hard here to advance position.

Kraljevic II is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Samba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kraljevic II prevents Samba from improving his position.
Kraljevic II throwing shots but Samba is blocking nicely.

Kraljevic II is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Samba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kraljevic II works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kraljevic II thows a huge punch but Samba dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Samba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Kraljevic II drops back looking for a leg! Samba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Samba manages to kick Kraljevic II off! Kraljevic II jumps back into Samba's guard.
Kraljevic II throws a strike but Samba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Samba trying to control but Kraljevic II is working from the bottom.
Kraljevic II lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Samba!
Samba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kraljevic II is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Samba rolls with it to try and escape but Kraljevic II cranks on the arm and Samba is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marko Kraljevic II!

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A | B

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gundar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Robico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorsen comes to the cage accompanied by Thunder struck- ACDC. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Thorsen
vs
Robico

201 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gundar Thorsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Robico!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robico scores a takedown into full mount!
Thorsen is squirming around, avoiding Robico's attempts to control the action.

Robico jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thorsen manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Robico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thorsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Robico tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thorsen is looking to reverse the position.
Thorsen is not content to let Robico control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Robico is controlling him well.
Thorsen wants to control but Robico postures up.

Robico is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thorsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thorsen is trying to get back to his feet.

Robico thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thorsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robico on the ground.
Thorsen wants to control but Robico postures up.
Robico tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robico trying to control the position but Thorsen is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thorsen sneaks back into half guard.
Robico trying to control the pace.
Thorsen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thorsen wants to improve his position but Robico is controlling well.
Robico trying to mount his opponent but Thorsen defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen is staying active underneath Robico, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thorsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robico trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robico manages to get himself to full guard.

Thorsen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thorsen misses with the combination.
Robico shoots for a takedown but Thorsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robico looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thorsen lands with a cross.

Robico shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thorsen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Robico drops back looking for a leg! Thorsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thorsen manages to kick Robico off! Robico jumps back into Thorsen's guard.
Thorsen controlling the position.
Thorsen is looking to stand up but Robico isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robico trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thorsen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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 Gundar Thorsen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Thorsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Robico shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thorsen pinned against the cage. Thorsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robico shoots in and drives through. Thorsen sprawls well.
Thorsen fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorsen.
Thorsen misses with a leg kick.
Thorsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Michael Robico has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robico is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Thorsen.
A combination from Thorsen does no damage.
Robico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorsen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsen throws a series of punches but Robico moves out of range.
Thorsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robico slips a jab and a cross from Thorsen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Thorsen misses.
Thorsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robico circles away.
The crowd cheers as Robico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thorsen doesn't seem phased though.
Thorsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robico pinned against the cage. Robico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thorsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robico.
Thorsen misses with a hook.
Gundar Thorsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robico.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gundar Thorsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robico, right into the meat.
Robico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorsen.

Robico fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thorsen sprawls well initially but Robico persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Robico is trying to work for a kimura but Thorsen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Robico is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thorsen is just riding it out for now. Robico eventually gives up the hold.
Robico missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen is trying to maintain the position but Robico is very close to passing his half guard.
Robico moves into full mount! Thorsen won't be happy about that!
Thorsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thorsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robico throws some wild stikes that Thorsen manages to avoid easily.

Robico is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thorsen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gundar Thorsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Robico's cut.
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!

Thorsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robico. Robico circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thorsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thorsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gundar Thorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Robico counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thorsen pushes Robico off looking to stand but Robico dives back in and keeps control.

Robico is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robico drops an elbow to the side of Thorsen's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robico trying to mount his opponent but Thorsen defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Robico 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.

Thorsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Robico.

Robico is working for a submission of some sort.

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.

Robico is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thorsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robico.

Robico is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Thorsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thorsen looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab, jab by Thorsen - just one landing.

Robico looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thorsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thorsen trying to hold on to Robico's head to control him but Robico postures up.
Thorsen wants to get back to his feet.
Robico trying to pass the guard but Thorsen defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robico.
Robico throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robico seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thorsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thorsen tries to roll over but Robico keeps him under control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robico misses with a takedown attempt - Thorsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thorsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robico on the side of the head.
Robico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsen.
Robico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorsen.
Michael Robico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gundar Thorsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robico throws a sloppy head kick and Thorsen moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Robico.
I think Thorsen 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gundar Thorsen!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Glover will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Foe
vs
Glover

160 cm
22
149 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Danger Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Foe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Glover!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Glover misses.
Glover stuffs the takedown attempt from Foe. Foe gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice combo by Glover! Oh, that's hurt him - Foe falls to the canvas and Glover follows him into side control.

It looks like Joe Foe has been cut.
Glover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foe keeps working.
Glover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Foe manages to get back to half guard.
Foe is trying to get back to full guard.

Foe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foe moves into full guard.

Foe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Glover is fighting to break Foe's control of his arms but Foe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover trying to control but Foe is working from the bottom.
Foe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Foe looking for a guillotine from mount but Glover is having none of it.
Foe looking to finish with strikes here!

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.
Glover is looking to improve his position but Foe isn't that keen on the idea.

Foe working for a submission but Glover is keeping him at bay.
Foe is breathing heavily.
Foe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Glover is looking to improve his position but Foe isn't that keen on the idea.

Foe is working for a guillotine from mount but Glover frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Foe goes for an armbar but Glover turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Glover.
Glover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Foe looking for a guillotine here but Glover defends easily.
Foe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Glover trying to control the position from guard on top but Foe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Foe looking for a guillotine here but Glover defends easily.
Glover wants to control from the top but Foe keeps moving.

Foe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Foe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Glover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Foe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Foe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glover looks to land a combination but Foe avoids it well.
Glover connects with a looping right hand.
Glover fails to land with a series of punches.

Foe feints and as Glover raises his hands in defense, Foe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Glover looking for a sweep. Not yet Glover, not yet.
Foe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Foe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Glover manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foe has Glover in his guard.

Foe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Foe is proving hard to escape from.
Foe wants to get back to his feet but Glover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Glover avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

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.

Foe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Glover wants to control from the top but Foe keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Glover lands with an uppercut that bounces Foe off the cage and back into rage.

Joe Foe's cut is getting worse.
Foe shoots in and drives through. Glover sprawls well.
Glover scores with a one two! Foe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Glover drops Foe with a left right combo! Glover follows him down to the ground into side control.

Foe is rocked!
Glover cracks Foe with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Glover immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Foe is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Glover!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Glover!
Larry Glover is the new featherweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Zmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Doo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zmertin comes to the cage accompanied by The Pee Song. Yuri Zmertin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zmertin
vs
Doo

190 cm
23
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Danger Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yuri Zmertin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Doo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zmertin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zmertin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zmertin working the ground and pound effectively.

Zmertin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doo is trying to escape the mount.
Zmertin moves to back control.
Zmertin 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.
Doo turns into Zmertin and is now in his guard.
Zmertin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Zmertin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doo wants to stand but Zmertin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Zmertin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zmertin is proving hard to escape from.
Zmertin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Zmertin looking for a guillotine here but Doo defends easily.

Zmertin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zmertin is breathing heavily.
Zmertin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zmertin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zmertin stops Doo from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zmertin is pressing down on Doo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doo is holding on for now.
Doo is trying to stand.
Zmertin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Zmertin is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Doo is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Zmertin!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alligator Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wii Playstation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dundee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Crocodile Dundee Theme Music. Wii Playstation will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dundee
vs
Playstation

200 cm
22
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

203 cm
20
294 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alligator Dundee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wii Playstation!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dundee closes the distance and clinches.
Dundee wants to break free but Playstation has control.
Playstation is trying to break free.
Dundee is trying to break the clinch but Playstation has him pressed against the cage.
Dundee is looking to break free of the clinch but Playstation has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Playstation to work.
Dundee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Playstation smiles and moves away.
Playstation throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Playstation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dundee throws a jab when Playstation was well out of range.
Dundee tries to clinch there but Playstation circles away.
Playstation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Playstation is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Playstation tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dundee swivels and escapes.
Playstation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Playstation keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Playstation walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dundee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Playstation looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Dundee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dundee works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee trying to control the position but Playstation is working away.

Dundee swings around for an armbar but Playstation sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dundee's guard.

Dundee looking for a guillotine here but Playstation defends easily.
Playstation preventing the sweep.

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.
Playstation trying to control the position from guard on top but Dundee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dundee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Playstation tries to stand but Dundee is controlling from the bottom.
Playstation trying to control but Dundee is working from the bottom.
Dundee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Playstation tries a head kick but it misses.
Playstation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dundee throws a push kick but Playstation slaps the foot to one side.
Dundee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Playstation but Playstation pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alligator Dundee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Playstation stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dundee.
Dundee avoids the head kick by Playstation.
Playstation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dundee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Playstation doesn't seem bothered though.
Playstation looks gassed!
Dundee tries to clinch but Playstation moves out of range.
Playstation misses with a head kick.

Dundee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dundee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Playstation swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Playstation keeping moving, preventing Dundee from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee advances position into side control!

Dundee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Playstation tries to buck Dundee off but Dundee is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dundee advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alligator Dundee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dundee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Playstation trying to control but Dundee postures up.
Dundee works his way into full mount!
Dundee misses with a head shot.
Playstation is in a horrible position here. Dundee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Dundee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Playstation has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Playstation!
Playstation showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dundee wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Playstation must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Playstation avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dundee wants to sweep here but Playstation controlling him for the moment.
Dundee doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Playstation is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dundee has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Playstation is looking to defend but Dundee has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Playstation! Dundee pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Playstation taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alligator Dundee!
Alligator Dundee retains his super heavyweight title!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nanner Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A W Rootbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nuts might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bananaman. Rootbeer has chosen Amburgers and Wootbeer as his entrance music. 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?

Nuts
vs
W Rootbeer

181 cm
22
177 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nanner Nuts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, A W Rootbeer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rootbeer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rootbeer showed some decent athleticism there.
Nuts tries to get to full guard but Rootbeer has control of the leg.

Nuts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuts is refusing to be controlled, as Rootbeer sits in half guard.
Nuts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rootbeer.
Rootbeer trying to control from half guard but Nuts is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nuts is working hard here to advance position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nuts closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts connects with a knee to the head.
Rootbeer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Nuts has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rootbeer uses from the top position.

Rootbeer drops back looking for a leg! Nuts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nuts manages to kick Rootbeer off! Rootbeer jumps back into Nuts's guard.
Rootbeer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nuts is looking for a triangle but Rootbeer pushes his legs off easily.

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

Rootbeer drops back looking for a leg! Nuts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nuts manages to kick Rootbeer off! Rootbeer jumps back into Nuts's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Rootbeer drops back looking for a leg! Nuts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nuts manages to kick Rootbeer off! Rootbeer jumps back into Nuts's guard.
Rootbeer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nuts swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Nuts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nuts is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts keeping moving, preventing Rootbeer from controlling successfully.
Rootbeer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rootbeer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nuts kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nuts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rootbeer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rootbeer avoiding damage as Nuts throws knees to the body.
Nuts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rootbeer.
Nuts lands a knee to the body.
Rootbeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Rootbeer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nuts pushes down on Rootbeer's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer won't allow Nuts to pass to mount.
Rootbeer is trying is best to control the position here.

Rootbeer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rootbeer trying to control but Nuts postures up.

Rootbeer looking for submissions off his back.

Nuts seems to be working for a kimura but Rootbeer defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rootbeer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nuts closes the distance but Rootbeer moves to the side

and Rootbeer counters with a shoot takedown. Nuts fights it but they end up in guard.

Nuts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rootbeer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nuts looking for a sweep. Not yet Nuts, not yet.

Nuts is looking for a triangle here but Rootbeer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rootbeer trying to control the position but Nuts is working away.
Nuts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rootbeer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Rootbeer swings around for an armbar but Nuts sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rootbeer's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts trying to control the position from guard on top but Rootbeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rootbeer is keeping the position for now.

Rootbeer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nuts is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rootbeer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nuts's back instead.
Nuts is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rootbeer is trying to stick to Nuts's back but Nuts is turning into Rootbeer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rootbeer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nuts.

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.
Rootbeer is trying to improve his position.

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

Nuts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rootbeer gets back to half guard.

Rootbeer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Nuts 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.
Nuts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rootbeer keeps working.
Rootbeer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Rootbeer looking for submissions off his back.

That's four 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.

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

Rootbeer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nuts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rootbeer circles away from the clinch attempt

and Rootbeer counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A W Rootbeer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rootbeer tries to clinch but Nuts is having none of it.
Nuts tries to clinch

and Rootbeer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rootbeer.
Nuts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rootbeer has him pressed against the cage.
Rootbeer looking for a takedown.

Nuts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nuts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nuts working for a triangle but Rootbeer defends it easily.
Rootbeer trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rootbeer preventing the sweep.

Nuts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nuts working for a triangle but Rootbeer defends it easily.
Nuts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rootbeer pushes down on Nuts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rootbeer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Rootbeer is working for a kimura but Nuts is defending it quite comfortably.

Rootbeer is looking for a kimura 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.
Nuts is trying to get back to full guard.

Rootbeer is working for a kimura but Nuts is defending it quite comfortably.
Nuts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nuts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rootbeer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rootbeer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nuts wants to sweep here but Rootbeer controlling him for the moment.
Nuts controls Rootbeer momentarily but Rootbeer frees himself.
Rootbeer wants to control from the top but Nuts keeps moving.
Rootbeer looking to sit in guard and control but Nuts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rootbeer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nuts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nuts tries to clinch but Rootbeer moves away

and Rootbeer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nuts won't be happy with that.
Rootbeer has knee on belly momentarily but Nuts bucks him off and regains half guard.
Nuts is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but A W Rootbeer just about did enough to take it.
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.

Rootbeer is looking to clinch.

Nuts has managed to clinch.

Rootbeer pulls guard successfully.
Nuts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rootbeer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Nuts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rootbeer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Nuts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rootbeer is just riding it out for now. Nuts eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rootbeer looking for submissions off his back.

Rootbeer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuts trying to pass the guard but Rootbeer defending well.

Rootbeer looking for submissions from an awkward position 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.
Nuts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rootbeer is looking for a sweep. Nuts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rootbeer trying to control from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nuts misses with a head kick.

Nuts clinches with his opponent.
Rootbeer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nuts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nuts landing knees to the head.

Nuts pulls Rootbeer into guard.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer passes into half guard.

Rootbeer is working for a kimura but Nuts is defending it quite comfortably.
Nuts wants to get back to full guard but Rootbeer has mounted him!
Nuts working to try and regain half guard.
Rootbeer wants to control the pace but Nuts is squirming around nicely.
Nuts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Rootbeer looking for a guillotine from mount but Nuts is having none of it.
Nuts tries to reverse the position but Rootbeer maintains control.

Rootbeer has control of Nuts's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nuts regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rootbeer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nuts throws out a powerful jab.

Nuts clinches up against the cage.
Nuts tries to pull guard but Rootbeer holds him up against the cage and eventually Nuts drops back down to his feet.
Nuts fails to pull guard.
Nuts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nuts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rootbeer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rootbeer managing to block the knees to the body from Nuts.
Nuts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rootbeer tries to pull guard but Nuts holds him up against the cage and eventually Rootbeer drops back down to his feet.
Nuts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rootbeer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nanner Nuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Nuts.
Nuts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nuts lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rootbeer smiles and moves away.
Nanner Nuts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rootbeer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nuts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rootbeer circles away from the clinch attempt

and Rootbeer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rootbeer.
Nuts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Nuts jumps guard.
Rootbeer looking to pass the guard.

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

Nuts is looking for a triangle but Rootbeer pushes his legs off easily.

Nuts is looking for a triangle here but Rootbeer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is looking for a sweep.

Rootbeer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nuts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
A W Rootbeer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nuts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rootbeer is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nuts has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nuts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nuts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Nuts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rootbeer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nuts is trying to keep Rootbeer in close.
Rootbeer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nuts's guard.

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.
Rootbeer is keen to just control but Nuts is a slippery customer.
Nuts moves into full guard.
Rootbeer trying to control but Nuts is working from the bottom.

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

Rootbeer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nuts has picked Rootbeer up and slammed him! Rootbeer can't keep hold of the triangle and Nuts manages to pass to side control!
Rootbeer prevents Nuts from improving position.
Nuts has knee on belly and moves into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nanner Nuts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nuts 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nanner Nuts!
Nanner Nuts retains his welterweight title!