SCC 96 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jhonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jb Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jhonson
vs
Trent

171 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Jhonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jb Trent!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jhonson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Trent decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jhonson's guard.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Trent wants to control from the top but Jhonson keeps moving.
Trent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jhonson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jhonson 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.
Trent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jhonson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trentis looking to pass into half guard but Jhonson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jhonson is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jhonson wants to get up but he can't break Trent's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trent keeping moving, preventing Jhonson from controlling successfully.
Trent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhonson advances to half guard.
Jhonson is pressing down on Trent's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trent is holding on for now.
Jhonson wants to control but Trent is keeping him busy.

Trent manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Trent circles away from the clinch attempt

and Trent counters by moving into the clinch.
Trent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jhonson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Trent drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jhonson pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson tries to clinch up but Trent circles away and keeps his distance.
Trent blocks a head kick by Jhonson.
Jhonson tries to clinch up

and Trent counters by clinching up.
Trent is looking to break free of the clinch but Jhonson has double underhooks.
Jhonson scores with a knee to the head.
Trent tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chris Jhonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jb Trent.

Trent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jhonson wants to clinch but Trent slips to the side

and Trent counters with a shoot takedown. Jhonson fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jhonson is looking to stand up but Trent isn't so interested in that idea.
Trent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trent trying to control the position from guard on top but Jhonson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jhonson tries to strike from the bottom.
Trent won't allow Jhonson to get back to his feet.
Trent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jhonson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Trent!
Jhonson wants to control the pace but Trent is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trent is working to get back to half guard.
Jhonson with shots to the head and body - Trent looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jhonson content just to control the position here.

Jhonson looking for a guillotine from mount but Trent is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jhonson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Trent has worked his arm free - good work by Trent!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jb Trent dominated that round.
That's time! Jhonson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jhonson misses with a kick to the body

and Trent counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jhonson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trent is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jhonson trying to keep a closed guard but Trent is proving a slippery customer.
Trent has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jhonson is proving hard to escape from.
Jhonson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jhonson wants to stand but Trent is controlling the position.
Trent throwing strikes but missing.
Jhonson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhonson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Jhonson pushes Trent off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jhonson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jhonson as he avoids it easily.
Jhonson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jhonson doesn't manage to clinch there - Trent circles away.
Jhonson looks to clinch

and Trent counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trent.
Jhonson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jhonson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jhonson wriggles free and stands up.
Trent looks for a takedown but Jhonson sprawls well.
Trent is looking to clinch but Jhonson is avoiding it.
Jhonson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Trent counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Trent tries for a takedown but Jhonson manages to get underhooks.
Chris Jhonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jb Trent.
Jhonson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by Jhonson.
Jhonson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trent wants a takedown.
Jhonson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Jhonson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trent takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trent.

Trent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jhonson is trying to break free.
Trent misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trent is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jhonson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jhonson tries a knee to the head but Trent blocks it.
Jhonson is trying to stall.
Trent lands a nice shot to the body.

Trent gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jhonson wants to improve his position but Trent is controlling well.
Trent is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trent drops an elbow to the side of Jhonson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trent is working for an americana but Jhonson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Trent was thinking about the submission.
Trent trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jhonson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jhonson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trent is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trent is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jhonson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trent is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jhonson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trent circles away quickly and effectively.

Trent closes the distance and pushes Jhonson back into the cage.
Jhonson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trent.
Trent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jhonson prevents it.

Jhonson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jhonson throws a lazy body kick

and Trent counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jhonson's guard now.
Trent tries to free his leg and advance position but Jhonson is retaining full guard.
Jhonson controls Trent momentarily but Trent frees himself.
Jhonson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Trent is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jhonson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jhonson has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jhonson stands up from Trent's guard - Jhonson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jhonson throws a right and a left that Trent avoids nicely.
Trent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jhonson tries to clinch

and Trent moves into the clinch.
Jhonson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jhonson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jhonson is pressed up against the cage. Trent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jhonson down to the mat. Jhonson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chris Jhonson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Jhonson lands with a nice body kick.
Trent fails with the takedown.
Chris Jhonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jb Trent.
An inside leg kick lands from Jhonson.
Jhonson is looking to land body kicks.
Jhonson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trent paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Trent has taken the fight to the clinch.

Jhonson pulls guard.
Jb Trent has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jhonson tries to strike from the bottom.
Trent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trent trying to control but Jhonson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Jhonson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jhonson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trent.

Jhonson pushes Trent off and gets back to his feet.
Trent slips under a jab from Jhonson.
Trent keeps the fight on the outside.

Trent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trent is trying to drag Jhonson to the mat but Jhonson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Jhonson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jhonson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Trent not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jhonson keeping moving, preventing Trent from controlling successfully.
Jhonson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Jhonson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Trent stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Jhonson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Trent manages to get his head free but now Jhonson has transitioned to an armbar! Trent grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Jhonson! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Jhonson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bombes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Hosking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosking has chosen War Machine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bombes
vs
Hosking

183 cm
26
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
21
161 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bombes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Hosking!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hosking looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Hosking.
Horrible takedown by Hosking or perhaps it was just good defense by Bombes which made him look bad.
A shot to the liver by Bombes. Beautiful body shot.

Bombes gets caught flat footed, as Hosking shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hosking 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.
Hosking has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bombes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vincent Hosking!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hattori Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzo comes into the arena with Kage No Gundan blaring out of the sound system. King has chosen X Gon' give it to ya as his entrance music. Micheal King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hanzo
vs
King

185 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

175 cm
25
190 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hattori Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal King!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

King gets a clinch.
Hanzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hanzo goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.

King manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanzo's guard.
Hanzo has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
Hanzo working a defensive guard here.
King thows a big elbow that misses.
Hanzo controls King momentarily but King frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanzo is retaining full guard.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Hanzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hanzo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! King is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! King has escaped and now he's on top!
Hanzo keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.

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.

King stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hanzo fails with the takedown

and King counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by King.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hattori Hanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

King drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanzo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King has Hanzo in his guard.

Hanzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hanzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hanzo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hanzo, into his guard.
King looks gassed!
King wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.

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.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanzo is retaining full guard.
Hanzo has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
King trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Hanzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
King keeping full guard, as Hanzo tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal King dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hanzo has his takedown stuffed

so King counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

King has gone for a leg lock! Hanzo slips out almost immediately though and dives into King's guard.

Hanzo has gone for a leg lock! King slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanzo's guard.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King postures up.
Hanzo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because King is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

King is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hanzo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hanzo has escaped and now he's on top!
King is breathing heavily.

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

Hanzo gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting.
Hanzo shoots and misses

and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
King tries for a takedown but Hanzo manages to get underhooks.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hattori Hanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo looking for a takedown.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
King is pressed up against the cage. Hanzo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanzo with a lazy takedown attempt

and King counters with a nice double leg into guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanzo pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
King is looking to advance position but Hanzo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Hanzo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Hanzo tries for a kimura but King is defending well.

Hanzo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanzo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, King rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hanzo's guard! Nice work there by King!
Micheal King has got the better of the ground game so far.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanzo controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hanzo tries for a takedown but King circles away easily

and King counters with a shoot takedown. Hanzo fights it but they end up in guard.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Hanzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.

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

King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

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.
Hanzo is not content to let King control the position.

King goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hanzo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for King but great work by Hanzo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanzo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Hanzo has hold of King's arm. He's looking for a kimura. King seems comfortable defending it but Hanzo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! King is real pain and he's forced to tap out! King is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hanzo couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hattori Hanzo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rey Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin's entrance music is Bad Meets Evil - Fast Lane. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Griffin
vs
Harrison

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
24
151 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Renegade Fight Gear ALL PRODUCTS UNDER $10

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rey Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harrison drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffin wants to control the position but Harrison says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Harrison is taking a breather. Griffin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Griffin tries to kick Harrison off in order to stand up. Harrison Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Griffin tries to buck Harrison off but Harrison is having none of it.

Harrison has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Harrison misses with a leg kick
and Griffin counters with a head kick.
Harrison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Harrison gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Harrison breaks the clinch.
Harrison throws a leg kick which misses Griffin's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffin tries to avoid it.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrison but Harrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harrison throws a leg kick
and Griffin counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin tries to clinch but Harrison is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Harrison throws a leg kick
and Griffin counters with an outside leg kick.
Harrison throws a leg kick
and Griffin counters with a two punch combo.
Harrison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Griffin counters with a series of strikes. Harrison will be more careful next time no doubt.
Harrison throws a low kick but Griffin avoids it.
Harrison tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffin swinging wildly here.
Harrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrison throws a leg kick
and Griffin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Harrison's head and hops out.

Harrison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Griffin's guard.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Harrison isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harrison stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Harrison tries to clinch but Griffin moves away
and Griffin counters with a head kick. That will keep Harrison thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Scott Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrison.

Harrison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harrison lands in his opponent's guard.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Harrison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Griffin is working an open guard so Harrison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
A low kick from Harrison misses
and Griffin counters with a head kick. That will keep Harrison thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Griffin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harrison avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison misses with a body shot
and Griffin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Harrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harrison is looking to clinch.
Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Harrison fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Griffin sprawls well initially but Harrison persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harrison pulls his head out easily.
Harrison stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Harrison might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Harrison gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A low kick from Harrison is predictable there
and Griffin counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Harrison decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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 Rey Griffin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Griffin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrison.
Harrison tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Harrison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harrison tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Harrison tenderised Griffin's leg. Griffin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harrison falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a body kick that stops Harrison in his tracks momentarily.
Harrison misses with a leg kick
and Griffin counters with a nice body kick.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Griffin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Harrison persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Harrison thows a leg kick but Griffin checks it
and Griffin counters with a thumping low kick.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses

and Griffin counters by clinching up.
Griffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison throws a leg kick

and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch.

Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Griffin counters with a three punch combo that has Harrison backing up. Harrison nods at Griffin to acknowledge the strikes.
Rey Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin dives in and grabs Harrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrison pushes down on Griffin's head and hops out.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to score with low kicks.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Griffin tries to sprawl but Harrison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Harrison works his way into side control.

Harrison decides to stand back up. Harrison steps back and let's Griffin get back to his feet.
Harrison throws a chopping leg kick but Griffin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harrison connects with a high kick.
Harrison shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harrison moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Rey Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Harrison.

Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Griffin wants to break free but Harrison has control.
A knee to the head by Griffin.

Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Harrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Harrison misses
and Griffin counters with an inside leg kick.
Harrison keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Harrison misses

and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin throws the kick towards the body but Harrison avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrison throws a leg kick
and Griffin counters with a low kick, right behind Harrison 's knee.
Harrison throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Harrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harrison throws a leg kick that misses.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses
and Griffin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Harrison is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Harrison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffin shoots in for a double leg but Harrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harrison throws a low kick but Griffin moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Harrison misses
and Griffin counters with a good low kick that Harrison was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rey Griffin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Harrison throws a front kick aimed at Griffin's knee but Griffin avoids it well.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Harrison gets a takedown into half guard.
Griffin wants to stand back up but Harrison manages to pass into side control.
Griffin bucks up and tries to throw Harrison off but instead Harrison has got his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrison slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison has the hooks in. Griffin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison biding his time, looking for the opening.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin tries to break free.
Griffin controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Harrison has his arm under Griffin's chin here. Game over son! Harrison squeezes tightly and Griffin is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Harrison!

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 Jonathan Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Riseman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Riseman
vs
York

189 cm
25
186 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

178 cm
23
177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert York!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman tries to close the distance and clinch up but York swats him away and circles back towards the center.
York fails to land with a series of punches.
York throws a sloppy head kick

and Riseman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riseman.
York is trying to break free.
Riseman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riseman misses with a knee strike.

Riseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
York misses with a body shot

and Riseman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riseman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and York avoids it.
Riseman misses with a knee to the head.
Riseman looking to throw knees to the head but York is blocking nicely.
Riseman lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Robert York has been cut.
Riseman trying to land knees to the body.
York dodges an elbow strike from Riseman.
Riseman connects with a knee to the head.
Riseman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Riseman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and York avoids it.
Riseman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and York avoids it.

York's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riseman moves to clinch but York breaks away
and York counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Jonathan Riseman has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
York throws a left and a right that both miss

and Riseman moves into the clinch.
Riseman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. York is defending well for now.
Riseman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has York in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Riseman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but York has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
York is looking to break free of the clinch but Riseman has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Riseman.
Riseman is breathing heavily.

Riseman manages to break the clinch.
Riseman checks a leg kick.
Riseman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from York.
York throws a series of punches but Riseman moves out of range.
Riseman wants to clinch up but York keeps it at a distance.
Riseman tries to clinch but York moves out of range.
York throws a front kick that sends Riseman stumbling back into the cage.
York tries to bum rush Riseman with a series of wild strikes but Riseman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
York attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
York misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman blocks a head kick by York.
York avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riseman moves to clinch but York breaks away
and York counters with a left to the body.
York swinging wildly here.

Riseman has managed to clinch.
York swings wildly with an uppercut but Riseman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riseman lands a good knee to the midsection. York won't want to take too many of those.
Riseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riseman tries to score a body lock takedown but York shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Riseman trying to land knees to the body.
York working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by York as Riseman tries to tie him up.

Riseman breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from York. Those never looked like landing.
York throws out a leg kick but Riseman moves out of range and York only half commits.
Riseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
York keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for York, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riseman tries to clinch up but York circles away and keeps his distance.
York lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Riseman backs up against the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from York.
Some wild striking there from York.
Riseman looks to clinch
and York counters with a nice leg kick.
York fails to land with a series of punches.
Riseman tries to close the distance and clinch but York swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
York circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by York. That's going to slow Riseman down.
York misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riseman tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riseman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
York throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riseman counters with a head kick.
York fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riseman manages to avoid it.
Riseman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
York throws a series of punches but Riseman moves out of range.
York circles away from the clinch attempt
and York counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riseman thinking.
York throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from York misses.
York swings for the body but Riseman moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from York.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
York throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riseman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
York throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from York. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert York dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Riseman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riseman lands a head kick!
York throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Riseman moves into the clinch.
Riseman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. York is defending well for now.
York managing to block the knees to the body from Riseman.
Riseman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
York avoiding damage as Riseman throws knees to the body.
York tries to break free but Riseman pushes him back against the cage.
Riseman throws a knee to the head but misses.

Riseman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
York throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riseman.
York tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
York fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
York misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riseman.
York lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
York misses with a combination
and Riseman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. York really felt that one!
A thudding body kick lands there by Riseman!
Riseman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riseman wants to clinch but York slips to the side
and York counters with a left and a right that stings Riseman.
York throws a head kick that misses.
York stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riseman.
Riseman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
York pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
York falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riseman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
York rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riseman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riseman tries to clinch but York moves out of range.
Riseman misses with a head kick.
York displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riseman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. York manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riseman fakes the leg kick and cracks York in the body.
Riseman tries to close the distance and clinch but York swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riseman misses with the body kick
and York counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
York falls off balance throwing a combination

and Riseman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riseman.
Riseman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. York fights it off and pushes away nicely.
York throws a right and a left that Riseman avoids nicely.
York swinging wildly here.
Riseman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. York manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Riseman closes the distance and pushes York back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
York is trying to break the clinch but Riseman is controlling him.
Riseman landing knees to the head.
York is trying to break the clinch but Riseman has him pressed against the cage.
Riseman misses with a knee strike.
York avoiding damage as Riseman throws knees to the body.
Riseman trying to land knees to the body.
Riseman prevents York from breaking the clinch.
Riseman tries to land a knee to the head but York blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on York's face as he tries to break the clinch.
York looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riseman tries to stall but York uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Riseman throws a knee to the head but misses.

York breaks the clinch.
York swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
York rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riseman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
York swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Riseman moves into the clinch.

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.
Riseman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but York has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
York is trying to force a seperation but Riseman has the dominant position.

Riseman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
York misses with a series of wild punches.
Riseman throws a head kick that misses.
York throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
York throws a lazy head kick
and Riseman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Riseman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
York throws a low kick but Riseman avoids it.
Riseman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
York bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
York misses with a body shot.
Robert York seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riseman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but York paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Riseman dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

York's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and York duly obliges.
Riseman 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.
York misses with a head kick.
York throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riseman counters with a left to the body.
York blocks a head kick by Riseman.
York misses with a body shot.
Riseman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
York avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riseman throws a sloppy head kick
and York counters with a flying knee. Nice.
York misses with a jab, cross combination.
York throws a nice looking combination but Riseman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Riseman clinches up against the cage.
Riseman unloads a knee to the mid-section. York lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Riseman missing with knees to the body.
York wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riseman has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
York managing to block the knees to the body from Riseman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman prevents York from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
York takes an elbow to the temple.
Riseman tries a knee to the head but York blocks it.
Riseman prevents York from breaking the clinch.
Riseman prevents a takedown attempt there.
York on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
York can't break the clinch.

Riseman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from York does no damage.
Riseman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and York counters with a two punch combo.

Riseman instigates a clinch.
Riseman lands an elbow inside.

That's two 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.
Riseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
York managing to block the knees to the body from Riseman.
York managing to block the knees to the body from Riseman.
York can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riseman.
Riseman wants to stall.
Riseman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but York blocks it with crossed arms.
York is trying to force a seperation but Riseman has the dominant position.
York tries to circle away but Riseman has him pinned against the cage.
York wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
York managing to block the knees to the body from Riseman.
York on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
York looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riseman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but York blocks it with crossed arms.
York working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. York is defending well for now.
York can't break the clinch.
Riseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
York tries to break the clinch but Riseman is controlling the position.
York is trying to break the clinch but Riseman has him pressed against the cage.
Riseman tries to land a knee to the head but York blocks with his arms.
Riseman keeps control of York as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
York is looking to break free of the clinch but Riseman has double underhooks.
Riseman tries to break free but York pushes him back against the cage.
Riseman misses with a knee to the head.

York's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riseman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
York looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
York tries a head kick but it misses.
Riseman moves to clinch but York breaks away
and York counters with a left to the body.

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.
Riseman wants to clinch
and York counters with an inside leg kick.
York circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riseman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
York ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riseman moves away.
Riseman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and York makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
York comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riseman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling York to score with a decent uppercut.
York tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
York lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riseman circles away quickly and effectively.
York on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
York has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Riseman.
Riseman slips a jab and a cross from York.

Riseman darts in and clinches York up against the cage.
Riseman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert York.
I think York 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 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrick Cassel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cassel comes to the cage accompanied by Sucks to be me . Rodrick Cassel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cassel
vs
Bower

175 cm
21
167 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

168 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrick Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cj Bower!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cassel shoots in and bounces Bower off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bower is on top in guard.
Bower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cassel controlling the position.
Bower looking to pass the guard.
Cassel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bower is now in half guard.
Bower working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cassel's thigh. Cassel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bower trying to control but Cassel is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassel is pulling down on Bower's head. It's preventing any offense from Bower, at least for the moment.
Cassel wants to stand and escape but Bower is having none of it.
Cassel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cassel swivels and escapes.

Cassel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassel passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Cassel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bower has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cassel but great work by Bower.
Cassel stops Bower from passing to mount.
Bower sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cassel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cassel struggling a bit here.
Bower wants to control but Cassel is keeping him busy.
Cassel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bower.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassel tries to bench press Bower off him but Bower keeps the position.
Bower tries to move to mount but Cassel blocks the move with his legs.
Bower scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bower prevents Cassel from escaping the position.

Bower decides to stand back up. Bower steps back and let's Cassel get back to his feet.
Bower has a takedown stuffed.
Bower tries for a takedown but Cassel circles away easily

and Cassel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cassel.
Rodrick Cassel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cj Bower.
Cassel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Cassel wants the takedown. Bower is fighting it off but Cassel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bower's guard against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower being controlled here, momentarily.
Cassel wants to control from the top but Bower keeps moving.
Cassel wants to pass the guard but Bower is keeping the position.
Cassel content to stall in guard here.

Rodrick Cassel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Cassel closes the distance and pushes Bower back into the cage.
Cassel is trying to force a seperation but Bower has the dominant position.

Cassel lands a takedown into guard.
Cassel wants to pass the guard but Bower is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bower shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cassel but Cassel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodrick Cassel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bower enables Cassel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bower manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cassel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bower's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bower is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cassel holds on and takes a little breather.
Cassel wants to get back to his feet but Bower is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bower is looking to advance position but Cassel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower has given up his back. Will we see Cassel going for some submissions?
Bower trying to control the position but Cassel manages to sink in the hooks.

Bower is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bower prevents Cassel from getting a body triangle.

Cassel is looking for the choke from the back position but Bower is controlling his hands well.

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.
Bower looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cassel.

Bower defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cassel's arms.

Cassel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bower defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cassel avoiding Bower 's attempts to control his hands.

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

Cassel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bower has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bower defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Bower defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cassel's arms.
Rodrick Cassel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bower rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

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.
Bower trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cassel manages to pass to mount!
Bower holds of for dear life.
Cassel looking to control but Bower is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bower wants to hold on but Cassel pushes him away.

Cassel goes for an armbar but Bower turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bower.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrick Cassel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Cassel lands a lovely overhand right.

Cassel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bower!

Cassel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bower has worked his arm free - good work by Bower!

Cassel has an Americana. Bower didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cassel is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cassel hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rodrick Cassel!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pierre St Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think St Ives might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In a Big Country by Big Country. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

St Ives
vs
Silva

170 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pierre St Ives!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a double jab

so St Ives counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
St Ives passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Ives thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Silva to regain full guard.

St Ives postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of St Ives, into his guard.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Ives preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but St Ives blocks nicely.
St Ives 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.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva is working St Ives over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Ives is keeping the position for now.
Silva wants to control from the top but St Ives keeps moving.

St Ives is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
St Ives avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from St Ives.

St Ives is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva trying to control but St Ives is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but St Ives manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has St Ives in his guard.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and St Ives dives into side control.

St Ives is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Ives trying to control the position but Silva is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

St Ives looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
St Ives wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.

St Ives thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but St Ives has just dragged him back down to the mat.

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.
St Ives is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
St Ives working the ground and pound.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
St Ives throwing strikes but Silva manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
St Ives sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
St Ives makes his way to full guard. A much better position for St Ives.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but St Ives has wrist control.

St Ives looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but St Ives has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre St Ives dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

St Ives bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Ives swivels and escapes.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and St Ives decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but St Ives is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva keeping moving, preventing St Ives from controlling successfully.
St Ives slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
St Ives is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is not content to let St Ives control the position.
St Ives throws a strike aimed at the side of Silva's head but Silva avoids it well.

St Ives goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in St Ives's guard! Nice work there by Silva!
St Ives controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
St Ives controlling the position.

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.

St Ives escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as St Ives works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva wants to pass the guard but St Ives is keeping the position.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but St Ives is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva throws a strike but St Ives rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Ives wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva has momentary wrist control but St Ives slips an elbow through the middle.

St Ives drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Silva wants to control but St Ives is keeping him busy.

Silva swings around for an armbar but St Ives sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to stand but St Ives is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Ives trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
St Ives cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by St Ives!
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
St Ives checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva misses the body punch
and St Ives counters with a two punch combo.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables St Ives to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but St Ives is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva is breathing heavily.
St Ives postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva wants to stand but St Ives is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre St Ives dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

St Ives walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

St Ives closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
St Ives working the head and body with strikes.
St Ives is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Pierre St Ives overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

St Ives is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
St Ives sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Ives is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.

St Ives is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
St Ives frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding St Ives's attempts to control the action.
St Ives connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

St Ives jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Silva is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Silva and St Ives has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

St Ives goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for St Ives but great work by Silva.
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
St Ives is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
St Ives is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
St Ives missing with punches from the back.
Silva covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Pierre St Ives is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but St Ives has full control of the position and if anything, Silva has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A lull in the action here.
St Ives is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Silva is trying to stand back up.

That's four 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.
St Ives has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva's body.

We're going to have a standup here because Pierre St Ives wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
St Ives swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Silva 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.
St Ives is adopting a defensive guard.
Junior Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Ives will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pierre St Ives.
Well St Ives 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St Ives!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Thousand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Upsetters - Dread Lion. Brian Thousand could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Nixon's chin.

Thousand
vs
Nixon

179 cm
27
179 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
175 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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Prestige Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Thousand!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thousand misses with a hook
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon wants to slow Thousand down by chopping away at his legs.
Nixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Thousand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thousand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thousand misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nixon. That's going to slow Thousand down.
Thousand throws a series of punches but Nixon avoids them all with ease.
Thousand misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Thousand tries to land a body kick
and Nixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thousand throws a leg kick
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thousand misses with a combination
and Nixon counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Thousand misses
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon misses with an uppercut
and Thousand counters with a leg kick.
Thousand misses with a left hand
and Nixon counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thousand throws a sloppy head kick
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thousand throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thousand. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon misses with a right hand
and Thousand counters with a nice body shot.
Nixon throws a leg kick
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thousand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thousand throws a right hand that misses
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nixon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thousand counters with a good low kick that Nixon was not able to check.
Thousand misses with a left hand
and Nixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thousand thinking.
Thousand misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thousand walks into a jab.
A low kick from Thousand misses
and Thousand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Nixon 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.

Thousand sizes up Nixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thousand misses with a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a low kick, right behind Thousand 's knee.
Thousand swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Richard Nixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thousand misses with a leg kick
and Nixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thousand throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thousand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thousand misses with a left hand
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nixon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thousand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thousand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thousand throws a right hand that misses
and Nixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Thousand misses with a shot to the body
and Nixon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thousand's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thousand misses with a double jab
and Nixon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thousand misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a nice body kick.
Thousand gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nixon misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Thousand saw that one coming.
Thousand tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Thousand's shoulder, as Thousand tries to avoid the shot.
Nixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Thousand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thousand throws a sloppy head kick
and Nixon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thousand throws a predictable looking body shot

and Nixon counters with a head kick that drops Thousand to the mat! Thousand scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Thousand is rocked!
Nixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Thousand sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Nixon misses
and Thousand counters with a body kick that stops Nixon in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thousand misses with a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Nixon 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.

Thousand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nixon counters with a body kick that stops Thousand in his tracks momentarily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thousand might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nixon misses with a body shot
and Thousand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nixon's knee momentarily.
A cross from Nixon lands.
Brian Thousand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thousand misses with a body shot
and Nixon counters with a nice body kick.
Thousand throws a sloppy head kick
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thousand thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thousand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Thousand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nixon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thousand's knee momentarily.
A head kick by Thousand misses
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nixon throws the left hand but Thousand avoids the punch easily.
Thousand misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thousand misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nixon counters with a nice leg kick.
Thousand throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Nixon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thousand if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Thousand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thousand throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thousand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nixon throws a chopping leg kick but Thousand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thousand throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thousand's knee momentarily.
Nixon lands with a straight right. Thousand didn't see that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Nixon punishes Thousand's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thousand staying out of range there.
Thousand tries a head kick but it misses.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Thousand misses
and Nixon counters with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nixon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nixon connects with a body shot that sends Thousand's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thousand misses with a combination
and Nixon counters with a leg kick.
Thousand misses with a double jab
and Nixon counters with a solid body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thousand walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thousand slips under a jab from Nixon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Nixon misses.
Thousand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thousand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Thousand will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thousand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nixon 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.
Thousand just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon connects with a body shot that sends Thousand's belly button to the back.
Thousand misses with a body shot
and Nixon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nixon misses with a combination
and Thousand counters with a thumping low kick.
Thousand throws a right hand that misses
and Nixon counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nixon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thousand on the side of the head.
Thousand misses with a hook

and Nixon counters with a nice right hand that sends Thousand toppling to the canvas! Thousand scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nixon finish him?!
Oh Thousand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nixon lands a brutal uppercut that launches Thousand off his feet! Thousand tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Nixon!
Richard Nixon is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Mangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangler comes into the arena with I Stand Alone blaring out of the sound system. Williams has chosen Living Colour - Cult Of Personality as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mangler
vs
Williams

193 cm
23
255 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

190 cm
20
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Mangler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangler lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Remo Williams has been cut.
Mangler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mangler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mangler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangler blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mangler's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangler scores with a shot to the body.
Mangler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seth Mangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangler lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Mangler or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Mangler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mangler cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangler throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Mangler misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Mangler connects with a jab.
Mangler misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind Mangler 's knee.
Mangler misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a big head kick but Mangler shrugs it off.
Mangler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a swing at Mangler's ribcage but misses.
Mangler throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Mangler tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Mangler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy body kick from Mangler
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
Mangler misses with a wild body shot.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangler misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Williams lands 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!
Mangler misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Mangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mangler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Williams tenderised Mangler's leg. Mangler is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remo Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remo Williams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mangler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.

Mangler is rocked!
Williams lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mangler falls backwards - clearly groggy! Williams dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remo Williams!
Remo Williams is the new heavyweight champion!