AXF 64 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Crug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crug has chosen Welcome to the jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

McNamara
vs
Crug

180 cm
20
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rex Crug!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara scores with a three punch combo!
Crug takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McNamara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Oooooh!!! McNamara has knocked Crug down with a huge combo! McNamara steps away and waves a wobbly Crug back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Crug is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crug is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McNamara doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Crug crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Crug's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John McNamara!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lachlan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleveland Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ready to Roll, The Black Dahlias. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Anderson
vs
Crosby

181 cm
26
200 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

180 cm
26
193 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Powerful

Ka-POW Clothing

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lachlan Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cleveland Crosby!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Crosby tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Crosby.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crosby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Crosby backing up. Crosby nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crosby.

Anderson drives through and clinches with Crosby against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson digs a right hand into Crosby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crosby's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Anderson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Crosby.
Crosby works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Crosby lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Crosby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Crosby is working Anderson over against the cage.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Crosby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Crosby lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Crosby.
A right handed body shot lands from Crosby.
Anderson letting Crosby take a breather here.
Crosby putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crosby obliges.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crosby.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Crosby scores a nice knee to the body.
Crosby lands a body punch.
Crosby is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crosby pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Crosby.
A right hook to the body lands for Crosby.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Crosby lands a body punch.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crosby unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Crosby.
Crosby lands a shot to the body.
Crosby presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Crosby.
Crosby is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Crosby.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Crosby lands with a short shot to the head.
Crosby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby is working Anderson over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Crosby - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Crosby.
Crosby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson avoiding damage as Crosby throws knees to the body.
Crosby lands a shot to the body.
Crosby stalling in the clinch.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Crosby has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lachlan Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleveland Crosby.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosby landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crosby is working Anderson over against the cage.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Crosby digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crosby is working Anderson over against the cage.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Crosby.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Crosby.
Crosby lands a nice knee to the body.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crosby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crosby.
Crosby landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crosby has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Crosby.
Nice body punch from Crosby - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby lands a nice elbow.
Crosby stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Crosby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crosby instigates a clinch.
Crosby taking a breather.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Crosby tries to tie him up.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Anderson.
A right hook to the body lands for Crosby.
Crosby works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Crosby managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Crosby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crosby blocking some punches.

Crosby jumps guard and drags Anderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson won't allow Crosby to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Crosby trying to control the position.
Anderson wants to stand but Crosby is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Crosby is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

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.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Crosby throws a sloppy body shot
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crosby checks it well.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Crosby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Crosby is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crosby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Crosby slips under a jab from Anderson.
Crosby lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby misses with a straight left.
Crosby throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Crosby swinging wildly here.
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Crosby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
Crosby takes one on the button.
A jab from Crosby misses.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crosby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crosby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lachlan Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Crosby had a free shot at his head there.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Cleveland Crosby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crosby.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
Good body shot from Crosby.
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Crosby cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Crosby digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crosby digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Crosby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalling in the clinch from Crosby.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Crosby managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Crosby cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleveland Crosby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby scores with a body shot.
Crosby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Crosby settles back down.
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Crosby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crosby moves into range and connects with a jab.

Anderson is rocked!

Crosby waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Anderson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crosby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Crosby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crosby sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crosby trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crosby tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Crosby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cleveland Crosby has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crosby misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A cross from Crosby lands.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Crosby misses with a looping left.

Crosby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Crosby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Good body shot from Crosby.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lachlan Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Crosby forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Crosby blocks with his arms.
Crosby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crosby lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Crosby leaning against his opponent.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson tries to circle away but Crosby has him pinned against the cage.
Crosby digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Crosby.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby missing with knees to the body.
Crosby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body.
Crosby lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Crosby lands a shot to the body.
Crosby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Crosby.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crosby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crosby lands a knee to the body.
Crosby presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crosby is working Anderson over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
Crosby lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
Crosby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crosby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Crosby.
Crosby digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crosby.
Cleveland Crosby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Crosby - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cleveland Crosby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crosby 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleveland Crosby!

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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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kage Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chopper Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chiba
vs
Reid

180 cm
25
135 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

225 cm
29
144 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kage Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chopper Reid!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chiba misses with a takedown
and Reid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chiba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Reid misses the target.
Chiba doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Reid counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reid. Chiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chiba circles away quickly and effectively.

Chiba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Reid is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Chiba 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.
Reid is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Chiba tries for a kimura but Reid is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kage Chiba!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crusty Pelican (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes into the arena with Indian War Song blaring out of the sound system. Charles Manson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Manson
vs
Pelican

177 cm
24
145 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

155 cm
27
154 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

BJJ Brown 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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crusty Pelican!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson misses with a leg kick
and Pelican counters with a stiff right hand.
Manson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pelican will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manson misses with a right hand
and Pelican counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manson thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pelican misses with an uppercut
and Manson counters with a low kick, right behind Pelican 's knee.
Manson throws a leg kick
and Pelican counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pelican throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pelican misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a sloppy head kick
and Pelican connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Manson misses
and Pelican counters with a right hand to the body.
Pelican takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pelican checks the leg kick.
Manson jabs at Pelican's body.
Manson is looking to clinch.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelican blocks a head kick by Manson.
Pelican scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manson throws a front kick aimed at Pelican's knee but Pelican avoids it well.
Pelican avoids the head kick by Manson.
Manson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manson throws a sloppy head kick and Pelican moves out of range easily.
Manson misses with a low kick as Pelican jumps back.
Manson lands a two punch combo.
Pelican jabs Manson right on the nose. Manson blinks but takes it well.
Manson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pelican counters with a nice uppercut.
Manson walks into a straight right hand from Pelican.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manson throws a combination that misses
and Manson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pelican pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pelican misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manson. That's going to slow Pelican down.
A head kick by Manson misses
and Pelican counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Manson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pelican checks a leg kick.
Pelican scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manson is looking to land body kicks.
A lazy body kick from Manson
and Pelican counters with a stiff right hand.
Manson misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manson tries to clinch up.
Manson wants to clinch but Pelican slips to the side
and Manson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pelican throws an off balance right hand
and Manson counters with a thumping low kick.
Charles Manson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pelican checks a leg kick.
Manson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pelican counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Manson misses.
A clash of legs there as Pelican blocks the low kick.
Manson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pelican throws a right and a left that Manson avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pelican misses with a left hand
and Manson counters with a leg kick.
Pelican moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manson.
Pelican takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manson. Pelican does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Manson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Manson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pelican is able to avoid easily.
Pelican circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manson lands a front kick.
Manson scores with the left hand. Pelican knows he should have avoided that one.
Manson lands a leg kick that knocks Pelican off balance momentarily.
A head kick by Manson misses

and Pelican counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manson won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson keeps Pelican under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Manson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pelican trying to control the position but Manson is working away.
Manson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pelican is putting a hurting on Manson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pelican scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelican creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pelican looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Manson is avoiding damage well.
Pelican is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pelican throws an elbow but Manson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Manson dodges the ground and pound from Pelican.
Pelican has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An elbow from Pelican crashes against the mat.
Pelican working the ground and pound but Manson is defending the strikes.
Manson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pelican has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pelican fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crusty Pelican has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelican with the ground and pound but Manson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Manson is trying to stand.
Pelican throwing shots but Manson is blocking nicely.
Manson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pelican scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pelican throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pelican missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pelican.
Pelican not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pelican working the head and body with strikes.
Pelican misses with a head shot. Manson uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelican is looking to work some ground and pound but Manson has wrist control.

Manson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Manson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pelican.
Manson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Charles Manson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pelican wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Manson obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crusty Pelican.
I think Manson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Manson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Bang - By Barry Scott as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Greywar
vs
Scott

150 cm
25
142 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

160 cm
22
166 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Greywar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Scott!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott thows a leg kick but Greywar checks it
and Greywar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greywar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scott throws a lazy uppercut
and Greywar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greywar ducks under a wild hook from Scott.

Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Greywar trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is looking to stall here but Greywar recovers full guard.
Greywar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Greywar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scott has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greywar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scott pulls Greywar in close to prevent any damage.
Scott controls Greywar momentarily but Greywar frees himself.
Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scott controls Greywar momentarily but Greywar frees himself.
Greywar trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott pulls Greywar in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Barry Scott wasn't active enough on the ground.
Scott misses with a shot to the body
and Greywar counters with a straight right hand.
Scott throws an off balance right hand
and Greywar counters with a straight right hand.
Scott takes a swing at Greywar's ribcage but misses.
Scott throws a right hand that misses
and Greywar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott blocks a head kick by Greywar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Scott misses with a body shot
and Greywar counters with a solid body kick.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Greywar counters with a nice uppercut.
Greywar lands a head shot.
Greywar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scott works Greywar's body with a nice hook.
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 Jamie Greywar 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.

Greywar digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Greywar throws a lazy uppercut
and Scott counters with a right hand to the body.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Greywar.

Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scott showed some decent athleticism there.

Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greywar has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott prevents Greywar from improving his position.
Greywar is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Scott seems content to control.

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.

Barry Scott has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Greywar saw that one coming.
Scott misses with a left hand

and Greywar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Greywar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scott.
Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Greywar is trying to escape the mount.
Scott is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Greywar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Scott.
Greywar wants to escape the position.
Scott struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scott has the hooks in. Greywar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Scott wants to control the position but Greywar frees himself and scrambles - Scott manages to regain control in side control.
Scott wants to control but Greywar is keeping him busy.
Greywar struggling a bit here.
Greywar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barry Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Scott takes a swing at Greywar's ribcage but misses.
Greywar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott throws a predictable looking body shot

and Greywar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scott's guard.
Greywar postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow.
Greywar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scott keeping full guard, as Greywar tries to pass.
Scott has control of Greywar's left arm, preventing Greywar from doing any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Greywar here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Greywar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greywar wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greywar thows a big elbow that misses.
Scott has control of Greywar's left arm, preventing Greywar from doing any damage.
Greywar is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
Greywar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greywar trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott pulls Greywar in to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scott shoots and misses
and Greywar counters with a nice body kick.
Greywar misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greywar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Barry Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greywar counters with a nice body shot.
Jamie Greywar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Scott.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greywar lands a jab to the head.

Greywar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Greywar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Greywar unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greywar working for a guillotine from mount but Scott is in no mood to give up.
Greywar is landing with some decent strikes but Scott is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Greywar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Greywar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jamie Greywar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greywar tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greywar connects with a nice short shot to Scott's temple.
Greywar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scott's head.
Greywar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Scott is not content to let Greywar control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar 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.
Greywar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Greywar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Greywar's attempts to control the action.
Scott is looking to improve his position but Greywar isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Greywar has control of the leg.

Greywar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greywar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Greywar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greywar 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jamie Greywar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Bolten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Back in Black. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bolten
vs
Black

188 cm
22
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

179 cm
24
183 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Bolten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Black!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black blocks a head kick by Bolten.
Black throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy left from Black finds it's target.
Bolten lands a front kick.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bolten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolten gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Black blocks the body kick.
Bolten is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
Bolten looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Bolten pushes Black up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Black throws an elbow but misses.

Bolten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black misses with a body kick.
Bolten delivers a nice body kick.
Bolten throws a head kick that misses
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolten looks for the body kick but Black saw that one coming.
Bolten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolten throws a leg kick but Black checks it.
Black throws a front kick that sends Bolten stumbling back into the cage.
Bolten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bolten closes the distance and pushes Black back into the cage.
Bolten jumps guard but Black stands there with Bolten around his waist. Bolten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Black.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Black just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bolten's brow.
Bolten wants to break the clinch but can't.

Bolten pulls guard.

Black stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bolten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bolten throws a body kick the misses

and Black holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolten.
Black looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Bolten breaks from the clinch.

Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bolten can't escape the position.
Black throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bolten holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Black tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Black wants to control the pace but Bolten is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws some wild stikes that Bolten manages to avoid easily.
Bolten tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Bolten keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Black is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bolten can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Black raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bolten because Black loaded up on that one.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolten is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolten wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bolten is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Black landing strikes, looking to finish!
Black working the ground and pound effectively.
Black landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black with good strikes from the mount here!
Black connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Bolten is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Black! Bolten is hurt baaadly! Black is firing away with more strikes - Bolten is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Black!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Te Rauparaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov comes to the cage accompanied by Blunt - The Iron Maiden. The crowd seem to be enjoying Te Rauparaha's choice of entrance music: Get Ready - Concord Dawn ft Scribe. Tane Te Rauparaha has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivan Borisov's chin.

Borisov
vs
Te Rauparaha

188 cm
27
195 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
190 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!

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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tane Te Rauparaha!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Rauparaha feints and then cracks Borisov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borisov down.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Te Rauparaha enables Borisov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Te Rauparaha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Te Rauparaha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Te Rauparaha wants to stand and escape but Borisov is having none of it.
Borisov looking to pass the guard.
Te Rauparaha has momentary wrist control but Borisov slips an elbow through the middle.
Te Rauparaha wants to stand but Borisov is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borisov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Te Rauparaha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Te Rauparaha wants to stand and escape but Borisov is having none of it.
Borisov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Te Rauparaha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borisov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borisov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Te Rauparaha is keeping the position for now.
Borisov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borisov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Te Rauparaha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borisov controls the pace.
Te Rauparaha can't keep his opponent in guard - Borisov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Borisov seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Rauparaha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borisov.
Te Rauparaha won't allow Borisov to pass to mount.
Borisov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Borisov misses with a head shot.
Borisov landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Te Rauparaha tries to hold on but Borisov pushes him away.
Borisov controlling from the full mount.
Te Rauparaha working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov landing punches.
Te Rauparaha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borisov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Te Rauparaha manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Borisov throwing shots but Te Rauparaha is blocking nicely.
Borisov moves nicely into side control.
Borisov takes a little break here. Te Rauparaha wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Te Rauparaha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Borisov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Borisov taking a breather here.
Borisov is looking to take a break and control but Te Rauparaha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borisov taking a break here but Te Rauparaha is having none of it and regains half guard.
Borisov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Te Rauparaha!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Borisov throws a jab but it's blocked by Te Rauparaha.
Borisov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Borisov swings for the body but Te Rauparaha moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Te Rauparaha.
Borisov misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Te Rauparaha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Te Rauparaha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borisov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Borisov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Borisov trying to control the action but Te Rauparaha is working from the bottom.
Te Rauparaha is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Te Rauparaha to see if he's OK.
Te Rauparaha pushes Borisov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Borisov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Borisov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Borisov working the ground and pound.
Te Rauparaha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Borisov.
Borisov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Borisov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Te Rauparaha tries to escape but Borisov is in control.
Borisov controlling the position.
Te Rauparaha is not content to let Borisov control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Rauparaha wants to control but Borisov postures up.
Borisov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Te Rauparaha is trying to improve his position.
Borisov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Te Rauparaha trying to remain calm as Borisov controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Borisov lands a nice forearm strike.
Borisov scoring with punches from side control.
Borisov trying to control the action but Te Rauparaha is working from the bottom.
Borisov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Te Rauparaha is trying to control Borisov's posture but Borisov avoids it.
Borisov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Borisov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Borisov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Te Rauparaha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Te Rauparaha is trying to buck Borisov off.
Te Rauparaha takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Te Rauparaha taking a bit of punishment here - Borisov scoring with strikes.
Te Rauparaha taking punishment in the form of punches.
Borisov is looking to take a break and control but Te Rauparaha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Te Rauparaha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Borisov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Borisov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Borisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borisov slips a jab and a cross from Te Rauparaha.
Borisov with a hook.
Borisov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Te Rauparaha wants to clinch up but Borisov keeps it at a distance.
Te Rauparaha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Borisov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Te Rauparaha wants to clinch

and Borisov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Te Rauparaha won't be happy with that.
Borisov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Borisov working the head and body with strikes.
Borisov controlling the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Rauparaha taking a bit of punishment here - Borisov scoring with strikes.
Borisov tries to score with some ground and pound. Te Rauparaha controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Borisov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Te Rauparaha defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Te Rauparaha works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Te Rauparaha is looking to control Borisov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Te Rauparaha avoid being mounted?
Borisov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Te Rauparaha's thigh. Te Rauparaha counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Borisov wants to control from the top but Te Rauparaha keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Rauparaha keeping full guard, as Borisov tries to pass.
Tane Te Rauparaha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borisov trying to control but Te Rauparaha is working from the bottom.
Te Rauparaha wants to stand but Borisov is controlling the position.
Borisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Te Rauparaha wants to stand and escape but Borisov is having none of it.
Te Rauparaha working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borisov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borisov forces his way into half guard.
Borisov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Te Rauparaha!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Borisov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Borisov landing strikes from the mount and Te Rauparaha is in trouble!
Te Rauparaha is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Te Rauparaha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Te Rauparaha is bucking up trying to escape but Borisov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Borisov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borisov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Borisov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aitch Bubbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bu Laia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubbles comes to the cage accompanied by The Ship Song - Nick Cave. Laia has chosen ""E Ala E" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bubbles
vs
Laia

180 cm
27
167 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

172 cm
27
167 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Supersize Me

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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aitch Bubbles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bu Laia!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laia looks for the body kick but Bubbles saw that one coming.
Laia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bubbles is out of range and Laia settles back down.
Laia throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Bubbles to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Laia is predictable there
and Bubbles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Bu Laia has been cut.
Nice body punch from Bubbles.
Laia is looking to land body kicks.
Laia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bubbles counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laia jabs Bubbles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laia tries to work over Bubbles's front leg with a kick but Bubbles checks it.
Laia throws a body kick the misses
and Bubbles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laia misses with a low kick.
Laia throws a jab but it's blocked by Bubbles.
A low kick from Laia is predictable there
enabling Bubbles to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laia misses with a leg kick
letting Bubbles counter with a right hand.
Laia swings for the body but Bubbles moves out of range.
Bubbles blocks a low kick nicely.
Laia misses with a leg kick
and Bubbles counters with a left to the body.
Bubbles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laia.
Laia is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles moves forwards but Laia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Bubbles blocks the leg kick.
Bubbles ducks right into an uppercut from Laia.
A lazy body kick from Laia
and Bubbles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bubbles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laia stuns Bubbles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bubbles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laia throws a leg kick
and Bubbles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laia thinking.
Laia scoring well with a low kick there.
Laia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laia is looking to slow Bubbles down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bubbles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aitch Bubbles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bu Laia'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.

Bubbles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bubbles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Laia.
Bubbles throws a nice looking combination but Laia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laia misses with an uppercut. Bubbles saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Laia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laia working aggressively here.
Come on Laia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubbles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bubbles walks away with a smile on his face. Laia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laia misses with a few strikes there.
Bubbles connects with an inside leg kick.
Laia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bu Laia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Laia is predictable there
and Bubbles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aitch Bubbles is winning the standup battle so far.
Bubbles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laia misses with an uppercut
and Bubbles counters with a one-two to the body.

Laia is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bubbles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Laia is predictable there
and Bubbles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laia is still on wobbly legs! Can Bubbles finish him?
Aitch Bubbles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Laia seems to have recovered his senses.
Laia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bubbles counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laia tries a low kick but Bubbles avoids it.
Bubbles swings widly with a right hand
and Laia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laia misses with a hook
and Bubbles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laia throws a leg kick
and Bubbles counters with a nice body shot.
Bubbles blocks the body kick.
Bubbles throws a low kick, looking for Laia's leg but Laia calmly moves out of range.
Laia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bubbles is able to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laia scores with a nice strike.
Laia throws a leg kick but Bubbles moved away.
Laia looks to land a body kick but Bubbles moved away.
Bubbles scores with a jab. Laia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bubbles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aitch Bubbles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bu Laia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bubbles throws a lazy right hand but Laia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laia slips under a jab from Bubbles.
A good leg kick by Laia.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laia, right into the meat.
Laia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laia lands a leg kick that knocks Bubbles off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laia pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Laia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laia is fighting to break Bubbles's control of his arms but Bubbles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bubbles is trying to keep Laia in close.
Bubbles keeping moving, preventing Laia from controlling successfully.
Laia 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.
Bu Laia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Laia postures up in Bubbles's guard and throws a big left but Bubbles blocks it.
Bubbles keeping moving, preventing Laia from controlling successfully.

Bu Laia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Laia thumps Bubbles with a low kick.
Bubbles checks a low kick from Laia.
Bubbles tests Laia's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles throws a front kick aimed at Laia's knee but Laia avoids it well.
Laia throws a leg kick
and Bubbles counters with a nice body shot.
Laia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laia misses with the body kick
and Bubbles counters with a low kick, right behind Laia 's knee.
Laia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bubbles checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bubbles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That has opened up Bu Laia's cut even more.
Laia thumps Bubbles with a low kick.
Laia misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bubbles counter with a right hand.
Laia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Laia is predictable there
and Bubbles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bubbles lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aitch Bubbles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bubbles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aitch Bubbles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alec Dimanche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimanche comes to the cage accompanied by Ugress - The Great Coffee Escape. 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.

Dimanche
vs
Obworth

190 cm
22
275 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

199 cm
27
275 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alec Dimanche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Obworth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dimanche manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dimanche tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dimanche wants to stand and escape but Obworth is having none of it.
Obworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.

It looks like Alec Dimanche has been cut.
Dimanche throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dimanche throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Obworth preventing the sweep.
Dimanche managing to control the position.
Obworth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Obworth is standing up over Dimanche. Dimanche looks to escape but Obworth dives into side control.
Obworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dimanche taking a bit of punishment here - Obworth scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obworth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dimanche to see if he's OK.

Alec Dimanche's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth looks up at the clock and then as Dimanche takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Obworth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Jeez, Alec Dimanche's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jacob Obworth!