B!35: Aussie Salute! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Obvious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Boxer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Obvious
vs
Boxer

180 cm
21
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Obvious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer lands a nice shot that snaps Obvious's head back.

Obvious throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boxer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Obvious is in Boxer's guard.
Obvious stopping the sweep attempt from Boxer.
Boxer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
You get the feeling that Obvious really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boxer tries to control but Obvious wriggling away.
Obvious is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Obvious might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Obvious has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Boxer's lack of action.
Boxer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Obvious.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Boxer was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Boxer darts in and clinches Obvious up against the cage.
Boxer dodges an elbow strike from Obvious.
Obvious is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boxer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Obvious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer is looking to break free of the clinch but Obvious has double underhooks.
Obvious throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Obvious.
A short uppercut from Obvious.
Obvious fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer working hard to break the clinch.

Boxer breaks the clinch.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick

and Obvious counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Obvious has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boxer is looking for a sweep.
Boxer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Obvious creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Boxer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boxer tries to buck Obvious off but Obvious is having none of it.
Boxer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Obvious working over Boxer with some ground and pound. Boxer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer is trying to stand back up but Obvious is controlling him
Boxer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Obvious.
Boxer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boxer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Obvious missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obvious is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
Obvious working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Obvious trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Obvious landing with the ground and pound.
Obviousis looking to pass into half guard but Boxer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boxer is in guard.
Boxer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Obvious's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obvious is keeping the position for now.
Obvious wants to stand but Boxer is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Obvious pushes Boxer off and gets back to his feet.

Obvious has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Boxer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boxer is trying to break the clinch but Obvious is controlling him.
Obvious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer wants to get back to striking at distance but Obvious won't allow it.
Boxer dodges an elbow strike from Obvious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boxer throws a nice looking combination but Obvious bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boxer scores with a punch to the head.
Boxer connects with a crisp jab.
Obvious moves out of range of the body kick from Boxer.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Obvious enables Boxer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Obvious manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Obvious is proving hard to escape from.
Boxer connects with a couple of short punches.
Boxer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boxer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obvious is keeping the position for now.

Obvious uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obvious checks a low kick from Boxer.
Boxer throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Obvious counters by moving into the clinch.
Obvious goes for a takedown attempt but Boxer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Obvious is looking to clinch.

Obvious scores with a takedown into Boxer's guard.

Boxer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Obvious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Boxer is trying to push Obvious away but Obvious has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boxer manages to break the clinch.

Boxer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Boxer manages to break the clinch.
Boxer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boxer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Obvious tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obvious sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boxer somewhat.
Boxer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Obvious counters with a takedown into side control.
Obvious wants to control but Boxer is keeping him busy.
Obvious tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boxer's legs.
Obvious wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxer keeps working.
Obvious cracks Boxer with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer tries to improve position but can't.
Boxer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Obvious.
Boxer is trying to improve his position.
Boxer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Obvious.
Boxer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Obvious lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Obvious working the body and head with strikes.
Obvious in side control lands a decent elbow.
Obvious advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obvious fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obvious with the ground and pound from mount.
Boxer can't escape the position.
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Obvious landing strikes from the mount and Boxer is in trouble!
Boxer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boxer wants to stand and escape but instead Obvious has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Boxer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Obvious trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obvious is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obvious throws a strike but Boxer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boxer wants to get up but he can't break Obvious's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Captain Obvious will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Obvious turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.
Boxer misses with a few strikes there.
Boxer misses with an uppercut

so Obvious counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obvious.
Boxer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Obvious puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boxer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obvious.
Obvious is nestled in close to Boxer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer is looking to get back to is feet but Obvious passes into side control.
Boxer is trying to escape the position but Obvious is controlling the position.
Boxer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Obvious working the body and head with strikes.
Boxer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obvious throwing strikes but Boxer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obvious pushes Boxer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boxer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Boxer tries to stand but Obvious is controlling his head.

Boxer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Obvious to his feet.
Obvious tries to clinch but Boxer is having none of it.
Boxer leaves Obvious with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Obvious scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Obvious prevents Boxer from escaping the position.
Boxer is looking to reverse the position.
Obvious wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxer keeps working.
Boxer is looking to regain half guard here but Obvious keeps moving and retains side control.
Tommy Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obvious prevents Boxer from escaping the position.
Obvious scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boxer to see if he's OK.
Obvious lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obvious scoring with punches from side control.
Obvious working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Obvious creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boxer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obvious misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Obvious scoring with punches from side control.
Obvious working the head and body with strikes.
Obvious scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Obvious.
Boxer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Captain Obvious overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obvious seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Obvious lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boxer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boxer wants to improve his position but Obvious is controlling well.

Boxer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Obvious pulls his head out easily.
Obvious is trying to control the action in half guard but Boxer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Boxer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obvious content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obvious missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obvious is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obvious with the ground and pound but Boxer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Boxer wants to stand up but Obvious is controlling him.
Obvious wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obvious in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Captain Obvious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obvious trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Obvious showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Obvious, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Obvious!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stein comes into the arena with Rolling Stones - Paint it Black blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Stein
vs
Kill

190 cm
30
270 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

190 cm
30
235 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Kill!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kill throws a head kick that misses.
John Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kill as he jumps to the side.

Stein closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kill to the mat! Kill manages to get full guard.
Stein prevents Kill from getting back to his feet.
Stein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kill is looking to stand up but Stein isn't so interested in that idea.
Stein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kill's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stein trying to move into half guard but instead Kill has managed to sweep!
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Stein!
John Stein thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Votrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Votrov
vs
Wrestler

182 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yuri Votrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Votrov fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Wrestler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Votrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wrestler as he avoids it easily.
Wrestler misses with a lunging right hand
and Votrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wrestler's knee momentarily.
Votrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrestler. Votrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrestler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Votrov slips a jab from Wrestler.
Votrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrestler avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Votrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestler throws a poor cross that misses
and Votrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wrestler's knee momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wrestler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Votrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Votrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Votrov misses with a head kick.
Wrestler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wrestler has Votrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Votrov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees to the body from Wrestler.
Still in the clinch, Wrestler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Votrov stalling against the cage.

Votrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Votrov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wrestler to the mat! Wrestler manages to get full guard.
Wrestler wants to stand and escape but Votrov is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrestler can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Votrov is fighting to break Wrestler's control of his arms but Wrestler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Votrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Votrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Votrov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrestler wants to get back to his feet.
Wrestler wants to improve his position but Votrov is controlling well.
Wrestler is trying to stand up here but Votrov is controlling him well.
Wrestler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Votrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Wrestler is defending against the submission attempts here by Votrov.
Votrov working over Wrestler with some ground and pound. Wrestler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler is looking to get back to is feet but Votrov passes into side control.
Wrestler is looking to reverse the position.

Votrov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wrestler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wrestler is trying to buck Votrov off.
Votrov wants to control but Wrestler is keeping him busy.
Wrestler can't do much from the bottom here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Votrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Votrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wrestler, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Votrov trying to control the action but Wrestler is working from the bottom.

Votrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wrestler, who protects the arm well.
Wrestler is pushing Votrov's head away, looking to escape. Votrov manages to hold on to the position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wrestler is looking to reverse the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Votrov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wrestler defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Votrov dominated that round.
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.

Wrestler blocks a head kick by Votrov.
Wrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Votrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wrestler sprawls well. Wrestler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Votrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Wrestler throws a sloppy head kick and Votrov moves out of range easily.
Votrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Wrestler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Votrov tries to bench press Wrestler off him but Wrestler keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Votrov wants to control but Wrestler postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wrestler stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Votrov tries for a takedown but Wrestler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Votrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Votrov.

Wrestler gets a clinch.
Wrestler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Votrov is defending well for now.
Votrov is trying to force a seperation but Wrestler has the dominant position.

Wrestler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Votrov shoots for a takedown but Wrestler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yuri Votrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Votrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wrestler circles away.
Wrestler throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Wrestler misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Votrov tries for a takedown but Wrestler circles away easily

and Wrestler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Wrestler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuri Votrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrestler misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Votrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wrestler counters with a good, hard body kick but Votrov shrugs it off.
Wrestler misses with a wild body shot.

Wrestler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Votrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wrestler seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wrestler trying to mount his opponent but Votrov defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Votrov tries to roll over but Wrestler keeps him under control.
Wrestler stalling.
Votrov wants to improve his position but Wrestler is controlling well.
Wrestler stalling.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Billy Wrestler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wrestler misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Votrov tries for a takedown but Wrestler circles away easily

and Wrestler counters with a crisp one two that drops Votrov! Wrestler thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Votrov to his feet! Votrov is in big trouble!

Votrov is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Wrestler!
Oh Votrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wrestler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Votrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestler swinging wildly here.
Wrestler throws a head kick but Votrov moves out of range.
Wrestler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Votrov on the side of the head.
Wrestler throws a head kick that misses.
Wrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wrestler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wrestler closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Votrov! Wrestler dives in looking to finish! Votrov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Wrestler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Ransel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Har Dukan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Har Dukan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ransel
vs
Dukan

193 cm
27
280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

198 cm
25
230 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Ransel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Har Dukan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukan misses with a wild combination.
Dukan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dukan throws a right hand that Ransel ducks under and follows up with a left that Ransel also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Dukan.
Dukan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ransel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dukan throws a series of punches but Ransel avoids them all with ease.

Ransel shoots in and bounces Dukan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ransel pushes down on Dukan's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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

Ransel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dukan defends it well.
Ransel prevents Dukan from standing back up.
Ransel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ransel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ransel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dukan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ransel works his way into full mount!
Ransel landing punches.

Dukan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ransel content just to control the position here.
Dukan is still in real trouble! Can Ransel finish him?
Ransel postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dukan bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ransel and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Ransel!

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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erevis Cale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelios comes to the cage accompanied by In Waves. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Chelios
vs
Cale

175 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

MMA ANIMAL

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erevis Cale!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cale is out of range and Chelios settles back down.
Cale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cale slips under a jab.
Cale tries to clinch up
and Chelios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chelios loads up on a big right hand but Cale slips the punch.
Cale misses with a double jab
and Chelios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cale throws a head kick that misses.
Chelios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cale.

Cale clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cale looking to throw knees to the head but Chelios is blocking nicely.
Chelios on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chelios is trying to break the clinch but Cale is controlling him.
Chelios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chelios's efforts to push away.
Chelios wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chelios is defending well for now.
Cale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chelios tries to break free but Cale pushes him back against the cage.

Cale lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chelios is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chelios looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cale is taking a breather. Chelios says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios is trying to stand back up but Cale is controlling him
Cale throwing shots but Chelios is blocking nicely.
Chelios is refusing to be controlled, as Cale sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Erevis Cale was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cale tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chelios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erevis Cale 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.
Cale moves to clinch but Chelios breaks away
letting Chelios counter with a right hand.
Chelios keeps the fight on the outside.
Cale tries to bum rush Chelios with a series of wild strikes but Chelios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chelios tries to keep at a distance but Cale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chelios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chelios is trying to force a seperation but Cale has the dominant position.

Cale jumps into guard, dragging Chelios to the mat.
Cale trying to keep a closed guard but Chelios is proving a slippery customer.

Chelios stands up from Cale's guard - Chelios perhaps looking for a knockout.

Cale clinches up with Chelios and pushes him back against the cage.
Cale misses with a knee to the head.
Chelios is trying to push Cale away but Cale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chelios blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios avoiding damage as Cale throws knees to the body.
A short left from Chelios.
Cale is trying to stall.
Chelios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cale backwards.
Chelios is looking to break free of the clinch but Cale has double underhooks.
Chelios tries to break free but Cale pushes him back against the cage.
Cale has Chelios pressed against the cage, preventing Chelios from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chelios tries to break the clinch but Cale is controlling the position.
Chelios wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cale has him pressed against the cage.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Cale jumps guard and drags Chelios to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chelios throwing strikes but missing.
Chelios is looking to stand up but Cale won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chelios stands up and waves to Cale to follow him.
A head kick by Chelios misses
and Cale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chelios's knee momentarily.
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 Chev Chelios will probably get the nod.
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.

Cale tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chelios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cale.
Cale tries to clinch but Chelios is having none of it.
Chelios misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Chelios does no damage.
Chelios misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chelios throws a right and a left that Cale avoids nicely.
Cale tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chelios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Cale misses.
Cale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erevis Cale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chelios with a hook.
Chelios scores with a sloppy right hand. Cale should have avoided that one.
Cale misses with a double jab
and Chelios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cale - that will leave a mark!
Chelios thows a leg kick but Cale checks it
and Cale counters with a slapping leg kick.
A combination from Cale does no damage.
Cale wants to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cale in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cale tries to clinch there but Chelios circles away.
Cale wants to clinch up but Chelios keeps it at a distance.
Chelios scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cale darts in trying to clinch
enabling Chelios to counter with a crisp jab.
Cale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chelios moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cale has closed the distance and engaged Chelios in a clinch.

Chelios manages to break the clinch.
Chelios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cale.
Cale slips a jab and a cross from Chelios.

Cale clinches up with Chelios and pushes him back against the cage.
Cale tries to stall but Chelios uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chelios tries to break the clinch but Cale is controlling the position.
Cale wants to stall.
Chelios gets underhooks to prevent Cale's takedown attempt.
Chelios is trying to break free.
Chelios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cale backwards.

Chelios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cale tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chelios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cale wants to clinch.
Cale tries a head kick but it misses.
Cale tries to clinch but Chelios is having none of it.
Cale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chelios fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cale is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chelios throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cale closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chelios counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cale thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chev Chelios will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cale gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chelios.

Chelios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cale slips under a jab.
Cale darts in trying to clinch
and Cale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cale wants to clinch
enabling Chelios to counter with a crisp jab.
Chelios lands a really nice looking cross but Cale seems unphased.
Cale ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cale takes one to the chin there.
Chev Chelios is winning the standup battle so far.
Cale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chelios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Chelios coming out on top.
Chelios loads up on a big right hand but Cale slips the punch.
Chelios lands a lovely overhand right.
Cale lands with a nice body kick.
Cale slips a jab and a cross from Chelios.
Cale throws a head kick but Chelios moves out of range.
Cale tries to close the distance and clinch but Chelios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Chelios.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cale tries to clinch but Chelios moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cale tries to clinch up.
Cale pushes Chelios away with a front kick.
Cale looks to clinch
and Chelios counters with a series of strikes. Cale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chelios sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chelios throws a lazy body kick
and Cale counters with a good, hard body kick but Chelios shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Cale moves into the clinch.
Cale throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chelios has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cale connects with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cale.

Chelios breaks from the clinch.
Cale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chelios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chelios feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chelios connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cale. Cale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chelios throws a series of punches but Cale moves out of range.
Cale wants to clinch but Chelios slips to the side
and Chelios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cale tries to clinch
and Chelios counters with a left to the body.
Chelios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cale.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios lands a nice shot to the body.
Chelios throws a jab but it's blocked by Cale.
Chelios missing with a left hand there. Cale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cale wants to clinch up but Chelios keeps it at a distance.
Erevis Cale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Chelios scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chev Chelios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chelios throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cale on the side of the head.
Cale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chelios throws a head kick but Cale moves out of range.
Cale wants to clinch up but Chelios keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chelios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chelios pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cale is out of range and Chelios settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chev Chelios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chelios, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chev Chelios!
A very excited looking Chev Chelios rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mercito Gesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paint it black . 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.

Gesta
vs
Williams

182 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent knees
Good gas tank

XTREME PWNAGE

MMA ANIMAL

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mercito Gesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Williams!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams is looking to clinch but Gesta is avoiding it.
Gesta has his takedown stuffed

and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Gesta tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Gesta blocks with his arms.
Gesta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gesta misses with a knee strike.
Gesta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williams after a bit of a struggle.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gesta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Gesta pulls guard.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gesta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gesta is keeping the position for now.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gesta's guard.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.

Frank Williams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gesta shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Gesta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mercito Gesta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gesta throws a head kick that misses.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Gesta blocks with his arms.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gesta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gesta working hard to break the clinch.
Williams avoiding damage.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gesta can't get the takedown.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Gesta takes a knee to the side of the body.

Williams gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gesta is breathing heavily.
Gesta wants to get back to full guard.
Williams slows the pace down in half guard.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Williams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Gesta circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams moves into range and clinches up with Gesta.
Gesta goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gesta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams landing knees to the head.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gesta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gesta can't get the takedown.
Gesta tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
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!
A bit of stalling here from Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Gesta is blocking nicely.

Gesta successfully pulls guard.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
Gesta tries to strike from the bottom.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Williams was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Williams drives through and clinches with Gesta against the cage.
Williams stalls.
Gesta tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gesta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gesta, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gesta.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
Gesta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams crunches a lovely knee into Gesta's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Williams.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gesta blocks it with crossed arms.
Gesta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Frank Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Williams lands a knee to the body.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gesta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Williams working Gesta over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.

Williams manages to pull guard.
Williams wants to stand up but Gesta is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams controlling Gesta's posture.
Gesta throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Williams was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Williams gets tackled into the cage by Gesta. Gesta maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gesta lands a knee to the head.
Gesta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Gesta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Williams closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gesta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Gesta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mercito Gesta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gesta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gesta keeps the fight on the outside.
Gesta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Gesta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams tries to clinch there but Gesta circles away.

Gesta moves into the clinch.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gesta's face.

It looks like Mercito Gesta has been cut.
Williams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Williams.
Williams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Williams lands a good knee to the midsection. Gesta won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Williams manages to break the clinch.

Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Gesta's takedown attempt.
Williams landing knees to the body.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Williams.
Gesta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gesta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williams working Gesta over with knees to the body.
Williams avoiding damage.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gesta avoids it.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gesta avoids it.

Williams has Gesta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Williams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gesta tumbling to the mat - Williams dives into Gesta's guard.

Gesta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mercito Gesta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Gesta circles away.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gesta.

Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gesta, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gesta's face.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
Gesta is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Gesta blocks it.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gesta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gesta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Gesta working hard to break the clinch.
Gesta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gesta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gesta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gesta avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Gesta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mercito Gesta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams wants to clinch.
Mercito Gesta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Gesta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Gesta drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Gesta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gesta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams leaning against his opponent.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams landing knees to the head.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gesta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gesta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gesta throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gesta avoids it.
Gesta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams lands an elbow that stopped Gesta in his tracks for a moment.
Williams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Gesta blocks with his arms.
Gesta dodges an elbow strike from Williams.

Gesta decides to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Gesta is retaining full guard.
Gesta wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Gesta is retaining full guard.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gesta's guard.
Gesta is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Williams was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gesta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Gesta on that attempt.
Gesta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gesta, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Gesta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Frank Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams working Gesta over with knees to the body.
Gesta is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gesta tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Williams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gesta can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Williams.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Gesta blocks with his arms.
Gesta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gesta is looking for a takedown.
Gesta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mercito Gesta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams is struggling to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Williams!
Frank Williams managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MMA ANIMAL, into his post fight interview.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daouda Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Tharis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tharis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Burning down the house kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kaho
vs
Tharis

190 cm
21
260 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

MMA ANIMAL

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daouda Kaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Tharis!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaho looks to land a combination but Tharis avoids it well.
Kaho moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kaho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaho.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaho. That snapped Tharis's head back.
Kaho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kaho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thariss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tharis shoots in and drives through. Kaho sprawls well.
Kaho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tharis doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Kaho misses.
Kaho misses with a looping right.
Tharis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaho lands with a nice combination. Tharis backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No joy there for Kaho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaho throws a right and a left that Tharis avoids nicely.
Tharis shoots in for a takedown but Kaho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharis.
Tharis throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaho.
Kaho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharis walks into a straight right hand from Kaho.
Kaho misses with a few strikes there.
Daouda Kaho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaho misses with a wild combination.
Tharis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaho staying out of range there.
Kaho blocks the body kick.
A shot to the body from Tharis misses
and Kaho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tharis misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daouda Kaho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaho doesn't seem bothered though.
Tharis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tharis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kaho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tharis slips a jab and a cross from Kaho.
Tharis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaho misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho feints a jab promting Tharis to slip. Kaho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tharis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kaho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaho connects with a right hand. Tharis shakes it off.
Kaho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaho misses with an uppercut. Tharis saw that one coming.
Kaho misses with a double jab

and Tharis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kaho won't be happy with that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tharis tries to move to mount but Kaho blocks the move with his legs.
Tharis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaho sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kaho wants to get back to his feet.

Tharis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tharis tries to advance to mount but Kaho instead regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Tharis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaho is just riding it out for now. Tharis eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tharis trying to control from half guard but Kaho is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tharis stalling away here and it's allowed Kaho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tharis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tharis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tharis is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaho has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tharis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaho is keeping the position for now.
Kaho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tharis on the ground.
Tharis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kaho works over Tharis's head and body with a nice combination.
Donk. Kaho catches Tharis right on the button with a cross.
Tharis swinging wildly here.
Good leg kick by Tharis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaho tests Tharis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaho lands the left hand.
Kaho misses with a hook. Tharis ducked under it nicely.
Kaho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tharis shoots in for a takedown but Kaho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaho with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tharis.
Kaho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tharis backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tharis's hands.
Some wild striking there from Kaho.
Tharis scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaho should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho catches Tharis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tharis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tharis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tharis ducks under a wild hook from Kaho.
Tharis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Kaho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaho scores with a jab.
Tharis misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaho as he connects with a hook.
Tharis looks for a takedown but Kaho sprawls well.
Daouda Kaho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tharis.
Kaho lands an overhand right.
Kaho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daouda Kaho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tharis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tharis somewhat.
Tharis throws a jab when Kaho was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tharis lands a jab to Kaho's midsection.
Kaho jabs Tharis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaho.
Kaho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tharis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tharis throws out a loose jab but Kaho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tharis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kaho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaho throws a big shot that misses.
Daouda Kaho is winning the standup battle so far.
Tharis throws a shot from downtown. Kaho moves away and avoids it.
Tharis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaho.
Tharis dodges the punch combination from Kaho.
Tharis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tharis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaho lands a right hook to the body.
Tharis blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tharis avoids the body shot from Kaho.
Kaho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tharis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaho.
Tharis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tharis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tharis throws a low kick but Kaho avoids it.
Tharis swings for the body but Kaho moves out of range.
Kaho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaho throws a one two combo.
Kaho misses with a looping right.
Tharis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaho pinned against the cage. Kaho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kaho feints and then cracks Tharis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tharis down.
Kaho throws a jab but it's blocked by Tharis.
Tharis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaho.
Tharis just misses with a punch to the body.
Tharis throws a body punch but Kaho moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaho lands a glancing blow to the side of Tharis's head.
The fighters circling - Kaho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaho tries to land a leg kick but Tharis saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharis misses with a body shot.
Kaho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tharis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaho throws a series of punches but Tharis avoids them all with ease.
Tharis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaho throws out the jab.
Tharis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tharis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaho.
Tharis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaho's waist but Kaho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tharis off to one side.
Tharis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tharis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaho sprawls well. Kaho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tharis gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharis. Kaho does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tharis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daouda Kaho dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kaho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tharis misses the shot to the body.
Kaho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kaho lands with a straight right. Tharis didn't see that one coming.
Kaho tests Tharis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaho moves out of range of the strikes.
Tharis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaho lands with a cross.
Tharis throws a shot from downtown. Kaho moves away and avoids it.
Kaho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tharis.
Tharis wants to clinch up but Kaho keeps it at a distance.
Kaho dips to his left and cracks Tharis with an uppercut!
Tharis walks into a left hand.
Kaho missing with a left hand there. Tharis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaho misses with a double jab.
Tharis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaho is fending him off so far but Tharis persists. Nope, Kaho circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharis throws a right and a left that Kaho avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho lands the left hand.
Tharis takes a swing at Kaho's ribcage but misses.
Tharis lands a jab to Kaho's midsection.
Kaho lands with an overhand left.
Kaho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaho throws a right hand that Tharis ducks under and follows up with a left that Tharis also avoids with ease.
Tharis ducks under a wild hook from Kaho.
Tharis defending well as Kaho loads up on a big left hand.
Kaho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kaho misses with a hook.
Tharis misses the shot to the body.
Kaho throws out a powerful jab.
Kaho moves out of range as Tharis strikes.
Good leg kick by Kaho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaho throws out a powerful jab.
Tharis throws a jab when Kaho was well out of range.
Tharis swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tharis blocks a jab.
Tharis slips a jab and a cross from Kaho.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaho scores with the left hand. Tharis knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Tharis.
Tharis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaho.
Kaho with a nice cross.
Kaho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Tharis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tharis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kaho to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tharis.
Tharis takes one on the button.
Kaho misses with a combination
and Tharis counters with a right hand to the body.
Kaho leaves Tharis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tharis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kaho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tharis.
Tharis trying to control but Kaho is working from the bottom.

Tharis has gone for a leg lock! Kaho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tharis's guard.

Kaho decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kaho misses with a few strikes there.
Tharis shoots in for a takedown but Kaho shows good takedown defense.
Daouda Kaho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tharis.
Kaho slaps away a takedown attempt from Tharis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jon Tharis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tharis misses with a takedown attempt - Kaho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tharis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaho misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharis. Kaho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaho rather than just go for the knockout.
Kaho lands with a hook. Tharis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaho checks a leg kick.
Kaho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tharis tries a low kick but Kaho avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tharis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tharis works Kaho's body with a nice hook.
Kaho throws a leg kick but Tharis checks it.
Tharis misses with a low kick.
Daouda Kaho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tharis misses with an uppercut. Kaho saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daouda Kaho.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaho, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daouda Kaho!
Daouda Kaho took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MMA ANIMAL for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blade Toorop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alasdair MundyJones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Toorop might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rasputin. MundyJones has chosen luv it as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Toorop
vs
MundyJones

182 cm
19
177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
29
181 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry
MMA ANIMAL

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blade Toorop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alasdair MundyJones!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MundyJones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toorop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MundyJones loads up on a big right hand but Toorop slips the punch.
Toorop scores with a hook to the body. MundyJones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Toorop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MundyJones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toorop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MundyJones.
Some wild striking there from Toorop.
A swing and a miss from MundyJones.

MundyJones darts in and clinches Toorop up against the cage.

MundyJones breaks from the clinch.

MundyJones gets caught napping as Toorop dives in and scores a takedown. MundyJones manages to retain guard.
Toorop slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MundyJones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toorop.
MundyJones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toorop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MundyJones taking some punishment here, with Toorop in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toorop is keen to just control but MundyJones is a slippery customer.
Toorop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Toorop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MundyJones tries to kick Toorop off but Toorop keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Toorop moves nicely into side control.
Toorop misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Toorop looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MundyJones is trying to get back to his feet.
MundyJones looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toorop has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Toorop working MundyJones over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blade Toorop!
A determined Blade Toorop didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schnee Wittchen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capone's entrance music is The Godfather Theme Song. A fine choice. Wittchen has chosen Can't be touched 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.

Capone
vs
Wittchen

178 cm
23
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

170 cm
24
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

MMA ANIMAL

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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vinnie Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Schnee Wittchen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Capone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Capone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Capone throws some wild stikes that Wittchen manages to avoid easily.
Capone wants to control the pace but Wittchen is squirming around nicely.
Wittchen is working to get back to half guard.
Capone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wittchen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Capone throwing strikes here but Wittchen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wittchen is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Capone working Wittchen over with strikes here.
Wittchen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Capone working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Wittchen looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Capone! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vinnie Capone!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vinnie Capone waved his t-shirt featuring MMA ANIMAL's logo in front of the cameras.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Carlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruthless Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruthless Junior has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Carlo
vs
Junior

182 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

174 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

MMA ANIMAL

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Carlo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruthless Junior!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a right and a left that Carlo avoids nicely.
Carlo moves out of range as Junior strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Junior!

It looks like Jim Carlo has been cut.
Junior looks to land a right hand but Carlo moved out of range.
A big left from Junior misses.
Junior displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Carlo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Junior did well to prevent Carlo getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Carlo trying to control the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Carlo is looking for a kimura here.

Carlo is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Carlo is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlo to get the leverage.

Carlo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carlo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to kick Carlo off but Carlo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carlo works his way into full mount!

Junior has left one of his arms exposed and Carlo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Junior screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Carlo!
Jim Carlo is the new welterweight champion!
Jim Carlo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MMA ANIMAL for their support in the buildup to the fight.