BFT-43 - Painija vs Alves PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Briggs Straton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Andy Savage enters the cage!

Straton
vs
Savage

174 cm
27
245 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

195 cm
27
270 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Briggs Straton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Straton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Savage looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Straton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Straton shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Straton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Straton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Straton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Straton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Straton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Straton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Briggs Straton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Straton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Straton is looking to clinch.
Straton throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
Straton doesn't manage to clinch there - Savage circles away.
Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Straton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
Straton tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Straton throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Straton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savage tries to avoid it but Straton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savage to the ground. Savage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Briggs Straton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Straton is looking to clinch.
Straton shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Straton tries to clinch up but Savage circles away and keeps his distance.
Straton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Savage tries to clinch but Straton is having none of it.
Straton doesn't manage to clinch there - Savage circles away.
Straton wants to clinch up but Savage keeps it at a distance.
Straton tries to clinch there but Savage circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straton shoots in and drives through. Savage sprawls well.
Straton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savage as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Straton.
Straton misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Savage clinches up against the cage.
Savage is trying to break the clinch but Straton has him pressed against the cage.
Straton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savage's efforts to push away.
Straton tries a knee to the head but Savage blocks it.
Straton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savage pulls his leg out and moves away.

Savage drives through and clinches with Straton against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage prevents a body shot from Straton.
Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Straton smiles and moves away.
Straton darts in trying to clinch

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

Straton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Straton is looking to stand up but Savage isn't so interested in that idea.
Savage pushing down on Straton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Savage throwing shots but Straton is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Straton is trying to stand up here but Savage is controlling him well.
Savage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Straton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Savage working Straton over with strikes.

Savage is looking for a kimura here.
Savage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Savage is trying to work for a kimura but Straton is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Briggs Straton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Straton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Briggs Straton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Straton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Savage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Straton misses with a takedown
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Straton tries to clinch there but Savage circles away.
Straton tries to close the distance and clinch but Savage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savage counters with a body kick that stops Straton in his tracks momentarily.
Straton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Straton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
Straton wants to clinch.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Straton circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Straton here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Savage wants to clinch.
Straton tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Straton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Straton is looking to clinch.
Straton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Straton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Savage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Savage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
BOOM! Savage connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Savage landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Andy Savage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savage tries to control but Straton wriggling away.
Straton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Savage lands a big shot there that rocks Straton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Straton is trying desperately to improve position.
Savage raining down hammerfists from mount.
Savage landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straton wants to hold on but Savage pushes him away.
Savage with shots to the head and body - Straton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Savage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Straton?
Savage with a couple of short strikes.
Straton tries to buck Savage off but he can't manage it.
Straton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Straton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Savage lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Straton is rocked!
Savage lands a big shot to the head and Straton winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andy Savage!

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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 John De Vito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaur Gubiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John De Vito has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

De Vito
vs
Gubiev

185 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

150 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John De Vito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zaur Gubiev!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Vito fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Vito tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Gubiev counters with a single leg into guard. De Vito didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Gubiev drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Vito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Vito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Vito!
Gubiev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Vito wants to improve his position but Gubiev is controlling well.

Gubiev in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. De Vito tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gubiev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zaur Gubiev!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reko De Souza Da Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Souza Da Lima might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deekline and Wizard - All Your Love. The key to victory for Reko De Souza Da Lima has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

De Souza Da Lima
vs
Kill

210 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

190 cm
29
235 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reko De Souza Da Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Kill!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kill tries to clinch up.
Kill shoots in for a takedown but De Souza Da Lima shows good takedown defense.
De Souza Da Lima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kill counters with a two punch combo.
De Souza Da Lima shoots in looking for a takedown but Kill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Souza Da Lima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Souza Da Lima falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kill counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza Da Lima is trying to improve his position.
De Souza Da Lima tries to escape but Kill is in control.
Kill misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kill works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Kill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Souza Da Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kill working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza Da Lima on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Kill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Souza Da Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Souza Da Lima wants to get back to his feet.
De Souza Da Lima gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kill looks gassed!
Kill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kill thows a huge punch but De Souza Da Lima dodges it nicely.
Kill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kill not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Kill looking for a submission but De Souza Da Lima manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza Da Lima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kill forces his way into half guard.
De Souza Da Lima is trying to stand back up but Kill is controlling him
De Souza Da Lima has his hands clasped together around Kill's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza Da Lima is trying to stand.
De Souza Da Lima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kill.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

De Souza Da Lima makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
De Souza Da Lima misses with a series of wild punches.

De Souza Da Lima closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kill quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

De Souza Da Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Souza Da Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kill has hold of De Souza Da Lima's hands but De Souza Da Lima slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Souza Da Lima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
De Souza Da Lima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
De Souza Da Lima is keen to just control but Kill is a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza Da Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kill blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Souza Da Lima.
De Souza Da Lima landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Souza Da Lima slips a nice elbow through Kill's hands, connecting with Kill's forehead.
Kill tries to kick De Souza Da Lima off but De Souza Da Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

De Souza Da Lima stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kill to get to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Souza Da Lima throws a series of punches but Kill moves out of range.
De Souza Da Lima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Kill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

De Souza Da Lima throws a right hand that Kill ducks under and follows up with a left that Kill also avoids with ease.
Reko De Souza Da Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Souza Da Lima misses with a double jab
and Kill counters with a leg kick.
De Souza Da Lima with a poor takedown

and Kill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Souza Da Lima avoids a wild elbow strike from Kill.
De Souza Da Lima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza Da Lima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from De Souza Da Lima fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza Da Lima.
Kill tries to pull guard but De Souza Da Lima won't allow it.
De Souza Da Lima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kills head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Souza Da Lima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza Da Lima lands a shoulder strike.
Kill can't get the takedown.
Reko De Souza Da Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Kill.
Kill misses with the head strike.
De Souza Da Lima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, De Souza Da Lima scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Souza Da Lima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Souza Da Lima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kill backwards.

De Souza Da Lima breaks from the clinch.
De Souza Da Lima lands an overhand right.

Kill is rocked!

De Souza Da Lima gets a double leg takedown into Kill's guard.
Kill is still in real trouble! Can De Souza Da Lima finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza Da Lima postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Souza Da Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Souza Da Lima gets to his feet and stands over Kill, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kill felt that one! De Souza Da Lima unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kill from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reko De Souza Da Lima!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

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

Taylor
vs
Coser

182 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Coser!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Coser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coser sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor scores with a head kick. Coser tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Coser stuffs the takedown.
Coser lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Coser looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Coser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
Dan Coser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coser misses the shot to the body.
Coser keeps the fight on the outside.
Coser with a hook.
Coser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
A combination from Coser does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coser lands with a straight right. Taylor didn't see that one coming.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Coser drives through with a takedown into Taylor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coser is one step ahead there.
Coser is looking to stand up but Taylor won't let him.

Coser decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor, up you get!
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coser tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coser to the ground. Coser escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor dives in and grabs Coser's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coser pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Coser thows a body shot but no joy.
Coser lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coser looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Coser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Coser swinging wildly here.
Coser moves out of range of the leg kick from Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch up
and Coser counters with a three punch combo that has Taylor backing up. Taylor nods at Coser to acknowledge the strikes.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Coser sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coser lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coser thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Taylor is rocked!
Taylor is aggressively charging in as Coser backs up avoiding any damage. Coser tosses out a jab and Taylor runs right into it face first! Taylor is out cold! Coser dropped down on all fours and is barking in Taylor's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Coser!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Tentheros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Tentheros
vs
Johnson

186 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Tentheros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tentheros moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Johnson goes down! Can Tentheros finish him!?
Tentheros lands a couple of elbows.

Johnson is rocked!
Tentheros 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.
Tentheros passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Tentheros finish him?
Johnson gets back to full guard.
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!

Tentheros drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Tentheros off! Tentheros jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tentheros throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Tentheros throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Tentheros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentheros is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson looks gassed!
Tentheros looking to pass the guard.
Tentheros sitting in guard, not really doing much.

We're going to have a standup here because Ken Tentheros wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Tentheros.

Tentheros closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Tentheros getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Tentheros is trying for a kimura here. Johnson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tentheros wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Tentheros!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

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

Miller
vs
Johnson

180 cm
26
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
26
201 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.

Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Miller had control of the position.
Miller doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.

Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miller is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.

Miller seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Miller is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson is trying to control but Miller passes into side control!
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller lands an elbow.
Miller controls the position from side control.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Miller gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson is not content to let Miller control the position.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Jim Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Miller landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miller.

Miller is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson wants to control but Miller postures up.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back!
Johnson trying to control momentarily.

Johnson is looking for the choke from the back position but Miller is controlling his hands well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Miller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Miller for a finish.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Johnson working for a choke but Miller reverses nicely into Johnson 's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.

Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miller 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.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Miller is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Miller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Miller throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Jim Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Miller trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson seems keen to control Miller's posture.
Miller is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miller, into his guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Miller has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johnson prevents Miller from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.

Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alex Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Miller looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn comes to the cage accompanied by Muay Thai fight music. Pacquiao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Its Time for War. This should be fireworks!

Chaowanungkarn
vs
Pacquiao

165 cm
20
152 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

169 cm
23
155 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chaowanungkarn's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn fails with the takedown.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaowanungkarn shoots for a takedown but Pacquiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chaowanungkarn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaowanungkarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaowanungkarn circles away quickly and effectively.
Chaowanungkarn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suchart Chaowanungkarn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick that half lands.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch up
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pacquiao works over Chaowanungkarn's head and body with a nice combination.
Chaowanungkarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pacquiao thuds a left hand into Chaowanungkarn's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacquiao scores with a nice strike.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaowanungkarn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacquiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chaowanungkarn somewhat.
Chaowanungkarn fails to land the takedown.
Chaowanungkarn 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 Chaowanungkarn off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao avoids a kick to the body.
Pacquiao scores with a hook to the body. Chaowanungkarn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pacquiao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pacquiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chaowanungkarn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chaowanungkarn darts in trying to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Chaowanungkarn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Chaowanungkarn is predictable there
and Pacquiao counters with a one-two to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pacquiao, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn fails with a takedown attempt.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch up.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Chaowanungkarn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Chaowanungkarn or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chaowanungkarn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pacquiao blocks a low kick nicely.
Chaowanungkarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chaowanungkarn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chaowanungkarn doesn't seem bothered though.
Chaowanungkarn shoots in but Pacquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pacquiao!
Good work by Pacquiao as he checks the leg kick.
Pacquiao tests Chaowanungkarn's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick that misses.
Chaowanungkarn shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
Pacquiao works the jab nicely.
Chaowanungkarn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pacquiao works Chaowanungkarn's body with a nice hook.
Chaowanungkarn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chaowanungkarn.
No luck for Chaowanungkarn with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suchart Chaowanungkarn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a left hand
and Pacquiao counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Pacquiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pacquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chaowanungkarn doesn't seem bothered though.
Pacquiao throws a combination. Chaowanungkarn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chaowanungkarn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1-2. Pacquiao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacquiao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

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

Chaowanungkarn is rocked!
Pacquiao is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chaowanungkarn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Chaowanungkarn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacquiao cracks Chaowanungkarn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pacquiao works Chaowanungkarn's body with a nice hook.
Chaowanungkarn ducks right into an uppercut from Pacquiao.
Chaowanungkarn swings widly with a right hand
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Chaowanungkarn throws a low kick but Pacquiao avoids it.
Chaowanungkarn seems to have got his legs back now.
Pacquiao scores with a jab.
Pacquiao scores with the left hand. Chaowanungkarn knows he should have avoided that one.
Chaowanungkarn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chaowanungkarn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao throws a one two combo.
Good leg kick by Chaowanungkarn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Chaowanungkarn avoids them all with ease.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chaowanungkarn throws out a leg kick but Pacquiao moves out of range and Chaowanungkarn only half commits.
Chaowanungkarn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaowanungkarn closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn looks to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a left hand
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chaowanungkarn is defended easily by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao stuns Chaowanungkarn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Chaowanungkarn.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chaowanungkarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a hook
and Pacquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pacquiao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pacquiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chaowanungkarn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chaowanungkarn throws a solid leg kick but Pacquiao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chaowanungkarn.
Pacquiao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chaowanungkarn has time to react.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaowanungkarn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pacquiao is out of range and Chaowanungkarn settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chaowanungkarn, right into the meat.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaowanungkarn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Pacquiao finds it's target.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chaowanungkarn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chaowanungkarn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chaowanungkarn wants to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a left to the body.
Pacquiao cracks Chaowanungkarn with a good jab.
Pacquiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pacquiao throws a combination. Chaowanungkarn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Chaowanungkarn takes one to the chin there.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick that misses.
Pacquiao connects with a crisp jab.
Chaowanungkarn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chaowanungkarn closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Chaowanungkarn pushes Pacquiao against the cage but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suchart Chaowanungkarn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao cracks Chaowanungkarn with an open hand slap.
Chaowanungkarn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pacquiao finds it's way round the side to connect with Chaowanungkarn's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pacquiao 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Bizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Nitschke
vs
Bizzle

181 cm
20
177 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Bizzle!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizzle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nitschke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bizzle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nitschke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nitschke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nitschke wants it to stay on the feet.
Good work by Bizzle as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Nitschke misses its intended target.
Nitschke jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Nitschke moves into the clinch.
Bizzle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bizzle managing to block the knees to the body from Nitschke.

Bizzle manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizzle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nitschke.
Nitschke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizzle.
Bizzle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nitschke defends it nicely.
Damian Nitschke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Bizzle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizzle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nitschke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nitschke misses with a looping left.
Horrible takedown by Bizzle or perhaps it was just good defense by Nitschke which made him look bad.
Nitschke throws a leg kick that misses.
Bizzle misses with a takedown attempt
and Nitschke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizzle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Bizzle is rocked!
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!

Nitschke shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Bizzle is on queer street and Nitschke is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Damian Nitschke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Piper
vs
Jones

185 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

174 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Quincy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a hook but Piper avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Piper.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Piper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Piper trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piper postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Piper throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper lands a couple of digs.
Piper is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Piper is having none of it.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Piper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones keeping full guard, as Piper tries to pass.
Piper looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to advance position but Piper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Piper with good strikes from the mount here!
Piper landing punches.
Piper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.

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

Piper is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jones has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jones!

Piper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Piper is trying to keep Jones in close.
Piper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones advances position into side control!
Piper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Piper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Piper is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piper gets back to half guard.
Piper gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piper manages to avoid it.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones throws a jab when Piper was well out of range.
Piper slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
Piper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Piper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piper circles away quickly and effectively.
Piper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Piper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Piper somewhat.
Jab from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Piper. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Piper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Piper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piper defends well.
Piper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Piper is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.

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

Piper is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Piper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Piper throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jones works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Piper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Piper eventually gives up the hold.

Piper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Piper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Quincy Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones 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.
Piper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Piper somewhat.
Piper shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Piper throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Piper has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones jabs at Piper's body.

Piper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Piper getting side control.

Piper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Piper eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Piper pulls his head out easily.
Piper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Piper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rick Piper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Piper is looking for submissions but instead, Jones has regained full guard.
Piper stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Piper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Piper with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Piper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
Piper won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Piper pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Piper wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Piper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Piper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Piper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Piper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Piper!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pauli Painija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves has chosen Guerreiro by Curumin as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Painija
vs
Alves

160 cm
23
176 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

169 cm
20
170 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Perkele!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauli Painija!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Alves!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Painija buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Painija finds it's target.
Alves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Painija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alves misses with a few strikes there.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Painija defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Painija waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.
A punch combination from Painija misses.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick from Painija.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Painija counters with a nice body shot.
Painija swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.

Painija fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alves to the ground. Painija is now in Alves's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Painija accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Painija showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Painija works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Painija accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Painija is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Painija postures up in Alves's guard and throws a big left but Alves blocks it.

Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Painija defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Painija controlling from the top position.
Painija seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alves for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pauli Painija wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Painija.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves's corner calls for a 1-2. Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Painija misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Painija swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Painija throws a looping overhand right but Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Painija.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Painija connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Painija misses with a jab to the body

and Alves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Painija's guard.
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!

Painija has his feet on Alves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Painija. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Painija.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Painija scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alves regains half guard.
Alves wants to control but Painija is keeping busy.
Alves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alves manages to get to full guard.
Painija trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Painija throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Painija wants to clinch.
Alves tries to clinch but Painija moves out of range.
Painija looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pauli Painija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Painija gets the takedown into side control.
Painija wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Alves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Painija decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Painija tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Painija. Beautiful body shot.
Painija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Painija shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alves wants to get back to full guard but Painija has passed into side control.
Alves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija working over Alves with some ground and pound. Alves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Painija throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.
Painija wants to pass to mount but Alves is defending the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Painija.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Painija pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves has momentary wrist control but Painija slips an elbow through the middle.
Alves has his hands on Painija's head, controlling the position.
Painija trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Alves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Painija gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Painija slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Painija trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painija is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Pauli Painija wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Painija jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Painija circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Painija pushes him off.
Painija lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Painija rushes Alves and presses him up against the cage.
Alves taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Painija.
Alves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Painija tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Painija landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Painija scores a nice knee to the body.

Painija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Painija scores with a jab to the jaw.
Painija lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Painija keeps the fight on the outside.
Painija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.

Painija gets a clinch.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Painija landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alves misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Painija.
Painija lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Painija manages to break the clinch.
Painija throws a shot from downtown. Alves moves away and avoids it.
Alves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Painija scores with a nice head shot.

Alves is rocked!
Painija fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Painija finish him?

Painija shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves being controlled here, momentarily.
Painija gets to his feet and stands over Alves, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Alves felt that one! Painija unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Alves from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauli Painija!
Pauli Painija retains his welterweight title!