AXF Friday Night Fights 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiko Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Patterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Patterson
vs
Machine

165 cm
18
132 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kiko Machine!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Machine. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Machine looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.

Patterson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Patterson decides to return to a standing position.
Patterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Patterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Patterson showed some decent athleticism there.
Machine trying to control but Patterson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy.
Patterson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Patterson stands up from half guard.
Patterson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Patterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machine, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Patterson to work.

Patterson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Machine regains guard.
Patterson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machine's guard.
Machine looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machine has his foot on Patterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Machine thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Machine throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Machine pushes Patterson off and gets back to his feet.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Patterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine has his takedown stuffed

and Patterson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Patterson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson wanted to stand there but Machine had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throws a strike but Machine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Patterson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machine trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machine is looking to stand up but Patterson won't let him.
Patterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machine is controlling him.
Machine trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.

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

Machine moves into the clinch.
Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Patterson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiko Machine.
Patterson cracks Machine with a nice body shot.

Patterson manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Patterson 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.

Patterson wants to clinch.
Patterson has his takedown stuffed

and Machine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Machine slows the pace down in half guard.

Machine decides to return to a standing position.

Machine gets a takedown into half guard.
Patterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machine's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson throwing sloppy strikes.
Patterson not allowing Machine to control his hands.
Machine turns into Patterson and is now in his guard.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.
Patterson is looking to stand up but Machine isn't so interested in that idea.
Machine trying to move into half guard but instead Patterson has managed to sweep!

Patterson stands up and waves to Machine to follow him.
Machine moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Patterson. That's going to slow Machine down.
Patterson misses with a hook. Machine ducked under it nicely.
Patterson wants to slow Machine down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch combination from Patterson misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Patterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patterson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Machine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Patterson's guard.
Patterson 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.

Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patterson sees it coming and defends easily.
Machine is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Patterson reverses the position - he's now on top in Machine's guard.

Machine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Patterson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Machine.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Patterson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Machine to his feet.
Machine fails with the takedown
and Patterson counters with a series of strikes. Machine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joe Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson misses with a double jab

so Machine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine is pushing down on Patterson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patterson is fighting to maintain full guard but Machine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machine controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiko Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Patterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Patterson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Machine to his feet.
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machine - that will leave a mark!

Machine gets the takedown into side control.
Machine controls the position.
Machine laying and praying for a moment but Patterson takes advantage and regains half guard.

Patterson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Patterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patterson wants to control but Machine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machine is trying to control. Patterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machine stops Patterson from getting back to his feet.
Machine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Patterson wants to get back to his feet.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Patterson counters with a shoot takedown. Machine fights it but they end up in guard.
Machine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Machine looking to control.
Patterson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machine's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying to control the position but Patterson postures up.
Joe Patterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patterson is one step ahead there.
Patterson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machine is proving hard to escape from.
Machine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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.

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

Patterson instigates a clinch.
Patterson cracks Machine with a nice body shot.
Machine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Patterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiko Machine.
A shot in the inside from Patterson.
Machine is working for takedown but Patterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Patterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Machine tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.

Machine clinches with his opponent.
Patterson content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Patterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Patterson 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 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Patterson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

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

OToole
vs
Robby

200 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
21
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Crashforce Voodoo Labs

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas OToole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anaal Robby!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robby.
Robby closes the distance and lands a one-two.
OToole is breathing heavily.
Robby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Robby clinches with his opponent.
OToole takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Thomas OToole has been cut.
OToole takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robby connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked OToole badly! OToole tumbles to the floor and Robby stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anaal Robby!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Anima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anima has chosen Master of Puppets as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Angelo Anima was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Andy Foster
vs
Anima

196 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ka-POW Clothing

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angelo Anima!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Foster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foster wants it to stay on the feet.

Anima gets the takedown into side control.
Foster can't do much from the bottom here.

Foster bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Anima looks gassed!
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foster with a poor takedown
and Anima counters with a stiff right hand.
Foster misses with a body shot
and Anima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anima tries for a takedown but Foster circles away easily
and Foster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andy Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Anima.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster tries for a takedown but Anima circles away easily

and Anima counters with a single leg into guard. Foster didn't expect that.
Anima stops Foster from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Foster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anima defends well.
Foster thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Anima tries for a kimura but Foster is defending well.
Foster is looking to reverse the position.

Anima tries for a kimura but Foster is defending well.

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

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.
Anima working the head and body with strikes.

Anima tries for a kimura but Foster is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster is looking for a sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Anima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foster's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anima wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.

Foster has his foot on Anima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anima works his way back into a safe position though.
Anima trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Foster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Anima stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Foster.
Foster shoots in but Anima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anima misses with a double jab.

Anima closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anima lands in his opponent's guard.
Anima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Animais looking to pass into half guard but Foster pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Foster is in guard.
Foster pushing down on Anima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anima trying to control here.

Foster is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Anima has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anima is looking to control Foster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anima avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but Anima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Angelo Anima will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Anima lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Foster backs up against the cage.
Foster with a hook.

It looks like Angelo Anima has been cut.
Foster shoots and misses
and Anima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Anima misses.
Foster slips a jab and a cross from Anima.
Foster throws a body punch but Anima moves out of range.
Anima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Foster.
Foster shoots and misses
and Anima counters with a head kick. That will keep Foster thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Foster misses with a takedown

and Anima counters with a single leg into guard. Foster didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Foster can't keep his opponent in guard - Anima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Foster actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Foster actively working from the bottom here.
Anima wants to free his trapped foot but Foster is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Foster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anima 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.
Anima controlling the action here.
Foster tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Angelo Anima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anima is pressing down on Foster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foster is holding on for now.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster misses with a takedown
and Anima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Foster connects with a nice looking jab.

Foster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

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

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anima makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Foster tries to score with a low kick but Anima moves his leg out of the way.
Foster shoots and misses

and Anima counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Foster's guard now.
Foster looking to control.
Anima looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anima landing some decent shots from guard.

Anima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Foster has a closed guard, preventing Anima from standing up.
Anima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anima trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Anima counters with a shoot takedown. Foster fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anima postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Anima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angelo Anima's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Anima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anima throws a leg kick

and Foster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Foster.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Foster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Anima wants to get back to his feet but Foster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Anima is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Foster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Foster showed some decent athleticism there.
Anima has his hands clasped together around Foster's back. He's all about the action.

Foster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anima is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anima is defending against the submission attempts here by Foster.
Foster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anima.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anima is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anima swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

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

Anima shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anima trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andy Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foster keeping moving, preventing Anima from controlling successfully.
Angelo Anima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anima 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Anima!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Hatter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Sinistra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatter comes to the cage accompanied by They Don't Care About US. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hatter
vs
Sinistra

190 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sinistra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hatter to the mat! Hatter manages to get full guard.
Sinistra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hatter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sinistra wants to pass the guard but Hatter is keeping the position.
Sinistra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sinistra tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatter is retaining full guard.
Sinistra won't allow Hatter to sweep him here.
Hatter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hatter tries to get out of the position.
Sinistra trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sinistra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hatter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sinistra, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinistra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hatter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinistra throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sinistra throws some wild stikes that Hatter manages to avoid easily.
Sinistra is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Sinistra goes for an armbar but Hatter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hatter.
Sinistra looking for a sweep. Not yet Sinistra, not yet.
Hatter wants to control from the top but Sinistra keeps moving.
Sinistra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatter won't allow Sinistra to sweep him here.
Sinistra keeping moving, preventing Hatter from controlling successfully.
Hatter preventing the sweep.
Sinistra is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hatter dives into side control.
Sinistra looks gassed!
Hatter is looking to take a break and control but Sinistra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sinistra wants to clinch.
Sinistra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hatter as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinistra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sinistra stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sinistra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinistra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sinistra throws a right hand that Hatter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatter also avoids with ease.
Sinistra has his takedown stuffed

and Hatter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sinistra won't be happy with that.
Hatter scoring with punches from side control.
Sinistra tries to buck Hatter off but Hatter is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatter controlling the position.
Sinistra dodges the ground and pound from Hatter.
Hatter trying to control the action but Sinistra is working from the bottom.
Hatter scoring with punches from side control.
Hatter working away.
Sinistra manages to get back to half guard.
Sinistra has his hands clasped together around Hatter's back. He's all about the action.
Sinistra wants to control but Hatter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Mad Hatter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sinistra wants to clinch but Hatter slips to the side
and Hatter counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatter throws a head kick but Sinistra moves out of range.
Hatter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sinistra as he jumps to the side.
Hatter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sinistra tries to clinch
and Hatter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sinistra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinistra misses with a takedown attempt

and Hatter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sinistra's guard.
Sinistra wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sinistra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sinistra looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinistra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatter looking to pass the guard.
Hatter wants to control from the top but Sinistra keeps moving.
Sinistra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sinistra works his way into full mount!

Sinistra working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hatter looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sinistra! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brandon Sinistra!

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RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Secunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Secunda
vs
Peters

185 cm
20
224 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Secunda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raul Peters!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Secunda. No joy for Peters on that attempt.

Secunda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Secunda stands up from half guard.
Peters wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Secunda.
Peters moves in looking to clinch but Secunda pushes him off.
Peters throws a right hand that Secunda ducks under and follows up with a left that Secunda also avoids with ease.
Secunda throws a push kick but Peters slaps the foot to one side.
Peters with a poor takedown

and Secunda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnny Secunda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Peters.
Secunda is controlling the pace.
Secunda uses his free foot to push down on Peters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Peters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Secunda stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Secunda has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Secunda avoids it.
Peters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Secunda tightens his grip and picks Peters up, before dumping him to the ground. Peters manages to land in guard.
Secunda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Peters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Secunda is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Secunda decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Peters, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Raul Peters has been cut.
Peters looks gassed!
Secunda scores with a leg kick.

Secunda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peters is trying to defend but Secunda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Secunda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Peters has hold of Secunda's hands but Secunda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Secunda has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Peters defend it? Secunda steps over the head and cranks it - Peters is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Secunda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Secunda!

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RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Milstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil James Thunderstruck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milstone comes to the cage accompanied by Born With nothing Die With Everything - Papa Roach. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Milstone
vs
James Thunderstruck

150 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
22
299 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milstone tries to move into range but Thunderstruck moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thunderstruck throws a right and a left that both miss.

Milstone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Milstone tries for a takedown but Thunderstruck manages to get underhooks.
Thunderstruck trying to control the position but instead, Milstone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thunderstruck into the cage.
Thunderstruck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Milstone gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Milstone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Thunderstruck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Milstone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunderstruck defends it easily.
Thunderstruck tries to free his leg and advance position but Milstone is retaining full guard.
Thunderstruck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Milstone is looking for a triangle but Thunderstruck pushes his legs off easily.

Thunderstruck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderstruck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Milstone has his foot on Thunderstruck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunderstruck works his way back into a safe position though.
Thunderstruck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Milstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Milstone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Milstone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Milstone is breathing heavily.
Thunderstruck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thunderstruck postures up.
Milstone keeping moving, preventing Thunderstruck from controlling successfully.
Thunderstruck thows a big elbow that misses.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Milstone shoots for a takedown but Thunderstruck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lil James Thunderstruck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunderstruck scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for Thunderstruck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thunderstruck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Thunderstruck cracks Milstone with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Milstone looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thunderstruck finish him?
Thunderstruck lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Milstone is looking to close the distance but Thunderstruck sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Milstone crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Milstone is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lil James Thunderstruck!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Hernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, IRA - Ikar. Vitor Hernandes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesse James's chin.

Hernandes
vs
James

182 cm
20
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

170 cm
22
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vitor Hernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

James decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hernandes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hernandes tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.

James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hernandes wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James sitting and controlling from the half guard.
James is thwarting Hernandes's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hernandes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James is pressing down on Hernandes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hernandes is holding on for now.

James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandes manages to get to full guard.
Hernandes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandes keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.

Hernandes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hernandes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandes, not yet.

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

Hernandes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hernandes wants to clinch.
Hernandes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hernandes to the mat! Hernandes manages to get full guard.

James drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says James as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hernandes screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with James! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jesse James!

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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruth Less (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Less
vs
Savage

195 cm
23
224 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruth Less!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Less moves away from the strike by Savage.
Less scores with a jab to the body.
Savage looks to land a right hand but Less moved out of range.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Less moves in looking to clinch but Savage pushes him off.
A combination from Savage does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Savage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Less doesn't seem phased though.
Savage misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage missing with a left hand there. Less was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage lands the left hand.

It looks like Ruth Less has been cut.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Less counters with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Less finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Savage looks to throw the jab but Less is out of range.
Less throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savage throws a combination that misses
enabling Less to counter with a crisp jab.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Less counters with an inside leg kick.
Savage sizes up Less with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Less chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Less counters with a series of strikes. Savage will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Less throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Savage's head.
A good leg kick by Less.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Less dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savage. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Less.
Less tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Less counters with a head kick.
Less wants to clinch up but Savage keeps it at a distance.
Less moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Less counters with a low kick, right behind Savage 's knee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Less tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Less moves away from the strike by Savage.
Savage avoids the body shot from Less.
An inside leg kick lands from Less.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Less counters with a solid body kick.
Less connects with a high kick.
Savage dodges the punch combination from Less.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Less bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
Less throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Less.
Less fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savage takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Less lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savage scores with the left hand. Less knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruth Less dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruth Less's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Less walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Less pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Less lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Less throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Less turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Less.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Less counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Savage misses with a combination
and Less counters with a big head kick but Savage shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Less scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Less makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Less tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
Less fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage misses with a combination
and Less counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Randy Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Less.
Savage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Less throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Less is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Less throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Less gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Less counters with a good low kick that Savage was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Savage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Less finds it's target.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Less finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Less lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Less.
Less doesn't manage to clinch there - Savage circles away.
Savage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Less.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Less counters with a thumping low kick.
Less scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savage in his tracks.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but Less ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Less counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Savage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Less counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruth Less is winning the standup battle so far.
Less tests Savage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Less misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Less.
Savage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Less. Less obviously looking to wear him down.
Savage misses with a hook.
Savage misses with a straight left.
Less lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruth Less dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruth Less's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A nice inside leg kick there by Less. That's going to slow Savage down.
Savage walks into a jab.
Less turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Savage blocks the leg kick.
Savage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savage.
Less tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Less slips under a jab.
Savage blocks a head kick by Less.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Less counters with a nice kick to the body.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Less moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Less counters with a good, hard body kick but Savage shrugs it off.
Savage misses with the body kick
and Less counters with an inside leg kick.
Less throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
Less wants to clinch.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Less counters with a head kick. That will keep Savage thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Less takes one to the side of the head.
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Less counters with a head kick. That will keep Savage thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Less counters with a slapping leg kick.
Less lands a high kick!
Savage takes a swing at Less's ribcage but misses.
Savage misses with a combination
and Less counters with a good, hard body kick but Savage shrugs it off.
Nice cross by Savage.
Savage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Less counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Ruth Less is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Less.
Less displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Less moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Less.
Less misses the jab.
Less misses the jab.
Savage throws a hook but Less avoids it easily.
Less connects with a single shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Savage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Less misses the jab.
Savage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Less. Less obviously looking to wear him down.
Randy Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Less counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Less fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Savage misses.
Savage cracks Less with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savage misses with a combination
and Less counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruth Less showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Less 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruth Less!

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RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Egon Rullgardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Too Sexy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rullgardin
vs
Roy

165 cm
23
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

171 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Egon Rullgardin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Roy!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Rullgardin.
Rullgardin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Rullgardin.
Egon Rullgardin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rullgardin misses with a hook. Roy ducked under it nicely.
Rullgardin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rullgardin lands with an overhand left.
Rullgardin looks to throw the jab but Roy is out of range.
Rullgardin misses the shot to the body.
Rullgardin throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Rullgardin misses.
Rullgardin misses with a hook.
Rullgardin misses with an uppercut.
Rullgardin misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rullgardin throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
Rullgardin throws a looping overhand right but Roy ducks down to avoid it.
Roy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roy wants it to stay on the feet.

Rullgardin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Roy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Roy looking for a guillotine here but Rullgardin defends easily.
Rullgardin throwing strikes but missing.
Rullgardin thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rullgardin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rullgardin has Roy in his guard.
Rullgardin trying to strike off his back.
Rullgardin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Rullgardin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rullgardin striking off his back but it's not causing Roy any problems.
Rullgardin striking from the bottom here.
Roy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roy is looking to work some ground and pound but Rullgardin has wrist control.
Rullgardin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Roy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy moves away from the strike by Rullgardin.
A swing and a miss from Rullgardin.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rullgardin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Rullgardin.
Rullgardin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Roy is rocked!
Roy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rullgardin.
Roy is still on wobbly legs! Can Rullgardin finish him?
Roy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rullgardin.
Roy seems to have recovered his senses.
Rullgardin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roy.
Good work by Roy as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rullgardin looks to throw the jab but Roy is out of range.
Rullgardin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rullgardin throws out a loose jab but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rullgardin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rullgardin lands with a straight right. Roy didn't see that one coming.
Rullgardin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rullgardin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rullgardin looks for a takedown but Roy sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egon Rullgardin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rullgardin loads up on a big right hand but Roy slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egon Rullgardin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rullgardin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rullgardin misses with a straight left.
Roy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rullgardin throws out the jab.
Roy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rullgardin.
Roy ducks under a wild hook from Rullgardin.
Nice takedown defense from Roy. No joy for Rullgardin on that attempt.
Nice shot by Rullgardin.
Rullgardin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Roy ducks under a wild hook from Rullgardin.

Rullgardin drops Roy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Roy looks back up at him and smiles so Rullgardin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Roy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rullgardin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rullgardin throws a looping overhand right but Roy ducks down to avoid it.
Roy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rullgardin takes a swing at Roy's ribcage but misses.
Rullgardin shoots in for a double leg but Roy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Rullgardin misses.
Roy ducks under a wild hook from Rullgardin.

Roy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rullgardin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rullgardin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Roy tries to free his leg and advance position but Rullgardin is retaining full guard.

Rullgardin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roy passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roy tries for a kimura but Rullgardin is defending well.
Roy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rullgardin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rullgardin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rullgardin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rullgardin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Roy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rullgardin defending well though.
Rullgardin trying to hold on to Roy's head to control him but Roy postures up.
Roy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rullgardin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rullgardin is looking to improve his position but Roy isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rullgardin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Roy doesn't have the hooks in and Rullgardin manages to turn into his guard.
Rullgardin looking to pass the guard.
Rullgardin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rullgardin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Roy looking for a guillotine here but Rullgardin defends easily.
Roy is breathing heavily.
Roy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rullgardin regains half guard.
Rullgardin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rullgardin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roy is working away from the top position though.
Rullgardin wants to get back to full guard but Roy has mounted him!

Roy has control of Rullgardin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rullgardin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rullgardin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rob Roy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A slow jab from Rullgardin misses its intended target.
Rullgardin throws out a loose jab but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rullgardin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Rullgardin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rullgardin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Rullgardin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roy is just riding it out for now. Rullgardin eventually gives up the hold.
Rullgardin is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roy tries to get to full guard but Rullgardin has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rullgardin working Roy over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Rullgardin there.
Rullgardin thows a huge punch but Roy dodges it nicely.
Rullgardin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roy wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Rullgardin.
Rullgardin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roy's head.
Rullgardin working over Roy with some ground and pound. Roy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rullgardin.
Nice strikes from Rullgardin there.
Rullgardin working Roy over with strikes.
Roy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rullgardin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rullgardin is working for a submission of some sort.
Roy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rullgardin.
Roy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roy.
Roy looking for a sweep. Not yet Roy, not yet.

Roy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rullgardin is aware though and is defending well.
Rullgardin is looking to work some ground and pound but Roy has wrist control.
Rullgardin is looking to work some ground and pound but Roy has wrist control.
Rullgardin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rullgardin wants to control from the top but Roy keeps moving.
Rullgardin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Roy working for a triangle but Rullgardin defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rullgardin trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Roy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rullgardin wants to control from the top but Roy keeps moving.

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.
Rullgardin stands up over Roy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roy looking for a sweep. Not yet Roy, not yet.
Rullgardin trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rullgardin preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rullgardin drops Roy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rullgardin follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Egon Rullgardin!
Egon Rullgardin retains his bantamweight title!