BDX-27 Bonecrushers PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Modaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Modaal comes to the cage accompanied by damage plan - new found power. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Modaal
vs
Symbol

175 cm
27
195 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

150 cm
28
196 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Modaal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Symbol!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Modaal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Symbol was covering up waiting for the punch and Modaal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Symbol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Symbol pulls Modaal in close to prevent any damage.
Modaal passes Symbol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Symbol is refusing to be controlled, as Modaal sits in half guard.
Modaal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Modaal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Symbol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Symbol manages to get to full guard.
Modaal postures up in Symbol's guard and throws a big left but Symbol blocks it.
Modaal wants to control from the top but Symbol keeps moving.
Modaal 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.
Symbol looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modaal wants to control from the top but Symbol keeps moving.
Modaal 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Modaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Symbol is keeping the position for now.
Modaal throwing strikes from guard but Symbol blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Modaal throws a strike but Symbol rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Modaal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Symbol is aware though and is defending well.
Modaal looking for a sweep. Not yet Modaal, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Symbol is working Modaal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Modaal 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.

Modaal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Symbol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Symbol wants to control from the top but Modaal keeps moving.
Modaal is trying to control the position but Symbol postures up.

Modaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Symbol defends well.
Symbol with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Modaal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Symbol is aware though and is defending well.
Modaal keeping full guard, as Symbol tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol lands a couple of digs.
Symbol landing with the ground and pound.
Modaal striking off his back but it's not causing Symbol any problems.
Symbol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Symbol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Symbol trying to control the position from guard on top but Modaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symbol lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Modaal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Symbol is in close to Modaal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Modaal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Modaal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Symbol defends it easily.
Symbol scoring with some ground and pound.
Symbol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Symbol won't allow Modaal to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol stands up over Modaal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Modaal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Symbol is one step ahead there.

Modaal working for a triangle but Symbol defends it easily.

Modaal working for a triangle but Symbol defends it easily.
Symbol with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symbol preventing the sweep.
Symbol pushing down on Modaal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Modaal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Modaal is looking for a sweep. Symbol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A shot to the body from Modaal misses
and Symbol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Modaal throws a body punch but Symbol moves out of range.
Modaal fails with a takedown attempt.

Modaal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Symbol wants to improve his position but Modaal is controlling well.
Modaal working over Symbol with some ground and pound. Symbol looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Symbol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Modaal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Modaal's back!
Symbol is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Symbol gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Symbol gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Symbol apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Modaal misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Symbol as Modaal shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modaal misses with a double jab
letting Symbol counter with a right hand.
Symbol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Modaal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Symbol somewhat.
Modaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symbol.
Jan Modaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Modaal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Symbol wants to sweep here but Modaal controlling him for the moment.
Symbol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Modaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Symbol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Modaal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Modaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Symbol is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modaal throws and elbow that misses. Symbol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Modaal's guard. Nice move by Symbol!
Modaal is trying to keep Symbol in close.
Symbol lands a couple of elbows.
Symbol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Modaal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Symbol working some strikes from top position.

Modaal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Modaal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Modaal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Symbol wants to pass the guard but Modaal is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Symbol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Symbol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Modaal is keeping the position for now.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Modaal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Modaal wants to sweep here but Symbol controlling him for the moment.
Modaal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Symbol manages to get himself to full guard.
Symbol keeping moving, preventing Modaal from controlling successfully.
Symbol wants to sweep here but Modaal controlling him for the moment.
Symbol throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Modaal stands up over Symbol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modaal is stalling in the full guard.
Modaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Symbol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Symbol working a defensive guard here.
Modaal with a nice head shot there.
Modaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Symbol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Symbol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Modaal throwing strikes but missing.
Modaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Symbol is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Modaal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Modaal doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Symbol counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Modaal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Symbol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Symbol's back!
Symbol manages to reverse the position and now he's in Modaal's guard. Nice work there by Symbol.

Modaal is looking for a triangle but Symbol pushes his legs off easily.

Modaal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Symbol preventing the sweep.
Modaal is working hard here to advance position.
Symbol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Modaal's head.
Symbol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Symbol wants to control from the top but Modaal keeps moving.
Symbol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Symbol is working Modaal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Modaal has his foot on Symbol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Symbol works his way back into a safe position though.
Symbol with a nice head shot there.
Symbol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Modaal is keeping the position for now.

Modaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Symbol defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Symbol with a nice head shot there.

Modaal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Symbol is aware though and is defending well.
Modaal manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Symbol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Modaal is landing with some decent strikes but Symbol is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modaal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Modaal landing strikes from the mount and Symbol is in trouble!
Symbol manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Symbol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Modaal.
Modaal passes to side control.
Modaal tries to move to mount but Symbol blocks the move with his legs.
Modaal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Symbol sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Modaal is working Symbol over with some ground and pound from side control.
Modaal tries to advance to mount but Symbol denies him.
Modaal laying and praying for a moment but Symbol takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modaal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Modaal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Symbol tries to roll over but Modaal keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Modaal.
Modaal passes to side control.
Modaal scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modaal is chipping away with strikes.
Symbol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Modaal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Modaal with the ground and pound but Symbol regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Modaal trying to mount his opponent but Symbol defends it.
Modaal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Symbol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Modaal.
Symbol is not content to let Modaal control the position.
Symbol is trying to maintain the position but Modaal is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Modaal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Symbol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Modaal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Modaal 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Modaal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rooster Cogburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yohan Levi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rooster Cogburn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yohan Levi's chin.

Cogburn
vs
Levi

180 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rooster Cogburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yohan Levi!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levi rushes Cogburn with punches - Cogburn moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Cogburn goes down! Levi follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yohan Levi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimy Levinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Paredes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Levinson
vs
Paredes

200 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

201 cm
19
236 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Levinson lands a big head kick that sends Paredes tumbling to the mat! Levinson takes a step backwards and waves Paredes back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Paredes is rocked!

It looks like Sandro Paredes has been cut.
Levinson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Levinson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Paredes is still on wobbly legs! Can Levinson finish him?
Paredes looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levinson scores with a hook to the body. Paredes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paredes gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimy Levinson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al's entrance music is Overkill. A fine choice. The key to victory for Mr Al has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Al
vs
Yang

182 cm
27
192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
193 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Al!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie Yang!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Richie Yang has been cut.
Yang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al.
Yang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al moves away.

Al drops Yang with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yang looks back up at him and smiles so Al waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Yang is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang drops his hands momentarily and Al needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Yang just on the top of the head. Yang drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Yang - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mr Al!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bennie Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennie Bishop has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ron Burgundy's chin.

Burgundy
vs
Bishop

172 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
26
145 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bennie Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Burgundy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Burgundy counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Bishop.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body
and Burgundy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Bishop is rocked!
Bishop misses with a hook to the body
and Burgundy counters with a right hand from hell and Bishop is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco comes to the cage accompanied by 50Cent - Ready for War. The key to victory for Ariel Franco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Franco
vs
Pierce

185 cm
21
199 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ariel Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Franco misses.

Pierce shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pierce showed some decent athleticism there.
Pierce is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franco!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franco is desperately trying to improve his position but Pierce has a good base and remains in mount.
Pierce trying to control but Franco is having none of it.

Pierce is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Franco to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Franco shrugs it off.
Pierce is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Franco is in real trouble.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierce is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Franco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Pierce patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pierce is not going to allow Franco to sit and survive in this position.

Pierce looking for the choke but no joy.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I really don't envy Franco right now.

Franco preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pierce.

Franco fending off the submission attempt from Pierce.
Pierce controlling well, preventing Franco from escaping the position.
Franco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pierce on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce not allowing Franco to control his hands.
Franco manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pierce's guard. Nice work there by Franco.

Pierce is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pierce lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Franco!
Pierce wants to take Franco's back but he can't do it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Pierce is working for a guillotine from mount but Franco frees his head quite easily.
Pierce fails to advance to Franco's back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pierce jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Franco manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Pierce is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Franco looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pierce gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Franco is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pierce lets go of the hold and Franco can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damon Pierce!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guadeloupe Canal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canal comes to the cage accompanied by Revientense Todos. Slade is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ratatat - Lex. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Canal
vs
Slade

188 cm
26
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

193 cm
26
216 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Guadeloupe Canal !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Slade!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slade scores with a punch to the head.
Canal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Jason Slade has been cut.
Slade misses the jab.
Canal 's corner calls for a 1-2. Canal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Canal scores with a body shot.
Jason Slade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canal has his takedown stuffed
and Slade counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canal throws a right hand that misses
and Slade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canal moves out of range of the body kick from Slade.
Slade misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Canal counters with a nice right hand that sends Slade toppling to the canvas! Slade scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Canal finish him?!

Slade is rocked!
Canal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slade is still on wobbly legs! Can Canal finish him?
Canal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slade counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade connects with a leg kick. Canal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Canal misses with a looping left.
Slade seems to have recovered his senses.
Canal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slade counters with a nice body kick.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slade swinging wildly here.
Canal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slade connects with an inside leg kick.
Canal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slade scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canal misses with a series of wild punches.
Canal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Canal is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slade swings for the body but Canal moves out of range.
Jason Slade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slade is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canal rather than just go for the knockout.
Canal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slade.
Slade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slade scores with a push kick.
Slade lands a two punch combo.
Slade lands with a good body shot.
Canal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade fakes the leg kick and cracks Canal in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slade. That's going to slow Canal down.
Slade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slade lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Canal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slade throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slade lands with a nice body punch.
Slade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Slade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canal has time to react.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slade, right into the meat.
Canal dodges the punch combination from Slade.
Slade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slade, right into the meat.
Canal tries to move into range but Slade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slade is looking to slow Canal down with leg kicks.
Slade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canal misses with a combination
and Slade counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut there from Slade.
Slade lands a right hook to the body.
Slade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Slade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Slade's cut.
That's time! Canal 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Slade tests Canal 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Canal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Slade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canal misses with a hook to the body
and Slade counters with a leg kick.
Slade sizes up Canal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canal 's sensitive parts.
Jason Slade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slade scores with a leg kick.
Slade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canal 's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slade, right into the meat.

Slade lands a big head kick that sends Canal tumbling to the mat! Slade takes a step backwards and waves Canal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A head kick from Slade lands but Canal takes it in his stride.

Canal is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canal 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canal scrambles back to his feet.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slade scores with a jab to the head.
Slade scores with a body shot.
Slade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slade counters with an outside leg kick.
Slade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slade finds it's way round the side to connect with Canal 's head.
Slade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Canal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Canal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slade.
Canal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slade.
Jab, jab by Slade - just one landing.
Slade scores with a body shot.
Canal misses with a lunging right hand
and Slade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Slade thuds a left hand into Canal 's body.
Slade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slade scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slade cracks Canal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crunch! Slade slams his shin into Canal 's torso.
Slade connects with an inside leg kick.
Slade scores with a body shot.
Slade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canal at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slade, right into the meat.
Slade lands a high kick!
A low kick from Canal is predictable there
and Slade counters with a right hand to the body.
Slade stuns Canal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slade, right into the meat.
Canal 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Canal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Canal needs to keep his hands up - Slade had a free shot at his head there.
Slade throws a right hand that Canal ducks under and follows up with a left that Canal also avoids with ease.
Slade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slade. That's going to slow Canal down.
Slade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slade.
Slade throws a head kick that Canal semi-blocks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slade scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slade.
Canal dodges the punch combination from Slade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Slade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Slade's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Canal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Canal thows a leg kick but Slade checks it
and Slade counters with an inside leg kick.
Slade clobbers Canal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Canal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Canal misses the body punch
and Slade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guadeloupe Canal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slade scores with a leg kick.
Slade throws a nice looking combination but Canal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canal throws a combination that misses
and Slade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canal throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Slade counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canal misses with a body shot
and Slade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Canal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slade scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Slade.
Slade sizes up Canal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canal with a poor takedown
and Slade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Canal thinking.
Canal seems to have got his legs back now.
Slade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slade looks to score with a jab to the body but Canal is just out of range.
Slade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Slade digs a good hook to Canal 's body.
Slade connects with a single shot there.
Slade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slade.

Slade lands a big head kick that sends Canal tumbling to the mat! Slade takes a step backwards and waves Canal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Slade stuns Canal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Canal doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slade, as that shot connected.
Slade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Canal takes a step back to recover.
Slade connects with a crisp jab.
Slade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Slade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canal looks to score with a jab to the body but Slade is just out of range.
Slade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Slade finds it's way through Canal 's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canal .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slade throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Canal misses
and Slade counters with a slapping leg kick.
Guadeloupe Canal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slade, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Slade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Slade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canal doesn't seem phased though.
Canal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slade scores with a kick to the body.
Canal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Slade!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Baran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baran comes to the cage accompanied by Beach Boys - Barbara Ann . The crowd seem to be enjoying Reyes's choice of entrance music: All the Above. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Baran
vs
Reyes

180 cm
19
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

169 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Baran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Baran misses with an uppercut
and Reyes counters with a left to the body.
Reyes checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Reyes.
Baran misses with a hook
and Reyes counters with a one-two to the body.
Baran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reyes looks to land a combination but Baran avoids it well.
Baran lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reyes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baran throws a combination that misses
and Reyes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reyes scores with a one two! Baran had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Baran throws an off balance right hand
and Baran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baran misses with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Reyes.
Baran throws a poor cross that misses
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.
Baran throws a lazy uppercut
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Reyes scores with a one two! Baran had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baran misses with a hook
and Reyes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reyes lands a nice shot that snaps Baran's head back.
Baran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baran misses with a right hand
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Baran scores with a jab. Reyes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reyes's head.
Baran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reyes with a hook.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Baran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes stuns Baran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Reyes catches Baran right on the button with a cross.
Reyes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reyes lands a nice hook to Baran's body. Baran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reyes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baran finds it's way round the side to connect with Reyes's head.
Baran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reyes lands a nice hook to Baran's body. Baran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baran misses with an uppercut
and Reyes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes looks to land a combination but Baran avoids it well.
Reyes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baran throws a lazy uppercut
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reyes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Baran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Reyes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Baran.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baran ducks right into an uppercut from Reyes.
Baran misses with a hook
and Reyes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reyes misses with the combination.
Reyes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes cracks Baran with a good jab.
Baran fails to land with a series of punches.
Baran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes jabs at Baran's body.
Baran misses with a double jab
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Baran misses
and Baran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baran in his tracks.
Baran misses with a left hand
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Reyes fails to land with a series of punches.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baran misses the body punch
and Reyes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baran thinking.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Baran avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baran.
Baran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baran lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reyes takes a step back to recover.
Reyes lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baran throws a poor cross that misses
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baran swings widly with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a left and a right that stings Baran.
Baran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baran misses with a left hand
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baran throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Reyes. That snapped Baran's head back.
Baran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baran misses with a left hand
and Reyes counters with a nice body shot.
Reyes avoids the body shot from Baran.
Baran misses with a hook
and Reyes counters with a two punch combo.
Reyes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baran needs to keep his hands up - Reyes had a free shot at his head there.
Reyes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baran scores with a nice strike.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baran misses with a body shot
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bob Baran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Baran moves out of range.
Baran misses with a combination
and Reyes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baran thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reyes lands a slapping body shot.
Reyes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reyes's head.
Baran slips under a jab.
Baran misses with a lunging right hand
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes jabs at Baran's body.
Reyes misses with the combination.
Baran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baran throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baran misses with an uppercut
and Baran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baran throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baran misses with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Baran avoids them all with ease.
Baran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reyes lands a jab to the head.
Baran jabs Reyes right on the nose. Reyes blinks but takes it well.
Reyes scores with a nice right hand.
Reyes misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baran misses with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a left to the body.
Baran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baran swings widly with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baran.
Baran misses with a hook
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reyes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reyes misses with a straight right.
Stevie Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reyes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Reyes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reyes lands a glancing blow to the side of Baran's head.
Baran throws an off balance right hand
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Baran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Reyes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reyes thuds a left hand into Baran's body.
Baran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baran ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reyes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throws a combination. Baran tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Baran misses with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reyes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reyes misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baran. Reyes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reyes works over Baran's head and body with a nice combination.
Baran lands a leg kick that knocks Reyes off balance momentarily.
Baran misses with an uppercut
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
Reyes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baran under the eye.
Reyes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reyes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baran works the jab nicely.
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!
Reyes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baran throws out a leg kick but Reyes moves out of range and Baran only half commits.
Baran throws a leg kick
and Reyes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baran thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baran throws a poor cross that misses
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baran misses with an uppercut
and Reyes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reyes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reyes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baran misses with a lunging right hand
and Reyes counters with a nice body shot.
Reyes cracks a nice hook into Baran's ribs.
Reyes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baran counters with a nice uppercut.
Reyes cracks Baran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baran might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Baran throws a poor cross that misses
and Reyes counters with a left and a right that stings Baran.
Baran misses with a lunging right hand
and Reyes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baran thinking.
Baran swings widly with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baran misses with a left hand
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Baran misses with an uppercut
and Baran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyes lands a nice looking body shot.
Baran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reyes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reyes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baran circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick from Baran misses.
Baran slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Baran looks to land a combination but Reyes avoids it well.
Reyes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left lands for Reyes.
Baran throws a lazy uppercut
and Reyes counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reyes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baran misses with a combination
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baran misses with a double jab
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baran scores with a hook to the body. Reyes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Baran.
Baran misses with a right hand
and Reyes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reyes scores with the left hand. Baran knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Reyes 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!

Baran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baran misses with a right hand
and Baran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baran was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Baran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reyes's sensitive parts.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baran misses with a low kick.
Baran misses with a lunging right hand
and Reyes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baran throws a poor cross that misses
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Baran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reyes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Baran misses
and Reyes counters with a left to the body.
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baran swings widly with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reyes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Baran is rocked!
Stevie Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Baran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reyes blocks a head kick by Baran.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Baran tumbling to the canvas! Reyes pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Baran was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stevie Reyes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastien Le Nogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howell comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Spiritual . Le Nogue has chosen Motorhead - Sacrifice as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Howell
vs
Le Nogue

189 cm
21
210 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

177 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bastien Le Nogue!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell throws a body punch but Le Nogue moves out of range.
Le Nogue tries for a takedown but Howell circles away easily
and Howell counters with a right hand to the body.

Le Nogue forces Howell back against the cage and clinches.
Le Nogue wants a takedown.
Le Nogue can't get the takedown.
Thomas Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastien Le Nogue.
Le Nogue tries for a takedown. No joy.
Howell is pressed up against the cage. Le Nogue has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Howell down to the mat. Howell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Le Nogue shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howell pinned against the cage. Howell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howell connects with a right hand. Le Nogue shakes it off.
Howell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Nogue shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howell sprawls well. Howell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Nogue gets slowly back to his feet.
Howell throws a series of punches but Le Nogue avoids them all with ease.

Howell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Nogue throwing strikes from guard but Howell blocks nicely.

Howell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Le Nogue off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Le Nogue with a poor takedown
and Howell counters with a left and a right that stings Le Nogue.
A lazy left from Howell finds it's target.
Le Nogue shoots and misses
and Howell counters with a left and a right that stings Le Nogue.
Howell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Nogue looks gassed!
Le Nogue walks into a straight right hand from Howell.
Le Nogue slips a jab and a cross from Howell.
Nice takedown defense from Howell. No joy for Le Nogue on that attempt.
Howell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastien Le Nogue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Le Nogue shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Howell's guard.
Howell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Le Nogue.
Howell controls Le Nogue momentarily but Le Nogue frees himself.
Le Nogue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Le Nogue has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le Nogue seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Le Nogue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Howell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Le Nogue shoots in looking for a takedown. Howell tries to sprawl out of it but Le Nogue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Nogue.
Le Nogue fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Howell avoids it really well and circles away.
Howell lands a nice looking body shot.
Howell is looking to wear down Le Nogue with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Le Nogue looks for a takedown but Howell sprawls well.

Le Nogue closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Howell to the mat! Howell manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue looking to pass the guard.
Howell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Le Nogue is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Le Nogue looking to sit in guard and control but Howell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Le Nogue is looking to stand up but Howell isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Le Nogue shoots in but Howell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Le Nogue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Nogue somewhat.
Le Nogue shoots for a double leg takedown but Howell sprawls well. He's pushed Le Nogue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastien Le Nogue.

Le Nogue throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Howell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Le Nogue is in Howell's guard.
Le Nogue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howell looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Nogue wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Nogue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Le Nogue is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Thomas Howell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Le Nogue.
Le Nogue doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Howell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Le Nogue fails with the takedown
and Howell counters with a left to the body.
Howell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Le Nogue is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell misses with a series of wild punches.
Le Nogue looks for a takedown but Howell sprawls well.
Howell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Le Nogue scores a takedown into full mount!
Le Nogue looking to ground and pound but Howell is blocking nicely.
Le Nogue lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Howell hang on?
Le Nogue is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Le Nogue punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue lands a big shot there that rocks Howell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Le Nogue avoids the attempt from Howell to control.
Le Nogue cracks Howell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Le Nogue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Le Nogue landing shots from mount.
Le Nogue cracks Howell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Le Nogue lands with some strikes.
Bastien Le Nogue has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Nogue content just to control the position here.
Le Nogue looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Le Nogue in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howell is in a horrible position here. Le Nogue smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Le Nogue landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Le Nogue fails with the takedown.
Le Nogue tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Howell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Nogue is defended easily by Howell.
Le Nogue misses with a takedown attempt - Howell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastien Le Nogue.
Le Nogue dives in and grabs Howell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howell pushes down on Le Nogue's head and hops out.
Le Nogue doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Howell counters with a left and a right that stings Le Nogue.

Le Nogue shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Le Nogue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le Nogue throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Nogue looking to finish with strikes here!
Le Nogue scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Howell?
Le Nogue content just to control the position here.
Le Nogue working Howell over with strikes here.
Le Nogue with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue cracks Howell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Howell is in a horrible position here. Le Nogue smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Nogue controlling the pace for now.
Howell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Le Nogue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Le Nogue is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue breaks from Howell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Le Nogue breaks from Howell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Le Nogue landing strikes from the mount and Howell is in trouble!
Le Nogue lands a big elbow.
Le Nogue is landing with some decent strikes but Howell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Le Nogue working the ground and pound effectively.
Le Nogue looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue with the ground and pound from mount.
Le Nogue with good strikes from the mount here!
Le Nogue putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Le Nogue postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Howell in real trouble here! The ref calls for Howell to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Le Nogue!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charmaine Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Oman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Dela Cruz
vs
Oman

188 cm
23
212 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

160 cm
24
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charmaine Dela Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackson Oman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dela Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oman controls the position.
Oman cracks Dela Cruz with a big right hand but Dela Cruz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dela Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oman on the ground.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Let's hope that Oman 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.
Oman landing strikes.
Oman slows the pace down.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Oman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oman controlling from side mount.
Oman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oman advances nicely into full mount.
Oman lands a big shot there that rocks Dela Cruz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oman content just to control the position here.
Oman landing strikes from the mount.
Dela Cruz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oman controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Oman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oman lands a big shot to the head and Dela Cruz winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jackson Oman! Jackson Oman retains his light heavyweight title!