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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Savio Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filho comes into the arena with Give it away blaring out of the sound system. Shane Casey will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Filho
vs
Casey

183 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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, Savio Filho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Casey!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filho shoots for a double leg takedown but Casey sprawls well. He's pushed Filho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Filho throws a body kick that misses.

Casey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Filho's guard.
Filho keeping full guard, as Casey tries to pass.
Filho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Filho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Casey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Filho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Casey postures up and lands a big shot to Filho's brow.
Casey is looking to work some ground and pound but Filho has wrist control.
Filho trying to keep a closed guard but Casey is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Casey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Filho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Casey.
Casey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Casey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Casey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Casey scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Casey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Casey working some strikes from top position.
Casey throws and elbow that misses. Filho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Casey's guard. Nice move by Filho!

Casey kicks Filho off and gets to his feet.
Filho tries for a takedown but Casey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Casey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Filho stuffs the takedown attempt from Casey. Casey gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filho avoids it really well and circles away.
Savio Filho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Casey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casey stuffs the takedown.
Filho doesn't manage to clinch there - Casey circles away.
Casey swats away the attempt to clinch by Filho.
Filho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Casey as he avoids it easily.
Filho stuffs the takedown.
Casey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filho sprawls well. Filho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Casey gets slowly back to his feet.
Casey fails with a takedown attempt.
Casey looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Casey slaps away a takedown attempt from Filho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Filho moves in looking to clinch but Casey pushes him off.
Filho moves in looking to clinch but Casey pushes him off.
Casey shoots in looking for a takedown but Filho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Casey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Casey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filho defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Casey.
Filho shoots in but Casey avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Filho drops Casey with a beautiful combination! Casey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Filho is looking for the KO!

Casey is rocked!

It looks like Shane Casey has been cut.
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!

Filho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Casey is still on wobbly legs! Can Filho finish him?
The referee calls for Filho to work.

Filho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Filho has cracked Casey with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Filho lands another huge swinging hook and Casey tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Casey, before Filho can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Savio Filho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rusty Holiday has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Holiday
vs
Small

188 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

150 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 Sydney, Rusty Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Small!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holiday tests Small's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holiday throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease.
Holiday closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Small takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holiday fails with a takedown attempt.
Small tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Holiday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Small pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holiday lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holiday.
Holiday fails with a takedown attempt.
Holiday scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Holiday scores with a four punch combination!
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holiday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday jabs Small right on the nose. Small blinks but takes it well.
Small takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holiday scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Small 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Small works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holiday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Small is working away from the top position though.
Small tries to pass to full mount but Holiday defends it.

Small stands up and beckons Holiday to join him on the feet.
Small drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Holiday does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holiday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Holiday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small throws a leg kick but Holiday sees it coming and moves out of range.

Small 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.
Holiday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Small looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mr Small has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Holiday lands a two punch combo.
Holiday shoots and misses

so Small counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Small sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Small's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Mr Small has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Holiday misses with a takedown attempt

and Small counters with a shoot takedown. Holiday fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holiday is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Small decides to stand up, so the ref orders Holiday to his feet.
Holiday attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holiday stuffs the takedown.
Holiday dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small tries to clinch up.
Small misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holiday cracks Small with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holiday looks to land a combination. Small sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Decent striking displayed by Holiday there.
Holiday lands with a straight right. Small didn't see that one coming.
Small looks to throw the jab but Holiday is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mr Small will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Holiday gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holiday is looking to stand up but Small isn't so interested in that idea.
Small chips away with some ground and pound.
Holiday is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Small dives into side control.
Holiday manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Small is pressing down on Holiday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Small is pulling down on Holiday's head. It's preventing any offense from Holiday, at least for the moment.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Small has his feet on Holiday's thighs here. He's pushed Holiday off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Holiday screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Small!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Peter
vs
God

188 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Efreitor Peter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evil God!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
God fails with the takedown.

God tries to keep at a distance but Peter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
God tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

God pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but God was well out of range. Poor timing from Peter.
God fails with an attempt to clinch.
God throws a head kick but Peter moves out of range.
God misses with an attempted mid kick.
God is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Efreitor Peter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evil God.

Peter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches God napping and manages to drive through into side control!
God takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peter working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
God looks gassed!
God is looking to reverse the position.
Peter tries to advance to mount but can't.

Peter swings around for an armbar but God sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Peter's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peter is on top in guard.
God can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peter controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peter is pushing down on God's leg trying to pass to half guard. God is fighting to maintain full guard but Peter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Peter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peter prevents God from improving his position.
Peter wants to pass the guard but God is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
God wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
God is in a horrible position here. Peter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peter scoring with strikes but God is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Peter.
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!
Peter controlling the position easily from mount.
Peter with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peter breaks from God's wrist control and lands an elbow.

God is rocked!
Peter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
God is still in real trouble! Can Peter finish him?
Peter controlling his opponent.
Peter looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has God covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efreitor Peter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Coser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Schone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Coser
vs
Schone

178 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Coser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Schone!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coser throws an overhand right that lands on Schone's shoulder, as Schone tries to avoid the shot.
Coser connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from Coser misses.
Schone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coser as he jumps to the side.
Coser leaves Schone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Coser.
Schone shoots in and drives through. Coser sprawls well.
Dan Coser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Schone.
Coser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schone.
Coser throws out a powerful jab.
Schone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dan Coser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schone misses with the combination.
Coser stuns Schone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Schone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coser did well to prevent Schone getting side control.
Schone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coser keeps working.
Coser on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coser tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeff Schone.
Coser slips under a jab from Schone.
Coser lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coser throws the kick towards the body but Schone avoids it.
Schone throws a head kick but Coser moves out of range.
Coser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coser wants it to stay on the feet.
Coser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coser lands a nice shot that snaps Schone's head back.
Coser thuds his right hand into Schone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Coser.
Schone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coser to score with a decent uppercut.
Coser swinging wildly here.
Coser throws a sloppy head kick and Schone moves out of range easily.
Coser lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schone shoots for a takedown but Coser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schone tries to clinch but Coser moves out of range.
Schone looks for a takedown but Coser sprawls well.
Coser misses with a low kick.
Schone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schone wants it to stay on the feet.
Coser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good exchange - Coser coming out on top.
Schone shoots in but Coser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schone looks gassed!
Coser leaves Schone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coser is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coser connects with a body shot.
Coser misses with a jab, cross combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coser gets underhooks to prevent Schone's takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Coser manages to break the clinch.
Coser closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coser catches Schone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Coser lands a left and a right that send Schone crashing to the mat, dazed. Coser thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Schone is rocked!
Coser throws a wild body kick that Schone sees coming a mile off.
Schone is still on wobbly legs! Can Coser finish him?

Coser forces Schone back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coser.

Coser jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Coser dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Schone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schone seems to have recovered his senses.

Coser drops Schone with a beautiful combination! Schone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Coser is looking for the KO!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Coser moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Schone! Coser continues to tee off on Schone, landing with a left and a right! Coser connects with a right hand that leaves Schone sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Coser!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Coser!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Diaz
vs
Green

187 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Diaz gets caught napping as Green dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.

Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Diaz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Green is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Green is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Diaz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green trying to control the pace.
Green wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Green trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a triangle. Green throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Diaz's body to avoid the submission. Diaz has instead reached around Green's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Diaz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Bonifacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Lovell
vs
Bonifacio

180 cm
18
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

MMA Animal

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Lovell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Bonifacio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio cracks Lovell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lovell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonifacio tries to avoid it but Lovell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonifacio to the ground. Bonifacio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bonifacio lands a really nice looking cross but Lovell seems unphased.
Bonifacio jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bonifacio cracks Lovell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bonifacio scores with a jab to the head.
Lovell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bonifacio connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lovell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lovell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonifacio swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Lovell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio blocks a jab.
Lovell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonifacio but Bonifacio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bonifacio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lovell.
Bonifacio cracks Lovell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lovell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonifacio sprawls well. Bonifacio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lovell gets slowly back to his feet.
Victor Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy right hand. Lovell should have avoided that one.

Lovell gets a clinch.

Bonifacio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lovell at a distance.
Bonifacio lands an overhand right.
Bonifacio sizes up Lovell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonifacio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonifacio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lovell doesn't seem bothered though.
Victor Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonifacio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lovell's hands.
Lovell wants to clinch.
Bonifacio throws a shot to the body.
Bonifacio feints a jab promting Lovell to slip. Bonifacio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lovell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bonifacio jabs at Lovell's body.
Bonifacio dips to his left and cracks Lovell with an uppercut!
Lovell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lovell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lovell there as he acknowledges the shot.

Lovell is rocked!
Bonifacio tests Lovell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Lovell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonifacio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lovell on the side of the head.
Lovell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonifacio pinned against the cage. Bonifacio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bonifacio with a nice cross.
Bonifacio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bonifacio throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lovell colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Bonifacio as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lovell is left battered and dazed whilst Bonifacio and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Bonifacio!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Louis Tecate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stove PLanter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tecate
vs
PLanter

180 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Louis Tecate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stove PLanter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

PLanter forces Tecate back against the cage and clinches.
Tecate has had enough of the clinch but PLanter keeps him there for the moment.
Tecate blocks an uppercut.
Tecate blocks the elbow strike.
Tecate is trying to break the clinch but PLanter is controlling him.

Tecate drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tecate pulls PLanter in close to his closed guard and prevents PLanter from doing any damage or advancing position.
PLanter tries to stand but Tecate is controlling from the bottom.
Tecate lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for PLanter!
PLanter really wants to buck Tecate off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tecate stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Tecate circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Tecate to counter with a crisp jab.
Tecate tries for a takedown but PLanter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - PLanter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PLanter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
PLanter tries to close the distance and clinch but Tecate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
PLanter wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

PLanter clinches.
PLanter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tecate stalling.
PLanter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
PLanter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tecate avoids it.
PLanter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Louis Tecate has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, PLanter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tecate's brow.
PLanter tries to land a knee to the head but Tecate blocks with his arms.
Tecate stalling the fight.
PLanter misses with a punch on the inside.
PLanter tries a knee to the head but Tecate blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tecate takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by PLanter.
Tecate avoiding damage as PLanter throws knees to the body.
Tecate blocks an elbow strike.
Tecate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
PLanter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tecate is defending well for now.
Tecate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, PLanter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tecate's brow.
PLanter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
PLanter throws a head punch that misses.
PLanter keeps control of Tecate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tecate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by PLanter.
Tecate tries to break the clinch but PLanter is controlling the position.
PLanter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from PLanter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tecate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tecate managing to block the knees to the body from PLanter.
PLanter looks gassed!
PLanter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tecate.
PLanter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tecate.
Tecate blocks a body shot from PLanter.
PLanter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tecate managing to block the knees to the body from PLanter.
Tecate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tecate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PLanter tries a body shot but Tecate blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stove PLanter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Tecate's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tecate scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tecate works to advance to full mount. PLanter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tecate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PLanter is trying to stand.
PLanter is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tecate controlling from the full mount.

Tecate is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
PLanter tries to clinch up.
Tecate cracks PLanter with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tecate throws a leg kick but PLanter sees it coming and moves out of range.
PLanter tries to clinch up.
Stove PLanter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tecate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but PLanter avoids it really well and circles away.
Tecate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
PLanter tries to clinch but Tecate is having none of it.

Tecate moves into the clinch successfully.
Tecate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tecate avoids a wild elbow strike from PLanter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PLanter misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, PLanter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tecate's brow.
Tecate avoiding damage as PLanter throws knees to the body.
Tecate avoids the elbow strike from PLanter, against the cage.
PLanter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stove PLanter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
PLanter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tecate.

Tecate has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics PLanter uses from the top position.

Tecate pushes PLanter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tecate with a nice cross.
PLanter wants to clinch but Tecate slips to the side
and Tecate counters with a stiff right hand.
Tecate lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PLanter wants to clinch
and Tecate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Tecate.
PLanter fails with an attempt to clinch.
PLanter tries to clinch up but Tecate circles away and keeps his distance.
PLanter tries to clinch there but Tecate circles away.
Tecate scores with a jab to the body.

Tecate pushes PLanter up against the cage in a clinch.
PLanter tries to land knees in the clinch but Tecate avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tecate managing to block the knees to the body from PLanter.
Tecate blocks an elbow strike from PLanter.
PLanter looking to throw knees to the head but Tecate is blocking nicely.
PLanter is breathing heavily.
Tecate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
PLanter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tecate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
PLanter throws an elbow but it misses.
PLanter connects with a knee to the head.

Tecate pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tecate is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tecate prevents PLanter from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tecate works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Tecate stands up out of the half guard.
Tecate tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Tecate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Louis Tecate's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tecate tries for a takedown but PLanter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tecate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
PLanter tries to clinch up
and Tecate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tecate circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Tecate to counter with a crisp jab.
PLanter closes the distance but Tecate moves to the side
letting Tecate counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PLanter tries to clinch up but Tecate circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Tecate as he connects with a hook.
PLanter looks to clinch

and Tecate counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tecate.
Tecate slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tecate stops PLanter from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

PLanter is working an open guard so Tecate takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Tecate.
Tecate lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
PLanter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PLanter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tecate counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tecate throws a wild body kick that PLanter sees coming a mile off.

Tecate is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in PLanter's half guard.
PLanter is trying to escape back to his feet but Tecate uses the scramble to pass into side control.
PLanter is looking to get back to his feet here but Tecate is keeping cool and he's managed to take PLanter's back.
Tecate has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of PLanter's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PLanter looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Tecate slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
PLanter wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Tecate.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis Tecate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Louis Tecate just wasn't active enough.
Tecate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with PLanter but PLanter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tecate circles away from the clinch attempt

and Tecate counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tecate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tecate working hard to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Tecate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tecate 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Tecate!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bader Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bader Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jones
vs
Sandro

165 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
18
138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

MMA Animal
Australian Xtreme - New Product 159 Video Proof.

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bader Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Sandro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sandro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones wants to stand but Sandro is controlling his arm.
Sandro tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.

Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sandro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sandro tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones tries to stand but Sandro is controlling his head.
Sandro is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jones trying to control the action but Sandro is working from the bottom.
Jones moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sandro is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Sandro tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones prevents Sandro from getting the reversal.
Sandro looks gassed!
Sandro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Sandro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sandro tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looking to control but Sandro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Sandro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones scoring with strikes but Sandro is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones breaks from Sandro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones looking to control but Sandro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sandro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Jones stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sandro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandro keeps working.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sandro's legs.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Sandro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sandro stops Jones from passing to mount.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sandro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sandro!
Jones looking to control but Sandro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sandro working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones wants to control the pace but Sandro is squirming around nicely.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones wants to control but Sandro is keeping him busy.
Sandro prevents Jones from improving position.
Jones trying to control the action but Sandro is working from the bottom.
Sandro is looking to reverse the position.
Sandro prevents Jones from moving into mount.

Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Sandro is defending well.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sandro's legs.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones trying to control the action but Sandro is working from the bottom.
Sandro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Sandro advancing to mount.
Sandro prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Sandro passes to full mount!
Jones working to try and regain half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.

Sandro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones holds on to Sandro's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is trying to control Sandro's posture but Sandro avoids it.
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.
Jones is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

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

Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Sandro get back to his feet.
Bader Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sandro gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bader Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sandro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones pushing down on Sandro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones trying to control the action but Sandro is working from the bottom.

Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Sandro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Sandro is defending well.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandro can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is pressing down on Sandro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sandro is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sandro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sandro looking for submissions off his back.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bader Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Sandro's head but Sandro avoids it well.
Jones trying to control the action but Sandro is working from the bottom.
Sandro prevents Jones from improving position.

Jones has hold of Sandro's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sandro tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jones cranks the arm and Sandro screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sandro, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bader Jones!