Triumph 76 [Bar Night Brawl] PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafhael Angeles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Hurricane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Angeles
vs
Hurricane

173 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

168 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafhael Angeles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leandro Hurricane!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurricane cracks Angeles with an open hand slap.
Hurricane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hurricane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hurricane misses with a hook. Angeles ducked under it nicely.
Hurricane throws a lazy right hand but Angeles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Angeles shoots in for a takedown but Hurricane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Angeles rushes Hurricane and presses him up against the cage.

Angeles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurricane cracks Angeles with an open hand slap.
Hurricane lands a body shot.
Angeles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane jabs Angeles right on the nose. Angeles blinks but takes it well.
Hurricane connects with a looping right hand.
Hurricane lands a right hook to the body.
Hurricane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hurricane cracks a nice hook into Angeles's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Angeles is defended easily by Hurricane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafhael Angeles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angeles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Hurricane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurricane lands with a cross.
Jab, jab by Hurricane - just one landing.
Hurricane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Hurricane. No joy for Angeles on that attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Angeles. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hurricane lands a lovely overhand right.
Hurricane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hurricane stuffs the takedown.
Angeles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Angeles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Angeles is breathing heavily.

Angeles seems to be working for a kimura but Hurricane defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Angeles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hurricane is looking to escape.
Hurricane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Angeles.

Angeles 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.
Angeles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angeles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Angeles seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hurricane is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafhael Angeles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dimitros Iakovakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppin Larter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iakovakis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Auschwitz - Francesco Guccini. . Larter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Analiese. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Iakovakis
vs
Larter

184 cm
21
163 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
24
168 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimitros Iakovakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peppin Larter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larter misses with a straight left.
Iakovakis misses the jab.
Larter misses the shot to the body.
Iakovakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larter misses the shot to the body.
Iakovakis thuds his right hand into Larter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Iakovakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larter.
Iakovakis tries to bum rush Larter with a series of wild strikes but Larter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iakovakis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Larter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iakovakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larter.
Iakovakis misses with a looping right.
Larter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Iakovakis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iakovakis's sensitive parts.
Larter moves out of range as Iakovakis strikes.
Larter looks to score with a jab to the body but Iakovakis is just out of range.
Larter misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larter. Iakovakis does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakovakis misses with a body shot.
Iakovakis jabs Larter right on the nose. Larter blinks but takes it well.
Larter connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Larter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Larter as Iakovakis shoots in.
Larter wants to clinch
and Iakovakis counters with a left to the body.
Larter misses with a body shot.
Larter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Larter moves into the clinch successfully.
Larter lands a nice shot to the body.
Larter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Larter receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Larter presses Iakovakis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Larter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iakovakis backwards.

Larter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iakovakis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Iakovakis throws a body punch but Larter moves out of range.
Larter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iakovakis manages to avoid it.
Iakovakis misses with a wild body shot.
Larter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iakovakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larter slips a jab and a cross from Iakovakis.
Larter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iakovakis scores with a hook to the body. Larter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakovakis misses with a series of wild punches.
Iakovakis swinging wildly here.
Larter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iakovakis rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Iakovakis misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Iakovakis!
Larter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iakovakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larter moves away.
Iakovakis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larter throws out a loose jab but Iakovakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iakovakis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Iakovakis does no damage.
Larter cracks Iakovakis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Iakovakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larter was well out of range. Poor timing from Iakovakis.
Larter missing with a left hand there. Iakovakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iakovakis digs a good hook to Larter's body.
Larter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Iakovakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larter.
Nice jab there from Iakovakis.
A swing and a miss from Iakovakis.
Larter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larter lands a jab to the head.
Larter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iakovakis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimitros Iakovakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iakovakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larter was well out of range. Poor timing from Iakovakis.
Larter misses with a body shot.
Iakovakis throws a jab but it's blocked by Larter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Larter misses with a wild body shot.
Larter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Iakovakis swings for the body but Larter moves out of range.
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 Dimitros Iakovakis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Iakovakis misses the shot to the body.
Iakovakis throws an overhand right that lands on Larter's shoulder, as Larter tries to avoid the shot.
Larter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iakovakis.
Larter lands a really nice looking cross but Iakovakis seems unphased.
Iakovakis throws a right and a left that Larter avoids nicely.
Larter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dimitros Iakovakis is winning the standup battle so far.

Larter clinches with his opponent.
Larter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Larter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Larter.
A shot in the inside from Larter.
Larter tries to score a body lock takedown but Iakovakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Larter pulls Iakovakis into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iakovakis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iakovakis advances to half guard.
Larter tries to roll over but Iakovakis keeps him under control.
Larter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Larter keeping full guard, as Iakovakis tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larter is looking to sweep but instead, Iakovakis has passed into half guard.
Larter wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakovakis is just content to waste time from the top position. Larter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Iakovakis trying to control but Larter is working from the bottom.
Larter controlling the position.

Larter working for submissions but it's allowed Iakovakis to get to half guard.
Larter tries to roll over but Iakovakis keeps him under control.
Iakovakis trying to pass the guard but Larter defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iakovakis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakovakis is trying to control the action in half guard but Larter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Larter wants to control but Iakovakis is keeping busy.

Iakovakis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Larter is looking to get back to is feet but Iakovakis passes into side control.
Larter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larter is not content to let Iakovakis control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larter is trying to control Iakovakis's posture but Iakovakis avoids it.

Iakovakis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larter, who protects the arm well.
Larter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Larter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Iakovakis's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larter is keen to just control but Iakovakis is a slippery customer.
Larter trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Larter looks to land a right hand but Iakovakis moved out of range.
Iakovakis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larter's waist but Larter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iakovakis off to one side.
The crowd cheers as Iakovakis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Larter doesn't seem phased though.
Larter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iakovakis.
Larter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Iakovakis throws a big shot that misses.
Larter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iakovakis throws a right and a left that Larter avoids nicely.

Larter closes the distance and pushes Iakovakis back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Larter - that landed with a thud.
Iakovakis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Larter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iakovakis works over Larter's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakovakis misses with an uppercut.
Iakovakis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Iakovakis tries to sprawl but Larter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Larter trying to pass the guard but Iakovakis defending well.
Iakovakis is not content to let Larter control the position.
Larter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Larter is looking to advance position but Iakovakis won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Larter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Iakovakis is staying active underneath Larter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Larter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Iakovakis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Iakovakis is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larter wants to pass to mount but Iakovakis is defending the position.
Iakovakis is refusing to be controlled, as Larter sits in half guard.
Larter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Iakovakis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Larter seems content to control.
Peppin Larter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larter throws a strike but Iakovakis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Iakovakis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larter connects with a couple of short punches.
Larter won't allow Iakovakis to sweep him here.
Larter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larter postures up and lands a big shot to Iakovakis's brow.
Larter won't allow Iakovakis to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larter trying to control the position from guard on top but Iakovakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peppin Larter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Larter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peppin Larter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Elric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carmine Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins has chosen Fly Like an Eagle - Steve Miller Band as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Elric
vs
Hawkins

183 cm
23
177 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

182 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Elric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmine Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
Hawkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elric circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawkins misses the jab.
Elric dives in and grabs Hawkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawkins pushes down on Elric's head and hops out.

Hawkins clinches with his opponent.
Hawkins is pushing Elric up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elric.
Hawkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Elric has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Elric is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawkins gets underhooks to prevent Elric's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Elric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elric wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins prevents Elric from breaking the clinch.

Hawkins breaks from the clinch.
Elric fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawkins connects with a jab.
Elric slips a jab from Hawkins.
Hawkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elric shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins shows good takedown defense.
Elric avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Hawkins moves into range and clinches up with Elric.
Elric managing to block the knees to the body from Hawkins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins taking a breather.
Hawkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hawkins is struggling to control the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hawkins.
A knee to the head by Hawkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins stalls.
Hawkins looking to throw knees to the head but Elric is blocking nicely.
Hawkins scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elric is defending well for now.

Elric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Elric moves out of range.
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkins throws out the jab.
Hawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawkins throws the left hand but Elric avoids the punch easily.
Carmine Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elric gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawkins counters with a three punch combo that has Elric backing up. Elric nods at Hawkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Hawkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elric darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Elric shoots in but Hawkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to clinch there but Elric circles away.
Elric swinging wildly here.

Elric closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elric trying to pass the guard but Hawkins defending well.
Elric tries to stand and escape but Hawkins actually recovers to full guard.

Elric stands and steps away. Hawkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Hawkins. Those never looked like landing.
Hawkins scores with the left hand. Elric knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hawkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawkins lands with an overhand left.
Elric slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Elric looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elric tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elric somewhat.
Elric shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawkins tries to sprawl out of it but Elric keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawkins 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 Tim Elric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Elric with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawkins counters with a nice body shot.
Elric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a low kick but Elric avoids it.
Hawkins connects with a jab.
Hawkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Elric with that takedown attempt.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elric moves away.

Hawkins clinches up with Elric and pushes him back against the cage.
Hawkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elric is defending well for now.
Hawkins avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elric has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Elric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins misses with a double jab.
Elric misses with a body shot
and Hawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Elric blocks a low kick nicely.
Elric looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Elric's shoulder, as Elric tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins dodges the punch combination from Elric.
Hawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elric fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elric misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elric falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Tim Elric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkins throws a right and a left that Elric avoids nicely.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elric.
Hawkins lands a jab to the nose.
Carmine Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawkins takes a swing at Elric's ribcage but misses.
Elric shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut. Elric saw that one coming.
Elric shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawkins but Hawkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elric was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tim Elric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Elric is just out of range.
Elric cracks Hawkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elric misses the jab.
Elric tries for a takedown but Hawkins circles away easily
and Elric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Elric moves out of range.
Hawkins digs a good body shot into Elric's ribs.
Hawkins scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elric throws a jab when Hawkins was well out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elric.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmine Hawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Elric fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Elric swinging wildly here.
Hawkins lands a jab to the nose.
Elric staying out of range there.
Elric doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Elric throws a combination that misses
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawkins works over Elric's head and body with a nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawkins, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elric moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hawkins duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elric circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawkins looks to land a combination but Elric avoids it well.
Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hawkins clinches up against the cage.
Hawkins stalling in the clinch.
Elric takes a knee right on the jaw!
Elric on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hawkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Elric gets an underhook and turns Hawkins into the cage.
Elric avoiding damage as Hawkins throws knees to the body.
Hawkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elric avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Elric tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the head but Elric blocks with his arms.
Hawkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elric.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Elric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elric managing to block the knees to the body from Hawkins.
Elric drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elric has Hawkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hawkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hawkins crunches a lovely knee into Elric's ribcage.
Hawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elric.
Elric changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hawkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawkins, as that shot connected.
Elric takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Elric is just out of range.
Hawkins misses with the combination.
Elric shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawkins sprawls well. He's pushed Elric's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elric shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawkins pinned against the cage. Hawkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elric throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawkins's waist but Hawkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elric off to one side.
Tim Elric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins connects with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmine Hawkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Panama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudd comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rudd
vs
Panama

171 cm
28
179 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

187 cm
27
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Rudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Panama!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panama swings widly with a right hand
and Rudd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panama misses the jab.
Rudd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Panama sprawls well. Panama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rudd gets slowly back to his feet.
Rudd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panama throws a body punch but Rudd moves out of range.
Panama misses with a lunging right hand

and Rudd counters by moving into the clinch.
Panama is trying to break the clinch but Rudd has him pressed against the cage.
Rudd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Panama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rudd managing to block the knees to the body from Panama.
Panama tries a body shot but Rudd blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rudd breaks from the clinch.
Panama misses with a right hand

and Rudd counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Panama's guard now.
Panama striking off his back but it's not causing Rudd any problems.
Rudd wants to control from the top but Panama keeps moving.
Rudd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panama's guard.
Panama is trying to control but can't.
Panama tries to roll over but Rudd keeps him under control.
Panama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudd not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Panama is defending against the submission attempts here by Rudd.
Panama wants to control but Rudd is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panama is controlling Rudd's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rudd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Panama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rudd.
Rudd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Panama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panama is in trouble now - Rudd has advanced to mount!

Rudd looking to secure an arm triangle but Panama defends it well.
Panama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rudd is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Panama is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Panama flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rudd anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Panama and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rudd slips an arm under Panama chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rudd has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rudd is squeezing on Panama like an anaconda would it's prey. Panama fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Rudd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gil Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorrito Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez's entrance music is Requiem for a Dream by Lux Aeterna. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hernandez
vs
Falcon

190 cm
24
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
28
163 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gil Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zorrito Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon cracks Hernandez with an open hand slap.
Falcon scores with a body shot.
Falcon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Falcon misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falcon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcon with a jab.
Falcon throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Falcon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hernandez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcon is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez gets back to half guard.
Hernandez missing with punches from the bottom.
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with Falcon in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Falcon keeps him under control.

Falcon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernandez sees it coming and defends easily.
Falcon wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is defending well.
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but Falcon is controlling him well.
Falcon trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
Hernandez wants to control but Falcon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Falcon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Falcon tries to pass to full mount but Hernandez defends it.
Falcon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Falcon connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Falcon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon working over Hernandez with some ground and pound. Hernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Falcon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon drops an elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Falcon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Falcon trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
Falcon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Falcon is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hernandez is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zorrito Falcon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Goodbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Search and Destroy. Goodbody has chosen Slim Goodbody theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jaa
vs
Goodbody

174 cm
27
152 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

178 cm
26
157 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slim Goodbody!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaa.
Jaa misses with a kick to the body.
Goodbody on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jaa misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodbody.
Jaa misses with a looping right.
Goodbody throws a head kick that misses.
Goodbody throws a body punch but Jaa moves out of range.
Jaa stuns Goodbody with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goodbody throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jaa counters with a low kick, right behind Goodbody 's knee.
An inside leg kick from Jaa misses.
Sloppy strikes from Goodbody. Those never looked like landing.
Tony Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodbody throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaa swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa throws a head kick but Goodbody moves out of range.
Goodbody fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodbody scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Goodbody eats them both and turns towards Jaa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodbody, right into the meat.
Jaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goodbody. That one must have hurt.
Goodbody swings widly with a right hand
and Jaa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa throws a body kick that misses.
Jaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodbody looks to throw the jab but Jaa is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slim Goodbody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
Crunch! Jaa slams his shin into Goodbody's torso.
Jaa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Jaa tenderised Goodbody's leg. Goodbody is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goodbody is out of range.
Jaa moves forwards but Goodbody connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goodbody takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodbody moves away.
A low kick from Jaa is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jaa throws out a powerful jab.
Jaa shoots in for a double leg but Goodbody sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaa.
Jaa avoids the body shot from Goodbody.
Jaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Jaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaa, as that shot connected.
Jaa lands a high kick!

Goodbody is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodbody tried to score with a low kick but Jaa checks it.
Goodbody is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaa finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa defending well as Goodbody loads up on a big left hand.

Goodbody moves into range and clinches up with Jaa.
Goodbody missing with knees to the body.
Jaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Goodbody.
Goodbody blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goodbody seems to have recovered his senses.
Goodbody creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jaa's defenses.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaa tries to pull guard but Goodbody holds him up against the cage and eventually Jaa drops back down to his feet.
Jaa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goodbody tries a knee to the head but Jaa blocks it.
Goodbody tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaa avoids the damage to the body.
Goodbody looks gassed!
Jaa misses with some punches.
Goodbody lands an elbow just above Jaa 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Goodbody's ribcage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaa.
Jaa lands a left hand.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodbody avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodbody checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Jaa.

Goodbody moves into range and clinches up with Jaa.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but Goodbody blocks it.
Jaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goodbody lands an elbow that stopped Jaa in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Tony Jaa has been cut.
Jaa lands a body punch.

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

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

Jaa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodbody has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jaa is proving hard to escape from.
Goodbody is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa controls Goodbody momentarily but Goodbody frees himself.

Jaa is working an open guard so Goodbody takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaa, right into the meat.
Goodbody moves out of range of the body kick from Jaa.
Jaa slips a straight right by Goodbody.
Goodbody swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodbody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaa.
Jaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jaa connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa misses with a wild body shot.
Jaa scores with a head kick. Goodbody tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jaa throws a leg kick but Goodbody moved away.
Jaa thuds his shin into the meat of Goodbody's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa dodges the punch combination from Goodbody.
Tony Jaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
Goodbody gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaa.
Jaa lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaa misses with a low kick.
Goodbody takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jaa is looking to wear down Goodbody with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody misses with a wild combination.
Tony Jaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaa throws a leg kick which misses Goodbody's front leg but catches the back leg as Goodbody tries to avoid it.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodbody blocks the body kick.
Goodbody misses with a few strikes there.
Goodbody scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Goodbody digs a good hook to Jaa's body.
Goodbody has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jaa.
Jaa thumps Goodbody with a low kick.
Jaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodbody fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jaa is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jaa.
Jaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jaa looks to land a combination but Goodbody avoids it well.
Goodbody's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodbody is just out of range.
Goodbody is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaa misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Jaa
and Goodbody counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodbody throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodbody misses with a body shot.
Goodbody throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodbody throws a wild body kick that Jaa sees coming a mile off.
Jaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodbody.
Jaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodbody.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goodbody missing with knees to the body.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goodbody blocks it with crossed arms.
Goodbody utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jaa working aggressively here.
Jaa dodges an elbow strike from Goodbody.
Goodbody working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Jaa pulls guard successfully.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbody would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jaa holds on and takes a little breather.
Goodbody trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodbody wants to get up but he can't break Jaa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jaa has his hands on Goodbody's head, controlling the position.

Goodbody decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jaa, up you get!
Goodbody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodbody fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodbody throws a right hand that Jaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaa also avoids with ease.
Jaa looks for the body kick but Goodbody saw that one coming.
Jaa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goodbody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goodbody blocks a head kick by Jaa.
Jaa scores with a leg kick.
Jaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goodbody throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Jaa.

Goodbody closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Jaa misses with a knee to the head.
Jaa dodges an elbow strike from Goodbody.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but Goodbody blocks it.
Goodbody lands a shoulder strike.
Goodbody lands an elbow inside.
Goodbody unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaa missing with knees to the body.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goodbody lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tony Jaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
Goodbody unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goodbody creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goodbody putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jaa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goodbody lands an elbow that stopped Jaa in his tracks for a moment.
Goodbody tries to land a knee to the head but Jaa blocks with his arms.
Jaa avoids the elbow strike from Goodbody, against the cage.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goodbody blocks it with crossed arms.
Tony Jaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaa blocks an elbow strike.
Goodbody throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Goodbody using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaa's efforts to push away.
Jaa blocks an elbow strike from Goodbody.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaa avoids the elbow strike from Goodbody, against the cage.
Goodbody throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goodbody landing knees to the body.
Jaa lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goodbody throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaa dodges an elbow strike from Goodbody.
Goodbody throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slim Goodbody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Goodbody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaa 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Jaa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Scully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Scully
vs
Martinez

175 cm
23
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
149 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

MMA Animal

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Scully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emilio Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scully paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scully changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martinez tries to avoid it but Scully manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martinez to the ground. Martinez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Martinez has managed to clinch.
Martinez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scully.
Scully takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martinez tries a knee to the head but Scully blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martinez obliges.
Martinez lands an elbow that stopped Scully in his tracks for a moment.
Martinez lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez lands a knee to the body.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
Martinez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Scully is breathing heavily.
Martinez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Scully is rocked!
Martinez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Scully is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scully misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Scully blocks with his arms.
Martinez connects with a knee to the head.
Martinez prevents the takedown attempt.
Scully seems to have got his legs back now.
Martinez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Martinez lands an uppercut.
Scully wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martinez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Scully. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scully tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.
Scully can't get the takedown.
Scully tries for a takedown but Martinez manages to get underhooks.
Martinez lands an elbow just above Scully 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands an elbow that stopped Scully in his tracks for a moment.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez lands a knee to the head.
Martinez gets underhooks to prevent Scully's takedown attempt.
Martinez has Scully pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Scully is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Martinez - that's hurt Scully badly! Oh, another knee lands and Scully is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Scully doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Emilio Martinez!