BFT-35 - McGoose vs Gracie PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Bugasto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Aata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bugasto
vs
Aata

180 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

194 cm
20
186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

MMA Animal

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Bugasto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Aata!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bugasto avoids it really well and circles away.

Bugasto darts in and clinches Aata up against the cage.
Aata tries to circle away but Bugasto has him pinned against the cage.
Bugasto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Robert Aata has been cut.
Aata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Aata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bugasto moves into the clinch.
Aata working hard to break the clinch.
Aata misses with an elbow strike.
Aata wants a takedown.
Bugasto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bugasto obliges.
Bugasto lands a good knee to the midsection. Aata won't want to take too many of those.
Aata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aata tries to land a knee to the head but Bugasto blocks with his arms.
Bugasto gets underhooks to prevent Aata's takedown attempt.
Chad Bugasto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Aata.
Bugasto looking to throw knees to the head but Aata is blocking nicely.
Bugasto lands a damaging elbow.
Bugasto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bugasto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bugasto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugasto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bugasto avoids it.
Aata tries to break the clinch but Bugasto is controlling the position.
Aata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aata is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bugasto is defending well for now.
Bugasto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aata tries to land knees in the clinch but Bugasto avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bugasto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bugasto lands a nice knee to the body.
Bugasto lands a good knee to the midsection. Aata won't want to take too many of those.
Bugasto crunches a lovely knee into Aata's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bugasto.
Knees to the body from Bugasto.
Aata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aata looks gassed!
Bugasto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aata's defenses.

That has opened up Robert Aata's cut even more.
Bugasto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bugasto dodges an elbow strike from Aata.
Bugasto with a knee to the head.

Aata is rocked!
Aata wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aata working hard to break the clinch.
Aata pushes off an throws an elbow but Bugasto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bugasto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bugasto scores a nice knee to the body.
Bugasto lands an elbow inside.
Aata tries a knee to the head but Bugasto blocks it.
Bugasto lands a knee to the head.
Aata is still on wobbly legs! Can Bugasto finish him?
Bugasto with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Aata drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Chad Bugasto!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards has chosen NoMeansNo - I'm an Asshole as his entrance music. Jim Miller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Miller
vs
Edwards

180 cm
25
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Edwards!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edwards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
Miller shoots and misses
and Edwards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jim Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edwards tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Edwards throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Edwards goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Jim Miller has been cut.
Edwards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edwards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Edwards with a hook.

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

Miller is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Miller flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Miller is out cold! Edwards holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Edwards!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abu Davee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chito Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chito Hua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Davee
vs
Hua

180 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
28
180 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abu Davee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chito Hua!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hua is looking to clinch.
Hua is looking to clinch.
Davee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hua tries to clinch up.
Davee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hua on the side of the head.
Hua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davee.
Davee feints a jab promting Hua to slip. Davee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Davee digs a good hook to Hua's body.
Davee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hua counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Davee is trying to stand.

Hua seems to be working for a kimura but Davee defends the submission attempt.
Davee is refusing to be controlled, as Hua sits in half guard.
Davee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hua on the ground.
Davee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Davee trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hua seems to be working for a kimura but Davee defends the submission attempt.
Davee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davee tries to get out of the position.
Hua prevents Davee from standing back up.

Hua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hua looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hua is looking for a kimura but Davee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hua to get the leverage.
Davee is staying active underneath Hua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua prevents Davee from improving his position.

Hua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hua is trying to work for a kimura but Davee is defending well.
Davee trying to control but Hua postures up.
Davee is trying to get back to full guard.
Davee wants to get back to his feet.
Hua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davee tries to get to full guard but Hua has control of the leg.

Hua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davee defends it well.

Hua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davee defends it well.
Davee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hua seems to be working for a kimura but Davee defends the submission attempt.

Hua is looking for a kimura here.
Hua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua trying to control from half guard but Davee is working away.

Hua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Davee is looking to improve his position.

Hua is working for a kimura but Davee is defending it quite comfortably.
Davee wants to control but Hua is keeping busy.

Davee is defending against the submission attempts here by Hua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab by Davee.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davee!

Hua decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hua seems to be looking for submissions.
Davee misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Hua maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Davee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hua has cracked it and Davee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hua!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chito Hua!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Axon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Stack
vs
Axon

188 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Stack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Axon!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Axon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Axon breaks the clinch.
Axon looks to land a body kick but Stack moved away.
Stack misses with a takedown attempt
and Axon counters with a straight right hand.

Axon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stack, pushing him back against the cage.

Axon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Axon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Axon tries to work over Stack's front leg with a kick but Stack checks it.
Axon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Axon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stack checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from Axon. Those never looked like landing.
Axon throws a series of punches but Stack avoids them all with ease.

Axon pushes Stack up against the cage in a clinch.
Stack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Axon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Stack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Axon pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Axon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Axon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stack, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Axon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Axon has Stack up against the cage in a clinch.

Axon manages to break the clinch.
Axon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stack circles away quickly and effectively.
Stack misses with a takedown

and Axon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Axon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stack takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Adam Axon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axon lands a jab.
Axon tries to bum rush Stack with a series of wild strikes but Stack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Axon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Axon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Axon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stack circles away quickly and effectively.
Axon throws a right and a left that Stack avoids nicely.

Axon moves into the clinch.
Stack tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Axon.
Stack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Axon prevents it.

Axon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axon misses with a low kick.
Axon fails to land with a series of punches.

Axon pushes Stack up against the cage in a clinch.
Stack takes a shot to the head.
Axon stalling the fight.
Stack tries for a takedown. No joy.

Axon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Axon misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stack dodges the punch combination from Axon.

Axon closes the distance and pushes Stack back into the cage.
Axon is leaning against Stack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Axon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stack is out of range and Axon settles back down.
Stack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Axon does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Axon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Axon throws a right hand that Stack ducks under and follows up with a left that Stack also avoids with ease.
Axon misses with a combination

and Stack counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Axon!

Stack goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Axon is on top in guard.

Axon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Axon moves into the clinch successfully.

Axon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Axon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Axon is looking to chop away at Stack's legs.

Axon moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axon.
The referee calls for Axon to work.
Axon gets underhooks to prevent Stack's takedown attempt.

Axon manages to break the clinch.
Stack slips a jab and a cross from Axon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Axon closes the distance and clinches.
Stack tries to score a body lock takedown but Axon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Axon breaks from the clinch.
Adam Axon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axon misses with the combination.
Axon looks to land a combination but Stack avoids it well.

Axon gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Axon breaks from the clinch.
Axon throws a combination. Stack tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Nick Stack has been cut.

Axon takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Stack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Axon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Axon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Axon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stack misses with a takedown attempt

and Axon moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Axon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Stack's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Axon drives through and clinches with Stack against the cage.

Axon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Axon moves into the clinch successfully.

Axon manages to break the clinch.
Stack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stack fails with the takedown
and Axon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stack's knee momentarily.

Axon gets a clinch.
Stack is trying to drag Axon to the mat but Axon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Axon is leaning against Stack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Axon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Axon clinches up with Stack and pushes him back against the cage.

Axon breaks from the clinch.
Axon misses with a series of wild punches.

Axon has Stack up against the cage in a clinch.
Stack tries for a takedown but Axon manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Stack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axon lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Axon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stack checks a leg kick.
Stack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Axon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Axon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adam Axon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Axon breaks the clinch.
Stack dodges the punch combination from Axon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Axon has Stack up against the cage in a clinch.

Axon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stack fails with the takedown

and Axon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Axon.
Adam Axon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stack wants a takedown but no success here.

Axon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Axon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stack has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stack and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Axon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nick Stack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stack tries to move into range but Axon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Axon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stack.

Axon has taken the fight to the clinch.

Axon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Axon.

Axon instigates a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Axon!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen Its Time for War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Reggie Bear could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Manny Pacquiao's chin.

Bear
vs
Pacquiao

169 cm
22
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

169 cm
23
155 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reggie Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bear takes one to the side of the head.
Pacquiao stalks Bear and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bear's face. Bear staggers backwards, shaken.
Pacquiao throws a jab when Bear was well out of range.
Bear misses with a double jab
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Bear moved out of range.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Bear avoids it easily.
Bear shoots in looking for a takedown but Pacquiao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bear's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pacquiao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bear takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bear tries for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away easily
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao jabs Bear to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bear misses with a takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao misses with a lunging right hand
and Bear counters with a nice body shot.
Bear takes one to the chin there.
Bear fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pacquiao duly obliges.

Bear manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pacquiao on his heels. He'll look to pass Pacquiao's guard now, I'm sure.
Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but Bear is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pacquiao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bear sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Reggie Bear wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pacquiao scores with a punch to the head.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Bear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao misses with a left hand
and Bear makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bear feints a jab promting Pacquiao to slip. Bear then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pacquiao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a body punch

and Bear counters with a shoot takedown. Pacquiao fights it but they end up in guard.
Bear cracks Pacquiao with a solid left hand.
Pacquiao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear.
Bear works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bear takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pacquiao flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pacquiao is looking to get back to is feet but Bear passes into side control.
Bear controlling the position.
Pacquiao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bear wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bear working the head and body with strikes.
Bear landing strikes.
Pacquiao takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bear has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pacquiao!
Bear working Pacquiao over with strikes here.
Bear pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pacquiao working to try and regain half guard.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bear. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bear controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bear looking to finish Pacquiao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pacquiao!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pacquiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bear momentarily.
Bear misses with a series of wild punches.
Bear misses with a wild body shot.
Pacquiao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bear counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pacquiao!
Bear blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.
Reggie Bear is winning the standup battle so far.

Nice combo by Bear! Oh, that's hurt him - Pacquiao falls to the canvas and Bear follows him into side control.

Pacquiao is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bear asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bear slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao pushes Bear away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bear gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to reverse the position.
Bear 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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pacquiao is looking to reverse the position.
Pacquiao trying to remain calm as Bear controls from the top position.
Bear's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Reggie Bear just wasn't active enough.
Jab by Bear.

That has opened up Manny Pacquiao's cut even more.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Bear avoids it easily.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear staying out of range there.
Bear misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tests Bear's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bear looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the head.
Pacquiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Bear, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Bear. Those never looked like landing.
Reggie Bear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Bear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bear.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bear gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pacquiao scores with a nice head shot.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bear moves away.
Pacquiao lands an overhand right.
Bear is looking to wear down Pacquiao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bear takes one on the button.
Bear throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pacquiao lands with a right hand.
Bear throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquiao's waist but Pacquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bear off to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a jab to Bear's midsection.
Bear throws a shot from downtown. Pacquiao moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut.
Pacquiao with a hook.
Bear throws a sloppy body shot
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Pacquiao cracks Bear with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Bear.
Pacquiao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pacquiao digs a good body shot into Bear's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pacquiao feints a jab promting Bear to slip. Pacquiao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bear slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bear takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that misses
and Bear makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pacquiao, as that shot connected.
Pacquiao misses with a straight left.
Pacquiao throws a one two combo.
Pacquiao scores with a three punch combo!
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Bear throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacquiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bear misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bear misses with a combination
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bear counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bear doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pacquiao lands with an overhand left.
Pacquiao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bear. Bear circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bear jabs at Pacquiao's body.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquiao as Bear shoots in.
Bear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Bear moves out of range.
Pacquiao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bear counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pacquiao!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bear controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pacquiao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pacquiao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is landing with some decent strikes but Pacquiao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear content just to control the position here.
Pacquiao is looking to get to half guard.
Bear sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pacquiao flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bear pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pacquiao throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bear. What's that going to do exactly?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to improve his position but Bear isn't that keen on the idea.
Bear landing punches.
Bear controlling the pace for now.
Bear lands a nice shot to the head.
Bear sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pacquiao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bear controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bear controlling his opponent.
Bear connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pacquiao is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Pacquiao that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear scoring with strikes but Pacquiao is staying in there.

The cut above Manny Pacquiao's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bear lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pacquiao hang on?

Manny Pacquiao's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reggie Bear!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Tyzzkling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tyzzkling's choice of entrance music: Dagger (mustasch). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bob
vs
Tyzzkling

195 cm
21
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
247 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Tyzzkling!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyzzkling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tyzzkling counters with a crisp one two that drops Bob! Tyzzkling thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bob to his feet! Bob is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyzzkling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyzzkling counters with an outside leg kick.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Tyzzkling wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyzzkling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyzzkling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyzzkling looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
Tyzzkling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bob doesn't seem bothered though.
Bob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyzzkling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Bob is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tyzzkling just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Bob has gone limp, and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Tyzzkling!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Summers
vs
Jong Dong

198 cm
21
242 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong Dong!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers connects with an inside leg kick.
Summers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Summers tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jong Dong counters with a single leg into guard. Summers didn't expect that.
Jong Dong stops Summers from standing up.
Jong Dong advances position into side control!
Jong Dong is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jong Dong lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Dong content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Dong working the ground and pound.
Jong Dong wants to control but Summers is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Jong Dong stalls from top position.
It looks like Jong Dong might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Summers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jong Dong is controlling him well.
Summers prevents Jong Dong from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong controlling the position from side mount.
Summers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jong Dong controls the position from side control.
Jong Dong moves into full mount!
Jong Dong working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jong Dong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Summers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Summers is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Summers is breathing heavily.
Jong Dong controlling his opponent.
Jong Dong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Summers hang on?
Summers is bucking up trying to escape but Jong Dong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jong Dong working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jong Dong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers is bucking up trying to escape but Jong Dong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jong Dong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jong Dong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Summers looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong controlling from mount.
Jong Dong lands a big shot there that rocks Summers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jong Dong controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jong Dong with a poor takedown
and Summers counters with a nice leg kick.
Summers fails to land with a series of punches.
Summers tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jong Dong counters with a shoot takedown. Summers fights it but they end up in guard.
Jong Dong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Summers's head.
Summers wants to stand up but Jong Dong is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Dong content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers wants to get back to his feet but Jong Dong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jong Dong works over Summers with some ground and pound from guard.
Jong Dong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kim Jong Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Kim Jong Dong has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Jong Dong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Summers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jong Dong is in Summers's guard.
Jong Dong trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
Jong Dong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jong Dong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jong Dong throwing strikes from guard but Summers blocks nicely.
Jong Dong's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Kim Jong Dong has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Summers tries to clinch

and Jong Dong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jong Dong.
Jong Dong stays in close to Summers's body and controls the position.
Jong Dong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Jong Dong from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kim Jong Dong wasn't active enough on the ground.
Summers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jong Dong looks for a takedown but Summers sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jong Dong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Dong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.

A head kick misses from Summers.
Jong Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Summers.
Jong Dong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Summers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jong Dong thinking.
Jong Dong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Summers tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jong Dong counters with a single leg into guard. Summers didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Summers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jong Dong is controlling him.
Jong Dong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Dong advances to mount.
Jong Dong lands with some strikes.
Summers is trying to stand.
Jong Dong controlling his opponent.
Summers is in a horrible position here. Jong Dong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong controlling from the full mount.
Jong Dong unloading with bombs!
Jong Dong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jong Dong controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dave Summers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kim Jong Dong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Summers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jong Dong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jong Dong shoots in for a double leg but Summers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dave Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Jong Dong.
Jong Dong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Summers counters with a thumping low kick.
Summers misses with a few strikes there.

Jong Dong scores with a takedown into Summers's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Dong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Out
vs
Matador

170 cm
21
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

203 cm
21
213 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tap Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Matador!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Out drives through with a takedown into guard.
Out's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matador keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Out working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matador keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tap Out.
Out shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matador as he jumps to the side.

Out drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matador is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Out throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Matador works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Out lands a nice short elbow.
Out content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matador is staying active underneath Out, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Out lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador pushes Out off looking to stand but Out dives back in and keeps control.
Out seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matador does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Out working over Matador with some ground and pound. Matador looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matador pushes Out off looking to stand but Out dives back in and keeps control.
Out throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Out takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Out is looking to take a break and control but Matador is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Out postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Matador to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador falls off balance throwing a combination

and Out decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matador's guard.
Out trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Out postures up and lands a big shot to Matador's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Out accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matador is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Out trying to control but Matador is working from the bottom.
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.

Matador is working an open guard so Out takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matador looks gassed!
Matador takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Matador.
Out throws a leg kick that misses.
Matador throws a lazy uppercut
and Out counters with a nice uppercut.

Out shoots in and gets a takedown into Matador's guard.
Matador is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Out is controlling him.
Out stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matador swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matador working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Out scores with a shot to the body.

Out throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matador tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Out is in Matador's guard.
Matador wants to stand but Out is controlling the position.
Matador can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Out controls the pace.
Out trying to control but Matador is working from the bottom.
Matador working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Out.
Out trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Tap Out has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Out gets the takedown into side control.
Matador is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.
Matador regains half guard, as Out was trying to land strikes.
Out winds up and cracks Matador with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Out prevents Matador from standing back up.
Out not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Out connects with a nice short shot to Matador's temple.
Out is trying to control the action in half guard but Matador is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Out stands up from half guard.
Matador wants to slow Out down by chopping away at his legs.
Matador takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Out closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matador circles away.
Out tries to bum rush Matador with a series of wild strikes but Matador uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matador misses with a looping left.
Matador rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Out counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matador scores with a crisp jab that stopped Out in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Out shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Matador defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Out.
Matador is squirming around, avoiding Out's attempts to control the action.

Matador defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Out.
Matador tries to buck Out off but Out takes his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Out cracks Matador with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Matador from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Out is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matador can do to turn this around?

Out is persistently looking for the submission but Matador is defending it well.
Matador is trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Out is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tap Out dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Out closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matador's guard.
Out working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Matador is working an open guard so Out takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Out lands a jab-cross combination.
Tap Out is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matador throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Out to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Out lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matador doesn't seem phased though.
Matador misses with a takedown attempt - Out sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matador is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Matador is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Out stands and steps away. Matador gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Out lands a jab to the nose.

Out shoots in and gets a takedown into Matador's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Out 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.
Out postures up in Matador's guard and throws a big left but Matador blocks it.
Out might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Out lands a couple of digs.
Out is looking to work some ground and pound but Matador has wrist control.
Out slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Matador uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out scores with a one two! Matador had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matador is looking to clinch but Out is avoiding it.
Out scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Out closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matador is still on wobbly legs! Can Out finish him?

Out scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Out won't let Matador get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Matador seems to have recovered his senses.
Out content just to control the position here.
Out raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out content just to control the position here.

Matador bucks Out off and manages to get back to his feet!
Out digs a good body shot into Matador's ribs.
Out cracks Matador with an open hand slap.

Out closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matador to the mat! Matador manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out stops Matador from standing up.
Matador keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
Out is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tap Out just wasn't active enough.
Matador misses with a kick to the body.
Jack Matador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tap Out is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Out closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matador to the mat! Matador manages to get full guard.
Out pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matador is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tap Out showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Out has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tap Out!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Parker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Margera
vs
Parker

185 cm
26
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

180 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

[B2F] Born 2 Fight

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 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Margera gets caught napping as Parker dives in and scores a takedown. Margera manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Parker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
Margera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Margera is keeping the position for now.

Margera has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Parker doesn't defend quickly enough and Margera has managed to lock this one up! Can Parker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Margera on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bam Margera!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McGoose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateus Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruce McGoose's chin.

McGoose
vs
Gracie

185 cm
25
185 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

:: Happy Pills ::

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce McGoose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGoose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
McGoose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a hook. McGoose ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGoose. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there

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

McGoose goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McGoose's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie postures up.
McGoose keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
McGoose is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but McGoose is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but McGoose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGoose can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Gracie is working for a kimura but McGoose is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McGoose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McGoose reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard.
McGoose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.

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.
Gracie controlling McGoose's posture.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGoose is one step ahead there.
McGoose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGoose manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGoose is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGoose has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but McGoose is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGoose looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie passes McGoose's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGoose tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.

McGoose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGoose is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.

McGoose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is taking a breather. McGoose says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie wants to take a breather but McGoose is having none of it.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but McGoose is defending well.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGoose doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
McGoose has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGoose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGoose misses with a body shot.

Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

McGoose throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! McGoose slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGoose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
McGoose wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
McGoose wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
McGoose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie has control of McGoose's left arm, preventing McGoose from doing any damage.
McGoose postures up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as McGoose tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGoose manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGoose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGoose keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
McGoose looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but McGoose defends the submission attempt.
McGoose is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gracie is working for a kimura but McGoose is defending it quite comfortably.
McGoose wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGoose pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
McGoose trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes to full mount!

Gracie has control of McGoose's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGoose regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

It looks like Bruce McGoose has been cut.
McGoose really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGoose tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
McGoose is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working McGoose over with strikes here.
McGoose is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
McGoose keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mateus Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGoose has given up his back.
Gracie has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McGoose.
McGoose is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.

McGoose is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but McGoose pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce McGoose's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A punch combination from McGoose misses.
McGoose tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie throws a leg kick

and McGoose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent McGoose from advancing to side control.

McGoose is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
McGoose tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
McGoose trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but McGoose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is staying active underneath McGoose, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

McGoose seems to be looking for submissions.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by McGoose.
McGoose trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends 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.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGoose trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGoose is one step ahead there.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGoose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGoose looking to pass the guard.
McGoose postures up.
McGoose preventing the sweep.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGoose misses with a body shot.
McGoose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGoose is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked

and McGoose counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGoose sees it coming and defends easily.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGoose is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce McGoose clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce McGoose's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGoose gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
McGoose wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but McGoose controlling him for the moment.
Gracie is trying to control the position but McGoose postures up.

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

Gracie is looking for a kimura but McGoose is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
McGoose makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGoose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGoose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the position but McGoose is working away.
McGoose manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGoose is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
McGoose is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McGoose seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGoose misses with an elbow from the bottom.
McGoose taking punishment in the form of punches.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but McGoose is defending well.
Gracie tries to score with some ground and pound. McGoose controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGoose has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGoose keeps working.
McGoose gets back to half guard.

McGoose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
McGoose is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGoose?
McGoose is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gracie lands a nice shot to the head.
McGoose regains half guard.
McGoose is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes to side control.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGoose is trying to improve his position.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but McGoose is defending well.
McGoose tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bruce McGoose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A clash of legs there as McGoose blocks the low kick.
McGoose is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGoose checks a leg kick nicely.
Bruce McGoose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a leg kick but McGoose sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at McGoose's knee but McGoose avoids it well.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and McGoose counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGoose misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot

and McGoose counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGoose tries to take his opponent's back but Gracie turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie throws and elbow that misses. McGoose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by McGoose!

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie keeping moving, preventing McGoose from controlling successfully.
Bruce McGoose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGoose tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
McGoose wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie wants to sweep here but McGoose controlling him for the moment.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing McGoose from controlling successfully.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie misses with the combination.

McGoose drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

McGoose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
McGoose throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGoose swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McGoose's guard.

McGoose is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but McGoose is retaining full guard.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but McGoose keeps moving.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce McGoose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mateus Gracie!
Mateus Gracie is the new middleweight champion!