BFT-23 - Tap Out vs Gersham PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ate Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Guy
vs
Stanley

200 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

181 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ate Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zane Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guy throws a body kick that misses.
Stanley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guy is out of range.
A jab from Guy does it's job there.
Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Stanley throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Guy to counter with a crisp jab.

Guy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guy lands in his opponent's guard.
Guy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stanley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanley is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy landing some decent shots from guard.
Guy throwing strikes but missing.
Guy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanley is keeping the position for now.
Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stanley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guy stops Stanley from standing up.
Guy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guy distracts Stanley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guy thows a big elbow that misses.
Guy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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.
Guy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stanley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him.
Guy throwing strikes but missing.
Guy is working Stanley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guy distracts Stanley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stanley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stanley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
Guy is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanley has wrist control.
Stanley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guy thows a big elbow that misses.
Guy throwing strikes but missing.
Guy with a nice head shot there.
Guy trying to control but Stanley is working from the bottom.
Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guy throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stanley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy throwing strikes from guard but Stanley blocks nicely.
Guy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ate Guy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stanley throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
Stanley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanley.
Stanley misses with a wild combination.
Stanley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guy.
Guy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Guy clinches up against the cage.
Guy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stanley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stanley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guy slips a jab and a cross from Stanley.
Some wild striking there from Guy.

Guy clinches with his opponent.
Guy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ate Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Guy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley prevents the takedown attempt.
Stanley prevents the takedown attempt.
Guy can't get the takedown.
Stanley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guy has him pressed against the cage.
Stanley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stanley is trying to stall.
Guy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guy keeps control of Stanley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stanley is trying to break free.
Guy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stanley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guy prevents Stanley from breaking the clinch.
Stanley stops a takedown attempt from Guy.
Stanley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stanley wants to break the clinch but can't.

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.
A short right from Stanley on the inside.
Guy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stanley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stanley's efforts to push away.
Guy can't get the takedown.
Stanley has had enough of the clinch but Guy keeps him there for the moment.
Stanley stops a takedown attempt from Guy.
Stanley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanley is trying to push Guy away but Guy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Stanley has had enough of the clinch but Guy keeps him there for the moment.
Stanley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guy.
Stanley can't break the clinch.
Guy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stanley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stanley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guy backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stanley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Guy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stanley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stanley is trying to break free.
Stanley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guy up against the cage.
Guy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Stanley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stanley is trying to break free.
Stanley is looking to break free of the clinch but Guy has double underhooks.
Stanley lands with a light punch inside.
Stanley dodges an elbow strike from Guy.
Guy has Stanley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stanley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stanley is pressed up against the cage. Guy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stanley down to the mat. Stanley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stanley is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Guy hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zane Stanley!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagen Germanicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivo Fabijan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germanicus comes into the arena with Now We Are Free blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Germanicus
vs
Fabijan

195 cm
26
274 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
26
255 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hagen Germanicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivo Fabijan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germanicus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Ivo Fabijan has been cut.
Fabijan misses with a low kick as Germanicus jumps back.
Fabijan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Germanicus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Germanicus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Germanicus walks into a jab.
Germanicus misses with a takedown attempt - Fabijan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fabijan lands with a hook. Germanicus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Germanicus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fabijan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Germanicus counters with a left and a right that stings Fabijan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabijan thows a leg kick but Germanicus checks it
and Germanicus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Germanicus throws a right and a left that Fabijan avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fabijan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Germanicus misses with a low kick.
Germanicus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabijan has his takedown stuffed
and Germanicus counters with a straight right hand.
Fabijan wants to clinch
and Germanicus counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Germanicus. Those never looked like landing.
Fabijan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Germanicus counter with a right hand.
Fabijan throws a right hand that misses
and Germanicus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fabijan moves to clinch but Germanicus breaks away
and Germanicus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fabijan looks gassed!
Fabijan throws a poor cross that misses
and Germanicus counters with a three punch combo that has Fabijan backing up. Fabijan nods at Germanicus to acknowledge the strikes.
Fabijan wants to clinch but Germanicus slips to the side
and Germanicus counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Germanicus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Germanicus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fabijan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Germanicus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Germanicus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Fabijan is rocked!
Germanicus stands up over Fabijan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fabijan is still in real trouble! Can Germanicus finish him?
Fabijan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fabijan seems to have recovered his senses.
Germanicus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Germanicus working some strikes from top position.
Germanicus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fabijan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Germanicus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fabijan's head.
Germanicus postures up in Fabijan's guard and throws a big left but Fabijan blocks it.
Germanicus pushing down on Fabijan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fabijan has hold of Germanicus's hands but Germanicus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fabijan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fabijan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fabijan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Fabijan looking for subs from the bottom but Germanicus mounts him!
Germanicus landing strikes, looking to finish!

That has opened up Ivo Fabijan's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus throws some wild stikes that Fabijan manages to avoid easily.
Germanicus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Germanicus lands a nice shot to the head.

The cut above Ivo Fabijan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Germanicus postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Fabijan out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Germanicus goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hagen Germanicus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Raising the Bar. Nick Vasa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gerard Jones's chin.

Jones
vs
Vasa

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

187 cm
22
209 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerard Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Vasa!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vasa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Vasa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Jones wants to sweep but Vasa has passed to side control!

Vasa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Vasa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vasa counters by clinching up.

Vasa has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vasa's best efforts.
Vasa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vasa works his way into full mount!
Vasa raining down hammerfists from mount.

Jones is rocked!

It looks like Gerard Jones has been cut.
Vasa lands a big elbow - Jones is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jones is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nick Vasa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Boni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thomas
vs
Boni

173 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ty Boni!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boni gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Thomas 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.
Boni trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas won't allow Boni to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boni is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
Thomas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Boni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boni is on top in guard.

Boni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boni tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Boni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Boni is proving a slippery customer.
Boni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas wants to stand but Boni is controlling the position.
Boni postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boni content to stall in guard here.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Boni from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Boni enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boni manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boni has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boni keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas won't allow Boni to get back to his feet.
Boni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Boni has his feet on Thomas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Thomas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Boni trying to control the position.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Boni blocks nicely.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Boni.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Boni is retaining full guard.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boni is on top in guard.
Boni content to stall in guard here.
Boni looks gassed!

Thomas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boni is aware though and is defending well.
Boni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boni postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Boni content to stall in guard here.
Boni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boni wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.

Thomas working for a triangle but Boni defends it easily.
Thomas wants to stand up but Boni is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boni misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Boni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boni keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Boni has momentary wrist control but Thomas slips an elbow through the middle.
Thomas postures up.

Boni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boni throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thomas uses it to pass to side control.
Boni is breathing heavily.
Boni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thomas off and has taken his back!

Thomas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Boni.
Thomas just trying to survive but Boni is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but Boni has full control of the position and if anything, Thomas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Thomas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boni has Thomas flattened out and is raining down punches.
Boni wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy.
Boni keeps control of the position as Thomas tries to break free.

Boni looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.

Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boni manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boni trying to control the position.
Thomas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boni's head.
Thomas passes into half guard.
Boni is positioning himself well to prevent Thomas advancing to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thomas lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boni trying to control but Thomas postures up.

Thomas is looking for a kimura but Boni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage.

Boni kicks Thomas off and gets back to his feet.

Boni has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Boni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michael Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Boni.
A knee to the head by Boni.
Boni tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boni working Thomas over with knees to the body.
Boni lands a nice elbow.
Boni goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
Boni trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working over Boni with some ground and pound. Boni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boni is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boni manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Boni's legs - danger averted.
Boni is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Boni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Boni controlling him for the moment.
Boni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boni stops Thomas from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Thomas dominated that second round.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Boni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Michael Thomas has been cut.
Boni wants a takedown.
Boni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.

Thomas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Boni looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to advance position but Boni won't allow it.
Boni controlling the position well.
Boni trying to control but Thomas postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ty Boni wasn't active enough on the ground.

Thomas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boni, who protects the arm well.
Thomas working the ground and pound but Boni is defending the strikes.
Thomas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boni is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boni's head.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boni's head.
Boni holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boni is in trouble now - Thomas has advanced to mount!
Boni wants to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Boni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boni wants to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
The referee warns Boni that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Thomas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Boni is on top in guard.
Boni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomas wants to control but Boni postures up.
Boni cracks Thomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boni is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boni wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Thomas trying to remain calm as Boni controls from the top position.
Boni trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Ty Boni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Thomas struggling a bit here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ty Boni.

Boni takes the fight into the clinch.
Boni scores with a knee to the head.
Boni is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Thomas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boni manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thomas is working Boni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Boni.
Michael Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Thomas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BJ Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Bugasto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Bugasto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Styles
vs
Bugasto

188 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BJ Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Bugasto!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Styles moves into range and clinches up with Bugasto.
A bit of stalling here from Bugasto.
Bugasto lands a knee to the body.
Bugasto lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like BJ Styles has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Styles looking to throw knees to the head but Bugasto is blocking nicely.
Styles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bugasto lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Bugasto.
Bugasto lands a nice knee to the body.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Styles tries to break the clinch but Bugasto is controlling the position.
Bugasto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bugasto lands an elbow just above Styles 's eye.
Bugasto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bugasto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Bugasto.
Bugasto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bugasto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Styles's face.
Bugasto landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for Bugasto to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bugasto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bugasto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bugasto lands an elbow inside that Styles shrugs off.
Bugasto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Styles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Styles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bugasto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bugasto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bugasto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bugasto landing knees to the body.
Bugasto landing knees to the head.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow.
Styles wants a takedown.
Bugasto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bugasto obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bugasto.
Bugasto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bugasto with a knee to the head.
Bugasto lands a good knee to the midsection. Styles won't want to take too many of those.
Bugasto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Styles's face.
Bugasto lands an elbow just above Styles 's eye.
Bugasto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Come on Bugasto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Styles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bugasto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Styles can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Styles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bugasto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Bugasto.
A knee to the head by Bugasto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugasto lands a damaging elbow.
Bugasto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bugasto stalls.
Bugasto has Styles pressed against the cage, preventing Styles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Styles avoiding damage as Bugasto throws knees to the body.
Bugasto misses with a knee strike.
Styles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bugasto has him pressed against the cage.
Bugasto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bugasto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bugasto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Styles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Styles avoiding damage as Bugasto throws knees to the body.
Styles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Styles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Styles looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bugasto slows down the pace here.
Styles is looking to control Bugasto's arms but Bugasto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Styles has his back to the cage.
Bugasto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bugasto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bugasto stops a takedown attempt from Styles.
Styles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bugasto obliges.
Bugasto lands a good knee to the midsection. Styles won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Bugasto.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bugasto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bugasto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Styles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Horrible takedown by Styles or perhaps it was just good defense by Bugasto which made him look bad.

Styles has Bugasto up against the cage in a clinch.
Styles is trying to break the clinch but Bugasto has him pressed against the cage.
Styles tries to pull guard but Bugasto holds him up against the cage and eventually Styles drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Bugasto.
Bugasto managing to block the knees to the body from Styles.
Bugasto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Styles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Bugasto.
Bugasto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Styles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bugasto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Styles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bugasto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bugasto lands a knee to the body.
Bugasto landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugasto crunches a lovely knee into Styles's ribcage.
Bugasto lands a knee to the head.
Bugasto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bugasto lands a knee to the body.
Bugasto with a knee to the head.
Bugasto landing knees to the head.
Bugasto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bugasto throws an elbow but misses.
Styles looking to stall.
Bugasto lands a damaging elbow.
Bugasto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bugasto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bugasto takes a shot to the head.
Styles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bugasto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bugasto lands a good knee to the midsection. Styles won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bugasto.
Styles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bugasto lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Bugasto to work.
Styles jumps guard but Bugasto stands there with Styles around his waist. Styles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bugasto just leaning against Styles, taking a breather.
Styles managing to block the knees to the body from Bugasto.
Styles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bugasto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Styles blocks it with crossed arms.
Bugasto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Styles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bugasto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bugasto missing with knees to the body.
Styles pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Styles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Styles misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Bugasto.
Bugasto lands an elbow inside.
Styles is trying to break the clinch but Bugasto is controlling him.
Bugasto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Bugasto's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bugasto gets underhooks to prevent Styles's takedown attempt.
Bugasto taking a breather.
Bugasto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Styles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bugasto has him pressed against the cage.
Bugasto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Styles's defenses.

That's four 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.
Bugasto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Styles is defending well for now.
Bugasto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chad Bugasto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Styles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bugasto is keeping busy.
Styles tries to break the clinch but Bugasto is controlling the position.
Styles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bugasto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Styles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Styles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Styles has had enough of the clinch but Bugasto keeps him there for the moment.
Bugasto lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Styles.
Bugasto lands an elbow just above Styles 's eye.
Styles tries to pull guard but Bugasto holds him up against the cage and eventually Styles drops back down to his feet.
Bugasto is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bugasto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bugasto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on BJ Styles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Styles lands with a slapping head kick.
Styles with a poor takedown
and Bugasto counters with a nice uppercut.

Bugasto darts in and clinches Styles up against the cage.
Bugasto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Styles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bugasto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bugasto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Styles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow.
Bugasto working Styles over with knees to the body.
Bugasto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bugasto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bugasto landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bugasto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Bugasto.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bugasto.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bugasto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugasto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bugasto tries a knee to the head but Styles blocks it.
Styles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Styles tries to score a body lock takedown but Bugasto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Styles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bugasto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bugasto looking to throw knees to the head but Styles is blocking nicely.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bugasto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Styles jumps guard but Bugasto stands there with Styles around his waist. Styles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bugasto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bugasto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Bugasto.
Bugasto lands an elbow that stopped Styles in his tracks for a moment.
Bugasto lands a knee to the body.

That's two 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.
Bugasto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Styles is defending well for now.
Bugasto taking a breather.
Bugasto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Styles.
Bugasto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Styles blocks the elbow strike.
Bugasto lands a nice knee to the body.
Styles avoiding damage as Bugasto throws knees to the body.
Bugasto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Styles avoids it.
Bugasto misses with a knee to the head.
Bugasto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Styles avoids it.
Bugasto prevents the takedown attempt.
Bugasto lands a nice knee to the body.
Bugasto lands a nice knee to the body.
Bugasto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Styles is defending well for now.
Bugasto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Styles is defending well for now.
Styles misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Bugasto.
Bugasto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bugasto.
Bugasto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Styles goes for a takedown attempt but Bugasto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Bugasto closes the distance and clinches.
Bugasto stalls.
Bugasto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Styles jumps into guard, dragging Bugasto to the mat.
Bugasto wants to stand but Styles has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bugasto wants to stand and escape but instead Styles has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bugasto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Styles is controlling him.
Styles is standing up over Bugasto. Bugasto looks to escape but Styles dives into side control.

Bugasto is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Styles take his back! Uh oh - Styles has got a rear naked choke here! Bugasto is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BJ Styles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pacquiao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Its Time for War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pacquiao
vs
Steele

169 cm
22
155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

179 cm
20
163 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ninja Steele!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Steele fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Steele changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pacquiao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Steele working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pacquiao tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steele presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pacquiao is looking to improve his position but Steele isn't that keen on the idea.
Pacquiao is working hard here to advance position.

Pacquiao has left one of his arms exposed and Steele doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Pacquiao screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ninja Steele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Te Mako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Harry Cross has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cross
vs
Te Mako

177 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimbo Te Mako!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Cross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cross throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cross looks to land a combination but Te Mako avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Te Mako.
Te Mako swings for the body but Cross moves out of range.
Cross throws a hook but Te Mako avoids it easily.
A jab from Cross finds it's way through Te Mako's defenses.
Te Mako dodges the punch combination from Cross.
Cross loads up on a big right hand but Te Mako slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Te Mako shoots in and gets a takedown into Cross's guard.
Te Mako works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cross controlling the position for now.
Te Mako throwing shots but Cross is blocking nicely.
Te Mako throwing shots but Cross is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Mako prevents Cross from improving his position.
Cross wants to get back to full guard but Te Mako has mounted him!
Cross reaches up to try and control the position but Te Mako seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cross rolls and tries to escape and now Te Mako has his back!
Cross is breathing heavily.

Te Mako is working for a rear naked choke. Cross is not defending it well and Te Mako has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Cross refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Cross's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimbo Te Mako!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamek has chosen KSW as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dom Madden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Madden
vs
Adamek

202 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
240 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dom Madden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tomasz Adamek!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamek blocks a head kick by Madden.
Adamek throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Madden counters with a left and a right that stings Adamek.
Madden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adamek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madden tries to avoid it but Adamek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madden to the ground. Madden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adamek should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Madden throws a head kick that misses.
Madden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madden moves in looking to clinch but Adamek pushes him off.

Adamek closes the distance and clinches.
Madden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adamek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madden trying to land knees to the body.
Madden tries to land a knee to the head but Adamek blocks with his arms.
Madden connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Tomasz Adamek has been cut.
Madden misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Madden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adamek's brow.
Madden misses with a knee to the head.
Madden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamek avoids it.
Adamek tries to break free but Madden pushes him back against the cage.
Madden misses with a knee to the head.
Madden is breathing heavily.
Madden looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Madden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adamek is defending well for now.
Adamek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Madden.
Madden prevents Adamek from breaking the clinch.
Madden prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Madden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adamek avoiding damage as Madden throws knees to the body.
Madden throws an elbow but it misses.
Madden tries to land a knee to the head but Adamek blocks with his arms.

Adamek works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Adamek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adamek content to stall in guard here.
Madden wants to stand up but Adamek is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamek 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tomasz Adamek wasn't active enough on the ground.
Madden tries to clinch but Adamek is having none of it.
Madden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madden misses with a wild combination.
Adamek is looking to clinch but Madden is avoiding it.
Madden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adamek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adamek keeps the fight on the outside.
Madden misses with a head kick.
Madden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Madden.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adamek tries a body shot but Madden blocks it.
Madden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adamek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Madden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dom Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Adamek.
Adamek has Madden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Madden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Madden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adamek blocks it with crossed arms.
Madden misses with a knee to the head.
Adamek lands a hook that snaps the head of Madden backwards.
Madden throws an elbow but it misses.
Adamek looking to slow down the pace here.
Madden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adamek is defending well for now.
Adamek avoids the elbow strike from Madden, against the cage.
Adamek misses with a punch to the body.
Adamek blocks the elbow strike.
Madden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Madden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Madden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Madden tries to land knees in the clinch but Adamek avoids the damage to the body.

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.

Adamek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madden throws a head kick that misses

and Adamek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adamek.

Adamek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adamek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Madden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adamek is controlling him.
Madden wants to get back to his feet but Adamek passes into half guard.
Madden looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adamek is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Madden!
Adamek landing strikes from the mount and Madden is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Madden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Adamek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Adamek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adamek is looking to clinch.
Adamek tries to clinch but Madden is having none of it.
Good work by Adamek as he checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Madden as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adamek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Madden is looking to clinch.
Madden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adamek avoids the head kick by Madden.
Madden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adamek doesn't manage to clinch there - Madden circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Madden wants to clinch.
Adamek shoots in looking for a takedown but Madden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adamek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamek throws a series of punches but Madden moves out of range.
Madden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adamek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Madden but Madden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Madden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adamek misses with a head kick.
Madden misses with a head kick.
Adamek looks for a takedown but Madden sprawls well.
Dom Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Adamek.
Madden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madden throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamek.
Madden misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Adamek
and Madden counters with a big head kick but Adamek shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Madden but Madden pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Madden closes the distance and pushes Adamek back into the cage.
Madden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adamek.
Adamek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adamek tries to stall but Madden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Madden lands a knee to the head.
Madden with a knee to the head.
Madden looking to throw knees to the head but Adamek is blocking nicely.
Adamek managing to block the knees to the body from Madden.
Adamek goes for a takedown attempt but Madden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adamek circles away from the clinch attempt

and Adamek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Madden pushes Adamek off looking to stand but Adamek dives back in and keeps control.

Madden has one foot on Adamek's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dom Madden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamek shoots in and drives through. Madden sprawls well.
Madden pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Adamek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Madden napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Madden is pushing Adamek's head away, looking to escape. Adamek manages to hold on to the position though.

Adamek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Madden is not content to let Adamek control the position.

Adamek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Madden is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adamek is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamek works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Adamek tries for a kimura but Madden is defending well.
Madden pushes Adamek away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Adamek gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Adamek tries to move to mount but Madden blocks the move with his legs.
Adamek is looking to take a break and control but Madden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Madden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Adamek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Madden is looking to land body kicks.
Madden throws a sloppy head kick

and Adamek counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Madden's guard now.
Madden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adamek lands a couple of elbows.
Madden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adamek on the ground.
Adamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Madden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adamek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Madden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adamek prevents Madden from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adamek 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.

Madden uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Madden wants to clinch

and Adamek counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Madden's guard now.
Madden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Madden wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Adamek manages to pass to side control.
Adamek prevents Madden from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Adamek is looking to advance position but Madden won't allow it.
Madden looks like he's trying to stand up.

Adamek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madden defends it well.
Adamek prevents Madden from standing back up.
Madden is trying to escape back to his feet but Adamek uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Madden tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Madden has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Madden is trying to stand back up.

Adamek looking for the choke from the back.
Madden holding both Adamek 's hands and preventing any damage.
Dom Madden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.

Adamek has managed to slip his arm under Madden's chin. This could be all over... yep, Madden is tapping out! Submission win for Adamek.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomasz Adamek!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Gersham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gersham is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Scorpions - Rock you like a hurricane. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Out
vs
Gersham

170 cm
20
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tap Out!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Gersham!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gersham is looking to clinch.
Out shoots in looking for a takedown but Gersham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Out's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gersham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Out stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Out.
Out changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gersham tries to avoid it but Out manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gersham to the ground. Gersham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tap Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gersham misses with a wild body shot.
Jermaine Gersham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Out fails to land the takedown.
Gersham stuffs the takedown.
Gersham throws a series of punches but Out avoids them all with ease.
Out thows a body shot but no joy.
Gersham swings widly with a right hand
and Out counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gersham thinking.
Out throws out a leg kick but Gersham moves out of range and Out only half commits.
Out circles away from the clinch attempt.
Out works Gersham's body with a nice hook.

Gersham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Out, pushing him back against the cage.
Gersham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gersham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Out takes a knee to the side of the body.
Out tries to pull guard but Gersham holds him up against the cage and eventually Out drops back down to his feet.
Out wants a takedown.
Out is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gersham tries to land a knee to the head but Out blocks with his arms.
Gersham looking to throw knees to the head but Out is blocking nicely.
Out wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gersham has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gersham.
Out drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gersham pulls his leg out and moves away.

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

It looks like Tap Out has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gersham wants to clinch up but Out keeps it at a distance.
Gersham fails to land with a series of punches.

Out shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gersham's guard.
Gersham trying to control the position.
Out is looking to stand up but Gersham won't let him.
Gersham wants to sweep here but Out controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out tries to stand but Gersham is controlling from the bottom.
Gersham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Out wants to control from the top but Gersham keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tap Out just wasn't active enough.
Out with a poor takedown
and Out takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Out shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gersham defends it nicely.
Gersham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Out's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gersham darts in and clinches Out up against the cage.
Gersham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gersham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gersham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Out in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Out takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Gersham.
Gersham scores a nice knee to the body.
Gersham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Out's face.
Gersham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Out lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gersham landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gersham obliges.
Gersham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Out's face.
Gersham lands a knee to the head.
Gersham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gersham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gersham is pressed up against the cage. Out has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gersham down to the mat. Gersham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Out showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gersham.
Gersham tries to bum rush Out with a series of wild strikes but Out uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gersham misses with a body punch

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Out advances position into side control!

Out decides to stand back up. Out steps back and let's Gersham get back to his feet.
Out ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gersham moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gersham!
Out lands a really nice looking cross but Gersham seems unphased.
Out jabs Gersham right on the nose. Gersham blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gersham falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Out counters with a nice uppercut.
Gersham blocks a jab.
Gersham explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Gersham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gersham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Out backs up against the cage.

Gersham darts in and clinches Out up against the cage.
Gersham scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Gersham.
Gersham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gersham lands a knee to the head.
Gersham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gersham prevents the takedown attempt.
Gersham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gersham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Out blocks it with crossed arms.
Out is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gersham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gersham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Out's face.
Out tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tap Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gersham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gersham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gersham tries a knee to the head but Out blocks it.
Out drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gersham prevents the takedown attempt.
Gersham landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gersham obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out has Gersham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gersham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Out has Gersham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gersham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gersham connects with a knee to the head.
Gersham tries a knee to the head but Out blocks it.
Gersham connects with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Out's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gersham misses with a knee to the head.
Gersham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Out looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gersham gets underhooks to prevent Out's takedown attempt.
Gersham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Out blocks the elbow strike.
Out drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gersham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gersham lands a right hook to the body.
Gersham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gersham throws a combination that misses

and Out counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gersham!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Out unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gersham is trying to escape the mount.
Gersham taking shots to the head.
Gersham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Out. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Out sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Out postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gersham looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out working the ground and pound effectively.

Out goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gersham is on top in guard.
Out might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Out is trying to control the position but Gersham postures up.
Gersham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Out looking to control but Gersham passes into half guard.
Gersham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Out's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Out looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Out keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gersham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Out's head.
Gersham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gersham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Out blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gersham.
Out is pressing down on Gersham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Out wants to get back to his feet but Gersham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Out trying to control the position.
Out lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gersham!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jermaine Gersham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tap Out's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gersham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Out tries to pull guard but Gersham holds him up against the cage and eventually Out drops back down to his feet.
Out changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gersham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Out shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tap Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Out takes one on the button.

Out closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Out lands in his opponent's guard.
Gersham is controlling Out's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Out postures up in Gersham's guard and throws a big left but Gersham blocks it.
Out wants to control from the top but Gersham keeps moving.
Gersham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Out trying to control but Gersham is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tap Out just wasn't active enough.

Gersham clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gersham keeps control of Out as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gersham lands a knee to the head.
Out tries to pull guard but Gersham holds him up against the cage and eventually Out drops back down to his feet.
Gersham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gersham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gersham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gersham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gersham landing knees to the head.
Gersham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Gersham.
Gersham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gersham.
Gersham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Out can't get the takedown.
Jermaine Gersham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gersham lands a knee to the head.
Gersham throws an elbow that misses.
Out avoids a wild elbow strike from Gersham.
Out tries to score a body lock takedown but Gersham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Out takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gersham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gersham lands a damaging elbow.
Gersham stops a takedown attempt from Out.
Gersham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Out blocks the elbow strike.
Out is working for takedown but Gersham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gersham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Out's face.
Out has Gersham pushed against the cage.
Gersham connects with a knee to the head.
Gersham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Out.
Gersham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Out tries for a takedown but Gersham manages to get underhooks.
Gersham with a knee to the head.
Gersham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Out avoids a wild elbow strike from Gersham.
Out tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gersham lands a good knee to the midsection. Out won't want to take too many of those.
Out fails to pull guard.
Out wants a takedown but no success here.
Gersham landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gersham.
Gersham lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gersham walks away with a smile on his face. Out gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gersham lands a nice looking body shot.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gersham enables Out to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gersham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gersham's guard.
Gersham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Out is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gersham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Out throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Gersham really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tap Out's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Out.
Good standup being displayed there by Gersham as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Gersham misses
and Out counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gersham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Out counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Out shoots in for a takedown but Gersham shows good takedown defense.
Out ducks right into an uppercut from Gersham.
Out looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gersham is fending him off so far but Out persists. Nope, Gersham circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tap Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gersham jabs at Out's body.
Gersham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gersham is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Out rather than just go for the knockout.

Gersham moves into the clinch.
Out drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gersham misses with a knee strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gersham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Out is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gersham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gersham.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gersham lands a knee to the head.
Gersham stops a takedown attempt from Out.
Gersham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Out blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Out managing to block the knees to the body from Gersham.
Out changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gersham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Out ducks right into an uppercut from Gersham.
Jermaine Gersham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gersham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Out counters with a series of strikes. Gersham will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Gersham as Out shoots in.
Gersham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gersham throws a hook but Out blocks it.
Out shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gersham as he avoids it easily.
Gersham throws a left and a right that both miss

and Out counters with a single leg into guard. Gersham didn't expect that.
Gersham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gersham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gersham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Out stands up from Gersham's guard - Out perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gersham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Out shoots in but Gersham avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gersham just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Gersham.
Jermaine Gersham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Out uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gersham.
Gersham misses the body punch

and Out counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Out wants to stand up but Gersham is controlling the position.
Out has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Out controlling the action here.
Out moves into full mount! Gersham won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out landing shots from mount.

Gersham defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gersham in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tap Out had his way with Jermaine Gersham in that round.
The cut man is working on Tap Out's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gersham enables Out to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gersham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Out stands up from Gersham's guard - Out perhaps looking for a knockout.
Out misses with a two punch combination.
Out shoots in but no luck this time.
Gersham throws a sloppy head kick and Out moves out of range easily.

Gersham closes the distance and clinches.
Gersham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gersham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Out lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Out takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gersham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Out's defenses.
Gersham tries to land a knee to the head but Out blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gersham.
A knee to the head by Gersham.
Out fails to pull guard.
Gersham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Out's face.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Out tries to score a body lock takedown but Gersham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tap Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gersham connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gersham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Out tries for a takedown but Gersham manages to get underhooks.
Gersham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Out avoids the elbow strike from Gersham, against the cage.
Gersham misses with a knee strike.
Gersham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Out is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gersham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gersham obliges.
Out tries to score a body lock takedown but Gersham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gersham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gersham looking to throw knees to the head but Out is blocking nicely.
Gersham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Out is defending well for now.
Out fails to pull guard.
Out tries to pull guard but Gersham won't allow it.
Gersham landing knees to the head.
Gersham working Out over with knees to the body.
Out looking for a takedown.
Gersham lands a knee to the body.
Gersham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gersham tries to land a knee to the head but Out blocks with his arms.
Out wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Out tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

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.
Out can't get the takedown.
Out goes for a takedown attempt but Gersham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gersham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gersham misses with a body shot.

Out scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Out thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gersham is not content to let Out control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out thows a huge punch but Gersham dodges it nicely.
Out controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tap Out wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Out circles away from the clinch attempt.
Out throws a combination that misses
and Gersham counters with an inside leg kick.
Out tries for a takedown but Gersham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gersham digs a good body shot into Out's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gersham.
Out shoots in for a double leg but Gersham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Out takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gersham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Out circles away quickly and effectively.
Out misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gersham is looking to clinch but Out is avoiding it.
Gersham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Out.
Gersham connects with a single shot there.

Gersham darts in and clinches Out up against the cage.
Gersham with a knee to the head.
Gersham misses with a knee strike.
Out is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gersham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Out tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jermaine Gersham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gersham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Out looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gersham lands a nice elbow.
Out tries to pull guard but Gersham won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gersham lands a knee to the head.
Out avoids the elbow strike from Gersham, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gersham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Out's brow.
Tap Out has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gersham connects with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Gersham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gersham 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Gersham!
Jermaine Gersham is the new light heavyweight champion!