cwfl midweek PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matti Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frodo Baggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moukari
vs
Baggs

195 cm
23
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
184 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matti Moukari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frodo Baggs!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Moukari tries to land a front kick but Baggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Moukari.
Baggs circles away from the clinch attempt.

Moukari scores a takedown into full mount!
Moukari lands a heavy elbow.
Moukari controlling the position easily from mount.
Moukari working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Moukari lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Moukari controlling his opponent.
Moukari pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moukari content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggs is working to get back to half guard.
Moukari raining down shots from the mount!

It looks like Frodo Baggs has been cut.
Baggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moukari breaks from Baggs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Baggs tries to lock up and control but Moukari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moukari 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.
Moukari unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Baggs wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Moukari celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Moukari!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kolohe Hakoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Courage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakoa comes into the arena with Ol Dirty Bastard - Snakes blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hakoa
vs
Courage

179 cm
23
208 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
207 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kolohe Hakoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Courage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courage tries to clinch but Hakoa is having none of it.
Hakoa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courage dodges the punch combination from Hakoa.

Hakoa moves into the clinch.

Hakoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courage tries to clinch but Hakoa is having none of it.
Courage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hakoa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hakoa counters with a solid body kick.
Hakoa lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Christian Courage has been cut.
Hakoa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Hakoa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Courage on his heels. He'll look to pass Courage's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hakoa stands up and waves to Courage to follow him.
Kolohe Hakoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakoa lands a jab-cross combination.

Hakoa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hakoa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Courage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hakoa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Courage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakoa is breathing heavily.

Hakoa tries for a kimura but Courage is defending well.
Courage is trying to improve his position.
Courage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakoa passes to full mount!
Hakoa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Courage is trying to stand.
Hakoa moves to the back.

Courage is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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!
Hakoa controlling well, preventing Courage from escaping the position.
Hakoa is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Courage. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Courage is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakoa is punishing Courage with some ground and pound.

Hakoa has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Courage is in real trouble here. Hakoa gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Courage is tapping out! Hakoa wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kolohe Hakoa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maukka Peusjaetkae (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.

Wayne
vs
Peusjaetkae

190 cm
26
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maukka Peusjaetkae!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peusjaetkae scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wayne manages to get back to half guard.
Peusjaetkae is thwarting Wayne's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Peusjaetkae is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Peusjaetkae thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
Peusjaetkae winds up and cracks Wayne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wayne tries to get to full guard but Peusjaetkae has control of the leg.
Wayne is looking to escape.
Peusjaetkae missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
Peusjaetkae performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Peusjaetkae has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wayne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peusjaetkae.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne tries to kick Peusjaetkae off but Peusjaetkae keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Peusjaetkae looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Peusjaetkae prevents Wayne from improving his position.
Peusjaetkae thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
Peusjaetkae looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wayne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peusjaetkae tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wayne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peusjaetkae stalling.
Peusjaetkae throwing shots but Wayne is blocking nicely.

Peusjaetkae is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wayne defends it well.
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. Peusjaetkae connects with a nice short shot to Wayne's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is trying to maintain the position but Peusjaetkae is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wayne is trying to stand up here but Peusjaetkae is controlling him well.
Peusjaetkae controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peusjaetkae wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maukka Peusjaetkae was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Peusjaetkae avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Peusjaetkae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Wayne throws a right and a left that Peusjaetkae avoids nicely.
Peusjaetkae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peusjaetkae misses with a jab to the body
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Wayne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wayne.
Wayne lands a jab to Peusjaetkae's midsection.
Peusjaetkae looks gassed!
Peusjaetkae moves out of range of the strikes.
Peusjaetkae shoots in looking for a takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl out of it but Peusjaetkae keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wayne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peusjaetkae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wayne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peusjaetkae moves forwards but Wayne connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Maukka Peusjaetkae has been cut.
Peusjaetkae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wayne misses with a wild combination.
Peusjaetkae fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayne avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with the combination.
Wayne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peusjaetkae fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruce Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maukka Peusjaetkae.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Peusjaetkae moves away and avoids it.
Peusjaetkae shoots for a double leg takedown but Wayne sprawls well. He's pushed Peusjaetkae's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Wayne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maukka Peusjaetkae's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Peusjaetkae misses the body punch
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruce Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wayne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peusjaetkae to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wayne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wayne 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.
Peusjaetkae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Peusjaetkae postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Peusjaetkae working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wayne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peusjaetkae stopping the sweep attempt from Wayne.
Peusjaetkae scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peusjaetkae sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wayne avoids the head kick by Peusjaetkae.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Peusjaetkae's ribs.
Wayne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peusjaetkae shoots for a takedown but Wayne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peusjaetkae fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wayne lands with a right hand.
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!
Wayne with a hook.
Wayne throws a right and a left that Peusjaetkae avoids nicely.
Peusjaetkae has a takedown stuffed.
Bruce Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maukka Peusjaetkae.
Wayne lands a big right hook! Peusjaetkae looks hurt but is still standing! Wayne lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Peusjaetkae falls down and Wayne dives in with a huge hammer fist! Peusjaetkae's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Wayne runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce Wayne!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie September (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Slayed. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. 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.

Rua
vs
September

185 cm
27
205 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

185 cm
28
220 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie September!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua avoids the body shot from September.
September swings and misses with a hook to the body.
September throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - September coming out on top.
Rua lands a two punch combo.
September misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Rua misses
and September counters with a left to the body.
September just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and September counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
enabling September to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and September counters with a right hand to the body.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and September counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua misses with a hook
and September counters with a series of strikes. Rua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rua misses with a right hand
and September counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and September counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua misses with a left hand
and September counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rua misses with a body punch
and September counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Rua misses
and September counters with a right hand to the body.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a one-two to the body.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
September works Rua's body with a nice hook.
September swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and September counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
September scores with a jab to the jaw.
September connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
September lands with a shot to the body.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and September counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua throws a sloppy body shot
and September counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by September as he connects with a hook.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
September cracks Rua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
September sizes up Rua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
September throws a series of strikes that have Rua backpedaling.
Rua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
September lands with a good body shot.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and September counters with a straight right hand.
September's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rua under the eye.
Rua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and September counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
September lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
September fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
September catches Rua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
The crowd cheers as September lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though.
Rua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from September finds it's way through Rua's defenses.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
and September counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
September connects with a body shot that sends Rua's belly button to the back.
September lands a body shot.
September is working the combinations to good effect here.
September works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rua misses with a left hand
and September counters with a straight right hand.
Rua misses with a body shot
and September counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua misses with a jab to the body
and September counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charlie September seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from September.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and September counters with a nice body shot.
September's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rua under the eye.
September jabs at Rua's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
September throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Rua throws a sloppy body shot
enabling September to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
September throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rua on the side of the head.
Rua misses with a double jab
and September counters with a stiff right hand.
Charlie September is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
September digs a good hook to Rua's body.
September lands a jab to the nose.
Rua misses with a double jab
and September counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
September lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by September.
Rua misses with a left hand
and September counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a hook
and September counters with a lovely shot to the body.
September throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
September works over Rua's head and body with a nice combination.
September throws a good cross that connects.
September moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from September finds it's way through Rua's defenses.
September throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and September counters with a stiff right hand.
September misses with a few strikes there.
Rua misses with a hook to the body
and September counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
Rua misses with a combination
and September cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
September throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
September cracks Rua with a good jab.
Rua shoots and misses
and September counters with a two punch combo.
September tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from September.
September works Rua's body with a nice hook.
September digs a good hook to Rua's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
September throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
September connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mauricio Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua misses with a body shot
and September connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua misses with a hook
and September counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and September counters with a stiff right hand.
September dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
September scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
September lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from September.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie September showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua.
September throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a straight right hand.
Rua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and September counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rua might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
September scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination
and September counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
September uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and September connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rua scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
September clobbers Rua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
September connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
September scores with a jab to the body.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and September connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and September connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and September counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and September counters with a straight right hand.
Rua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rua misses with a body shot
and September counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Charlie September is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
September scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and September counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination
and September counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
September lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
September throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
September fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
September uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
September moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
September throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
September scores with a jab.
September scores with a shot to the body.
September throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
September cracks Rua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
September lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
September scores with a jab. Rua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
September lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. September checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
September scores with a jab. Rua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
September scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
September cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
September connects with a right hand. Rua shakes it off.
September's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rua under the eye.
September thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
No joy there for September, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
September swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rua.
September jabs Rua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rua takes a shot right 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
September scores with a jab to the jaw.
September cracks Rua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rua misses with a left hand
and September counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie September comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well September has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie September!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Tony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that James Tony has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Tony seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Tony
vs
Ball

186 cm
26
218 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

183 cm
24
218 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Tony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doctor Ball!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball wants to clinch

and Tony counters by moving into the clinch.
Ball tries to break free but Tony pushes him back against the cage.
Tony goes for a takedown attempt but Ball pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Ball 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.
Ball stopping the sweep attempt from Tony.
Tony keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Tony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ball advances position into side control!
Tony gets back to half guard.

Ball is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ball is looking to take a break and control but Tony is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tony has hold of Ball's hands but Ball slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ball prevents Tony from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Tony looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tony is refusing to be controlled, as Ball sits in half guard.
Ball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tony defending well though.
Ball wants to control but Tony is keeping him busy.
Tony has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ball is working away from the top position though.
Ball throwing shots but Tony is blocking nicely.
Tony wants to get back to full guard.
Tony slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball stays in close to Tony's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ball stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tony swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tony is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ball slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Ball got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tony has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ball has managed to get both his arms back between Tony's legs - danger averted.
Ball wants to control from the top but Tony keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ball trying to control the position but Tony is working away.

Ball is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tony has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ball lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tony keeps working.
Ball in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tony tries to buck Ball off but Ball is having none of it.
Ball trying to control the action but Tony is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ball wants to control but Tony is keeping him busy.

Ball swings around for an armbar but Tony sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ball's guard.
Ball looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Tony avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tony trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ball throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ball misses with a two punch combination.
Ball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doctor Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ball tries to circle away but Tony has him pinned against the cage.
Ball is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ball has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tony avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ball's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tony has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ball avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ball can't get the takedown.
Ball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ball is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tony breaks from the clinch.
Ball rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Tony counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tony.
Ball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ball tries to break free but Tony pushes him back against the cage.

Tony breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tony, as that shot connected.
Tony lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball lands a jab-cross combination.
Tony drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tony.
Ball swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ball.
Tony throws an overhand right that lands on Ball's shoulder, as Ball tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tony looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ball stuffs the takedown attempt from Tony. Tony gets slowly back to his feet.
Ball tries to clinch but Tony is having none of it.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tony.
Ball pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ball goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ball tests Tony's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tony cracks Ball with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tony staying out of range there.
Ball looks to land a combination but Tony avoids it well.
Tony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tony moves out of range as Ball strikes.
Tony tries a head kick but it misses.
Ball blocks a head kick by Tony.
Ball throws a one two combo.
Ball stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ball wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Tony. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tony tries to sprawl but Ball drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ball trying to control the action but Tony is working from the bottom.
Tony wants to improve his position but Ball is controlling well.
Ball throwing shots but Tony is blocking nicely.
Ball wants to control but Tony is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ball is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ball.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Tony is not content to let Ball control the position.
Ball sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ball missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ball trying to control the action but Tony is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Doctor Ball.
A head kick misses from Tony.
Tony blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tony closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ball circles away.

Tony darts in and clinches Ball up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ball's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ball wants to break free but Tony has control.
Tony stalling the fight.
Ball is working for takedown but Tony is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ball is trying to break the clinch but Tony is controlling him.
Ball wants to break free but Tony has control.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tony backwards.
Ball is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ball tries to break free but Tony pushes him back against the cage.
Tony stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tony goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ball prevents it.
Ball is trying to break free.
Ball jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tony walks away with a smile on his face. Ball gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ball tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tony manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tony circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tony makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ball lands a nice shot that snaps Tony's head back.

Tony gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ball wants to control from the top but Tony keeps moving.
Ball passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ball trying to control the action but Tony is working from the bottom.
Tony is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ball's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tony tries to get to full guard but Ball has control of the leg.

Ball is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tony manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tony wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ball stays in close to Tony's body and controls the position.
Ball wants to control from the top but Tony keeps moving.
Ball won't allow Tony to sweep him here.
Tony wants to hit a switch here but Ball passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tony there!

Ball is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tony has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tony is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.
Ball scoring with strikes but Tony is staying in there.
Ball looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Ball looking to secure an arm triangle but Tony defends it well.
Ball unloading with bombs!
Ball wants to control the pace but Tony is squirming around nicely.
Ball thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tony tries to hold on but Ball pushes him away.
Tony is trying desperately to improve position.
James Tony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands with some strikes.
Tony in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ball prevents Tony from getting the reversal.
Ball tries to control but Tony wriggling away.
Ball with good strikes from the mount here!
Ball wants to control the pace but Tony is squirming around nicely.

Ball is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tony can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ball avoids the attempt from Tony to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball tries to control but Tony wriggling away.
Ball with a couple of short strikes.
Ball prevents Tony from getting the reversal.
Ball lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Doctor Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tony really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ball controlling the pace for now.
Tony is desperately trying to improve his position but Ball has a good base and remains in mount.
Tony is squirming around, avoiding Ball's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ball 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Ball!