MH4-The First Crowning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shut Up (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Prall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Up
vs
Prall

180 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shut Up!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Prall!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Up defends it nicely.
Up with a lazy takedown attempt

and Prall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Prall is working for takedown but Up is calmly controlling the position for now.

Up has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Prall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Up lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Prall hold on?!
Up connects with a big shot to the side of Prall's head.
Prall trying to control but not successfully.
Prall is really stuck here.
Despite being in a bad position, Prall is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Up has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Prall.
Prall controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Prall looks gassed!
Prall wants to escape the position.
Up gets his hands free as Prall looks to control.
Up lands shots from the back.
Up loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Prall hold on?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Up has Prall flattened out and is raining down punches.
Up lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Prall.
Up scores with strikes from the back.
Prall is trapped and Up is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Up lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Prall grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Up lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Up lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Up.
Up is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Up gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Up gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Up apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Up misses with a takedown attempt

and Prall counters with a shoot takedown. Up fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Up preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Up trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Prall tries to free his leg and advance position but Up is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Up lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Up throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Up throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Up tries to strike from the bottom.
Prall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Up swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Up on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Up tries to get out of the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Prall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Prall has his takedown stuffed

and Up counters with a shoot takedown. Prall fights it but they end up in guard.
Shut Up has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Prall.
Up postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Up is looking to work some ground and pound but Prall has wrist control.

Prall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Up doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Prall is tightening it up a little... Up has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Up reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Up taps out! nice BJJ there by Prall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dusty Prall!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarmon Keyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Van Dijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Keyes
vs
Van Dijk

190 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jarmon Keyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Van Dijk!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keyes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Dijk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Dijk tries to close the distance and clinch but Keyes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keyes circles away from the clinch attempt.

Keyes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Dijk, pushing him back against the cage.
Keyes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Dijk or not.
Van Dijk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Van Dijk.
Keyes slowing the pace effectively.
Van Dijk tries a knee to the head but Keyes blocks it.
Van Dijk lands a knee to the body.
Van Dijk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Jarmon Keyes has been cut.
Van Dijk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keyes avoids it.
Van Dijk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Dijk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keyes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Dijk prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Dijk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keyes.
Van Dijk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keyes's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keyes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Dijk tries to land a knee to the head but Keyes blocks with his arms.
Van Dijk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keyes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keyes leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keyes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Van Dijk is not content to let Keyes control the position.
The strikes coming from Keyes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keyes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keyes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Dijk keeps working.
Keyes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keyes throws an elbow but Van Dijk slips to the side and avoids it well.
Keyes trying to control the action but Van Dijk is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keyes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keyes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van Dijk looks gassed!
Keyes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Keyes closes the distance and clinches.
Van Dijk misses with an elbow strike.
Van Dijk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Keyes.
Keyes throws a knee to the head but misses.

Keyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keyes circles away from the clinch attempt

and Keyes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keyes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keyes shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Dijk tries to sprawl out of it but Keyes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Dijk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarmon Keyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Keyes rushes Van Dijk and presses him up against the cage.
Keyes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Keyes manages to break the clinch.
Van Dijk dodges the punch combination from Keyes.
Van Dijk tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Keyes counters by moving into the clinch.
Keyes jumps guard but Van Dijk stands there with Keyes around his waist. Keyes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Keyes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Keyes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Dijk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Dijk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keyes blocks it with crossed arms.

Keyes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarmon Keyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarmon Keyes'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.

Van Dijk wants to clinch

and Keyes counters by clinching up.

Keyes manages to break the clinch.

Keyes has managed to clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Dijk obliges.

Keyes breaks the clinch.
Keyes fails with the takedown.
Van Dijk tries to clinch up

and Keyes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Van Dijk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keyes is controlling him.
Van Dijk keeping moving, preventing Keyes from controlling successfully.
Van Dijk is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keyes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van Dijk looks to clinch

and Keyes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Keyes looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keyes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keyes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Keyes gets to his feet - Van Dijk follows without any prompting.
Van Dijk clinches but Keyes breaks the clinch
and Keyes counters with a three punch combo that has Van Dijk backing up. Van Dijk nods at Keyes to acknowledge the strikes.

It looks like Jesse Van Dijk has been cut.
Keyes clobbers Van Dijk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jesse Van Dijk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dijk tries to clinch

and Keyes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Dijk misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk trying to land knees to the body.
Van Dijk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keyes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Dijk misses with a knee to the head.
Keyes misses with a knee to the head.

Keyes breaks the clinch.
Keyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Dijk leaves Keyes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Keyes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Dijk sprawls well initially but Keyes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Keyes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keyes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Dijk wants to get back to his feet.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarmon Keyes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Van Dijk tries to clinch but Keyes moves away

and Keyes counters with a takedown into side control.
Keyes tries to advance position but instead Van Dijk slips a leg back in to half guard.
Keyes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Keyes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Keyes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Dijk defending well though.
Van Dijk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dijk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Keyes.
Keyes looking to sit in guard and control but Van Dijk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Keyes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keyes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keyes tries to get out of the position.

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

Keyes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Dijk defends well.
Keyes looking to control.
Van Dijk is looking to stand up but Keyes won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keyes looking for a guillotine here but Van Dijk defends easily.
Keyes wants to stand but Van Dijk is controlling the position.

Van Dijk stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Keyes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Dijk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Keyes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Dijk keeps working.

Keyes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Dijk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jesse Van Dijk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Dijk is not content to let Keyes control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarmon Keyes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keyes 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarmon Keyes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Duffeild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurgood Farquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Duffeild
vs
Farquardt

177 cm
20
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
268 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Duffeild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thurgood Farquardt!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquardt throws out a loose jab but Duffeild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duffeild looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Farquardt tries to clinch there but Duffeild circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duffeild.
Farquardt misses with a wild combination.
Farquardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duffeild.
Duffeild could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Farquardt darts in and clinches Duffeild up against the cage.
Farquardt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farquardt slowing the pace effectively.

Farquardt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farquardt throws a hook but Duffeild blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffeild dodges the punch combination from Farquardt.
Duffeild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farquardt.
Farquardt wants to clinch up but Duffeild keeps it at a distance.
Farquardt wants to clinch up but Duffeild keeps it at a distance.
Farquardt throws a lazy right hand but Duffeild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farquardt misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Farquardt drives through and clinches with Duffeild against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Farquardt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Farquardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farquardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Duffeild circles away.
Duffeild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquardt.
Farquardt throws a lazy right hand but Duffeild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duffeild fails with a takedown attempt.
Farquardt punishes Duffeild's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt is looking to clinch but Duffeild is avoiding it.
Farquardt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duffeild defending well as Farquardt loads up on a big left hand.
Farquardt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Justin Duffeild has been cut.
Farquardt throws a front kick aimed at Duffeild's knee but Duffeild avoids it well.
Farquardt throws a body punch but Duffeild moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt wants to clinch.
Farquardt throws a hook to the side of Duffeild's head but Duffeild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duffeild walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farquardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duffeild.
No joy there for Farquardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt misses with a hook. Duffeild ducked under it nicely.

Farquardt drops Duffeild with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Duffeild looks back up at him and smiles so Farquardt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Duffeild ducks under a wild hook from Farquardt.
The fighters circling - Farquardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duffeild avoids the body shot from Farquardt.
Farquardt throws an overhand right that lands on Duffeild's shoulder, as Duffeild tries to avoid the shot.
Farquardt tries to bum rush Duffeild with a series of wild strikes but Duffeild uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duffeild keeps the fight on the outside.
Farquardt throws a body punch but Duffeild moves out of range.
Thurgood Farquardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquardt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farquardt tries to bum rush Duffeild with a series of wild strikes but Duffeild uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duffeild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farquardt is looking to clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt throws a series of punches but Duffeild moves out of range.
Farquardt tried to score with a low kick but Duffeild checks it.
Farquardt swings for the body but Duffeild moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Farquardt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Farquardt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Farquardt breaks the clinch.
Farquardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duffeild defending well as Farquardt loads up on a big left hand.
Farquardt thows a body shot but no joy.
Duffeild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farquardt.
Nice defenses there by Duffeild.
Farquardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farquardt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duffeild circles away quickly and effectively.
Farquardt misses with a double jab.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt tries to clinch up.
Farquardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farquardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duffeild.
Duffeild moves out of range of the body kick from Farquardt.
Farquardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duffeild slips a straight right by Farquardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Farquardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Duffeild's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Farquardt works Duffeild's body with a nice hook.
Duffeild dodges the punch combination from Farquardt.
Farquardt throws a series of punches but Duffeild moves out of range.
Justin Duffeild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farquardt misses with the combination.
Farquardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Duffeild circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquardt is looking to clinch but Duffeild is avoiding it.
Duffeild slips under a jab from Farquardt.

Farquardt clinches up with Duffeild and pushes him back against the cage.
Farquardt slowing the pace effectively.

Farquardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farquardt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farquardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Farquardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farquardt throws a low kick, looking for Duffeild's leg but Duffeild calmly moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Farquardt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquardt misses with a hook. Duffeild ducked under it nicely.
Farquardt misses the shot to the body.
Farquardt misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffeild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duffeild checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duffeild avoids the body shot from Farquardt.
Farquardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Farquardt misses.
Farquardt tries to clinch but Duffeild is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duffeild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farquardt.
Duffeild slips under a jab from Farquardt.
Duffeild ducks under a wild hook from Farquardt.
Farquardt throws a lazy right hand but Duffeild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farquardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farquardt throws a hook but Duffeild avoids it easily.
Farquardt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duffeild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thurgood Farquardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farquardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Duffeild circles away.
Farquardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Farquardt takes a swing at Duffeild's ribcage but misses.
Duffeild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farquardt.
Farquardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duffeild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farquardt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farquardt throws a big shot that misses.
Duffeild takes one on the button.
Farquardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duffeild moves away.
Farquardt missing with a left hand there. Duffeild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farquardt throws a jab when Duffeild was well out of range.
Farquardt throws a right hand that Duffeild ducks under and follows up with a left that Duffeild also avoids with ease.
Farquardt throws a body punch but Duffeild moves out of range.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt misses with a two punch combination.
Farquardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farquardt throws a right and a left that Duffeild avoids nicely.
Farquardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duffeild blocks a jab.
Farquardt works Duffeild's body with a nice hook.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duffeild was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquardt.
Duffeild moves away from the strike by Farquardt.
Duffeild keeps the fight on the outside.
Farquardt throws a hook but Duffeild avoids it easily.
Farquardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Duffeild circles away.
Farquardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duffeild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duffeild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duffeild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farquardt.
Duffeild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farquardt.
Farquardt misses with a straight right.
Farquardt tries to clinch up.
Duffeild blocks a jab.
Duffeild ducks under a wild hook from Farquardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Farquardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Duffeild's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Duffeild avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duffeild slips under a jab.
Farquardt tries to clinch but Duffeild moves out of range.
Farquardt misses with a straight right.
Farquardt tries to clinch but Duffeild is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquardt throws a jab when Duffeild was well out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farquardt looks to land a combination but Duffeild avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffeild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duffeild moves away.
No luck for Duffeild with that takedown attempt.
Farquardt throws a looping overhand right but Duffeild ducks down to avoid it.
Farquardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farquardt thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farquardt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duffeild ducks under a wild hook from Farquardt.
Farquardt wants to clinch up but Duffeild keeps it at a distance.
Farquardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farquardt tries for a takedown but Duffeild sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Farquardt.
Farquardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duffeild.
Duffeild keeps the fight on the outside.
Farquardt throws out a loose jab but Duffeild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duffeild with a poor takedown

and Farquardt counters by clinching up.

Farquardt breaks the clinch.
Farquardt looks to throw the jab but Duffeild is out of range.
Farquardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Duffeild circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Farquardt misses.
Duffeild tries for a takedown but Farquardt circles away easily
enabling Farquardt to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Duffeild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farquardt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farquardt is looking to clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duffeild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquardt.
Farquardt misses with a wild body shot.
Farquardt tries to bum rush Duffeild with a series of wild strikes but Duffeild uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farquardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duffeild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquardt throws an overhand right that lands on Duffeild's shoulder, as Duffeild tries to avoid the shot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice shot lands for Farquardt.
Farquardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Duffeild is just out of range.
Farquardt swings for the body but Duffeild moves out of range.
Farquardt misses the shot to the body.
Duffeild gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Farquardt counters with a nice uppercut.
Duffeild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farquardt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duffeild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquardt throws a jab when Duffeild was well out of range.
Farquardt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farquardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farquardt scores with the left hand. Duffeild knows he should have avoided that one.

Farquardt has managed to clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt just leaning against Duffeild, taking a breather.

Farquardt breaks the clinch.
Farquardt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farquardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justin Duffeild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquardt misses with a body shot.
Farquardt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duffeild circles away quickly and effectively.
Farquardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thurgood Farquardt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt misses with a looping left.
Duffeild shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farquardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farquardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duffeild defending well as Farquardt loads up on a big left hand.
Farquardt throws an overhand right that lands on Duffeild's shoulder, as Duffeild tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood Farquardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farquardt 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurgood Farquardt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ishmael Street (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ripley Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen This is our World as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ishmael Street could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ripley Scott's chin.

Street
vs
Scott

189 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ishmael Street!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ripley Scott!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Street throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scott blocks a head kick by Street.
Street thumps Scott with a low kick.
Street fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scott.
Scott moves in close and cracks Street with a massive right hand! Street, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Scott!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ripley Scott!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawk Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Price's choice of entrance music: Behind Closed Doors - Rise Against. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gale
vs
Price

190 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Gale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hawk Price!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price keeps the fight on the outside.
Gale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Price sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gale somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Price as Gale shoots in.
Gale scores with a leg kick.
Gale shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Gale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gale throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gale throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Gale or perhaps it was just good defense by Price which made him look bad.
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gale.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Price scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Price is thwarting Gale's attempts to control the position.
Price thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gale to regain full guard.

Gale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but Gale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Price is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Price throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gale escapes and throws Price's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gale in side control, throwing shots but Price defends.
The ground and pound from Gale seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Price is not content to let Gale control the position.
Gale tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to buck Gale off but Gale is having none of it.
Price can't do much from the bottom here.
Gale wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gale scoring well with a low kick there.

Gale clinches up with Price and pushes him back against the cage.
Gale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Gale gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Gale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gale has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
Price looks gassed!
Gale pushes down on Price's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Price's head.
Gale is trying to control the action in half guard but Price is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gale wants to stand up but Price has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Price regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Price avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gale tries to clinch up.

Gale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gale wants to control the pace but Price is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gale throws some wild stikes that Price manages to avoid easily.
Price 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.
Price tries to roll over but Gale keeps him under control.
Gale is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gale is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price trying to control but Gale postures up.

Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gale pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gale is just content to waste time from the top position. Price takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Price is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gale defends well.
Price trying to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Price takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gale misses with a takedown

and Price counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Price gets control of Gale's arms and successfully pulls guard. Price will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Gale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Price is trying to control the position but Gale postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gale tries to stand but Price is controlling from the bottom.

Price looking for a guillotine here but Gale defends easily.
Gale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price trying to control the position.
Gale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hawk Price will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gale shoots and misses

and Price counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Price wants to control from the top but Gale keeps moving.
Gale controls Price momentarily but Price frees himself.
Gale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Gale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Price manages to get himself to full guard.

Price has his foot on Gale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gale works his way back into a safe position though.
Gale would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Price utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gale forces his way into half guard.
Gale is trying to control. Price wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Price misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Price wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Price shoots and misses

and Gale counters with a single leg into guard. Price didn't expect that.
Gale trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gale looking to pass the guard.
Price keeping moving, preventing Gale from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gale drops back, looking for a kneebar! Price looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Price looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Price!
Gale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chris Gale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price is refusing to be controlled, as Gale sits in half guard.
Gale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Price is not content to let Gale control the position.

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

Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gale pulls his head out easily.

Price looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gale controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Gale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gale 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Gale!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and faisal ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Grimson
vs
ali

194 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
208 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stu Grimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, faisal ali!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimson tries to clinch up but ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimson tries to close the distance and clinch but ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grimson shoots in and drives through. ali sprawls well.

Grimson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grimson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grimson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Grimson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! ali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! ali has escaped and now he's on top!
Grimson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ali wants to stand but Grimson is controlling his posture from full guard.
ali is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Grimson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Grimson moves to the back.
Grimson is striking from the back but ali escapes and manages to recover to half guard.

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

Grimson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from ali as he works his way to full guard.
Grimson wants to control from the top but ali keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grimson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grimson trying to control but ali is working from the bottom.
Grimson prevents ali from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Grimson drops back, looking for a kneebar! ali looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. ali looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from ali!
Grimson misses with a strike from the bottom.
ali is looking to take a break and control but Grimson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimson tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horrible takedown by Grimson or perhaps it was just good defense by ali which made him look bad.
ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimson.
ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimson.
Grimson tries to clinch up.
Grimson tries to close the distance and clinch up but ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grimson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
ali fails with the takedown.

Grimson drives through and clinches with ali against the cage.
Grimson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grimson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ali's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Grimson to work.
Grimson lands a shoulder strike.
ali takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like faisal ali has been cut.
Knees to the body from Grimson.
Grimson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
ali is breathing heavily.

Grimson pulls ali into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimson, not yet.

Grimson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. ali stacks Grimson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by ali!
Grimson is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grimson looking for a sweep but ali has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Grimson wants to hold on but ali pushes him away.
Grimson is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimson is working hard here to advance position.
ali avoids the attempt from Grimson to control.
ali blocks Grimson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Grimson wants to hold on but ali pushes him away.
ali raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grimson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
ali wants to control the pace but Grimson is squirming around nicely.
Grimson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

ali keeps the fight on the outside.
ali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Stu Grimson has been cut.
ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Grimson rushes ali and presses him up against the cage.
Grimson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimson scores with a hook to the body.

Grimson breaks the clinch.

Grimson clinches with his opponent.
ali can't break the clinch.
Grimson lands a right hand that snaps the head of ali backwards.
Grimson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimson unloads a knee to the mid-section. ali lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grimson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Grimson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grimson has ali pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ali takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grimson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grimson scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson is leaning against ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Grimson manages to break the clinch.
Grimson wants to clinch.

ali tries to keep at a distance but Grimson has taken the fight into the clinch.
ali wants to break free but Grimson has control.
Grimson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. ali fights it off and pushes away nicely.
ali swinging wilding here.

Grimson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Grimson seems to be looking for submissions.
faisal ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grimson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
ali regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grimson.
ali being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grimson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! ali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! ali has escaped and now he's on top!
ali stopping the sweep attempt from Grimson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
ali cracks Grimson with a solid left hand.
Stu Grimson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Grimson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grimson is looking to sweep but instead, ali has passed into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimson tries to get to full guard but ali has control of the leg.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Grimson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Powers
vs
Monson

184 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Monson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Powers takes a swing at Monson's ribcage but misses.
Powers throws a low kick but Monson avoids it.
Powers connects with the punch.

Monson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Powers struggling a bit here.

Monson is trying to get an arm triangle but Powers is defending well.
Powers tries to improve position but can't.
Monson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Powers is looking for a sweep.
Powers tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Monson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Powers some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers tries to buck Monson off but Monson is having none of it.
Monson is staying tight to Powers's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Monson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Monson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monson throws a strike aimed at the side of Powers's head but Powers avoids it well.
The referee asks Monson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Monson prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Powers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Powers is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Powers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Monson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monson working away.
Powers is looking to regain half guard here but Monson keeps moving and retains side control.

Monson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Monson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Powers really is a fat lump.
Powers is trying to control Monson's posture but Monson avoids it.
Powers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Powers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monson on the ground.
A lull in the action here.

Monson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Powers is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Monson!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vornado Vilmaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammersmith
vs
Vilmaro

192 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Hammersmith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vornado Vilmaro!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Vilmaro.
No luck for Vilmaro with that takedown attempt.

Vilmaro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Hammersmith working for a triangle but Vilmaro defends it easily.

Vilmaro drops back looking for a leg! Hammersmith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammersmith manages to kick Vilmaro off! Vilmaro jumps back into Hammersmith's guard.
Hammersmith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vilmaro trying to control but Hammersmith is working from the bottom.
Hammersmith tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Vilmaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith looking to control.

Vilmaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hammersmith is looking for a triangle but Vilmaro pushes his legs off easily.
Vilmaro with a flurry of punches that miss.

Vilmaro drops back looking for a leg! Hammersmith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammersmith manages to kick Vilmaro off! Vilmaro jumps back into Hammersmith's guard.

Vilmaro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hammersmith, up you get!

Vilmaro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammersmith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vilmaro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammersmith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vilmaro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammersmith trying to hold on to Vilmaro's head to control him but Vilmaro postures up.

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

Hammersmith actively working from the bottom here.

Hammersmith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vilmaro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hammersmith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vilmaro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hammersmith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Hammersmith is working for a kimura but Vilmaro is defending it quite comfortably.
Vilmaro is looking to control Hammersmith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vilmaro avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilmaro manages to get to full guard.

Vilmaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammersmith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammersmith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

Vilmaro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hammersmith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vilmaro.

Hammersmith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Hammersmith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hammersmith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vilmaro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vilmaro is not content to let Hammersmith control the position.
Vilmaro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vilmaro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hammersmith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilmaro keeps working.
Vilmaro wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilmaro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vilmaro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammersmith's guard.
Vilmaro wants to control from the top but Hammersmith keeps moving.

Hammersmith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Hammersmith working for a triangle but Vilmaro defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Hammersmith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilmaro wanted to stand there but Hammersmith had control of the position.

Vilmaro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hammersmith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vilmaro, into his guard.
Hammersmith trying to control but Vilmaro is working from the bottom.

Vilmaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammersmith is looking to work some ground and pound but Vilmaro has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith being controlled here momentarily.

Hammersmith gets to his feet - Vilmaro follows without any prompting.
Kyle Hammersmith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hammersmith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kyle Hammersmith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Hammersmith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vilmaro has his foot on Hammersmith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammersmith works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Vilmaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammersmith defends it easily.
Vilmaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammersmith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammersmith postures up and lands a big shot to Vilmaro's brow.
Hammersmith trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilmaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hammersmith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammersmith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Vilmaro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hammersmith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vilmaro has tightened it up now! Hammersmith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vornado Vilmaro!
Vornado Vilmaro is the new light heavyweight champion!