KDU 19 - Legend In The Making PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Thatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Montros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thatcher might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seven Nation Army- The White Stripes. Montros has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Max Thatcher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Thatcher
vs
Montros

181 cm
23
183 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

182 cm
19
181 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ka-POW Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Thatcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Montros!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Montros catches Thatcher right on the button with a cross.
Montros misses with a two punch combination.
Thatcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jason Montros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thatcher.
Thatcher takes a swing at Montros's ribcage but misses.
Thatcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montros as he avoids it easily.
Montros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Montros works Thatcher's body with a nice hook.
Thatcher shoots in for a takedown but Montros shows good takedown defense.
Thatcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montros.
Thatcher is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thatcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montros.

Montros takes the fight into the clinch.

Montros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thatcher blocks a head kick by Montros.
Montros lands a lovely overhand right.
Montros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Montros works Thatcher's body with a nice hook.
Montros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thatcher momentarily.
Montros lands a big head kick that sends Thatcher to the canvas! Montros follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Montros!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Demolition kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stark
vs
Silver

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Silver!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Silver seems content to control.
Silver thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
Silver wants to stand but Stark has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Stark trying to control from the bottom.
Silver is trying to control. Stark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silver is pressing down on Stark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stark is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver fails with a takedown attempt.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Max Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silver.
Stark checks a low kick from Silver.
Silver looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silver.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silver is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Silver misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silver changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stark looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silver trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark is looking to regain half guard here but Silver keeps moving and retains side control.

Silver decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stark to his feet.
A punch combination from Silver misses.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silver as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silver looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Silver.
Some wild striking there from Silver.
Silver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tony Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Silver.

Silver pushes Stark off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silver looks gassed!
Silver is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver wants to clinch but Stark slips to the side

and Stark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silver's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stark works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silver tries to buck Stark off but he can't manage it.
Silver is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Stark!

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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Chis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Sutherland looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Sutherland
vs
Chis

182 cm
25
209 lbs
5 - 14 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Wonder Roids

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 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Chis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sutherland.
Chis shoots in for a double leg but Sutherland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Sutherland takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Sutherland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Chis has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sutherland should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chis has tightened it up now! Sutherland should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Big Chis!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sik Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Truck
vs
Black

176 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sik Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck tries a head kick but it misses.

Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Black working Truck over with strikes.
Truck is trying to get back to full guard.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Truck defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Black in particular looking to stall.
Black is just content to waste time from the top position. Truck takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Truck trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck is trying to keep Black in close.
Truck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Truck controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

and Black counters with a takedown into side control.
Truck can't do much from the bottom here.
Truck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Truck is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
Black working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!
Truck is trying to stick to Black's back but Black is turning into Truck. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Truck's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Black.
Truck looking to control.
Black stands up over Truck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black passes into half guard.
Truck is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black slips a nice elbow through Truck's hands, connecting with Truck's forehead.
Truck wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Truck is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black not doing much here.
Truck trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is keen to just control but Truck is a slippery customer.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Truck knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Truck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Black tries to clinch but Truck moves out of range.
Truck misses the shot to the body.
Black lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Black lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Truck shoots and misses

and Black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Truck's guard.
Truck working a defensive guard here.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truck has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Truck has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Truck looking to control.
Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Truck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Truck has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Black looks to land a combination. Truck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Truck shoots and misses
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
Truck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.

Black darts in and clinches Truck up against the cage.

Black has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Truck clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Truck breaks Black's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Black controlling the position.
Let's hope that Black has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Truck won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Black controlling the position.
Jack Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Truck preventing the sweep.
Truck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Black 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Black connects with a nice short shot to Truck's temple.
Black wants to pass the guard but Truck is defending well.
Black trying to control the action but Truck is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black winds up and cracks Truck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Truck is not content to let Black control the position.
Black working over Truck with some ground and pound. Truck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Truck is trying to stand.
Truck taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Truck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Truck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Black scores with a couple of nice shots.
Black working the head and body with strikes.

Truck is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
Truck is trying to stand.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Black tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Truck.
Truck has hold of Black's hands but Black slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Truck has hold of Black's hands but Black slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

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.
Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Truck is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
Truck pushes Black off looking to stand but Black dives back in and keeps control.
Truck trying to control but Black postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Truck with a lazy takedown attempt

so Black counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
Truck is looking to stand up but Black isn't so interested in that idea.

Truck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Black 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!

Black clinches up against the cage.
Black has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Truck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Truck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Truck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Truck shoots and misses

and Black counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Truck keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Truck throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Black works over Truck with some ground and pound from guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Truck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Truck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

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.
Truck keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Truck looking to control.
Truck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Truck is keeping the position for now.
Black trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Black distracts Truck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Black scores with a takedown into Truck's guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Truck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jack Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
Truck being controlled here, momentarily.
Truck keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Truck looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Truck is retaining full guard.

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

Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Black lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Truck hang on?
Truck tries to buck Black off but he can't manage it.
Black landing strikes from the mount and Truck is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black controlling the pace for now.
Truck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Black!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr James Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James Andrews
vs
Carwin

190 cm
21
272 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

193 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Wonder Roids

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dr James Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrews digs a good body shot into Carwin's ribs.
Carwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrews with a hook.
Carwin shoots in for a double leg but Andrews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carwin defending well as Andrews loads up on a big left hand.
Carwin blocks a jab.
Andrews throws a shot from downtown. Carwin moves away and avoids it.
Carwin staying out of range there.
Andrews throws a nice looking combination but Carwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Carwin clinches.
Carwin keeps control of Andrews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carwin digs a right hand underneath Andrews's ribcage. Andrews let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carwin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Carwin keeps control of Andrews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Carwin.
Andrews is trying to break the clinch but Carwin is controlling him.
Andrews is trying to break the clinch but Carwin is controlling him.
Andrews working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Carwin.
Carwin lands with a left to the head.
Carwin lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Dr James Andrews has been cut.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carwin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andrews's defenses.
Carwin scores with a knee to the head.

Dr James Andrews's cut is getting worse.
Carwin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Andrews tries to break the clinch but Carwin is controlling the position.
Carwin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andrews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carwin.
Carwin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carwin landing knees to the head.
Andrews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carwin.
Dr James Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Carwin.
Andrews takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carwin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Andrews is rocked!
clinched against the cage, Carwin lands a big elbow that drops Andrews! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Andrews is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Carwin!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trip Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and luis The Brazilian Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Brazilian Thunder's choice of entrance music: Breakin the Law. luis The Brazilian Thunder will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hammer
vs
The Brazilian Thunder

150 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Rastafarii Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trip Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, luis The Brazilian Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hammer trying to control the position but The Brazilian Thunder is working away.
The Brazilian Thunder is looking to get back to his feet here but Hammer is keeping cool and he's managed to take The Brazilian Thunder's back.
Hammer wants to control but The Brazilian Thunder is keeping busy.
The Brazilian Thunder controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The Brazilian Thunder covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hammer lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hammer.
Hammer is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at The Brazilian Thunder. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The Brazilian Thunder trying to get back to his feet but Hammer is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Brazilian Thunder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammer tries to keep control of the position but The Brazilian Thunder is staying busy.
The Brazilian Thunder holding both Hammer 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hammer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hammer cracks The Brazilian Thunder with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing The Brazilian Thunder from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Brazilian Thunder is trying to shake Hammer off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hammer won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but The Brazilian Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer throws a body punch but The Brazilian Thunder moves out of range.
The Brazilian Thunder shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
The Brazilian Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The Brazilian Thunder rushes Hammer and presses him up against the cage.
The Brazilian Thunder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Brazilian Thunder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Brazilian Thunder lands an elbow just above Hammer 's eye.
Hammer takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by The Brazilian Thunder.
The Brazilian Thunder connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hammer's face.
The Brazilian Thunder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hammer can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by The Brazilian Thunder.

It looks like Trip Hammer has been cut.
Hammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Brazilian Thunder lands a knee to the head.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Brazilian Thunder just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trip Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but The Brazilian Thunder keeps him there for the moment.
The Brazilian Thunder lands a damaging elbow.
The Brazilian Thunder lands an elbow inside that Hammer shrugs off.
Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Brazilian Thunder connects with a knee to the head.

Hammer pulls guard effortlessly.
The Brazilian Thunder wants to stand but Hammer is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Brazilian Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer digs a good body shot into The Brazilian Thunder's ribs.
The Brazilian Thunder tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer fails with the takedown

and The Brazilian Thunder counters by clinching up.
The Brazilian Thunder landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Brazilian Thunder lands an elbow just above Hammer 's eye.
Hammer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Brazilian Thunder scores with a knee to the head.
Hammer tries to break free but The Brazilian Thunder pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants a takedown but no success here.
The Brazilian Thunder scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from The Brazilian Thunder.
The Brazilian Thunder landing knees to the head.
The Brazilian Thunder lands an elbow that stopped Hammer in his tracks for a moment.
The Brazilian Thunder connects with a knee to the head.
Hammer tries for a takedown but The Brazilian Thunder manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trip Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Brazilian Thunder scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by The Brazilian Thunder.
Hammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Brazilian Thunder lands an elbow inside that Hammer shrugs off.
The Brazilian Thunder landing knees to the head.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Brazilian Thunder gets underhooks to prevent Hammer's takedown attempt.
The Brazilian Thunder is pressed up against the cage. Hammer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Brazilian Thunder down to the mat. The Brazilian Thunder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination

and The Brazilian Thunder counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Brazilian Thunder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Brazilian Thunder lands an elbow inside.
The Brazilian Thunder with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Brazilian Thunder connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hammer's face.
Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by The Brazilian Thunder.
The Brazilian Thunder connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hammer's face.
Hammer looking for a takedown.
The Brazilian Thunder lands a knee to the head.

Hammer is rocked!
The Brazilian Thunder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Brazilian Thunder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Brazilian Thunder lands an elbow that stopped Hammer in his tracks for a moment.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from The Brazilian Thunder.
The Brazilian Thunder connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hammer's face.

The Brazilian Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Brazilian Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by The Brazilian Thunder.
A head kick by Hammer misses

and The Brazilian Thunder counters by moving into the clinch.
The Brazilian Thunder with a knee to the head.
Hammer takes an elbow to the temple.
The Brazilian Thunder lands an elbow inside that Hammer shrugs off.
Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Brazilian Thunder connects with a knee to the head.
The Brazilian Thunder blocks a body shot from Hammer.
Hammer tries to circle away but The Brazilian Thunder has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Brazilian Thunder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Brazilian Thunder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammer takes an elbow to the temple.
The Brazilian Thunder connects with a knee to the head.
The Brazilian Thunder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
Hammer fails to pull guard.
The Brazilian Thunder scores with a knee to the head.
Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Brazilian Thunder lands an elbow that stopped Hammer in his tracks for a moment.
The Brazilian Thunder lands a nice elbow.
The Brazilian Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but The Brazilian Thunder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Brazilian Thunder connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hammer's face.
The Brazilian Thunder scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

luis The Brazilian Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trip Hammer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hammer tries to clinch up

and The Brazilian Thunder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Brazilian Thunder.
Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but The Brazilian Thunder keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer is trying to break free.
The Brazilian Thunder landing knees to the head.
The Brazilian Thunder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Brazilian Thunder is pressed up against the cage. Hammer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Brazilian Thunder down to the mat. The Brazilian Thunder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Brazilian Thunder misses with a takedown

and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Brazilian Thunder won't be happy with that.
The Brazilian Thunder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hammer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The Brazilian Thunder closes the distance but Hammer moves to the side

and Hammer counters with a shoot takedown. The Brazilian Thunder fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Brazilian Thunder wants to stand but Hammer is controlling the position.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but The Brazilian Thunder is keeping the position.
The Brazilian Thunder keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Brazilian Thunder's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammer prevents The Brazilian Thunder from getting back to his feet.
Hammer lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Brazilian Thunder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Hammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammer pushes down on The Brazilian Thunder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Brazilian Thunder tries to kick Hammer off but Hammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hammer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Hammer.

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.
Hammer wants to take a breather but The Brazilian Thunder is having none of it.
Hammer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Hammer decides to return to a standing position.
Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Brazilian Thunder moves into the clinch.
The Brazilian Thunder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hammer's defenses.
The Brazilian Thunder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hammer tries to circle away but The Brazilian Thunder has him pinned against the cage.
The Brazilian Thunder with a knee to the head.
Hammer is trying to break free.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trip Hammer!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Hellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellstrom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Firestarter. Vera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Romper Stomper. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hellstrom
vs
Vera

177 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
202 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Knock Out Artistry

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Lightning Fight Gear

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Hellstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dominic Vera!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellstrom tries to clinch but Vera is having none of it.
A big left from Vera misses.
Hellstrom misses with a body kick.
Vera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hellstrom takes a swing at Vera's ribcage but misses.
Vera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hellstrom at a distance.
Hellstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hellstrom looks to land a right hand but Vera moved out of range.
Vera throws an overhand right that lands on Hellstrom's shoulder, as Hellstrom tries to avoid the shot.
Hellstrom throws a low kick but Vera avoids it.
Vera misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Hellstrom misses its intended target.
Vera scores with a hook to the body. Hellstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hellstrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hellstrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Vera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hellstrom misses with a looping left.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hellstrom.
Hellstrom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hellstrom looks to land a right hand but Vera moved out of range.
Vera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hellstrom.
Hellstrom throws a hook but Vera avoids it easily.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
Vera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hellstrom, right into the meat.
Vera cracks a nice hook into Hellstrom's ribs.

Vera rushes Hellstrom and presses him up against the cage.
Hellstrom just leaning against Vera, taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellstrom throws an elbow but misses.
Vera blocks a body shot from Hellstrom.
Vera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hellstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Vera blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hellstrom.
Hellstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Vera controls the action.
Hellstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Hellstrom lands an elbow inside that Vera shrugs off.

It looks like Dominic Vera has been cut.
Vera avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellstrom.
Vera blocks an uppercut.
Hellstrom tries to pull guard but Vera holds him up against the cage and eventually Hellstrom drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellstrom.
Hellstrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Vera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vera takes a shot to the head.
Hellstrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hellstrom.
Vera working hard to break the clinch.
Vera avoids the elbow strike from Hellstrom, against the cage.
Hellstrom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vera's elbow.
Hellstrom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hellstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vera avoids it.
Vera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hellstrom.
Vera avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellstrom.
Vera tries to break free but Hellstrom pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hellstrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hellstrom.
Hellstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vera avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hellstrom obliges.
Hellstrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vera is defending well for now.
Hellstrom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hellstrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vera backwards.
Vera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vera takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Hellstrom.
Vera looks gassed!
Hellstrom lands a damaging elbow.
Hellstrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hellstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hellstrom lands an elbow inside that Vera shrugs off.
Hellstrom scores with a hook to the body.
Vera tries to break free but Hellstrom pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom tries to work over Vera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hellstrom throws an elbow that misses.
Vera prevents a body shot from Hellstrom.
Come on Hellstrom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hellstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Vera avoids the damage to the body.
Vera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vera takes a shot to the head.
Hellstrom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vera walks away with a smile on his face. Hellstrom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Hellstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellstrom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vera. Vera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Vera clinches with his opponent.
Hellstrom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hellstrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hellstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hellstrom missing with knees to the body.
Hellstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Vera avoids the damage to the body.
Hellstrom has Vera pressed against the cage, preventing Vera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - Hellstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hellstrom throws a shot from downtown. Vera moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Vera scores with a four punch combination!
Vera moves out of range of the strikes.
Hellstrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hellstrom.
Hellstrom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hellstrom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hellstrom looks to throw the jab but Vera is out of range.
Hellstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Vera is just out of range.
Hellstrom is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vera's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hellstrom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vera doesn't seem bothered though.
Vera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hellstrom moves out of range of the body kick from Vera.
Hellstrom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hellstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vera scores with a hook.
Vera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hellstrom takes one to the side of the head.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hellstrom.
Hellstrom tries to clinch there but Vera circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hellstrom.
Hellstrom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hellstrom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hellstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Vera lands a jab.
Vera lands with a hook. Hellstrom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hellstrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vera.
Hellstrom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hellstrom drops his hands momentarily and Vera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vera throws a shot from downtown. Hellstrom moves away and avoids it.
Vera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hellstrom wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Hellstrom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vera finds it's way round the side to connect with Hellstrom's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Vera swats away the attempt to clinch by Hellstrom.

Hellstrom instigates a clinch.
Vera is looking to break free of the clinch but Hellstrom has double underhooks.
Hellstrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Vera.
Hellstrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vera blocks it with crossed arms.
Vera avoids the elbow strike from Hellstrom, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hellstrom.
Vera managing to block the knees to the body from Hellstrom.
Hellstrom pushes Vera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hellstrom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hellstrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hellstrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hellstrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vera is trying to break the clinch but Hellstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Hellstrom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hellstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hellstrom is trying to maintain a safe position but Vera gets an underhook and turns Hellstrom into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hellstrom.
Hellstrom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hellstrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom keeps control of Vera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hellstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Vera avoids the damage to the body.
Vera prevents a body shot from Hellstrom.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellstrom throws an elbow but misses.
Hellstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hellstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Vera controls the action.
Hellstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vera's efforts to push away.
Vera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hellstrom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vera prevents a body shot from Hellstrom.
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hellstrom misses with the head strike.
Hellstrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hellstrom tries to stall but Vera uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Vera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hellstrom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hellstrom takes a swing at Vera's ribcage but misses.
Vera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hellstrom. Hellstrom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hellstrom swings for the body but Vera moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Vera - just one landing.
Tyler Hellstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vera jabs Hellstrom right on the nose. Hellstrom blinks but takes it well.
Hellstrom defending well as Vera loads up on a big left hand.
Hellstrom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hellstrom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hellstrom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vera thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera blocks a leg kick.
Hellstrom is looking to clinch.
Hellstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vera throws out the jab.
Vera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hellstrom throws a nice looking combination but Vera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Hellstrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Vera's cut.
That's time! Hellstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hellstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vera throws a lazy right hand but Hellstrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hellstrom loads up on a big right hand but Vera slips the punch.
Hellstrom lands a with a good body shot.
Hellstrom moves out of range as Vera strikes.
Hellstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vera was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellstrom.
Vera looks to land a combination but Hellstrom avoids it well.
Vera lands with an overhand left.
Vera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hellstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vera throws a series of punches but Hellstrom avoids them all with ease.
Vera moves out of range as Hellstrom strikes.
Vera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hellstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vera.
The crowd cheers as Vera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hellstrom doesn't seem phased though.
A cross from Vera lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vera throws a combination. Hellstrom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Hellstrom pushes him off.
Hellstrom slips a jab and a cross from Vera.
Jab, jab by Hellstrom - just one landing.

That has opened up Dominic Vera's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellstrom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hellstrom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Vera misses.
Hellstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vera throws out the jab.
Vera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hellstrom.
A left lands for Vera.
Vera moves into range and connects with a jab.

Hellstrom lands a left and a right that send Vera crashing to the mat, dazed. Hellstrom thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Vera is rocked!

Hellstrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Vera is still on wobbly legs! Can Hellstrom finish him?
Knees to the body from Hellstrom.
Nice elbow from Hellstrom.
A bit of stalling here from Hellstrom.
Vera seems to have recovered his senses.
Vera blocks an elbow strike.
Vera avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellstrom.
Hellstrom misses with a body punch.
Hellstrom tries to work over Vera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hellstrom lands a hook that snaps the head of Vera backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Vera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vera avoiding damage as Hellstrom throws knees to the body.
Hellstrom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vera's elbow.
Hellstrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominic Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hellstrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vera is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hellstrom.
Hellstrom tries to throw a body punch but Vera avoids it by throwing Hellstrom back against the cage.
Hellstrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Vera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hellstrom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vera blocks an elbow strike from Hellstrom.
Hellstrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellstrom wants to stall.
A short right from Hellstrom on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom tries a body shot but Vera blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hellstrom fails to land.
Hellstrom trying to stall but Vera improves his position.
Vera takes a shot to the head.
Hellstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hellstrom missing with knees to the body.

Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hellstrom throws a nice looking combination but Vera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hellstrom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hellstrom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hellstrom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vera dips to his left and cracks Hellstrom with an uppercut!

Vera has managed to clinch.
Vera blocks an elbow strike.
Hellstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Vera avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom working aggressively here.
Vera tries to break the clinch but Hellstrom is controlling the position.
Vera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hellstrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vera is trying to break the clinch but Hellstrom is controlling him.
Vera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellstrom. Vera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hellstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vera looks to land a right hand but Hellstrom moved out of range.

Hellstrom pushes Vera up against the cage in a clinch.
Hellstrom tries a body shot but Vera blocks it.
Hellstrom tries to work over Vera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hellstrom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vera.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hellstrom tries to throw a body punch but Vera avoids it by throwing Hellstrom back against the cage.
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hellstrom misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyler Hellstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hellstrom trying to land knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Hellstrom!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piston Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piston Honda has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jake Jordan's chin.

Jordan
vs
Honda

182 cm
20
182 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Jordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Piston Honda!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan walks into a stiff left hand from Honda.
Jordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Honda.
Honda misses with a series of wild punches.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Honda as he avoids it easily.
Jordan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Honda throws a shot from downtown. Jordan moves away and avoids it.
Honda slips a jab and a cross from Jordan.
Honda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Honda scores with a sloppy right hand. Jordan should have avoided that one.
Honda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Jordan is rocked!
Piston Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda throws a lazy right hand but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Honda tries to land a leg kick but Jordan saw it coming and moves away.
Jordan misses with a series of wild punches.
Jordan seems to have got his legs back now.
Jordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honda.
Jordan slips under a jab from Honda.
Honda misses with a hook.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Honda.
Jordan moves out of range of the leg kick from Honda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Honda.

Jordan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Honda!
Jordan misses with a head shot.
Jordan throws some wild stikes that Honda manages to avoid easily.
Jordan looking to finish with strikes here!
Jordan controlling the position easily from mount.
Jordan raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Honda tries to reverse the position but Jordan maintains control.
Jordan throws some wild stikes that Honda manages to avoid easily.
Jordan content just to control the position here.
Honda tries to lock up and control but Jordan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan controlling the position easily from mount.
Jordan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jordan trying to control but Honda is having none of it.
Jordan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Honda is squirming around, avoiding Jordan's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jordan breaks from Honda's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jordan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jordan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jordan wants to control the pace but Honda is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Jordan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jordan misses with the combination.
No joy there for Jordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Honda cracks Jordan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Honda.
Honda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Honda lands an overhand right.
Honda checks a leg kick.
Jordan shoots in and drives through. Honda sprawls well.
Jordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Honda thuds a left hand into Jordan's body.
Jordan ducks into an uppercut from Honda and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piston Honda! Piston Honda retains his welterweight title!