Valhalla 8: Sydney PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Maniche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Carlos Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Maniche
vs
Carlos Ortiz

176 cm
28
156 lbs
14 - 20 - 1

170 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 14 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Maniche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Carlos Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Ortiz.
Maniche throws a right hand that Ortiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortiz also avoids with ease.
Sam Maniche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maniche pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ortiz back to the cage. Maniche follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maniche moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortiz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maniche on the side of the head.

It looks like Sam Maniche has been cut.
Ortiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maniche lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maniche.
Ortiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maniche.
Maniche scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Maniche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maniche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortiz.
Ortiz takes a swing at Maniche's ribcage but misses.
Maniche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortiz.
A slow jab from Ortiz misses its intended target.
Maniche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maniche throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ortiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maniche scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut. Maniche saw that one coming.
Maniche throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maniche throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maniche bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maniche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortiz.
The fighters circling - Ortiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maniche throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ortiz with a nice cross.
Ortiz throws a hook to the side of Maniche's head but Maniche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maniche moves away from the strike by Ortiz.
Maniche throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortiz counters with a left to the body.
Ortiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortiz throws a shot from downtown. Maniche moves away and avoids it.
Ortiz throws the left hand but Maniche avoids the punch easily.
Ortiz walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Maniche.
Maniche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Maniche.
Maniche lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Maniche slips a jab from Ortiz.
Maniche misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortiz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ortiz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maniche misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maniche ducks under a wild hook from Ortiz.
Maniche slips under a jab from Ortiz.
Ortiz tests Maniche's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maniche uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortiz.
Maniche throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a lovely overhand right.
Maniche is looking to slow Ortiz down with leg kicks.
Ortiz throws the left hand but Maniche avoids the punch easily.
Maniche slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortiz misses the target.
Ortiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maniche.
Ortiz misses with a straight right.
Ortiz misses with a lunging right hand
and Maniche counters with a thumping low kick.
Ortiz throws a right hand that misses
and Maniche counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maniche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
Maniche lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ortiz backs up against the cage.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut.
Maniche listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maniche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortiz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maniche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Maniche.
Maniche misses with the combination.
Maniche swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ortiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maniche is breathing heavily.
Ortiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Maniche's head.
Maniche throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ortiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maniche.
Nice uppercut there from Ortiz.
Maniche scores with the left hand. Ortiz knows he should have avoided that one.
Maniche throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maniche scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortiz doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maniche.
Maniche avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Sam Maniche will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Maniche's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Maniche misses with a hook
and Ortiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maniche lands with a nice body kick.
Maniche's corner calls for a 1-2. Maniche obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ortiz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maniche slips under a jab.
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
Maniche throws a combination that misses
and Ortiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Maniche lands a really nice looking cross but Ortiz seems unphased.
Maniche will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maniche.
Maniche lunges at Ortiz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ortiz's hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz misses with a hook
letting Maniche counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maniche, as that shot connected.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut.
Ortiz thuds his right hand into Maniche's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maniche swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz connects with a nice looking jab.
Ortiz throws a hook but Maniche blocks it.
Ortiz scores with a shot to the body.
Maniche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortiz throws a shot from downtown. Maniche moves away and avoids it.
Ortiz lands a head shot.
Ortiz throws an overhand right that lands on Maniche's shoulder, as Maniche tries to avoid the shot.
Ortiz misses with a right hand
and Maniche counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ortiz connects with the punch.

Maniche is rocked!
Maniche has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maniche looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Maniche is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniche misses with a looping right.
Ortiz looks to land a right hand but Maniche moved out of range.
Ortiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maniche manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sam Maniche is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Maniche. Those never looked like landing.
Ortiz cracks Maniche with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Maniche avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Ortiz misses.
A shot to the liver by Ortiz. Beautiful body shot.
Ortiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maniche.
Maniche seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Ortiz misses its intended target.
Ortiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Maniche's head.
Maniche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maniche.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniche fakes the leg kick and cracks Ortiz in the body.
Ortiz throws a hook to the side of Maniche's head but Maniche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maniche misses with a hook. Ortiz ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maniche. That's going to slow Ortiz down.
Ortiz throws a shot from downtown. Maniche moves away and avoids it.
Maniche slips a jab from Ortiz.
Ortiz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maniche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maniche staying out of range there.
Ortiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maniche moves out of range as Ortiz strikes.
Ortiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maniche.
Maniche throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maniche misses with a few strikes there.
Maniche connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ortiz. Ortiz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maniche swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ortiz counter with a right hand.
Ortiz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Maniche slips under a jab from Ortiz.
Maniche ducks right into an uppercut from Ortiz.

Sam Maniche's cut is getting worse.
Maniche throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ortiz throws a poor cross that misses
and Maniche counters with a thumping low kick.
Ortiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maniche walks into a stiff left hand from Ortiz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab from Ortiz.
Ortiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maniche counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maniche looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ortiz lands a right hand from hell, dropping Maniche. Ortiz pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Carlos Ortiz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Professor Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Tweedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tweedy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hard Act To Follow. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chaos
vs
Tweedy

170 cm
21
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
30
180 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Professor Chaos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Tweedy!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tweedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tweedy feints a jab promting Chaos to slip. Tweedy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chaos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No luck for Chaos with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tweedy as Chaos shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Professor Chaos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tweedy slaps away a takedown attempt from Chaos , before circling back to the center of the mat.

Chaos feints and as Tweedy raises his hands in defense, Chaos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tweedy is on top in guard.
Chaos is pulling down on Tweedy's head to control his posture.
Chaos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tweedy manages to get himself to full guard.
Tweedy keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos trying to move into half guard but instead Tweedy has managed to sweep!
Tweedy throwing strikes from guard but Chaos blocks nicely.
Tweedy wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Chaos seems keen to control Tweedy's posture.
Chaos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tweedy on the ground.
Tweedy won't allow Chaos to sweep him here.
Chaos is adopting a defensive guard.

Tweedy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tweedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaos keeping moving, preventing Tweedy from controlling successfully.
Chaos wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tweedy is looking to work some ground and pound but Chaos has wrist control.
Tweedy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chaos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chaos pulls Tweedy in to control the position.
Tweedy passes Chaos 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tweedy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tweedy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chaos controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chaos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chaos controlling Tweedy's posture.

Chaos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chaos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tweedy throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tweedy won't allow Chaos to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tweedy postures up in Chaos 's guard and throws a big left but Chaos blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tweedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tweedy being controlled here momentarily.
Tweedy won't allow Chaos to sweep him here.
Chaos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chaos tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tweedy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chaos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tweedy has Chaos in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tweedy trying to keep a closed guard but Chaos is proving a slippery customer.
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 Professor Chaos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tweedy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chaos back to the cage. Tweedy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chaos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tweedy swivels and escapes.
Chaos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tweedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaos was well out of range. Poor timing from Tweedy.
Tweedy misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Tweedy misses

and Chaos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tweedy won't be happy with that.

Chaos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tweedy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chaos lands a nice forearm strike.
Chaos lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweedy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chaos connects with a decent elbow.
Chaos cracks Tweedy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tweedy gets back to half guard.
Chaos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chaos working Tweedy over with strikes.
Chaos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chaos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Tweedy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chaos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tweedy is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Chaos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chaos stalling away here and it's allowed Tweedy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tweedy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chaos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chaos chips away with some ground and pound.
Chaos connects with a couple of short punches.
Chaos forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Professor Chaos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tweedy is looking to improve his position.
Chaos working over Tweedy with some ground and pound. Tweedy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chaos wants to control but Tweedy is keeping him busy.

Chaos wants to work for an arm triangle but Tweedy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tweedy is looking to control Chaos 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tweedy avoid being mounted?
Chaos trying to control from half guard but Tweedy is working away.
Chaos working over Tweedy with some ground and pound. Tweedy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chaos controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos misses with a head shot. Tweedy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chaos stopping the sweep attempt from Tweedy.
Tweedy keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Tweedy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tweedy looking for a sweep. Not yet Tweedy, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Chaos dominated that second round.
That's time! Chaos 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tweedy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chaos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ben Tweedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos blocks a low kick nicely.
Chaos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tweedy is fending him off so far but Chaos persists. Nope, Tweedy circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Tweedy as Chaos shoots in.
Chaos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tweedy misses with a kick to the body

and Chaos counters with a single leg into guard. Tweedy didn't expect that.
Chaos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Chaos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chaos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Tweedy is retaining full guard.

Tweedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaos defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tweedy working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweedy can't keep his opponent in guard - Chaos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tweedy wants to control but Chaos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tweedy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chaos not doing much here.
Chaos thows a huge punch but Tweedy dodges it nicely.
Chaos is looking to take a break and control but Tweedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Chaos connects with a nice short shot to Tweedy's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tweedy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chaos looking to sit in guard and control but Tweedy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chaos is controlling Tweedy's posture.
Tweedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tweedy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chaos has control of Tweedy's left arm, preventing Tweedy from doing any damage.
Chaos tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tweedy stopping the sweep attempt from Chaos .
Tweedy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaos wants to sweep but no luck.
Professor Chaos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chaos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chaos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tweedy trying to control from the bottom.
Ben Tweedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Chaos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tweedy trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tweedy wants to improve his position but Chaos is controlling well.
Chaos not doing much here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor Chaos !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Choi Siwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski has chosen Sting Of The Bumblebee as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Choi Siwon looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Siwon
vs
Kochanowski

179 cm
26
157 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

178 cm
29
165 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Siwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski cracks a nice hook into Siwon's ribs.

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

Siwon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Siwon's defenses. It connects perfectly with Siwon's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Janek Kochanowski!
Janek Kochanowski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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 Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Susanin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes into the arena with The End blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Henderson
vs
Susanin

185 cm
29
242 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

205 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Susanin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susanin shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Susanin enables Henderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Susanin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

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

Susanin looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Susanin trying to control the position here.

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

Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Susanin tries to strike from the bottom.

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

Henderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Susanin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Susanin has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Susanin defends well.
Susanin wants to get up but he can't break Henderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Susanin trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Susanin tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Susanin trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Henderson has his foot on Susanin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Susanin works his way back into a safe position though.
Henderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Susanin wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Susanin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Susanin wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Susanin wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.

Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Susanin from controlling successfully.
Susanin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Susanin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Henderson working for a triangle but Susanin defends it easily.
Susanin tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Susanin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Susanin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Henderson scores with a takedown into Susanin's guard.

Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Susanin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henderson won't allow Susanin to sweep him here.
Susanin controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Susanin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susanin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Henderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Susanin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Henderson has Susanin in his guard.
Susanin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Susanin defends easily.
Susanin postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Susanin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Henderson tries for a kimura but Susanin is defending well.

Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Susanin is looking to reverse the position.
Ivan Susanin has got the better of the ground game so far.

Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Susanin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Susanin misses with a strike from the bottom.
Susanin wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Susanin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Henderson off and has taken his back!

Susanin working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Susanin throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Henderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Susanin's guard. Nice work there by Henderson.

Henderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Susanin dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Susanin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Susanin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Susanin defends well.
Susanin is pushing down on Henderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Susanin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Susanin passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susanin lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susanin controlling the pace for now.
Henderson tries to improve his position but instead Susanin has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Susanin working for a choke but Henderson is defending well.

Susanin working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Henderson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Susanin has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Henderson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Susanin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen RATM -Killing in the name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McStar
vs
Green

180 cm
25
198 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
24
195 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Green!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStar shoots in but no luck this time.
Green tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling McStar to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Brandon Green has been cut.
McStar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but McStar persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Green moves in looking to clinch but McStar pushes him off.

Green gets caught flat footed, as McStar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McStar trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
McStar wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Green looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McStar trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McStar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
McStar throwing strikes but missing.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but McStar is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McStar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Green rushes McStar and presses him up against the cage.

McStar is trying to trip Green. He has hold of a leg but Green is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McStar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McStar throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McStar's guard. Nice move by Green!
McStar is looking to stand back up but Green counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McStar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McStar wants to get back to full guard but Green has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar is pushing Green's head away, looking to escape. Green manages to hold on to the position though.

Green stands up.
McStar swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Nice sprawl there from Green as McStar shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Green has closed the distance and engaged McStar in a clinch.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as McStar controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie McStar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Green's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Green leaves McStar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McStar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robbie McStar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStar shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green tries to clinch up but McStar circles away and keeps his distance.
McStar fails with the takedown.
McStar fails with a takedown attempt.
McStar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Green takes the fight into the clinch.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by McStar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar is looking for a takedown.
Green working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green prevents a takedown attempt there.
McStar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Green fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Green wants to clinch up but McStar keeps it at a distance.

Green rushes McStar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Green prevents the takedown attempt.
McStar blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Green throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McStars head.
McStar prevents a body shot from Green.
Green tries to work over McStar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar goes for a takedown attempt but Green pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

McStar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McStar prevents Green from standing back up.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from McStar.
McStar looks to land a strike but Green avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McStar throws a big elbow that misses.
McStar won't allow Green to get back to his feet.
McStar throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
McStar won't allow Green to get back to his feet.
McStar is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green keeping moving, preventing McStar from controlling successfully.
Robbie McStar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McStar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McStar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McStaris looking to pass into half guard but Green pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Green is in guard.
McStar is pulling down on Green's head. It's preventing any offense from Green, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McStar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Robbie McStar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Green's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

McStar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green tries to clinch up but McStar circles away and keeps his distance.
McStar fails with the takedown
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Green as McStar shoots in.
McStar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Green counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Green.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green tries to throw a body punch but McStar avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green tries a body shot but McStar blocks it.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McStar tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing McStar back against the cage.
McStar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Green avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green scores with a shoulder strike.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McStar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McStar.

McStar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Green is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Green lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McStar.
Green is trying to maintain a safe position but McStar gets an underhook and turns Green into the cage.
A short left from Green.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McStar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Green is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McStar blocking some punches.
A short left from McStar.
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!
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar tries for a takedown. No joy.
McStar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McStar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Green pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Green digs a right hand underneath McStar's ribcage. McStar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McStar or not.
Green scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Brandon Green seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Green is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McStar works on Green's body with a couple of short punches.
Green tries to work over McStar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McStar is keeping busy.
Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Green misses with a body punch.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as McStar controls his hands.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green stalling in the clinch but McStar improves position.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

McStar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Green manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Green wants to control the pace but McStar is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green prevents McStar from getting the reversal.
McStar 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.
Green looking to control but McStar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McStar working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McStar has given up his back here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McStar 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan De Wilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonan has chosen Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites as his entrance music. Pixar Bonan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

De Wilde
vs
Bonan

183 cm
21
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
175 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan De Wilde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Wilde scores with a nice strike.
Bonan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Wilde shoots in for a takedown but Bonan shows good takedown defense.
Bonan misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonan sizes up De Wilde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonan throws a series of punches but De Wilde moves out of range.
Bonan thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as De Wilde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonan doesn't seem phased though.
Bonan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Wilde counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonan throws a right and a left that De Wilde avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bonan.
Bonan throws a right hand that De Wilde ducks under and follows up with a left that De Wilde also avoids with ease.
De Wilde connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonan throws a nice looking combination but De Wilde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wilde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonan. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bonan 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 De Wilde has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Wilde and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bonan misses with the combination.
De Wilde looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bonan tries to bum rush De Wilde with a series of wild strikes but De Wilde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Wilde connects with a leg kick. Bonan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Wilde lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Wilde scores with a hook to the body. Bonan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from De Wilde does no damage.
Bonan 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.
No joy there for Bonan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Wilde misses the body punch
and De Wilde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonan throws a series of punches but De Wilde avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonan.
Bonan throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonan misses with an uppercut.
De Wilde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bonan is able to avoid easily.
De Wilde shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan De Wilde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Wilde misses the shot to the body.
Bonan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

De Wilde looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bonan is looking to improve his position.
Bonan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bonan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bonan is controlling De Wilde's trapped leg to prevent De Wilde from advancing to side control.
De Wilde lands strikes from half guard.
Bonan is trying to stand.
De Wilde drops an elbow to the side of Bonan's head.
Bonan tries to get to full guard but De Wilde has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonan trying to hold on to De Wilde's head to control him but De Wilde postures up.
De Wilde prevents Bonan from standing back up.
De Wilde looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bonan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Wilde. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Wilde prevents Bonan from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde lands with a punch from half guard.
De Wilde seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Wilde trying to pass the guard but Bonan defending well.
De Wilde looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bonan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but De Wilde manages to pass to mount!
Bonan is trying to escape the mount.
De Wilde is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bonan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
De Wilde cracks Bonan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Wilde working away from the top, dropping strikes.
De Wilde prevents Bonan from getting the reversal.
De Wilde lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bonan hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bonan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Wilde. De Wilde obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bonan throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Wilde lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bonan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Wilde.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Wilde.
Bonan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Wilde loads up on a big right hand but Bonan slips the punch.
De Wilde tests Bonan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Wilde is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Wilde scores with a body shot.
De Wilde throws a looping overhand right but Bonan ducks down to avoid it.
De Wilde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonan.
Bonan missing with a left hand there. De Wilde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonan misses with the combination.
Bonan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bonan duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wilde scores with a jab to the head.
De Wilde lands with a good body shot.
Bonan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jordan De Wilde is winning the standup battle so far.
De Wilde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Wilde.
A low kick from Bonan misses
and De Wilde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonan misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Bonan. Those never looked like landing.
De Wilde cracks Bonan with a good jab.
De Wilde connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Wilde manages to avoid it.
De Wilde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bonan.
De Wilde tries to clinch but Bonan is having none of it.
Bonan tries to land a leg kick but De Wilde saw it coming and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

De Wilde decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
De Wilde landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bonan wants to get back to full guard.
De Wilde lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bonan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, De Wilde has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jordan De Wilde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Wilde lands a heavy elbow.
Bonan tries to reverse the position but De Wilde maintains control.
De Wilde lands a heavy elbow.
De Wilde looking to finish Bonan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bonan!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonan is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Wilde postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bonan looks a forlorn figure.
De Wilde postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bonan looks a forlorn figure.
De Wilde with shots to the head and body - Bonan looks very uncomfortable down there.
De Wilde scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bonan can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Wilde with shots to the head and body - Bonan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bonan is desperately trying to improve his position but De Wilde has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Wilde unloading with bombs!
De Wilde controlling his opponent.
De Wilde 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.
De Wilde has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bonan's face.
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.
De Wilde cracks Bonan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
De Wilde wants to control the pace but Bonan is squirming around nicely.
De Wilde with the ground and pound from mount.
De Wilde unloading with bombs!
De Wilde prevents Bonan from getting the reversal.
De Wilde lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Wilde controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan De Wilde dominated that second 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 crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bonan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Wilde wants to slow Bonan down by chopping away at his legs.
Bonan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Wilde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bonan throws a chopping leg kick but De Wilde manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Wilde throws a leg kick which misses Bonan's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonan tries to avoid it.
De Wilde tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Wilde somewhat.

De Wilde feints and as Bonan raises his hands in defense, De Wilde changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Wilde wants to control from the top but Bonan keeps moving.

Bonan pushes De Wilde off and gets back to his feet.
Bonan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonan swinging wildly here.
Bonan falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Wilde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonan throws a sloppy head kick and De Wilde moves out of range easily.
De Wilde lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Wilde shoots in but no luck this time.
De Wilde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonan.
Bonan throws a jab but it's blocked by De Wilde.
Pixar Bonan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Wilde lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonan throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Wilde.
A combination from Bonan does no damage.
Pixar Bonan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Wilde throws a body punch but Bonan moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from De Wilde misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde connects with a nice looking jab.
De Wilde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Wilde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Wilde counters with a good, hard body kick but Bonan shrugs it off.
A big right from De Wilde misses.
Bonan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Bonan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonan walks into a stiff left hand from De Wilde.
De Wilde connects with a nice looking jab.
De Wilde lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bonan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Wilde.
De Wilde slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonan misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by De Wilde.
De Wilde cracks the inside of Bonan's front leg.
Bonan falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Wilde counters with a body kick that stops Bonan in his tracks momentarily.
Bonan throws a series of punches but De Wilde moves out of range.
De Wilde cracks the inside of Bonan's front leg.
Bonan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonan throws a lazy right hand but De Wilde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Wilde finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Wilde dodges the punch combination from Bonan.

De Wilde has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bonan is trying to break the clinch but De Wilde has him pressed against the cage.
Bonan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Wilde to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonan tries to break the clinch but De Wilde is controlling the position.
De Wilde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Wilde just leaning against Bonan, taking a breather.
Bonan is trying to break the clinch but De Wilde has him pressed against the cage.
Bonan is trying to pull guard but De Wilde turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonan.
De Wilde stalling.
De Wilde tries a body shot but Bonan blocks it.
Bonan blocks a body shot from De Wilde.
Pixar Bonan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Wilde lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonan or not.
De Wilde swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Wilde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Wilde tries to work over Bonan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Wilde misses with the head strike.
Bonan drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Wilde pulls his leg out and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan De Wilde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Wilde has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan De Wilde!
A relieved looking Jordan De Wilde thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Breaksiron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Breaksiron
vs
Flanders

150 cm
27
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Breaksiron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Flanders!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanders digs a good body shot into Breaksiron's ribs.

Breaksiron looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Flanders!

Breaksiron moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Flanders has worked his arm free - good work by Flanders!
Flanders is looking for a sweep.
Flanders prevents Breaksiron from improving position.
Flanders regains half guard, as Breaksiron was trying to land strikes.
Breaksiron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flanders is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaksiron looks to land a strike but Flanders avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Breaksiron throws a big right hand that misses.
Flanders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flanders working a defensive guard here.
Breaksiron postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Flanders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flanders wants to sweep here but Breaksiron controlling him for the moment.
Flanders working a defensive guard but Breaksiron manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaksiron working away.

Breaksiron goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flanders rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Breaksiron's guard! Nice work there by Flanders!
Breaksiron controlling Flanders's posture.
Breaksiron wants to sweep but no luck.
Flanders being controlled here momentarily.
Breaksiron wants to control but Flanders passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders wants to control but Breaksiron is keeping him busy.
Flanders controlling the action here.
Breaksiron wants to control but Flanders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flanders wants to get back to his feet.
Breaksiron is trying to maintain the position but Flanders is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Todd Flanders wasn't active enough on the ground.
Flanders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flanders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flanders attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flanders is looking to land body kicks.
Flanders keeps Breaksiron at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flanders. That's going to slow Breaksiron down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Breaksiron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Breaksiron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Breaksiron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Todd Flanders will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Flanders throws a leg kick but Breaksiron checks it.
Flanders lands with a slapping head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flanders.
Flanders bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Breaksiron checks a low kick from Flanders.
Breaksiron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Breaksiron wants to clinch up but Flanders keeps it at a distance.
Breaksiron shoots in but no luck this time.
Richard Breaksiron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flanders scores with a jab to the head.
Breaksiron takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flanders, as that shot connected.
Flanders moves out of range as Breaksiron strikes.
Flanders lands a jab.
Flanders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd Flanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Flanders lands.
Flanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Breaksiron.
Todd Flanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flanders stuns Breaksiron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flanders. That's going to slow Breaksiron down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flanders 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 Breaksiron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Breaksiron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Flanders thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Breaksiron if he has to take too many more of those.
Breaksiron 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.
Flanders connects with a solid leg kick.
Breaksiron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Todd Flanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flanders tries a low kick but Breaksiron avoids it.
Flanders lets loose with a powerful body kick. Breaksiron will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaksiron has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Flanders.
Flanders connects with an inside leg kick.
Flanders is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders checks a low kick from Breaksiron.
Breaksiron wants to clinch up but Flanders keeps it at a distance.
Flanders lets loose with a powerful body kick. Breaksiron will feel that in the morning.
Breaksiron misses with a few strikes there.
Flanders feints and then cracks Breaksiron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Breaksiron down.
Breaksiron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Breaksiron on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Flanders lands with a nice body kick.
Flanders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Breaksiron misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanders throws a head kick that Breaksiron semi-blocks.
Breaksiron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flanders dodges the punch combination from Breaksiron.
Breaksiron misses with a looping left.
Breaksiron checks the leg kick nicely there.
Breaksiron will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A good leg kick by Flanders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flanders dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Breaksiron. That did some damage!
Breaksiron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Flanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Flanders misses with a body kick.
Breaksiron tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flanders throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Breaksiron shoots in for a double leg but Flanders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flanders connects with an inside leg kick.
Breaksiron moves out of range of the body kick from Flanders.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flanders, right into the meat.
Flanders throws a head kick that half lands.
Flanders connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Breaksiron momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaksiron tries to clinch but Flanders is having none of it.
Breaksiron wants to clinch
enabling Flanders to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Breaksiron.
Flanders takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Breaksiron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breaksiron throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Breaksiron lands a nice looking body kick.
Flanders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Flanders with a hook.
Breaksiron wants to clinch
and Flanders counters with a good low kick that Breaksiron was not able to check.
Flanders lands with a cross.
Flanders thows a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Flanders!
Breaksiron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flanders swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Breaksiron. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Breaksiron takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Richard Breaksiron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flanders jabs at Breaksiron's body.
Breaksiron tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flanders counters with a leg kick.
Todd Flanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Breaksiron tries to clinch but Flanders moves out of range.
That kick from Flanders tenderised Breaksiron's leg. Breaksiron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Flanders - that will leave a mark!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flanders moves out of range as Breaksiron throws a body kick.
Breaksiron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flanders but Flanders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flanders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Flanders.
Flanders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Breaksiron has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flanders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flanders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Flanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flanders 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Flanders!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lobsta Mang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bera's entrance music is Parasite :D . A fine choice. Mang has chosen They Try Ta Boil Me as his entrance music. Matt Bera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bera
vs
Mang

180 cm
25
212 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

180 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

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 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Bera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lobsta Mang!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bera tries for a takedown but Mang circles away easily
and Mang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bera's knee momentarily.

Bera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mang to the ground. Bera is now in Mang's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bera tries to lock up and control but Mang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mang lands a big elbow.
Bera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mang is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mang with shots to the head and body - Bera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mang lands a big elbow - Bera is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bera is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lobsta Mang!
Lobsta Mang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noah Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pac Quiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quiao has chosen The Motto - Drake Ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ho
vs
Quiao

170 cm
23
140 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

169 cm
25
144 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pac Quiao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Quiao.
Quiao misses with a body shot.
Quiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pac Quiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quiao throws out the jab.
Ho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ho throws a nice looking combination but Quiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quiao with a hook.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quiao.
Quiao misses with a wild combination.
Quiao throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Quiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho throws a lazy uppercut
and Quiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Ho lands.
Quiao cracks a nice hook into Ho's ribs.
Quiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quiao throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quiao cracks Ho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Quiao digs a good body shot into Ho's ribs.
Quiao thuds a left hand into Ho's body.
Quiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quiao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ho rather than just go for the knockout.
Quiao scores with a decent looking hook.
Ho avoids the body shot from Quiao.
Quiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Quiao does it's job there.

Ho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ho preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho wants to pass the guard but Quiao is keeping the position.
Quiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Quiao keeping moving, preventing Ho from controlling successfully.
Ho 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.
Ho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiao keeping moving, preventing Ho from controlling successfully.
Quiao trying to control the position here.
Quiao keeping moving, preventing Ho from controlling successfully.

Noah Ho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jab by Quiao.
Quiao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ho had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Quiao just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ho misses with a series of wild punches.
Ho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ho somewhat.
Ho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ho looks for a takedown but Quiao sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho defending well as Quiao loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho slips a straight right by Quiao.
Quiao throws an off balance right hand
and Ho counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab from Quiao does it's job there.
Quiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho.
Quiao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho.
Ho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quiao defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Ho.
Nice defenses there by Ho.
Quiao throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Ho tries for a takedown but Quiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quiao.
Quiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Quiao there.
Ho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quiao but Quiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Quiao.
Quiao scores with a jab to the head.
Quiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Quiao.
Quiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ho in his tracks.

Ho is rocked!
Quiao lands with a good body shot.
Quiao lands with a good body shot.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Quiao's head but Quiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pac Quiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quiao finds it's way round the side to connect with Ho's head.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Quiao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Quiao. No joy for Ho on that attempt.
Quiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quiao throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Quiao lands a body shot.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Quiao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiao. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quiao moves out of range as Ho strikes.
Ho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quiao.
Quiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ho.
Nice uppercut lands for Quiao. That snapped Ho's head back.
Ho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ho there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quiao misses with an uppercut.
Quiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Quiao moves away and avoids it.
Ho ducks right into an uppercut from Quiao.
A jab from Quiao does it's job there.
Quiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho.
Quiao throws out a powerful jab.
Ho walks into a stiff left hand from Quiao.
Ho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Quiao scores with a hook.
Oh Ho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ho swinging wildly here.

Quiao gets caught napping as Ho dives in and scores a takedown. Quiao manages to retain guard.
Ho seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quiao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho throwing strikes but missing.
Quiao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ho is looking to work some ground and pound but Quiao has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quiao wants to sweep here but Ho controlling him for the moment.
Quiao is controlling Ho's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pac Quiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Quiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ho doesn't seem bothered though.
Quiao cracks Ho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ho looks for a takedown but Quiao sprawls well.
Quiao lands with a good body shot.
Quiao misses with a straight left.
Ho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Quiao backs up against the cage.
Quiao misses with a double jab.
Ho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Quiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ho counters with a two punch combo.
Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho moves forwards but Quiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quiao lands with a nice body punch.
Quiao dips to his left and cracks Ho with an uppercut!
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quiao.
Quiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quiao throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quiao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Quiao catches Ho right on the button with a cross.
Quiao misses with an uppercut. Ho saw that one coming.
Quiao misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ho shoots in for a takedown but Quiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Quiao there.
Quiao scores with a punch to the head.
Pac Quiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho slips a jab from Quiao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quiao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ho misses with a double jab
and Quiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho shoots in looking for a takedown. Quiao tries to sprawl out of it but Ho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quiao 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 Noah Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quiao lands with a nice body punch.
Quiao misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho shoots for a double leg takedown but Quiao sprawls well. He's pushed Ho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Ho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ho cracks Quiao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ho wants to control the pace but Quiao is squirming around nicely.
Quiao is working to get back to half guard.
Quiao wants to hold on but Ho pushes him away.
Pac Quiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ho lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quiao is looking to escape.
Ho lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quiao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ho controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quiao is bucking up trying to escape but Ho cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pac Quiao.
I've got Quiao 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pac Quiao!
Pac Quiao very nearly forgot to thank XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fou Rthihovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubble has chosen Rage Against The Machine - No Shelter as his entrance music. Fou Rthihovsky has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rthihovsky
vs
Rubble

165 cm
25
135 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

150 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Rthihovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barney Rubble!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rthihovsky swings for the body but Rubble moves out of range.
Rubble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubble throws out a leg kick but Rthihovsky moves out of range and Rubble only half commits.
Rthihovsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Rubble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rthihovsky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Rthihovsky misses the target.
Rthihovsky lands with a shot to the body.
Rthihovsky blocks a head kick by Rubble.
Rthihovsky throws a wild body kick that Rubble sees coming a mile off.
Rthihovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubble moves away.
Rthihovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Rubble darts in and clinches Rthihovsky up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rthihovsky blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rthihovsky.
A head punch on the inside from Rthihovsky fails to land.
Rthihovsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubble.
Rthihovsky keeps control of Rubble as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Rubble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rthihovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barney Rubble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubble tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rthihovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Rthihovsky as he checks the leg kick.
Rthihovsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rthihovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubble is looking to clinch but Rthihovsky is avoiding it.
Rthihovsky lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rthihovsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Rthihovsky misses.
Rthihovsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rubble avoids the body shot from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky blocks a head kick by Rubble.
Rthihovsky misses with a leg kick.
Rubble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rthihovsky.
Rubble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rthihovsky.
Rubble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky throws a shot from downtown. Rubble moves away and avoids it.
Rthihovsky throws a hook but Rubble avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rubble feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rthihovsky's calf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rubble 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 Rthihovsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rthihovsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rubble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rthihovsky.
Rubble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rthihovsky.
Rubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rthihovsky looks to land a right hand but Rubble moved out of range.
Rubble scores with a leg kick.
Rthihovsky connects with the punch.
Rthihovsky misses with a hook
and Rubble counters with a nice leg kick.
Rubble lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble moves in looking to clinch but Rthihovsky pushes him off.
Rthihovsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left lands for Rthihovsky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Rthihovsky.
Rubble misses with a body kick.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rthihovsky moves away.
Rthihovsky throws a hook to the side of Rubble's head but Rubble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rthihovsky.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rthihovsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rubble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rthihovsky manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rthihovsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 Fou Rthihovsky will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rthihovsky throws a sloppy head kick and Rubble moves out of range easily.
Rthihovsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rubble avoids it really well and circles away.
Rthihovsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rubble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rubble.
Rubble throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rthihovsky pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rubble back to the cage. Rthihovsky follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fou Rthihovsky is winning the standup battle so far.

Rthihovsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rthihovsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rthihovsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rubble's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble controlling Rthihovsky's posture.
Rubble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rthihovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubble trying to control the position.
Rubble keeping moving, preventing Rthihovsky from controlling successfully.
Rubble trying to keep a closed guard but Rthihovsky is proving a slippery customer.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Barney Rubble hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rthihovsky circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble connects with a leg kick. Rthihovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rubble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rthihovsky moves out of range as Rubble throws a body kick.
Rthihovsky looks to land a left hand but Rubble moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Rthihovsky there.
Rthihovsky throws a series of punches but Rubble avoids them all with ease.
Rubble tries a low kick but Rthihovsky avoids it.
Rubble takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky throws a hook but Rubble blocks it.
Rthihovsky throws a body punch but Rubble moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rthihovsky. That snapped Rubble's head back.
Rubble scores with a jab to the body.
Rubble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Rubble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubble tries to land a front kick but Rthihovsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Rubble tenderised Rthihovsky's leg. Rthihovsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rubble throws a right hand that misses
and Rthihovsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rthihovsky lands with a nice body punch.
Rthihovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubble moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Rubble misses.
Rubble throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rubble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rubble moves out of range as Rthihovsky strikes.
Rubble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rthihovsky.

Rubble forces Rthihovsky back against the cage and clinches.
Rthihovsky lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble landing knees to the body.
Rthihovsky lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rthihovsky leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rthihovsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubble trying to land knees to the body.
Rthihovsky takes a knee right on the jaw!
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 Fou Rthihovsky will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rthihovsky misses with a double jab.
Rubble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rubble moves away from the strike by Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rubble explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rubble will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rubble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Rubble fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rthihovsky tries to bum rush Rubble with a series of wild strikes but Rubble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rthihovsky moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble lands a front kick.
Rubble stuns Rthihovsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Rubble clinches.
Rthihovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rubble throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rthihovsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rthihovsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Rubble has double underhooks.
Rthihovsky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rubble is keeping busy.
Rthihovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubble prevents a body shot from Rthihovsky.
Rubble misses with a knee to the head.
Rthihovsky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rubble smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Rthihovsky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rubble.
Rthihovsky with a nice cross.
Rthihovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubble.
Rthihovsky lands a right hook to the body.
Rubble with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubble connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rubble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rubble misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky looks to land a left hand but Rubble moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown by Rthihovsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Rubble which made him look bad.
Rubble throws a front kick that sends Rthihovsky stumbling back into the cage.
Rthihovsky 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.
Rubble throws a leg kick which misses Rthihovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Rthihovsky tries to avoid it.
Rubble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubble moves out of range of the strikes.
Rubble throws a head kick but Rthihovsky moves out of range.
Rthihovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Rubble slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rubble.
Rubble misses with a body kick.
Rubble looks to land a body kick but Rthihovsky moved away.
Rubble connects with a body shot that sends Rthihovsky's belly button to the back.
Rthihovsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rubble throws out a loose jab but Rthihovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rubble.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rthihovsky throws an off balance right hand
and Rubble counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubble is looking to clinch but Rthihovsky is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rthihovsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rubble's calf.
Rubble misses with a looping left.
Rthihovsky takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rubble with a nice cross.
Rthihovsky blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Rthihovsky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubble. Rthihovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubble slips a jab and a cross from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky lands a nice hook to Rubble's body. Rubble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rubble lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rthihovsky shoots in for a takedown but Rubble shows good takedown defense.
Rubble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rthihovsky throws a sloppy head kick and Rubble moves out of range easily.
Rubble ducks right into an uppercut from Rthihovsky.
Rubble with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rubble thuds his right hand into Rthihovsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rubble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rthihovsky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky tries to score with a low kick but Rubble moves his leg out of the way.

Rthihovsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rubble is trying to control but can't.
Rubble wants to improve his position but Rthihovsky is controlling well.
Rthihovsky thows a huge punch but Rubble dodges it nicely.
Rthihovsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rthihovsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rubble is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble keeping hold of Rthihovsky's head, controlling as best he can.
Rubble wants to control but Rthihovsky is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rthihovsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rthihovsky wants to take a breather but Rubble is having none of it.
Rthihovsky looks to land a strike but Rubble avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rthihovsky trying to control but Rubble is working from the bottom.
Rthihovsky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rubble is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rthihovsky 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble has his hands on Rthihovsky's head, controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rthihovsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rubble. Rubble obviously looking to wear him down.
Rubble misses with a low kick.
Rthihovsky will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rubble defending well as Rthihovsky loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rthihovsky throws a shot from downtown. Rubble moves away and avoids it.
Rubble throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Fou Rthihovsky will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A low kick from Rubble misses
and Rthihovsky counters with a three punch combo that has Rubble backing up. Rubble nods at Rthihovsky to acknowledge the strikes.
Rthihovsky throws a low kick but Rubble avoids it.
Rthihovsky lands with a straight right. Rubble didn't see that one coming.
Rthihovsky moves out of range as Rubble throws a body kick.
Rthihovsky throws a series of punches but Rubble moves out of range.
Rthihovsky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rubble swings for the body but Rthihovsky moves out of range.
Rubble lands a leg kick that knocks Rthihovsky off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Rubble.
Rthihovsky throws a lazy right hand but Rubble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubble fakes the leg kick and cracks Rthihovsky in the body.
Rthihovsky fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubble checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky misses the jab.
Rthihovsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rubble makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rthihovsky really felt that one!
Rthihovsky blocks a head kick by Rubble.
Rubble throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rthihovsky misses the target.
Rubble throws a hook but Rthihovsky blocks it.
Rubble throws a hook but Rthihovsky avoids it easily.
Rthihovsky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big left from Rubble misses.
Rthihovsky throws a hook to the side of Rubble's head but Rubble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rubble tries to land a leg kick but Rthihovsky saw it coming and moves away.
Rthihovsky punishes Rubble's body with a nice straight punch.
Rthihovsky misses with a low kick as Rubble jumps back.
Rthihovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Rubble's shoulder, as Rubble tries to avoid the shot.
Rthihovsky scores with a one two! Rubble had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rubble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rthihovsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rubble moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rubble tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Rubble blocks the leg kick.
Rubble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky avoids the head kick by Rubble.
Rubble misses with a body shot.
Rubble tries to clinch there but Rthihovsky circles away.

Rubble gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rubble connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rthihovsky's face.
Rubble landing knees to the head.
Rthihovsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubble.
Rubble connects with a knee to the head.
Rubble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rubble has him pressed against the cage.
Rthihovsky working aggressively here.
Rthihovsky trying to stall but Rubble improves his position.
Rubble missing with knees to the body.
Rthihovsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rubble backwards.
Rthihovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rthihovsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubble wants to get back to striking at distance but Rthihovsky won't allow it.
Rthihovsky scores with a shot to the side of Rubble's head.
Rthihovsky stalling in the clinch but Rubble improves position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rthihovsky tries to work over Rubble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rthihovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubble with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barney Rubble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubble using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rthihovsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

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 Fou Rthihovsky.
I think Rthihovsky 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fou Rthihovsky!
Fou Rthihovsky retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Fou Rthihovsky started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.