BHFC 55: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hairy Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hairy Bear has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bear
vs
Rose

180 cm
26
154 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

169 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hairy Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cory Rose!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bear throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
Bear lands a jab to Rose's midsection.
Jab from Bear.

Rose closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rose looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bear is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rose is tapping! Great win for Bear!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hairy Bear!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ishmael Boorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Vass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boorg comes into the arena with Rock of Ages blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Boorg
vs
Vass

188 cm
24
222 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ishmael Boorg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Vass!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boorg drives through and clinches with Vass against the cage.
Vass blocks an elbow strike from Boorg.
A frustrated look appears on Vass's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vass fails to pull guard.
Boorg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vass is defending well for now.
Boorg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Vass has clasped his hands together around Boorg's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Boorg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vass wants to take a breather but Boorg is having none of it.
Boorg wants to improve his position but Vass is controlling well.
Boorg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vass wants to pass to mount but Boorg is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vass is trying to control. Boorg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

Vass seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boorg wants to improve his position but Vass is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boorg is not content to let Vass control the position.

Vass is looking for a kimura here.
Boorg is controlling Vass's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boorg is not content to let Vass control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boorg controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boorg is not content to let Vass control the position.
Vass thows a huge punch but Boorg dodges it nicely.
Boorg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Ishmael Boorg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Vass moves into range and clinches up with Boorg.

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.
Boorg lands an elbow just above Vass 's eye.

It looks like Nick Vass has been cut.
Vass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boorg smiles and moves away.
Boorg moves in looking to clinch but Vass pushes him off.
Vass tries to score with a low kick but Boorg moves his leg out of the way.
Boorg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boorg.

Vass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vass wants to get up but he can't break Boorg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vass won't allow Boorg to get back to his feet.
Vass trying to control but Boorg is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Vass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Vass's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Boorg feints and then cracks Vass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vass down.
Boorg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vass if he has to take too many more of those.
Boorg connects with a leg kick. Vass looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boorg can pounce on him.
Boorg fakes the leg kick and cracks Vass in the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boorg.
Nick Vass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boorg lands a nice looking body shot.
Boorg tries a head kick but it misses.
Vass misses with a takedown
and Boorg counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boorg.
Boorg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vass swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Boorg takes the fight into the clinch.
Boorg stops a takedown attempt from Vass.
Boorg working Vass over with knees to the body.
Boorg lands an elbow inside.
Boorg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vass's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boorg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boorg lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boorg.
Nice elbow from Boorg.
Boorg looking to throw knees to the head but Vass is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boorg lands a nice elbow.
Boorg lands a damaging elbow.
Vass takes an elbow to the temple.
Boorg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boorg walks away with a smile on his face. Vass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ishmael Boorg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Vass.
Vass misses with a takedown
and Boorg counters with a thumping low kick.
Boorg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vass doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boorg counters with an outside leg kick.
Boorg is looking to slow Vass down with leg kicks.
Vass gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boorg counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boorg. Boorg obviously looking to wear him down.

Boorg has closed the distance and engaged Vass in a clinch.
Boorg lands a damaging elbow.
Boorg lands an elbow that stopped Vass in his tracks for a moment.
Boorg lands a damaging elbow.
Vass dodges an elbow strike from Boorg.
Boorg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boorg lands a knee to the head.
Vass is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vass tries for a takedown but Boorg manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boorg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vass in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boorg lands an elbow inside.
Boorg lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass takes an elbow to the temple.
Boorg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vass in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boorg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boorg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vass in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boorg lands an elbow just above Vass 's eye.
Boorg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boorg lands an elbow just above Vass 's eye.
Vass takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boorg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vass.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boorg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vass.
Boorg lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boorg lands a nice uppercut.
Vass avoiding damage as Boorg throws knees to the body.
Vass is working for takedown but Boorg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vass tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boorg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boorg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ishmael Boorg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Vass's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boorg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Vass drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vass wants to control from the top but Boorg keeps moving.
Boorg has his hands on Vass's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boorg lands an elbow that stopped Vass in his tracks for a moment.
Boorg looking to throw knees to the head but Vass is blocking nicely.
Boorg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vass takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boorg tries to land knees in the clinch but Vass avoids the damage to the body.

Vass manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boorg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Vass has his feet on Boorg's thighs here. He's pushed Boorg off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Boorg screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Vass!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Young Tutankhamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darwin has chosen You're Going Down - Sick Puppies as his entrance music. Young Tutankhamon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tutankhamon
vs
Darwin

155 cm
27
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

164 cm
25
164 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Young Tutankhamon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Darwin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutankhamon tries to clinch but Darwin is having none of it.
Darwin looks to land a left hand but Tutankhamon moved out of range nicely.
Darwin lunges at Tutankhamon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tutankhamon's hand.
Darwin thuds his right hand into Tutankhamon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tutankhamon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tutankhamon moves in looking to clinch but Darwin pushes him off.
Darwin lands a nice shot that snaps Tutankhamon's head back.
Tutankhamon fails with the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Darwin.

Tutankhamon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Darwin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darwin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tutankhamon with the ground and pound but Darwin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tutankhamon in particular looking to stall.
Darwin is holding on to half guard well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Darwin 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.
Darwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Darwin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Darwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tutankhamon 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.
Tutankhamon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tutankhamon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tutankhamon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tutankhamon throwing strikes from guard but Darwin blocks nicely.
Tutankhamon trying to control the position from guard on top but Darwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Darwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darwin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tutankhamon wants to get up but he can't break Darwin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Darwin keeping moving, preventing Tutankhamon from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tutankhamon slips a jab from Darwin.
Tutankhamon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darwin thuds a left hand into Tutankhamon's body.

Tutankhamon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tutankhamon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tutankhamon tries to control but Darwin wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin 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.
Tutankhamon wants to pass to mount but Darwin is defending the position.
Tutankhamon is trying to control. Darwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Darwin is looking to improve his position.

Tutankhamon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darwin is concentrating on defense, preventing Tutankhamon from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tutankhamon tries to stand and escape but Darwin is controlling the position.
Tutankhamon not doing much here.
Darwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tutankhamon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tutankhamon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tutankhamon is thwarting Darwin's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Darwin dominated that round.
That's time! Tutankhamon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tutankhamon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darwin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Victor Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin lands the left hand.
Darwin misses with a looping right.
Tutankhamon tries to clinch there but Darwin circles away.
Nice defenses there by Tutankhamon.

Tutankhamon has closed the distance and engaged Darwin in a clinch.
Darwin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tutankhamon backwards.
Darwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Tutankhamon breaks from the clinch.
Darwin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tutankhamon has time to react.
Tutankhamon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Darwin wants it to stay on the feet.
Darwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutankhamon shoots in looking for a takedown. Darwin tries to sprawl out of it but Tutankhamon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Tutankhamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tutankhamon moves in looking to clinch but Darwin pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Darwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tutankhamon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tutankhamon shoots in for a takedown but Darwin shows good takedown defense.
Darwin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Victor Darwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darwin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Young Tutankhamon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darwin dips to his left and cracks Tutankhamon with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Darwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tutankhamon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darwin.
Darwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tutankhamon on the side of the head.

Darwin closes the distance and pushes Tutankhamon back into the cage.

Darwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Victor Darwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darwin cracks a nice hook into Tutankhamon's ribs.
Darwin connects with a body shot.
Darwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tutankhamon.
Darwin scores with a hook to the body. Tutankhamon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darwin scores with a jab. Tutankhamon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Darwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darwin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tutankhamon 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tutankhamon is looking to chop away at Darwin's legs.
Darwin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tutankhamon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darwin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Darwin feints and then cracks Tutankhamon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tutankhamon down.
Tutankhamon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tutankhamon is looking to clinch but Darwin is avoiding it.
Tutankhamon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Darwin scores with a jab.

Darwin has managed to clinch.

Darwin breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Darwin scores with a four punch combination!
Tutankhamon moves in looking to clinch but Darwin pushes him off.
Darwin swings for the body but Tutankhamon moves out of range.
Darwin cracks Tutankhamon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tutankhamon tries to clinch up but Darwin circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Darwin misses.
Darwin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutankhamon was well out of range. Poor timing from Darwin.
Darwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Tutankhamon off the cage and back into rage.
Tutankhamon wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Darwin.
Tutankhamon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tutankhamon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tutankhamon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darwin connects with a single shot there.
Darwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tutankhamon wants to clinch up but Darwin keeps it at a distance.
Darwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darwin connects with a body shot that sends Tutankhamon's belly button to the back.
Tutankhamon moves to clinch but Darwin breaks away
and Tutankhamon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tutankhamon doesn't manage to clinch there - Darwin circles away.
Tutankhamon wants to clinch up but Darwin keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Darwin clinches with his opponent.
Tutankhamon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tutankhamon has had enough of the clinch but Darwin keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Tutankhamon.

Darwin manages to break the clinch.
Tutankhamon tries to clinch up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tutankhamon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tutankhamon or not.
Tutankhamon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tutankhamon tries to pull guard but Darwin won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tutankhamon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tutankhamon looking to stall.
Darwin digs a right hand underneath Tutankhamon's ribcage. Tutankhamon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Darwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tutankhamon misses with a shot to the body
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darwin stuffs the takedown.
Darwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Tutankhamon takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Tutankhamon tries to keep at a distance but Darwin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Darwin lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Darwin on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Darwin cracks Tutankhamon with a nice body shot.
Darwin lands a body shot.
Tutankhamon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Darwin is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Darwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tutankhamon wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darwin lands with a right hand.
Darwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tutankhamon walks into a jab.
Tutankhamon walks into a left hand.
Darwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tutankhamon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Darwin moves into range and clinches up with Tutankhamon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Darwin.

Darwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tutankhamon. That did some damage!
Darwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Tutankhamon off the cage and back into rage.
Darwin misses with a two punch combination.

Darwin clinches with his opponent.
Darwin managing to block the knees to the body from Tutankhamon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin digs a right hand into Tutankhamon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tutankhamon's gas tank.
Darwin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tutankhamon backwards.

Darwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darwin stuns Tutankhamon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darwin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tutankhamon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Darwin gets a clinch.
Darwin lands with a left to the head.
Darwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Darwin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tutankhamon.
Tutankhamon is trying to drag Darwin to the mat but Darwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Darwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darwin cracks a nice hook into Tutankhamon's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tutankhamon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tutankhamon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darwin scores with a hook.
Darwin with a nice cross.
Tutankhamon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tutankhamon shoots in for a takedown but Darwin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Tutankhamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darwin lands with an overhand left.
Tutankhamon tries to clinch but Darwin is having none of it.
Darwin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid body kick from Darwin.
Darwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tutankhamon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Darwin. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darwin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Darwin closes the distance and clinches.
Tutankhamon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin.
Tutankhamon tries to score a body lock takedown but Darwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Darwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darwin scores with a jab to the body.

Tutankhamon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Darwin did well to prevent Tutankhamon getting side control.
Victor Darwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutankhamon tries to pass to full mount but Darwin defends it.
Darwin tries to roll over but Tutankhamon keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tutankhamon works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Darwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Darwin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Darwin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clickity Cluck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem-Not Afraid. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Clickity Cluck enters the cage!

Brooks
vs
Cluck

187 cm
23
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

205 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clickity Cluck!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cluck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cluck scores with a leg kick.
Cluck connects with a jab.
Cluck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brooks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cluck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cluck thumps Brooks with a low kick.
Clickity Cluck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cluck connects with a body shot.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Brooks 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.
Cluck lands a nice shot to the body.
Cluck lands a body shot.
Cluck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Jack Brooks has been cut.
Cluck with a jab.

Brooks is rocked!
Brooks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cluck lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Brooks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cluck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cluck lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Brooks crumples to the floor! Cluck milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clickity Cluck!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Obadiah Klinefelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klinefelter comes to the cage accompanied by Star Wars. Maurice McDonald has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Klinefelter
vs
McDonald

173 cm
24
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
184 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Obadiah Klinefelter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Maurice McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Klinefelter saw that one coming.
Klinefelter tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Klinefelter misses with a body kick.
Klinefelter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Klinefelter misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Klinefelter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a hook. Klinefelter ducked under it nicely.
Klinefelter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinefelter with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obadiah Klinefelter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klinefelter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maurice McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Klinefelter moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Klinefelter's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Klinefelter does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald swings for the body but Klinefelter moves out of range.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Klinefelter's ribs.
Klinefelter darts in trying to clinch
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.

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.
Klinefelter is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
Klinefelter lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Nice defenses there by Klinefelter.
Klinefelter ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Klinefelter tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a hook. Klinefelter ducked under it nicely.
Klinefelter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klinefelter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Klinefelter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

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.
Donk. McDonald catches Klinefelter right on the button with a cross.
Klinefelter tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Klinefelter misses with a leg kick.
McDonald takes a swing at Klinefelter's ribcage but misses.
McDonald jabs at Klinefelter's body.
Klinefelter shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Klinefelter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Both fighters circling a little - Klinefelter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klinefelter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klinefelter misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klinefelter. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klinefelter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Klinefelter doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Klinefelter's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald moves out of range as Klinefelter throws a body kick.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Klinefelter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
Klinefelter staying out of range there.
A big left from McDonald misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.

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.
Klinefelter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klinefelter slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Klinefelter throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Klinefelter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Klinefelter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinefelter tries a head kick but it misses.
Klinefelter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klinefelter throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
Klinefelter staying out of range there.
Klinefelter misses with a combination
and Klinefelter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Klinefelter.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klinefelter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Klinefelter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klinefelter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald takes a swing at Klinefelter's ribcage but misses.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obadiah Klinefelter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klinefelter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Klinefelter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klinefelter tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klinefelter looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinefelter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klinefelter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klinefelter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klinefelter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
Klinefelter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonald blocks the body kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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

Klinefelter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Klinefelter is in McDonald's guard.
Klinefelter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald is controlling Klinefelter's posture.
Klinefelter preventing the sweep.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klinefelter manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control but Klinefelter is working from the bottom.
Klinefelter looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Maurice McDonald has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Klinefelter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klinefelter wants to land a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klinefelter shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Klinefelter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obadiah Klinefelter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klinefelter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice McDonald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
17%

Undercard bout

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

Ovrut
vs
Ribrisko

185 cm
20
221 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

195 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Ovrut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Japovisky Ribrisko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribrisko shoots in looking for a takedown but Ovrut manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribrisko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ribrisko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ovrut as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Ovrut.
Ribrisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ovrut scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ribrisko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ovrut counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mark Ovrut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Japovisky Ribrisko.
Ovrut with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ovrut tests Ribrisko's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovrut bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribrisko's head backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Ribrisko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ovrut lunges at Ribrisko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribrisko's hand.
A jab from Ovrut misses.
Ribrisko shoots and misses
and Ovrut counters with a two punch combo.
Ribrisko on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovrut throws a good cross that connects.
Ovrut lands with a good body shot.
Ribrisko walks into a jab.
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!
Nice shot by Ovrut.
Ribrisko fails with the takedown
and Ribrisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribrisko looks gassed!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ovrut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovrut lands with a nice combination. Ribrisko backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Japovisky Ribrisko has been cut.
Ovrut with a nice cross.
Ribrisko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Ovrut finds it's way through Ribrisko's defenses.
A jab from Ovrut does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovrut lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovrut throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mark Ovrut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ovrut connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ovrut.
Good standup being displayed there by Ovrut as he connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ovrut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ribrisko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horrible takedown by Ribrisko or perhaps it was just good defense by Ovrut which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Ovrut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Japovisky Ribrisko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice shot lands for Ovrut.
Nice uppercut there from Ovrut.
Ribrisko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ribrisko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donk. Ovrut catches Ribrisko right on the button with a cross.
Ribrisko is breathing heavily.
Ovrut listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ovrut, as that shot connected.
Ribrisko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ribrisko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ovrut finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribrisko's head.
Ovrut connects with a jab.
Ribrisko tries for a takedown but Ovrut circles away easily
and Ovrut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribrisko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ovrut listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ovrut listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ribrisko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Ovrut - just one landing.
Ovrut is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ovrut lands a body shot.
Ovrut cracks Ribrisko with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovrut cracks Ribrisko with a good jab.
Ovrut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mark Ovrut is winning the standup battle so far.
Ovrut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribrisko is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ovrut is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ribrisko.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ovrut, as that shot connected.
Ribrisko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ovrut sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribrisko somewhat.
Mark Ovrut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Japovisky Ribrisko.
Ribrisko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovrut looks to land a combination. Ribrisko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ovrut scores with a sloppy right hand. Ribrisko should have avoided that one.
Ribrisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ovrut stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Ovrut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Japovisky Ribrisko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ovrut lands an overhand right.
Ovrut looks to land a combination. Ribrisko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ovrut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribrisko can do to turn this around?
Ribrisko fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribrisko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ribrisko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribrisko shoots in for a takedown but Ovrut shows good takedown defense.
Ribrisko takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ovrut!
Mark Ovrut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ovrut lands a slapping body shot.
Ovrut bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribrisko's head backwards.
Ovrut connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ribrisko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ovrut avoids it really well and circles away.
Mark Ovrut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Japovisky Ribrisko.
Ovrut connects with the punch.
Mark Ovrut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ovrut. That snapped Ribrisko's head back.
Ovrut lunges at Ribrisko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribrisko's hand.
Ribrisko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ovrut scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovrut lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ovrut!
Ovrut scores with a three punch combo!
Ribrisko shoots for a double leg takedown but Ovrut sprawls well. He's pushed Ribrisko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ovrut dips to his left and cracks Ribrisko with an uppercut!
Ovrut goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovrut feints a jab promting Ribrisko to slip. Ovrut then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ribrisko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ovrut jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ovrut throws a good cross that connects.
Ribrisko fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribrisko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Ovrut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ovrut 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Ovrut!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madison has chosen Jizz In My Pants as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Downtime
vs
Madison

176 cm
22
152 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Madison!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downtime keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madison looks to throw the jab but Downtime is out of range.
Downtime misses with a takedown
and Madison counters with a straight right hand.
Downtime scores with a crisp jab that stopped Madison in his tracks.
Madison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Downtime sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Downtime with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Madison to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Madison catches Downtime right on the button with a cross.
Downtime looks to clinch
and Madison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Downtime is rocked!
Madison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Downtime.
Downtime closes the distance but Madison moves to the side
and Madison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Madison counter with a right hand.
Madison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Downtime has time to react.

Downtime shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Madison's guard.
Downtime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Madison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Downtime lands a couple of elbows.
Madison wants to stand and escape but Downtime is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downtime stopping the sweep attempt from Madison.
Madison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Madison pulls Downtime in close to his closed guard and prevents Downtime from doing any damage or advancing position.
Madison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Downtime is controlling him.
Downtime trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime slips a jab and a cross from Madison.
Madison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Downtime moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Downtime with a poor takedown
and Madison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nycky Downtime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Madison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Madison misses with a looping right.
Madison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Downtimes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Madison misses the jab.
Downtime moves to clinch but Madison breaks away
and Madison counters with a series of strikes. Downtime will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Downtime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime avoids the body shot from Madison.
Downtime seems to have got his legs back now.
Madison cracks Downtime with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Downtime steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madison.
Downtime gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Madison misses.
Downtime tries for a takedown but Madison circles away easily
and Madison counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Downtime throws a head kick but Madison moves out of range.
Downtime misses with a double jab
and Downtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madison misses with a right hand

and Downtime counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Madison!
Downtime is looking to stand but Downtime has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Madison 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.
Downtime is trying to control. Madison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Downtime is working for a submission of some sort.
Madison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Downtime is working for a submission of some sort.
Downtime tries to pass the half guard into mount. Madison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Downtime tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Downtime is stalling here. Madison is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Downtime seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Madison has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

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

Madison tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Madison has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Downtime is trying to improve his position.
Madison is chipping away with strikes.
Downtime tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Madison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Madison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Downtime is trying to control Madison's posture but Madison avoids it.
Downtime is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Madison is trying to get an arm triangle but Downtime is defending well.
Downtime wants to control but Madison postures up.
Madison cracks Downtime with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Madison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Madison working away.
Madison lands a nice forearm strike.
Downtime is not content to let Madison control the position.
Downtime takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Madison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Madison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Downtime keeps working.
Downtime wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Madison trying to control the action but Downtime is working from the bottom.
Downtime is looking to reverse the position.
Madison is looking to take a break and control but Downtime is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Downtime is trying to control Madison's posture but Madison avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Madison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Madison throws a good cross that connects.
Madison misses with a body shot
and Downtime counters with a nice uppercut.

Madison gets caught napping as Downtime dives in and scores a takedown. Madison manages to retain guard.
Downtime wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.
Madison controlling the position.
Downtime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Downtime is one step ahead there.

Downtime postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Madison is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Downtime, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Downtime looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Madison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Downtime working for a triangle but Madison defends it easily.
Madison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Downtime can't keep his opponent in guard - Madison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Madison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Madison seems content to control.
Downtime tries to get to full guard but Madison has control of the leg.
Downtime wants to control but Madison is keeping busy.
Downtime slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Downtime is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Madison is pushing down on Downtime's leg trying to pass to half guard. Downtime is fighting to maintain full guard but Madison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Madison thows a huge punch but Downtime dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime pushes Madison off looking to stand but Madison dives back in and keeps control.
Madison is nestled in close to Downtime, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Downtime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madison content to control rather than advance.
Madison working Downtime over with strikes.
Downtime wants to control but Madison is keeping busy.
Madison trying to control the pace.
Madison works his foot free and advances to mount.
Madison raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime tries to hold on but Madison pushes him away.
Downtime keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Downtime is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Madison looking for a guillotine from mount but Downtime is having none of it.
Madison is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Downtime can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Madison prevents Downtime from getting the reversal.
Downtime is in a horrible position here. Madison smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Madison working Downtime over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Madison really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Downtime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madison throws out the jab.
Jack Madison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Downtime moves away from the strike by Madison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madison. Downtime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Downtime tries for a takedown but Madison circles away easily
and Madison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Downtime misses with a takedown
and Madison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downtime with a poor takedown
and Madison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nycky Downtime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madison lands a right hook to the body.
Downtime takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Madison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Madison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Downtime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Madison counters with a straight that turns Downtime's legs to rubber! Madison pushes forward with more strikes and Downtime goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Madison! Jack Madison retains his featherweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarlaxle Baenre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncomfortably Numb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baenre
vs
Numb

175 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
175 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Powerful

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jarlaxle Baenre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uncomfortably Numb!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baenre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baenre throws a leg kick

and Numb counters with a single leg into guard. Baenre didn't expect that.
Numb trying to control the position from guard on top but Baenre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Numb looking to sit in guard and control but Baenre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Numb is pulling down on Baenre's head to control his posture.
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.
Baenre wanted to stand there but Numb had control of the position.
Numb has his hands on Baenre's head, controlling the position.

Uncomfortably Numb has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Baenre misses with a jab to the body

and Numb counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baenre's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baenre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Numb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baenre is keeping the position for now.

Numb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baenre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baenre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baenre!
Numb wants to control but Baenre postures up.
Numb gets back to half guard.
Numb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb pulls Baenre in to control the position.
Baenre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baenre sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Jarlaxle Baenre has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Baenre throws a combination that misses
and Numb counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Baenre misses
and Numb counters with a series of strikes. Baenre will be more careful next time no doubt.

Baenre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Numb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baenre is keeping the position for now.
Baenre keeping moving, preventing Numb from controlling successfully.
Baenre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baenre throws a leg kick
and Numb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baenre misses with a leg kick

and Numb counters with a shoot takedown. Baenre fights it but they end up in guard.
Numb stands and throws Baenre's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Numb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baenre takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Baenre is not content to let Numb control the position.
Baenre taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Numb swings around for an armbar but Baenre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Numb's guard.
Baenre preventing the sweep.
Numb seems keen to control Baenre's posture.

Baenre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Numb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baenre has managed to get both his arms back between Numb's legs - danger averted.
Numb seems keen to control Baenre's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Numb wants to sweep but no luck.
Numb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baenre wants to control from the top but Numb keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Numb seems keen to control Baenre's posture.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baenre misses with a lunging right hand
and Numb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baenre thows a leg kick but Numb checks it

and Numb counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb wants to control from the top but Baenre keeps moving.
Numb postures up in Baenre's guard and throws a big left but Baenre blocks it.
Numb trying to control but Baenre is working from the bottom.
Numb postures up in Baenre's guard and throws a big left but Baenre blocks it.
Numbis looking to pass into half guard but Baenre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Baenre is in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Numb holds on and takes a little breather.
Baenre looking to sit in guard and control but Numb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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.
Numb trying to control the position from guard on top but Baenre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numb passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Numb is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Baenre struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uncomfortably Numb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Baenre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Numb counters with a left to the body.
Numb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baenre rather than just go for the knockout.
Baenre throws a head kick that misses
and Numb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baenre thinking.
Numb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baenre misses with a leg kick

and Numb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Numb.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Numb takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baenre tries to break the clinch but Numb is controlling the position.
Numb lands a body shot.
Numb has Baenre pressed against the cage.
Numb fails to pull guard.

Numb has Baenre pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Numb pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Baenre tumbling to the mat - Numb dives into Baenre's guard.
Numb thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numb thows a big elbow that misses.
Numb content to stall in guard here.
Numb trying to control the position from guard on top but Baenre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baenre is adopting a defensive guard.

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

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.
Baenre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Numb.
Numb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baenre keeping moving, preventing Numb from controlling successfully.
Baenre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb passes into half guard.
Uncomfortably Numb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baenre is looking to control Numb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baenre avoid being mounted?
Numb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Numb is keen to just control but Baenre is a slippery customer.

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.
Baenre trying to control from the bottom.
Numb looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baenre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Numb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jarlaxle Baenre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Numb works his way into side control.

Numb tries for a kimura but Baenre is defending well.

Numb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baenre has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uncomfortably Numb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Numb 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uncomfortably Numb!