SEC 1: Believe The Hype PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ellison
vs
Kimura

189 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

FUEL Nutrition

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ellison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellison shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed Ellison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ellison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura.
Ellison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimura's waist but Kimura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ellison off to one side.

Ellison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ellison lands in his opponent's guard.
Ellison stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Ellison wanted to stand there but Kimura had control of the position.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kimura had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ellison is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kimura Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ellison's back instead.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Ellison tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kimura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ellison fending off the submission attempt from Kimura.
Kimura tries to get the hooks in deep but Ellison pushed the leg off.

Kimura is looking for the choke from the back position but Ellison is controlling his hands well.

Kimura looking for the choke from the back.

Kimura looking for the choke from the back.
Kimura looks gassed!
Ellison turns into Kimura and is now in his guard.
Ellison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ellison trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Ellison controlling him for the moment.

Ellison stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kimura as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ellison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimura should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ellison looks for a takedown but Kimura sprawls well.

Ellison shoots in and bounces Kimura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kimura has his foot on Ellison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ellison works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kimura 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.
Ellison won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Ellison is proving a slippery customer.

Kimura is looking for a triangle here but Ellison uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom here.

Ellison looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Ellison keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kimura is trying to control Ellison's posture but Ellison avoids it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ellison closes the distance and clinches up with Kimura, looking for a takedown. Ellison pushes Kimura against the cage but Kimura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ellison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kimura throws a leg kick but Ellison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kimura misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellison shoots in and drives through. Kimura sprawls well.
Kimura swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kimura misses with a double jab.
Ellison shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed Ellison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kimura but Kimura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ellison.
Kimura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ellison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimura trying to control but Ellison postures up.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Ellison is proving a slippery customer.

Kimura is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ellison throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kimura's body to avoid the submission. Kimura has instead reached around Ellison's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kimura arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andy Kimura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Ruoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruoff comes to the cage accompanied by Virtual Insanity. Douglas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Assassins" by Insane Clown Posse. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Ruoff
vs
Douglas

194 cm
19
269 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
230 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Ruoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donovan Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Douglas blocks the low kick.

Ruoff forces Douglas back against the cage and clinches.
Ruoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Douglas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Douglas lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Tim Ruoff has been cut.
Douglas stalling against the cage.
Ruoff is trying to drag Douglas to the mat but Douglas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Ruoff looks for a takedown but Douglas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Ruoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruoff shoots in but no luck this time.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooh a lovely combination from Douglas sends Ruoff down but not out. Douglas dives into side control looking to finish.

Ruoff is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruoff tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Oh Ruoff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruoff throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ruoff seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruoff tries to lock up and control but Douglas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Douglas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ruoff can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ruoff is breathing heavily.
Douglas postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ruoff bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Douglas and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Douglas!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nico Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Brasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nico Nogueira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nogueira
vs
Brasher

188 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nico Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donald Brasher!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasher shoots for a double leg takedown but Nogueira sprawls well. He's pushed Brasher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brasher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira with a poor takedown

and Brasher counters by moving into the clinch.

Nogueira gets control of Brasher's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nogueira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Brasher from controlling successfully.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is really struggling to control Brasher but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brasher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nogueira throws a strike but Brasher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nogueira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Brasher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nogueira is looking to sweep but instead, Brasher has passed into half guard.
Brasher controlling the action here.
Nogueira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Brasher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brasher is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira is trying to maintain the position but Brasher is very close to passing his half guard.
Brasher wants to take a breather but Nogueira is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.

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

Nogueira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brasher controls the position for a moment.
Brasher can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasher stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Brasher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Despite being in the dominant position, Donald Brasher just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nogueira closes the distance but Brasher moves to the side

and Brasher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

Nogueira gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Brasher trying to control from the bottom.
Nogueira wants to stand up but Brasher is controlling the position.

Brasher looking for submissions off his back.
Nogueira is keen to just control but Brasher is a slippery customer.
Nogueira thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brasher to regain full guard.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira postures up in Brasher's guard and throws a big left but Brasher blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brasher with a lazy takedown attempt

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

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

Brasher rushes Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Nogueira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nogueira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Brasher counters with a takedown into side control.
Brasher in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brasher wants to control but Nogueira is keeping him busy.
Brasher just content to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Nogueira is trying to improve his position.

Brasher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brasher controls the position from side control.
Brasher trying to control the position but Nogueira is working away.
Nogueira is pushing Brasher's head away, looking to escape. Brasher manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brasher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira throws a nice head kick!
Nogueira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Brasher counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nogueira!
Brasher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nogueira is looking to escape.
Nogueira is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brasher looking to control but Nogueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nogueira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brasher trying to control the position here.

Nogueira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nogueira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nogueira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brasher seems keen to control Nogueira's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Brasher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brasher wants to sweep but no luck.
Brasher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Nogueira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nogueira postures up.
Nogueira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Brasher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nogueira being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Brasher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nogueira gets a takedown into half guard.
Brasher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nogueira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brasher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brasher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nogueira wants to stand and escape but instead Brasher has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nogueira wants to hit a switch here but Brasher passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nogueira there!
Nogueira is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Brasher turns him over and now has his back.

Nogueira showing good submission defense here.
Brasher has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nogueira's body.

Nogueira fending off the submission attempt from Brasher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Nogueira tries to escape the position.
Brasher really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nogueira.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
Brasher just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasher gets his hands free as Nogueira looks to control.
Brasher tries to keep control of the position but Nogueira is staying busy.

Despite being in the dominant position, Donald Brasher just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nogueira misses with a few strikes there.
Nogueira has his takedown stuffed

and Brasher counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasher trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Brasher stays in close to Nogueira's body and controls the position.
Brasher trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nogueira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brasher keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brasher tries to score a body lock takedown but Nogueira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Brasher has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nogueira regains guard immediately.
Brasher looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Brasher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brasher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Brasher!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between anthony rollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Vasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). anthony rollo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matheus Vasco's chin.

rollo
vs
Vasco

199 cm
22
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, anthony rollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matheus Vasco!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasco tries to clinch but rollo moves out of range.
Vasco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

rollo clinches up with Vasco and pushes him back against the cage.

rollo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. rollo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
rollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vasco's guard.
rollo content to stall in guard here.
rollo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vasco trying to keep a closed guard but rollo is proving a slippery customer.
rollo wants to pass the guard but Vasco is keeping the position.

Vasco had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. rollo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vasco Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take rollo's back instead.
rollo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vasco landing strikes from the mount.
rollo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
rollo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
rollo tries to lock up and control but Vasco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
rollo is in all sorts of trouble here.
rollo wants to hold on but Vasco pushes him away.
rollo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vasco throws some wild stikes that rollo manages to avoid easily.
Vasco sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Vasco.
rollo can't escape the position.
Vasco throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
rollo holds on, trying desperately to control.
rollo is breathing heavily.
rollo regains half guard.
Vasco prevents rollo from improving his position.
rollo is trying to control but can't.
Vasco throwing shots but rollo is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
rollo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasco.
rollo wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
rollo is working hard here to advance position.
rollo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vasco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vasco tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so rollo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
rollo won't allow Vasco to sweep him here.
rollo trying to control but Vasco is working from the bottom.
rollo preventing the sweep.

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

Vasco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
rollo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vasco is looking for a sweep.
Vasco avoids any damage from the ground and pound of rollo.
Vasco is not content to let rollo control the position.

rollo decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vasco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

rollo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vasco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
rollo tries to pull guard but Vasco holds him up against the cage and eventually rollo drops back down to his feet.
Vasco tries to break the clinch but rollo is controlling the position.
Vasco lands an elbow just above rollo 's eye.
Vasco has rollo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. rollo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
rollo tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasco avoids the damage to the body.
Vasco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through rollo's defenses.

rollo manages to break the clinch.
Vasco closes the distance and clinches up with rollo, looking for a takedown. Vasco pushes rollo against the cage but rollo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
anthony rollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Vasco.
rollo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasco shoots in but no luck this time.
rollo lands a high kick!

rollo pushes Vasco up against the cage in a clinch.
rollo with a knee to the head.
Vasco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
rollo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Vasco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts rollo as he jumps to the side.

Vasco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. rollo sprawls well initially but Vasco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
rollo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
rollo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vasco is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vasco trying to control the position from guard on top but rollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
rollo working a defensive guard here.
rollo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vasco wants to control from the top but rollo keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vasco throws a right hand that rollo ducks under and follows up with a left that rollo also avoids with ease.
Vasco closes the distance looking to clinch

and rollo counters by moving into the clinch.
rollo trying to land knees to the body.
Vasco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of rollos head.

rollo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasco is looking for a sweep. rollo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
rollo wants to control but Vasco is keeping him busy.
Vasco trying to hold on to rollo's head to control him but rollo postures up.
rollo throwing shots but Vasco is blocking nicely.
Vasco wants to improve his position but rollo is controlling well.
rollo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

Vasco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vasco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
rollo working to try and regain half guard.
Vasco scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish rollo?
Vasco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with rollo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
rollo is desperately trying to improve his position but Vasco has a good base and remains in mount.
rollo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
rollo working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that anthony rollo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Vasco looks to land a combination but rollo avoids it well.
Vasco wants to clinch.
rollo tries to clinch but Vasco is having none of it.
rollo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vasco tries for a takedown but rollo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vasco tries to clinch but rollo moves out of range.
Vasco with a lazy takedown attempt

and rollo counters with a takedown into side control.

rollo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vasco, who protects the arm well.
rollo controls the position from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
rollo working the ground and pound but Vasco is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

rollo tries for a kimura but Vasco is defending well.
Vasco misses with an elbow from the bottom.
rollo wants to control but Vasco is keeping him busy.
Vasco is trying to improve his position.

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.
Vasco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vasco darts in trying to clinch

and rollo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vasco trying to hold on to rollo's head to control him but rollo postures up.
Vasco is looking to improve his position.
rollo 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
rollo wants to get back to his feet.
Vasco is trying to stand.
rollo 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.
Vasco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
rollo misses with a jab, cross combination.
rollo fails with a takedown attempt.
rollo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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.
rollo closes the distance but Vasco moves to the side

and Vasco counters with a takedown into side control.
rollo keeping his opponent close.
rollo is trying to buck Vasco off.
rollo is trying to get back to half guard.
rollo struggling a bit here.
rollo dodges the ground and pound from Vasco.

And that's the end of the fight!
anthony rollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well rollo 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... anthony rollo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Banner has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sanderson
vs
Banner

186 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanderson moves into the clinch.
Sanderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banners head.

Sanderson breaks the clinch.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banner as he avoids it easily.

Sanderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banner slows down the pace here.

Sanderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Sanderson moves out of range easily.
Banner slips a jab and a cross from Sanderson.

Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanderson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Banner counters with a shoot takedown. Sanderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Banner thows a big elbow that misses.
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanderson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Banner stands and steps away. Sanderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sanderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banner swinging wilding here.
Nice shot lands for Sanderson.
Sanderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Banner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson throws a head punch that misses.

Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Banner.
Sanderson tries to clinch but Banner moves away

and Banner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banner stands up over Sanderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banner is controlling him.
Banner wants to control from the top but Sanderson keeps moving.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanderson tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanderson wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson is breathing heavily.
Sanderson tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Banner works his foot free and advances to mount.
Banner is landing with some decent strikes but Sanderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner landing punches.
Sanderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Banner has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanderson taking shots to the head.
Banner cracks Sanderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Banner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanderson hang on?
Sanderson wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Sanderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banner trying to control but Sanderson is having none of it.
Banner unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a big elbow.
Banner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanderson can't escape the position.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanderson is looking to escape.
Banner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Banner content just to control the position here.
Sanderson wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Sanderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanderson tries to clinch but Banner moves away

and Banner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banner.
Sanderson wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Banner stands up over Sanderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanderson's head.
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner works over Sanderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner distracts Sanderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banner postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson managing to control the position.
Sanderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner.
Banner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sanderson is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Banner misses with a wild combination.

Banner rushes Sanderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanderson.

Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cael Sanderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Banner closes the distance and clinches.

Banner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banner tries to strike from the bottom.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Banner trying to control the position.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanderson is one step ahead there.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner wants to sweep here but Sanderson controlling him for the moment.
Sanderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

and Banner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Banner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanderson up against the cage.
Sanderson tries a body shot but Banner blocks it.
The is referee keeping an eye on Banner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Banner receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sanderson trying to stall but Banner improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.

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.
Banner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanderson up against the cage.
Sanderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruce Banner.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Sanderson tries to clinch but Banner moves away

and Banner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sanderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Banner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banner is pressed up against the cage. Sanderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banner down to the mat. Banner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson tries to clinch

and Banner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Banner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanderson regains guard immediately.
Bruce Banner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Sanderson is keeping the position.
Sanderson is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Banner instigates a clinch.
Sanderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanderson.
Sanderson is working for takedown but Banner is calmly controlling the position for now.

Banner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanderson's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanderson wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Banner is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sanderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banner throwing shots but Sanderson is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banner is thwarting Sanderson's attempts to control the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is doing well to control the position and prevent Banner from advancing to side control.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanderson closes the distance but Banner moves to the side

and Banner counters with a shoot takedown. Sanderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banner controls the pace.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanderson has control of Banner's left arm, preventing Banner from doing any damage.
Banner wants to control from the top but Sanderson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanderson circles away.
Sanderson wants to clinch

and Banner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Sanderson manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to clinch

and Banner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Banner.
Sanderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanderson lands an uppercut.
Sanderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Banner has double underhooks.
Banner tries to stall but Sanderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanderson gets underhooks to prevent Banner's takedown attempt.
Sanderson tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Sanderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Banner won't allow it.
Sanderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner has Sanderson pressed against the cage.
Sanderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banner letting Sanderson take a breather here.
Banner tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cael Sanderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Sanderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanderson is working for takedown but Banner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanderson is trying to break free.
Banner stalling the fight.
Sanderson misses with some punches.
Sanderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanderson wants to break free but Banner has control.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banner misses with some punches.

Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanderson slips a straight right by Banner.
Sanderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cael Sanderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanderson is just out of range.
Banner avoids the body shot from Sanderson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banner 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heste Pik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pik has chosen Hestepik as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Batista
vs
Pik

195 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

208 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Batista!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heste Pik!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Batista scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pik looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Batista scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

It looks like Heste Pik has been cut.
Batista landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batista wants to stand but Pik is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pik is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

The cut above Heste Pik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Heste Pik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Batista!
Dave Batista is the new super heavyweight champion!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Day Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cash comes into the arena with Manhunt Theme blaring out of the sound system. Day Man looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Cash
vs
Man

180 cm
24
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Cash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Day Man!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Man walks into a jab.
Cash throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Jimmy Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
Cash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Cash.
Cash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Cash.
Cash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Man tries to keep at a distance but Cash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cash tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man smiles and moves away.
Cash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Day Man has been cut.
Cash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cash scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cash lands with a big right hook that stumbles Man - he's out on his feet here! Cash follows up with another monster hook that separates Man from consciousness! Man falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Cash stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Cash!
Jimmy Cash is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kaizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Panesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monty Panesar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Kaizer's chin.

Kaizer
vs
Panesar

165 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Kaizer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monty Panesar!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaizer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panesar tries to avoid it but Kaizer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panesar to the ground. Panesar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panesar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kaizer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaizer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panesar can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaizer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Panesar wants to get back to his feet.
Kaizer wants to control but Panesar is keeping him busy.
Panesar wants to get back to full guard.
Panesar is refusing to be controlled, as Kaizer sits in half guard.
Kaizer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Kaizer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panesar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaizer.
Kaizer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaizer seems to be looking for submissions.

Kaizer is looking for a kimura here.

Kaizer is looking for a kimura here.
Kaizer is breathing heavily.
Panesar trying to control here.

Panesar looking for submissions off his back.

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.

Panesar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Kaizer wants to work for an arm triangle but Panesar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Panesar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Panesar tries to get to full guard but Kaizer has control of the leg.

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

and Kaizer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Panesar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Panesar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaizer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panesar trying to control the position.
Kaizer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panesar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaizer wants to control from the top but Panesar keeps moving.
Panesar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaizer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panesar is keeping the position for now.
Panesar wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaizer won't allow Panesar to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kaizer gets a takedown into half guard.

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.
Kaizer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Panesar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kaizer.

Kaizer stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kaizer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Panesar counters by moving into the clinch.
Panesar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaizer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chris Kaizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Panesar.
Kaizer tries to pull guard but Panesar holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaizer drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kaizer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Panesar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaizer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Kaizer wants to work for an arm triangle but Panesar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaizer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaizer trying to control from half guard but Panesar is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Panesar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Panesar wants to control but Kaizer is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panesar is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panesar pushes Kaizer off looking to stand but Kaizer dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaizer is trying to control the action in half guard but Panesar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps 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.
Panesar fails with the takedown

and Kaizer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Panesar is trying to control but can't.
Kaizer stops Panesar from getting back to his feet.
Kaizer works his way into side control.

Panesar sneaks out the side door and pushes Kaizer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panesar tries to clinch up but Kaizer circles away and keeps his distance.
Panesar with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kaizer counters with a shoot takedown. Panesar fights it but they end up in guard.

Kaizer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Panesar dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaizer keeping moving, preventing Panesar from controlling successfully.

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

Panesar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Panesar has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kaizer working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Panesar is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kaizer has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Panesar taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Kaizer!
Chris Kaizer is the new lightweight champion!