OFC XVIII: Fear of Animania! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Striker
vs
Alves

180 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alves !
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alves with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Striker misses.
Striker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Striker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Alves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Striker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.

Striker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alves is working Striker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Striker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alves 's guard.
Striker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Striker's guard.
Alves trying to control but Striker is working from the bottom.
Alves preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Striker's head.
Striker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Striker wants to free his trapped foot but Alves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alves controlling Striker's posture.
Let's hope that Alves has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Striker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alves manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Striker blocks nicely.
Striker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alves 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves tries to strike from the bottom.
Striker stands up over Alves , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Striker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Striker pushing down on Alves 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.
Alves looks gassed!
Alves is pressing down on Striker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alves keeping full guard, as Striker tries to pass.
Striker preventing the sweep.
Alves throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Alves trying to control the position.

Striker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Striker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Striker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Striker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alves misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Striker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Striker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alves controlling the position.
Striker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alves 's head.
Alves controlling Striker's posture.
Striker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alves is trying to control Striker's posture but Striker avoids it.
Alves prevents Striker from moving into mount.

Striker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Terry Striker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Striker is trying to break the clinch but Alves has him pressed against the cage.

Striker breaks from the clinch.
Striker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Striker misses with a straight left.
Alves shoots for a takedown but Striker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Striker misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Alves .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Striker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Some wild striking there from Alves .
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Alves counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alves .

That's one minute gone in the round.

Striker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Striker throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Striker.
A left lands for Alves .
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss

and Alves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alves prevents Striker from improving his position.
Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Striker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Alves there.
Striker is staying active underneath Alves , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thiago Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Striker taking some punishment here, with Alves in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker gets back to full guard.
Alves is in close to Striker's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Striker has his foot on Alves 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves wants to control from the top but Striker keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Striker.
Alves stays in close to Striker's body and controls the position.

Striker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Striker's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Alves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Striker defends it well.
Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Striker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Striker gets full guard.
Striker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.
Striker postures up in Alves 's guard and throws a big left but Alves blocks it.
Alves will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Alves looking to control.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Striker is one step ahead there.

Striker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Striker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant 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.
Striker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Striker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alves wants to sweep here but Striker controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.

Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Striker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Striker keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.

Striker has his foot on Alves 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Striker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Striker moves into full mount! Alves won't be happy about that!
Alves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Striker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alves has worked his arm free - good work by Alves !
Alves throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Alves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Striker off and has taken his back!
Alves slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Striker wants to escape the position.
Alves lands shots from the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Striker rolls, trying to escape but Alves keeps control of the position.
Alves lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Striker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves scores with punches and elbows.
Alves scores with punches and elbows.
Alves lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Striker tries to break free.
Striker is working hard here to advance position.
Striker covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Alves controlling well, preventing Striker from escaping the position.
Striker covers up after that shot from Alves .
Striker is keeping busy.
Alves is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Striker up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alves has the hooks in. Striker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Can Striker hold on?! Alves is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Striker rolls, trying to escape but Alves keeps control of the position.
Alves is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Striker up.
Alves has the hooks in. Striker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alves lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Striker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alves prevents Striker from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Striker doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Striker is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Alves stands and throws Striker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alves controlling from side mount.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striker keeps working.
Alves creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Striker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Striker tries to buck Alves off but Alves is having none of it.

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.

Alves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alves trying to control the action but Striker is working from the bottom.
Alves fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alves in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Striker's corner calls for a 1-2. Striker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alves has his takedown stuffed

and Striker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alves 's guard.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves wants to sweep here but Striker controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thiago Alves .
Well Alves 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Alves !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Colosimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Rain told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Colosimo
vs
Rain

190 cm
20
203 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie Colosimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Rain!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain lands a hook that stumbles Colosimo back into the cage. Rain follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Colosimo to the canvas! Rain pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Colosimo has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aaron Rain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Dungy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fontana has chosen Classic Girl as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Melvin Dungy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dungy
vs
Fontana

185 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Melvin Dungy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Fontana!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dungy lands a left and a right that sends Fontana crashing to the canvas! Dungy dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Jack Fontana has been cut.
Fontana tries to hold on but Dungy postures up.
Dungy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Dungy working for a guillotine from mount but Fontana is in no mood to give up.
Dungy wants to control the pace but Fontana is squirming around nicely.
Fontana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dungy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dungy landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fontana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dungy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Fontana somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Fontana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dungy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Dungy.
Dungy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fontana.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dungy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fontana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dungy misses with a series of wild punches.
Dungy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dungy misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Dungy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dungy wants to clinch up but Fontana keeps it at a distance.
Dungy throws a sloppy head kick and Fontana moves out of range easily.
Fontana moves out of range as Dungy throws a body kick.
Melvin Dungy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fontana explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dungy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fontana misses with a body kick.
Dungy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dungy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fontana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fontana tries to clinch but Dungy moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontana checks a leg kick.

Dungy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dungy is breathing heavily.
Dungy has control of an arm but Fontana manages to advance to Dungy's back!
Fontana tries to escape but Dungy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dungy throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fontana could be in trouble here!

Fontana fending off the submission attempt from Dungy.
Fontana trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fontana breaks Dungy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dungy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fontana has passed into side control.
Dungy is trying to get back to half guard.
Fontana looking to control but instead Dungy has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fontana wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Dungy uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dungy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fontana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Dungy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Fontana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dungy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fontana shoots for a takedown but Dungy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fontana with a poor takedown
and Dungy counters with an inside leg kick.
Melvin Dungy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dungy is looking to clinch.
Fontana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dungy misses with a head kick.
Fontana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Dungy clinches with his opponent.
Fontana gets underhooks to prevent Dungy's takedown attempt.

Dungy gets control of Fontana's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dungy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dungy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fontana!
Fontana is looking to improve his position but Dungy isn't that keen on the idea.
Fontana is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dungy lands with some strikes.
Dungy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fontana hang on?
Fontana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fontana is desperately trying to improve his position but Dungy has a good base and remains in mount.
Dungy looking to control but Fontana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Dungy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dungy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dungy landing punches.
Dungy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fontana wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dungy postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Fontana in real trouble here! The ref calls for Fontana to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Dungy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

Beast
vs
Rudolph

190 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

203 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Rudolph!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudolph misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rudolph looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Beast decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rudolph is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beast scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beast trying to control the pace.
Beast looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rudolph taking some punishment here, with Beast in his half guard.
Beast not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Beast decides to stand and escape the position.

Beast looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beast thows a huge punch but Rudolph dodges it nicely.
Beast takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rudolph taking some punishment here, with Beast in his half guard.
Beast lands strikes from half guard.
Beast lands with a punch from half guard.
Beast lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rudolph is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beast drops an elbow to the side of Rudolph's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast wants to free his trapped foot but Rudolph is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beast looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rudolph with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rudolph is in trouble now - Beast has advanced to mount!
Beast with shots to the head and body - Rudolph looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beast lands with some strikes.
Beast fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rudolph takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rudolph's face.
Beast lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rudolph hang on?
BOOM! Beast connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beast cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Rudolph that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Beast controlling from mount.
Beast with the ground and pound from mount.
Beast breaks from Rudolph's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beast fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph can't escape the position.
Beast trying to control but Rudolph is having none of it.
Beast controlling from the full mount.
Rudolph is bucking up trying to escape but Beast cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beast looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beast scores with a takedown into Rudolph's guard.
Beast works over Rudolph with some ground and pound from guard.
Rudolph being controlled here, momentarily.
Beast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beast connects with a couple of short punches.
Rudolph is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beast seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rudolph for as long as he can get away with.
Beast chips away with some ground and pound.
Beast slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beast passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rudolph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beast working the head and body with strikes.
Beast is nestled in close to Rudolph, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beast moves nicely into side control.
Beast controls the position.
Rudolph on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Beast in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rudolph is trying to control Beast's posture but Beast avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast cracks Rudolph with a big right hand but Rudolph just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rudolph taking punishment in the form of punches.
Beast working the ground and pound.
Beast is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rudolph will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rudolph on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Beast working the ground and pound.
Beast scoring with punches and elbows.
Beast scoring with punches and elbows.
Beast is looking to take a break and control but Rudolph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beast landing strikes.
Beast working the ground and pound.

Beast is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rudolph is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Beast tries for a kimura but Rudolph is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Beast dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rudolph tries to clinch but Beast moves out of range.
Beast moves out of range as Rudolph throws a body kick.

Beast shoots in and bounces Rudolph off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beast wants to control from the top but Rudolph keeps moving.
The Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Beast's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rudolph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beast working the body and head with strikes.
Rudolph being controlled for a moment.
Beast working the ground and pound.
Beast lands a decent elbow from side control.
Beast in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Beast drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beast working the head with strikes.
Rudolph is being controlled here.
Beast landing strikes.
Beast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rudolph can do to turn this around?
Beast is staying tight to Rudolph's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Beast is chipping away with strikes.
The Beast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph trying to remain calm as Beast controls from the top position.
Beast scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rudolph to see if he's OK.
Beast is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rudolph will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Beast decides to stand back up.

Beast shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rudolph's guard.
Beast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beast preventing the sweep.
Beast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast connects with a couple of short punches.
Beast looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rudolph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rudolph is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chuck Rudolph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beast controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Beast!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Yarris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Dabest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yarris comes into the arena with Land Down Under blaring out of the sound system. Brett Yarris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yarris
vs
Dabest

175 cm
22
164 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Yarris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Dabest!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarris moves in looking to clinch but Dabest pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dabest.
Yarris tries to clinch there but Dabest circles away.
Dabest circles away from the clinch attempt.

Dabest shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Yarris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yarris is looking to improve his position.

Yarris actively working from the bottom here.
Yarris is looking for a sweep. Dabest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarris punching from the bottom.

Dabest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yarris taking some punishment here, with Dabest in his half guard.
Dabest thows a huge punch but Yarris dodges it nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Dabest breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dabest instigates a clinch.
Dabest is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yarris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dabest looking to slow down the pace here.
Yarris gets through Dabest's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dabest can't get the takedown.
Brett Yarris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Dabest.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dabest jumps guard.
Yarris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Dabest is looking for a triangle but Yarris pushes his legs off easily.

Yarris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yarris looking to pass the guard.
Dabest has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yarris trying to control the position from guard on top but Dabest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yarris distracts Dabest with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yarris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yarris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yarris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dabest wants to sweep here but Yarris controlling him for the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yarris closes the distance but Dabest moves to the side

and Dabest counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabest tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yarris just stands there and leans against the cage.

Dabest has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yarris clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dabest looks gassed!

Dabest is persistently looking for the submission but Yarris is defending it well.
Dabest throwing sloppy strikes.
Yarris trying to control the hands but Dabest won't let him.
Dabest doesn't have the hooks in and Yarris manages to turn into his guard.
Yarris throwing strikes but missing.
Yarris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dabest's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarris trying to control the position from guard on top but Dabest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yarris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Yarris drops back looking for a leg! Dabest is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dabest manages to kick Yarris off! Yarris jumps back into Dabest's guard.
Dabest manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yarris wants to control but Dabest is having none of it.

Dabest moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yarris has worked his arm free - good work by Yarris!
Yarris tries to bench press Dabest off him but Dabest keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Dabest dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dabest throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yarris's waist but Yarris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dabest off to one side.
Yarris closes the distance but Dabest moves to the side

and Dabest counters with a single leg into guard. Yarris didn't expect that.
Dabest wants to control from the top but Yarris keeps moving.

Yarris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yarris looking to control.
Yarris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dabest distracts Yarris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yarris tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yarris is keeping the position for now.
Dabest wants to control from the top but Yarris keeps moving.

Yarris is looking for a triangle but Dabest pushes his legs off easily.
Dabest lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dabest trying to control but Yarris is working from the bottom.
Yarris looking for a sweep. Not yet Yarris, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dabest will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dabest shoots for a takedown but Yarris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brett Yarris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Dabest.

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.
Yarris tries to clinch but Dabest moves away

and Dabest counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yarris striking from the bottom.

Yarris working for a triangle but Dabest defends it easily.
Yarris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yarris wants to stand up but Dabest is controlling him.
Yarris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Yarris thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dabest tries to free his leg and advance position but Yarris is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dabest shoots in looking for a takedown. Yarris tries to sprawl out of it but Dabest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yarris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yarris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Dabest with that takedown attempt.
Yarris closes the distance but Dabest moves to the side

and Dabest counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabest wants to control from the top but Yarris keeps moving.
Dabest tries to free his leg and advance position but Yarris is retaining full guard.
Yarris scores with a nice shot.
Yarris wants to get back to his feet but Dabest is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ian Dabest has got the better of the ground game so far.

Yarris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Yarris had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dabest is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yarris Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dabest's back instead.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Yarris's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dabest rushes Yarris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dabest tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Dabest works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yarris throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dabest wants to control from the top but Yarris keeps moving.
Dabest trying to move into half guard but instead Yarris has managed to sweep!

Yarris 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.

Dabest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dabest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Dabest throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yarris escapes and throws Dabest's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dabest struggling a bit here.

Yarris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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

Yarris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dabest is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yarris fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two 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.
Dabest is trying to control Yarris's posture but Yarris avoids it.
Dabest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yarris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dabest struggling a bit here.
Dabest is looking for a sweep.

Yarris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dabest, who protects the arm well.
Dabest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yarris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Yarris is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dabest's head.
Dabest moves into full guard.
Dabest throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dabest doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dabest 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.
Dabest is trying to control the position but Yarris postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yarris trying to control but Dabest is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yarris tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Dabest counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dabest.

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.
Dabest tries for a takedown but Yarris manages to get underhooks.
Dabest is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yarris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brett Yarris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Dabest.
Yarris lands a nice uppercut.
Yarris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dabest drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Yarris.
Brett Yarris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yarris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dabest wants a takedown but no success here.
Ian Dabest is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yarris lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ian Dabest.
I've got Dabest 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Dabest!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xxtreme MMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MMA has chosen Im Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Soda Popinsky has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Popinsky
vs
MMA

215 cm
23
255 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

200 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Soda Popinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xxtreme MMA!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MMA swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MMA blocks a low kick nicely.
Popinsky misses with a head kick.
MMA tries to close the distance and clinch but Popinsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popinsky stalks MMA and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MMA's face. MMA staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Xxtreme MMA has been cut.

Popinsky changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MMA looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
MMA stops Popinsky from passing to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Popinsky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MMA gets back to half guard.

MMA is defending against the submission attempts here by Popinsky.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MMA is positioning himself well to prevent Popinsky advancing to mount.
Popinsky is looking to stall here but MMA recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MMA is pulling down on Popinsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Popinsky, at least for the moment.
Popinsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MMA's head.

MMA has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Popinsky doesn't defend quickly enough and MMA has managed to lock this one up! Can Popinsky escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to MMA on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xxtreme MMA!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Marceau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen Song of Ice and Fire Art Collection as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Marceau
vs
Martin

185 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

197 cm
23
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Blueprint Clothing

Made 4 The Cage

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Marceau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Martin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
Marceau throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.

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

Martin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marceau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martin.
Marceau is trying to get back to full guard.
Marceau moves into full guard.
Marceau trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Martin wants to control from the top but Marceau keeps moving.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Martin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

It looks like Xavier Marceau has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marceau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marceau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Martin 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.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Marceau is retaining full guard.
Martin preventing the sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marceau scores with a nice right hand.
Marceau misses with a straight right.
Marceau scores with a sloppy right hand. Martin should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marceau looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Xavier Marceau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Marceau misses the target.
Martin avoids the head kick by Marceau.
Marceau tries a head kick but it misses.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Marceau.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marceau throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Marceau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Marceau - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marceau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marceau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marceau is breathing heavily.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marceau but Marceau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marceau misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely.
Marceau missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marceau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xavier Marceau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Martin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Martin on the inside.
Martin pushes Marceau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marceau backwards.
Marceau tries to stall but Martin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Xavier Marceau's cut is getting worse.
Marceau is pressed up against the cage. Martin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marceau down to the mat. Marceau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marceau tries to move into range but Martin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Xavier Marceau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Martin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Martin takes the fight into the clinch.

Marceau is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marceau to the mat. Marceau regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martin is pushing down on Marceau's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marceau is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.

Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Marceau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Martin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marceau's head backwards.
Marceau throws a wild body kick that Martin sees coming a mile off.
Marceau looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Marceau coming out on top.

Marceau gets caught flat footed, as Martin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marceau trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau trying to strike off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martin lands a couple of digs.
Martin is looking to work some ground and pound but Marceau has wrist control.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Marceau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Martin drops back looking for a leg! Marceau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marceau manages to kick Martin off! Martin jumps back into Marceau's guard.
Marceau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marceau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Martin pushes Marceau up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marceau tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
Martin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marceau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martin swings for the body but Marceau moves out of range.
Martin walks into a left hand.
George Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marceau.
Marceau misses with a head kick.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Martin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Marceau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin advances position into side control!
Martin cracks Marceau with a big elbow.
Martin landing strikes.

Martin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marceau manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marceau is staying active underneath Martin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marceau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marceau.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Marceau is retaining full guard.
Martin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marceau manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Marceau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marceau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marceau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Martin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marceau thows a big elbow that misses.
Marceau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marceau preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xavier Marceau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Martin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marceau to the mat! Marceau manages to get full guard.
Marceau wants to sweep but no luck.
Martin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marceau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martin stands and throws Marceau's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Marceau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marceau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martin trying to control but Marceau is working from the bottom.
Marceau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martin is in close to Marceau's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two 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.
Marceau is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
George Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marceau is really struggling to control Martin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marceau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marceau manages to get himself to full guard.
Marceau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin landing with the ground and pound.
Martin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marceau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Marceau gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marceau's guard.
Martin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Marceau looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
Martin postures up.
Martin trying to control but Marceau is working from the bottom.
George Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Marceau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Marceau being controlled here, momentarily.
Martin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Martin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Van Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Angle's choice of entrance music: TNA Kurt. Marshal Van Black could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kurt Angle's chin.

Van Black
vs
Angle

194 cm
23
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
226 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshal Van Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Angle!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Black looks for a takedown but Angle sprawls well.

Angle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Van Black uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Angle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Angle is looking to take a break and control but Van Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Angle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Black is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Van Black is trying to get back to his feet.
Van Black prevents Angle from improving position.
Angle moves into full mount!
Van Black is looking to improve his position but Angle isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle lands a heavy elbow.
Angle working Van Black over with strikes here.
Van Black is bucking up trying to escape but Angle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Angle prevents Van Black from getting the reversal.
Van Black is working hard here to advance position.
Van Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Black tries to get out of the position.

Angle has hold of Van Black's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Van Black manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Angle looks gassed!
Angle blocks Van Black's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Angle avoids the attempt from Van Black to control.
Van Black gets back to half guard.
Angle trying to mount his opponent but Van Black defends it.

Van Black is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Angle pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Black is not content to let Angle control the position.
Van Black wants to get back to full guard.
Angle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Van Black is trying to stand back up but Angle is controlling him
Van Black is looking for a sweep. Angle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Angle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Angle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Angle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Black counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Angle counters with a shoot takedown. Van Black fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Black is on top in guard.
Angle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Black manages to get himself to full guard.

Van Black wriggles free and stands up.
Van Black doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Angle counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshal Van Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Black gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Van Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Angle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Angle working Van Black over with strikes here.
Van Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Angle has a good base and remains in mount.
Angle with the ground and pound from mount.
Van Black blocking the ground and pound.
Van Black tries to lock up and control but Angle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Angle looking to finish with strikes here!
Angle is stalling here but it's allowed Van Black to get half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Black is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Angle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Angle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Van Black tries for a takedown but Angle circles away easily

and Angle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Black is trying to stand.
Van Black missing with punches from the bottom.
Angle working Van Black over with strikes.
Van Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Angle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Angle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Angle controlling the action here.
Angle is tying to control. Van Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Black is trying to stand back up but Angle is controlling him
Angle works his way into full mount!
Van Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Angle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Black is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
Van Black takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kurt Angle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Angle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Angle avoids the attempt from Van Black to control.
Angle landing strikes from the mount and Van Black is in trouble!
Van Black trying desperately to get to his feet.
Van Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Angle has a good base and remains in mount.
Angle breaks from Van Black's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Van Black is looking to improve his position but Angle isn't that keen on the idea.
Angle landing shots from mount.
Angle unloading with bombs!
Van Black regains half guard.
Angle works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Angle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Angle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Van Black manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Angle looks to land a strike but Van Black avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Angle throws a big right hand that misses.
Angle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Black is keeping the position for now.
Van Black 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.
Van Black punching to the body, from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Angle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Angle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Van Black drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Angle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Van Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Angle won't allow Van Black to pass to mount.
Van Black seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Angle is looking to improve his position.
Van Black passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Angle 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. This is the final round!

Angle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Angle showed some decent athleticism there.
Van Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
Van Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Black is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Angle is controlling him.
Van Black tries to strike from the bottom.
Van Black wants to get back to his feet but Angle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Angle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Black is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Van Black is trying to keep Angle in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van Black has his takedown stuffed

and Angle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Black's guard now.
Angle forces his way into half guard.
Van Black moves into full guard.

Van Black wriggles free and stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Angle.
Van Black is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Black tries to buck Angle off but Angle is having none of it.
Angle works to advance to full mount. Van Black defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Van Black wants to hold on but Angle pushes him away.
Van Black swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Angle looking to control but Van Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Van Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Angle with the ground and pound from mount.
Van Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Black's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Angle looking to control but Van Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Angle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Angle lands a heavy elbow.
Van Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Angle with a couple of short strikes.
Kurt Angle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Angle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Black is looking to escape.
Van Black flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Angle trying to control but Van Black is having none of it.
Angle throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Van Black because Angle loaded up on that one.
Van Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Angle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Black holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Angle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Marshal Van Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angle trying to control but Van Black is having none of it.
Angle prevents Van Black from getting the reversal.
Van Black flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Angle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Angle 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 Eliza Hachem 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... Kurt Angle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Song comes into the arena with I Want to be More by Paul Dateh blaring out of the sound system. Tim Song could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yakko Warner's chin.

Song
vs
Warner

170 cm
22
135 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Red Moon Nutrition
Red Moon Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Song!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yakko Warner!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Song tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warner swivels and escapes.

Song drives through with a takedown into guard.
Song stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Song. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Song is working hard here to advance position.
Warner controlling Song's posture.
Warner keeping full guard, as Song tries to pass.
Warner is trying to control the position but Song postures up.
Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warner trying to keep a closed guard but Song is proving a slippery customer.
Song preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warner can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Song slips a jab and a cross from Warner.

Warner drives through with a takedown into guard.

Song looking for a guillotine here but Warner defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Song working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Warner postures up.
Song keeping moving, preventing Warner from controlling successfully.
Warner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Song works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Song trying to control the position.

Song escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Song is trying to keep Warner in close.

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

Warner rushes Song and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Warner gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Song is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Warner pulls his head out easily.
Warner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Song is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Warner pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Warner trying to pass the guard but Song defending well.
Warner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Warner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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

Song scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Warner is looking to improve his position.
Warner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Song seems to be looking for submissions.

Song is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warner defends it well.
Song is breathing heavily.

Warner is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Song pulls his head out easily.
Warner is staying active underneath Song, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner keeping hold of Song's head, controlling as best he can.

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

and Warner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Song won't allow Warner to pass to mount.
Warner trying to control the action but Song is working from the bottom.
Warner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Song gets back to half guard.

Song looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Warner is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Song does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Song is looking to control Warner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Song avoid being mounted?

Song is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Warner pulls his head out easily.

Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warner is keen to just control but Song is a slippery customer.
Warner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Song looking for submissions off his back.
Warner thows a huge punch but Song dodges it nicely.
Well, if Warner 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Warner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Warner lands in his opponent's guard.
Warner wants to pass the guard but Song is keeping the position.
Song will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Warner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warner pushes down on Song's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Song is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Warner pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song gets full guard.
Song preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Song looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warner passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Song is not content to let Warner control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Warner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Song has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Warner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Warner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Song keeps working.
Song can't do much from the bottom here.

Warner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Song has escaped the position, nice work there.
Warner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Song gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Warner counters with a shoot takedown. Song fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Song looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warner advances to half guard.
Song is trying to control but can't.

Song actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Warner seems content to control.

Warner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yakko Warner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Warner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Song is trying to control but can't.
Warner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakko Warner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Song looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Song trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warner controlling Song's posture.
Warner keeping moving, preventing Song from controlling successfully.

Warner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Song wants to pass the guard but Warner is keeping the position.
Song is pushing down on Warner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warner is fighting to maintain full guard but Song has managed to sneak the leg through.
Song slows the pace down in half guard.

Song is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Song is trying to control the action in half guard but Warner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Warner is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Song pulls his head out easily.

Warner is defending against the submission attempts here by Song.
Warner is holding on to half guard well.
Warner missing with punches from the bottom.
Warner trying to hold on to Song's head to control him but Song postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Warner throws a head kick but Song moves out of range.
Song tries for a takedown but Warner circles away easily

and Warner counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yakko Warner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Warner swings for the body but Song moves out of range.

Warner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Warner is looking to take a break and control but Song is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Song manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Warner missing with punches from the bottom.

Warner is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Song pulls his head out easily.
Warner is trying to maintain the position but Song is very close to passing his half guard.

Song is working for a kimura but Warner is defending it quite comfortably.

Song seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warner is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner is looking to control Song's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Warner avoid being mounted?
Song is tying to control. Warner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warner misses with a straight left.

Warner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Warner trying to control the position but Song is working away.
A lull in the action here as Warner stalls from top position.
Song is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warner trying to pass the guard but Song defending well.

Warner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Song is defending against the submission attempts here by Warner.
Song trying to hold on to Warner's head to control him but Warner postures up.
Song keeping hold of Warner's head, controlling as best he can.
Warner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Warner is trying to work for a kimura but Song is defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Warner looks to land a combination but Song avoids it well.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Warner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Warner crashes against the mat.
Song can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Warner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Song sneaks back into half guard.
Song avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warner.
Song moves into full guard.

Song is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warner wants to pass the guard but Song is keeping the position.

Song looking for a guillotine here but Warner defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Song looking for a guillotine here but Warner defends easily.
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Song looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Song not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warner throwing strikes from guard but Song blocks nicely.
Warner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Song works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Song keeping moving, preventing Warner from controlling successfully.

Warner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Warner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yakko Warner just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Warner misses the jab.

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

Song is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Warner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warner pulls Song in close to prevent any damage.
Warner wants to sweep here but Song controlling him for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Song trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Song trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Song is pushing down on Warner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warner is fighting to maintain full guard but Song has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner is looking to improve his position.
Warner is refusing to be controlled, as Song sits in half guard.
Warner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Warner throws the kick towards the body but Song avoids it.
Warner is looking to land body kicks.

Warner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Song keeping full guard, as Warner tries to pass.

Song is looking for a triangle but Warner pushes his legs off easily.

Song has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Warner is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner tries to free his leg and advance position but Song is retaining full guard.

Song working for a triangle but Warner defends it easily.
Warner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warner trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.
Warner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warner wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Warner misses with a few strikes there.
Song with a poor takedown

and Warner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Warner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Song looking for a guillotine here but Warner defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Song avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Warner 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.

Song looking for a guillotine here but Warner defends easily.

Song looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Song is trying to control the position but Warner postures up.

Song escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Song is looking for the choke from the back position but Warner is controlling his hands well.
Warner is trying to break free.
Warner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Warner trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Warner right now.

Song looking for the choke but no joy.

Song is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Warner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Warner for a finish.
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 Tim Song will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Song has his takedown stuffed

and Warner counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Song working for a triangle but Warner defends it easily.
Warner wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
Song preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Song swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Song is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Warner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.

Song is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warner sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner tries to free his leg and advance position but Song is retaining full guard.
Warner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Song has his foot on Warner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warner works his way back into a safe position though.
Song trying to keep a closed guard but Warner is proving a slippery customer.
Warner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Song utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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.
Warner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Song's guard.
Warner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Song's head.

Warner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Song is just riding it out for now. Warner eventually gives up the hold.
Warner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Song is trying to maintain the position but Warner is very close to passing his half guard.
Warner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Song is looking for a sweep. Warner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Warner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Song is trying to reverse the position but instead Warner has taken his back - oops!
Warner wants to control but Song is keeping busy.

Song showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song trying to control the action but Warner just sinks the hooks in.
Warner doesn't have the hooks in and Song manages to turn into his guard.
Warner keeping moving, preventing Song from controlling successfully.
Warner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Warner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Song keeping moving, preventing Warner from controlling successfully.
Warner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Song is keeping the position for now.
Warner is looking to work some ground and pound but Song has wrist control.
Song is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Song has his foot on Warner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warner works his way back into a safe position though.
Warner wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.

Song working for a triangle but Warner defends it easily.
Warner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tim Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warner wants to pass the guard but Song is keeping the position.

Warner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warner throws a big right hand that misses.

Song throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yakko Warner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warner postures up in Song's guard and throws a big left but Song blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakko Warner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakko Warner!
Yakko Warner is the new bantamweight champion!