Legacy 1k prem 145 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colin McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony DownUnder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

McDermott
vs
DownUnder

169 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

197 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colin McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony DownUnder!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DownUnder shoots in and drives through. McDermott sprawls well.
DownUnder shoots in but no luck this time.
DownUnder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDermott is fending him off so far but DownUnder persists. Nope, McDermott circles away and we're back to standing.
Colin McDermott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony DownUnder.

McDermott closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DownUnder to the mat! DownUnder manages to get full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McDermott preventing the sweep.

McDermott has gone for a leg lock! DownUnder slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDermott's guard.

McDermott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DownUnder trying to control the position from guard on top but McDermott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DownUnder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDermott is proving hard to escape from.
DownUnder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

McDermott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DownUnder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

DownUnder 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DownUnder trying to control the position from guard on top but McDermott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

McDermott looking for a guillotine here but DownUnder defends easily.
DownUnder wants to control from the top but McDermott keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McDermott looking for a triangle here. DownUnder is fighting it but it looks tight! McDermott pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, DownUnder is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Colin McDermott!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Carnivale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lei is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rising Dawn. Chan Lei is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Carnivale
vs
Lei

170 cm
22
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

TAKEDOWN ©

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Carnivale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chan Lei!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carnivale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lei closes the distance and clinches up with Carnivale, looking for a takedown. Lei pushes Carnivale against the cage but Carnivale circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lei misses with a head kick.
Lei shoots for a double leg takedown but Carnivale sprawls well. He's pushed Lei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carnivale was well out of range. Poor timing from Lei.
Lei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lei misses with a low kick.
Lei shoots for a takedown but Carnivale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jesus Carnivale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Lei.
Lei doesn't manage to clinch there - Carnivale circles away.

Lei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carnivale to the mat! Carnivale manages to get full guard.
Carnivale is striking off his back. Lei thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Carnivale keeping hold of Lei's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Lei 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lei is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Carnivale tries to hold on but Lei postures up.
Carnivale is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carnivale swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lei prevents Carnivale from getting the reversal.

Lei looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carnivale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lei on the ground.

Lei looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carnivale is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lei controlling the pace for now.
Carnivale holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lei tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lei tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carnivale avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lei.
Lei unloads with some shots from mount but Carnivale bucks and avoids them well.

Lei quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Lei but it's paid off an Carnivale is forced to tap! Nice work by Lei.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chan Lei!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shujinko Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaq Wu Sang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Chung
vs
Wu Sang

178 cm
22
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shujinko Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zaq Wu Sang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wu Sang gets a takedown into half guard.

Wu Sang seems to be working for a kimura but Chung defends the submission attempt.
Chung wants to get back to full guard.

Chung actively working from the bottom here.
Wu Sang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chung tries to get to full guard but Wu Sang has control of the leg.
Chung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wu Sang.
Wu Sang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chung defending well though.
Wu Sang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Chung looking for submissions off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wu Sang shoots in looking for a takedown. Chung tries to sprawl out of it but Wu Sang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Wu Sang.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Chung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chung is breathing heavily.

Wu Sang 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.
Wu Sang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chung manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu Sang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu Sang throwing strikes but missing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shujinko Chung!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geter Done (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Obworth
vs
Done

199 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
233 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

TAKEDOWN ©

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geter Done!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Done looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obworth is fending him off so far but Done persists. Nope, Obworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Done shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obworth as he jumps to the side.
Obworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Done is just out of range.
Obworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Done.
Obworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Done.
Done tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Done fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Obworth sprawls well initially but Done persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Obworth tries to get to full guard but Done has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Done's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Done's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Done manages to reverse the position and now he's in Obworth's guard. Nice work there by Done.
Obworth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Obworth works his foot free and advances to mount.
Obworth misses with a head shot.

Obworth working for a guillotine from mount but Done is in no mood to give up.

Obworth looking to secure an arm triangle but Done defends it well.
Obworth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Done is squirming around, avoiding Obworth's attempts to control the action.
Done is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Done is looking to escape.
Done is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Obworth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Done throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Done sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth is thwarting Done's attempts to control the position.
Obworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

Obworth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Done has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obworth is working away from the top position though.
Obworth is pressing down on Done's thigh, looking to free his foot. Done is holding on for now.
Done wants to get back to his feet.
Obworth is looking to pass Done's guard but actually Done recovers to full guard.
Obworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Done is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Done is trying to control the position but Obworth postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Done moves in looking to clinch but Obworth pushes him off.

Obworth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Done actively working from the bottom here.
Obworth is thwarting Done's attempts to control the position.
Obworth is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Done tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Done with a poor takedown

and Obworth counters with a single leg into guard. Done didn't expect that.
Obworth stands and throws Done's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Done pushes Obworth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Obworth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Done tries to improve position but can't.

Obworth swings around for an armbar but Done sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Obworth's guard.
Obworth keeping moving, preventing Done from controlling successfully.
Obworth trying to control the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth wants to sweep here but Done controlling him for the moment.
Done is breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Obworth misses with a body shot.
Done with a lazy takedown attempt

and Obworth counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Done's guard now.
Obworth wants to control from the top but Done keeps moving.
Obworth throwing strikes but missing.
Obworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Done swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obworth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Obworth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Done can't do much from the bottom here.

Obworth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Done has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obworth working the ground and pound but Done is defending the strikes.
Jacob Obworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obworth throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Done is looking to reverse the position.

Obworth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Done is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Done is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Done is trying to control Obworth's posture but Obworth avoids it.

Obworth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Done is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Done wants to control but Obworth postures up.

Obworth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Obworth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Done wants to control but Obworth postures up.
Done tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Obworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Obworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Done keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Done's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Done misses with a takedown attempt

and Obworth counters with a takedown into side control.
Jacob Obworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geter Done.

Obworth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Done knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Done wants to control but Obworth postures up.

Obworth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Done has escaped the position, nice work there.
Done manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Obworth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Done with a poor takedown

and Obworth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Done thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Done working for a triangle but Obworth defends it easily.

Obworth 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.

Obworth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Done working a defensive guard here.

Done escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obworth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Done takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Done looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Obworth 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.

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

Done closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Done tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obworth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Obworth is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Done pulls his head out easily.

Obworth has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Done. Oh but Obworth has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Done goes limp - he's gone! Obworth jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacob Obworth!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Nutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newman Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutt's entrance music is seek n destroy. A fine choice. Buck Nutt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nutt
vs
Ferguson

192 cm
24
210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
213 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Nutrition
Red Light Clothing ►Amsterdam!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buck Nutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Newman Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutt swinging wilding here.
Nutt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nutt misses with a jab, cross combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson.

Ferguson is trying to get an arm triangle but Nutt is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutt gets back to half guard.
Nutt misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ferguson blocks the strikes from Nutt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson blocks the strikes from Nutt.

Ferguson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nutt is just riding it out for now. Ferguson eventually gives up the hold.
Ferguson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ferguson is looking for a kimura here.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Nutt is looking to control Ferguson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutt avoid being mounted?

Ferguson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nutt sees it coming and defends easily.
Nutt is trying to stand.
Nutt trying to control from the bottom.

Ferguson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nutt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nutt.

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

Nutt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.
Nutt misses with a few strikes there.
Nutt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nutt fails with the takedown
and Nutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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

Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nutt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Nutt tries to pass.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Newman Ferguson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Sydney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Land Down Under as his entrance music. Robert Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sid Sydney's chin.

Sydney
vs
Jones

195 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
19
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Sydney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones moves into the clinch.

Sydney decides to pull guard.
Sydney throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Sydney working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Sydney defends the submission attempt.
Sydney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Sydney is defending the position.
Jones working Sydney over with strikes.
Sydney is trying to get back to full guard.
Sydney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sydney is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but Sydney extends an breaks Jones's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sydney.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sid Sydney!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Milstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Talafua Toluao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milstone's entrance music is Born With nothing Die With Everything - Papa Roach. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Milstone
vs
Toluao

150 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Milstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Talafua Toluao!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toluao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toluao stuffs the takedown attempt from Milstone. Milstone gets slowly back to his feet.
Milstone shoots in looking for a takedown. Toluao tries to sprawl out of it but Milstone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toluao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Milstone could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice sprawl there from Toluao as Milstone shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Milstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toluao lands a right hook to the body.
Milstone is breathing heavily.
Milstone blocks a head kick by Toluao.
Luke Milstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toluao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Toluao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Toluao. No joy for Milstone on that attempt.
Toluao's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Toluao duly obliges.

It looks like Luke Milstone has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Toluao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Toluao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Toluao pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Toluao postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Milstone is out cold - huge knockout for Toluao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Talafua Toluao!

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FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes into the arena with The Blood of Cuchulainn - Mychael & Jeff Danna blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hayes
vs
Jackson

193 cm
24
275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
245 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes swinging wilding here.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Cole Jackson has been cut.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Hayes misses with a combination

and Jackson counters with a left and a right that hurts Hayes! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Jackson jumps into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Hayes is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson trying to control but Hayes is having none of it.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Hayes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Hayes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Hayes is squirming around nicely.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Hayes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hayes tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hayes is looking to escape.
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hayes is looking to escape.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.
Hayes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson wants to control but Hayes has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hayes tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Hayes is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Hayes wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson controlling the action here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Cole Jackson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayes slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Hayes.
Hayes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left and a right from Hayes both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayes misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayes throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Hayes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Hayes.
John Hayes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayes misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hayes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Hayes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hayes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Hayes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Hayes takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Hayes lands a with a good body shot.
Hayes thows a left - swing and a miss!
John Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Hayes throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hayes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses with a wild combination.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Hayes to acknowledge the strikes.

That has opened up Cole Jackson's cut even more.
Hayes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hayes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hayes misses with a straight right.
Hayes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hayes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Hayes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hayes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson tries to move into range but Hayes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Hayes lands with a right hand.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
Hayes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hayes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Hayes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Hayes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cole Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hayes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayes.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Decent striking displayed by Hayes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hayes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayes.
Hayes slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Hayes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hayes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hayes counters with a two punch combo.
Hayes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Hayes misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Hayes misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Hayes misses its intended target.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayes swinging wilding here.
Hayes fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hayes rather than just go for the knockout.
Hayes misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Hayes tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hayes throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Hayes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hayes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hayes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Hayes avoids them all with ease.

That's four 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.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Hayes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Hayes misses.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Hayes cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Jackson!