DUFF 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Hellion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell has chosen Badass by Saliva as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Hellion
vs
Mitchell

190 cm
26
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trevor Hellion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hellion shoots in and gets a takedown into Mitchell's guard.
Hellion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hellion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hellion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hellion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hellion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hellion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hellion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hellion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hellion landing with the ground and pound.
Hellion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hellion postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell 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.
Hellion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Hellion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hellion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hellion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to control the position.

Hellion 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hellion distracts Mitchell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hellion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hellion throwing strikes from guard but Mitchell blocks nicely.
Hellion lands a couple of digs.
Hellion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hellion postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchell's brow.
Hellion with a nice head shot there.
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!

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

Hellion 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell has momentary wrist control but Hellion slips an elbow through the middle.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hellion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

Mitchell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hellion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hellion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hellion is in close to Mitchell's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Hellion 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.
Hellion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Hellion 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.
Hellion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hellion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hellion stands up over Mitchell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hellion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hellion distracts Mitchell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mitchell's guard.

Hellion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mitchell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hellion.
Hellion working the head and body with strikes.

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

Hellion is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitchell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hellion.
Hellion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hellion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hellion postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mitchell covers up, he's hurt! Hellion keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hellion and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hellion can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Hellion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renee Mondeux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mondeux is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ronnie McCoury-Cajun Man. Tony Stark had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Stark
vs
Mondeux

185 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renee Mondeux!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mondeux drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mondeux works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mondeux looks up at the clock and then as Stark takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mondeux smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mondeux cracks Stark with a big right hand but Stark just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mondeux working away.
Mondeux scoring with punches from side control.
Stark tries to buck Mondeux off but Mondeux is having none of it.
Mondeux working the head with strikes.
Mondeux working away.
Stark is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mondeux connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondeux scores with punches from side control.
Mondeux scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mondeux tries to advance to mount but Stark denies him.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark is pushing Mondeux's head away, looking to escape. Mondeux manages to hold on to the position though.
Mondeux in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mondeux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mondeux landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Mondeux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stark takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mondeux in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stark can't do much from the bottom here.
Mondeux lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stark is trying to get back to his feet.
Stark taking a bit of punishment here - Mondeux scoring with strikes.
Mondeux lands an elbow.

Stark is rocked!
Mondeux lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Stark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mondeux cracks Stark with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mondeux immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Stark is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mondeux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renee Mondeux!
After the fight, Renee Mondeux was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Burnett has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Burnett
vs
Diaz

172 cm
25
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Burnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Burnett darts in and clinches Diaz up against the ropes.
Burnett with a knee to the head.

Burnett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burnett is looking to clinch.

Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Burnett is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Burnett's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Burnett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burnett wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz won't allow Burnett to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burnett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burnett has escaped and now he's on top!
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Burnett from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burnett wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diaz looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burnett trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Burnett from standing up.

We're going to have a standup here because Brandon Burnett wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Burnett stuffs the takedown.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burnett tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burnett to the ground. Burnett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz looks gassed!
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burnett defends it nicely.
Brandon Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Burnett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Burnett closes the distance and clinches.
Burnett trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
Burnett landing knees to the head.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!

Burnett breaks the clinch.
Burnett is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Burnett moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Burnett has Diaz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Burnett wants to stall.
Burnett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burnett scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Burnett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Burnett.
Burnett is trying to maintain a safe position but Diaz gets an underhook and turns Burnett into the ropes.

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

Burnett forces Diaz back against the ropes and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnett tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burnett connects with a knee to the head.
Burnett throws an elbow that misses.

Burnett breaks the clinch.
Diaz shoots in but Burnett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burnett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burnett tries to clinch up.
Burnett throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
Burnett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Burnett darts in and clinches Diaz up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Burnett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Burnett cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz tries to clinch but Burnett is having none of it.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnett.
Brandon Burnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burnett lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diaz looks to clinch

and Burnett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burnett.
Burnett is pressed up against the ropes. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burnett down to the mat. Burnett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz throws a jab when Burnett was well out of range.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Burnett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diaz will feel that in the morning.
Burnett tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.

Burnett has managed to clinch.
Burnett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett lands a knee to the head.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burnett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Burnett, against the ropes.

Burnett breaks from the clinch.

Burnett pushes Diaz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Burnett tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Burnett.
Burnett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!

Burnett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Burnett.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burnett swivels and escapes.
Brandon Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Burnett has managed to clinch.
Burnett landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett scores with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burnett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burnett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Burnett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Burnett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnett looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burnett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burnett.
Burnett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burnett blocks an uppercut.
Burnett lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Burnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Burnett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Burnett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burnett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burnett connects with a knee to the head.

Burnett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burnett throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burnett tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Burnett sprawls well.
Brandon Burnett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Burnett instigates a clinch.
Burnett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Burnett connects with a knee to the head.
Burnett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brandon Burnett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz jumps guard but Burnett turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.

Burnett breaks the clinch.

Burnett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz tries to circle away but Burnett has him pinned against the ropes.
Burnett is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Burnett breaks from the clinch.
Burnett tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burnett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burnett tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burnett to the ground. Burnett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burnett.
Burnett scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Burnett tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Burnett throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burnett tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnett.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Burnett moved out of range.
Burnett tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Burnett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Burnett is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is trying to control. Burnett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz stops Burnett from getting back to his feet.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nick Diaz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Burnett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burnett looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Burnett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Burnett misses with a knee strike.
Burnett scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burnett prevents it.
Burnett with a knee to the head.
Burnett misses with an elbow over the top.
Burnett connects with a knee to the head.

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

Burnett closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Burnett holds him up against the ropes and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett lands with a right to the head.
Burnett lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burnett scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Brandon Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Burnett looking to stall.
Burnett connects with a knee to the head.
Burnett stalling in the clinch but Diaz improves position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Burnett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Burnett clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burnett is defending well.
Burnett with a knee to the head.
Burnett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burnett throws an elbow but it misses.
Burnett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Burnett manages to break the clinch.

Burnett darts in and clinches Diaz up against the ropes.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Burnett, against the ropes.
Burnett misses with a knee to the head.
Burnett gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Burnett landing knees to the head.
Burnett connects with a knee to the head.
Burnett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burnett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has Burnett pressed against the ropes, preventing Burnett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burnett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Burnett keeps him there for the moment.

Burnett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Burnett which made him look bad.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Burnett moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Brandon Burnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Burnett sprawls well.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Burnett!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Torres
vs
Rubble

176 cm
19
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

150 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barney Rubble!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubble throws a leg kick which misses Torres's front leg but catches the back leg as Torres tries to avoid it.
Rubble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rubble misses with a body kick.

Torres closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rubble's guard.
Torres wants to control from the top but Rubble keeps moving.
Rubble wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Rubble keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Torres wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rubble connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres has his takedown stuffed
and Rubble finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rubble scores with a head kick.

It looks like Josh Torres has been cut.
Rubble turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Rubble finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
Torres moves out of range as Rubble throws a body kick.
Rubble scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rubble.
Rubble looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt
and Rubble counters with an outside leg kick.

Rubble rushes Torres and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rubble scores with a knee to the head.

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!
Torres tries to pull guard but Rubble forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torres is defending well for now.
Torres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rubble unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Torres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rubble tries to land knees in the clinch but Torres avoids the damage to the body.
Torres jumps guard but Rubble turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Rubble lands a nice knee to the body.
Rubble lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to pull guard but Rubble forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Rubble trying to land knees to the body.
Rubble tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torres avoids it.
Torres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Rubble to keep the fight standing.
Rubble is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rubble connects with a knee to the head.
Rubble unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Rubble working Torres over with knees to the body.
Rubble scores a nice knee to the body.
Torres takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rubble unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rubble connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble prevents the takedown attempt.
Rubble unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rubble crunches a lovely knee into Torres's ribcage.
Rubble putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but Rubble shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torres takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rubble working Torres over with knees to the body.
Rubble unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Rubble.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Rubble to keep the fight standing.
Rubble landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Rubble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Torres's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rubble connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rubble.
Rubble feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torres's calf.
Torres with a poor takedown
and Rubble counters with a nice body kick.
Torres takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rubble lands with a shot to the body.
Rubble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torres on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rubble. Rubble obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Rubble moves into the clinch successfully.
Rubble lands a knee to the body.
Rubble landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubble working Torres over with knees to the body.
Torres tries to pull guard but Rubble won't allow it.
Rubble landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Rubble.
Rubble is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rubble lands a nice knee to the body.
Rubble lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rubble connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torres's face.
Rubble lands a nice knee to the body.
Rubble unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rubble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubble landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rubble unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rubble lands a knee to the body.
Rubble scores a nice knee to the body.
Rubble putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rubble lands a good knee to the midsection. Torres won't want to take too many of those.
Torres tries to pull guard but Rubble won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rubble.
Rubble is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rubble scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble lands a knee to the body.
Rubble putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rubble utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rubble landing knees to the body.
Rubble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubble unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rubble landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rubble putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Torres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubble lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble lands a nice knee to the body.
Rubble landing knees to the body.
Rubble working Torres over with knees to the body.
Rubble lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Rubble.
Rubble connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torres's face.
Rubble unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Torres tries for a takedown but Rubble manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Rubble.
Rubble with a knee to the head.
Rubble lands a good knee to the midsection. Torres won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Rubble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Torres's cut.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rubble scoring well with a low kick there.
Torres shoots for a takedown but Rubble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rubble. Torres shrugs it off though.
Torres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rubble thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torres if he has to take too many more of those.
Rubble pushes Torres away with a front kick.
Barney Rubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubble connects with a solid leg kick.
Rubble lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rubble. That's going to slow Torres down.
Josh Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubble throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubble lands a nice looking body shot.
Rubble looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rubble scores with a kick to the midsection.
Torres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rubble.
Rubble lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rubble, right into the meat.
Torres on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rubble. Rubble obviously looking to wear him down.
Torres walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rubble.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rubble.
Torres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rubble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Rubble tenderised Torres's leg. Torres is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torres fails with the takedown
and Rubble counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torres's knee momentarily.
Rubble thuds his shin into the meat of Torres's side.
Rubble lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rubble.
Rubble explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Torres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rubble.
Rubble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rubble scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Rubble. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rubble.
Rubble looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torres walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rubble.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rubble.
Rubble connects with a crisp jab.
Rubble scores with a jab to the head.
Barney Rubble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rubble cracks Torres with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rubble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barney Rubble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubble scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rubble throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rubble lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rubble.
Rubble connects with a leg kick. Torres looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubble keeps Torres at a distance using the push kick.
Torres tries for a takedown but Rubble circles away easily
and Rubble counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubble lands with a shot to the body.
Rubble throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torres on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Josh Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torres fails with the takedown
and Rubble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Rubble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rubble 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 25:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Rubble!

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FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhou Fei Chi Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Franklin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fei Chi Song
vs
Franklin

172 cm
25
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhou Fei Chi Song!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin closes the distance and clinches up with Fei Chi Song, looking for a takedown. Franklin pushes Fei Chi Song against the ropes but Fei Chi Song circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fei Chi Song fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fei Chi Song changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fei Chi Song uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Franklin slips a jab and a cross from Fei Chi Song.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fei Chi Song sprawls well. Fei Chi Song wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franklin.
Zhou Fei Chi Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Franklin.
Fei Chi Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franklin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franklin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fei Chi Song lands with a straight right. Franklin didn't see that one coming.
Fei Chi Song's jab looks to have found its range, popping Franklin under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei Chi Song digs a good hook to Franklin's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song stuffs the takedown.
Fei Chi Song is looking to wear down Franklin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fei Chi Song throws a right hand that Franklin ducks under and follows up with a left that Franklin also avoids with ease.
Franklin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fei Chi Song.
Ben Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fei Chi Song scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin looks gassed!
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin dives in and grabs Fei Chi Song's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fei Chi Song pushes down on Franklin's head and hops out.

Fei Chi Song closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franklin did well to prevent Fei Chi Song getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Fei Chi Song seems to be looking for submissions.
Fei Chi Song winds up and cracks Franklin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fei Chi Song thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
Franklin tries to roll over but Fei Chi Song keeps him under control.
Fei Chi Song is nestled in close to Franklin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Chi Song seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franklin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franklin.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fei Chi Song's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fei Chi Song looking to pass the guard.
Franklin is trying to keep Fei Chi Song in close.
Fei Chi Song postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet.
Fei Chi Song loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fei Chi Song stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Fei Chi Song from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to stand up but Fei Chi Song is controlling him.
Fei Chi Song trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franklin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fei Chi Song wanted to stand there but Franklin had control of the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Zhou Fei Chi Song wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fei Chi Song fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fei Chi Song swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.

Franklin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fei Chi Song is in trouble now - Franklin has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song is in a horrible position here. Franklin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Franklin looking to finish Fei Chi Song with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fei Chi Song!
Franklin lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Chi Song is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Franklin.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Franklin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fei Chi Song is on top in guard.
Fei Chi Song controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhou Fei Chi Song dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Franklin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fei Chi Song, pushing him back against the ropes.
Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fei Chi Song avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Franklin is trying to trip Fei Chi Song. He has hold of a leg but Fei Chi Song is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Franklin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franklin lands a couple of digs.
Fei Chi Song lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Franklin!
Fei Chi Song landing strikes from the mount.
Fei Chi Song raining down hammerfists from mount.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Fei Chi Song's attempts to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei Chi Song lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franklin tries to reverse the position but Fei Chi Song maintains control.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Fei Chi Song's attempts to control the action.
Fei Chi Song is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franklin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fei Chi Song cracks Franklin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fei Chi Song 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.
Franklin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Franklin wants to control but Fei Chi Song is having none of it.
Fei Chi Song lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fei Chi Song is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Franklin is surviving well by controlling Fei Chi Song's body position as best he can.
Franklin is trying desperately to improve position.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Fei Chi Song can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Franklin is defending against the submission attempts here by Fei Chi Song.

Fei Chi Song is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franklin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fei Chi Song throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fei Chi Song is keen to just control but Franklin is a slippery customer.
Fei Chi Song trying to pass the guard but Franklin defending well.
Nice strikes from Fei Chi Song there.
Franklin gets full guard.
Zhou Fei Chi Song overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fei Chi Song trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin pulls Fei Chi Song in to control the position.
Franklin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fei Chi Song.
Fei Chi Song wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.

Franklin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fei Chi Song defends it easily.
Fei Chi Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhou Fei Chi Song dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fei Chi Song scores with a decent looking hook.
Fei Chi Song stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Fei Chi Song jabs Franklin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fei Chi Song lands a jab to the head.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fei Chi Song as he jumps to the side.
Fei Chi Song scores with a one two! Franklin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fei Chi Song lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Franklin shoots in for a double leg but Fei Chi Song sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zhou Fei Chi Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Franklin.
Fei Chi Song lands with a good body shot.
Franklin misses with a body kick.
Franklin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Franklin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fei Chi Song with a jab.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fei Chi Song is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Franklin's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fei Chi Song is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Fei Chi Song eventually gives up the hold.
Fei Chi Song is looking to stall here but Franklin recovers full guard.
Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Fei Chi Song is proving a slippery customer.

Fei Chi Song gets to his feet - Franklin follows without any prompting.
Franklin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fei Chi Song cracks Franklin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fei Chi Song cracks Franklin with a good jab.
Fei Chi Song stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Franklin takes one to the chin there.
Franklin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fei Chi Song connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franklin scrambles back to his feet.
Fei Chi Song misses with a few strikes there.

Fei Chi Song tries to sprawl but Franklin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!

Franklin is looking for a kimura here.
Fei Chi Song has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franklin is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fei Chi Song does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fei Chi Song wants to control but Franklin is keeping busy.
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. Franklin connects with a nice short shot to Fei Chi Song's temple.
Fei Chi Song is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fei Chi Song has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franklin is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Franklin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Franklin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franklin winds up and cracks Fei Chi Song with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fei Chi Song wants to improve his position but Franklin is controlling well.
Franklin stalling away here and it's allowed Fei Chi Song to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin throws an elbow that misses. Fei Chi Song uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franklin's guard. Nice move by Fei Chi Song!
Franklin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhou Fei Chi Song clearly takes that round.
That's time! Fei Chi Song's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fei Chi Song lands with a right hand.
Zhou Fei Chi Song is winning the standup battle so far.

Franklin looking to score a takedown here. Fei Chi Song is defending well but Franklin drives through and ends up in Fei Chi Song's guard.
Franklin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franklin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fei Chi Song wants to stand but Franklin is controlling the position.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Franklin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fei Chi Song's head.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Fei Chi Song is keeping the position.
Fei Chi Song avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franklin is looking to work some ground and pound but Fei Chi Song has wrist control.
Franklin throwing strikes from guard but Fei Chi Song blocks nicely.
Franklin is looking to advance position but Fei Chi Song has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fei Chi Song scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Franklin?
Fei Chi Song lands a big elbow.
Fei Chi Song punishing his opponent with strikes.
Franklin tries to hold on but Fei Chi Song pushes him away.
Fei Chi Song putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fei Chi Song working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fei Chi Song tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fei Chi Song lands a nice shot to the head.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin gets back to full guard.
Fei Chi Song lands a couple of digs.
Fei Chi Song won't allow Franklin to sweep him here.
Franklin working a defensive guard here.
Fei Chi Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fei Chi Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fei Chi Song closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franklin circles away.
Franklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Franklin does no damage.
Zhou Fei Chi Song is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fei Chi Song sprawls well. Fei Chi Song wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Fei Chi Song works over Franklin's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song digs a good body shot into Franklin's ribs.

Franklin instigates a clinch.

Fei Chi Song turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Franklin is not content to let Fei Chi Song control the position.
Fei Chi Song working away.
Fei Chi Song cracks Franklin with a big right hand but Franklin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Franklin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei Chi Song wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fei Chi Song stalling away here and it's allowed Franklin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fei Chi Song looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ben Franklin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fei Chi Song misses with a hook. Franklin ducked under it nicely.
Fei Chi Song slips under a jab from Franklin.
Fei Chi Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fei Chi Song counters with a three punch combo that has Franklin backing up. Franklin nods at Fei Chi Song to acknowledge the strikes.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fei Chi Song feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franklins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fei Chi Song stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhou Fei Chi Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Franklin.
Fei Chi Song stuns Franklin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Fei Chi Song drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fei Chi Song throws a big right hand that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fei Chi Song pushes down on Franklin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fei Chi Song trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franklin!
Fei Chi Song in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Fei Chi Song connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fei Chi Song pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Franklin tries to lock up and control but Fei Chi Song gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fei Chi Song scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Franklin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fei Chi Song wants to take a breather but Franklin is having none of it.
Fei Chi Song working over Franklin with some ground and pound. Franklin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Fei Chi Song is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fei Chi Song works his way into side control.
Franklin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fei Chi Song connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to control but Fei Chi Song postures up.
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!
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fei Chi Song landing a few strikes.
Fei Chi Song is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fei Chi Song throws a strike aimed at the side of Franklin's head but Franklin avoids it well.

Fei Chi Song looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Franklin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Franklin is trying to work for a kimura but Fei Chi Song is defending well.

Fei Chi Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fei Chi Song is looking to improve his position.
Franklin 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.
Franklin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Franklin is thwarting Fei Chi Song's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franklin lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Franklin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Franklin.
Ben Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fei Chi Song on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franklin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Franklin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin thows a huge punch but Fei Chi Song dodges it nicely.
Fei Chi Song is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franklin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhou Fei Chi Song showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fei Chi Song 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhou Fei Chi Song!
Zhou Fei Chi Song is the new featherweight champion!
Zhou Fei Chi Song 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2 and Jason Lopez. Rickenbacker v.2's entrance music is Back Stabber!. A fine choice. 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.

Rickenbacker v.2
vs
Lopez

175 cm
19
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickenbacker v.2 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.

Lopez rushes Rickenbacker v.2 and presses him up against the ropes.

Rickenbacker v.2 breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rickenbacker v.2 dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Rickenbacker v.2.

Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Rickenbacker v.2 has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoiding damage as Lopez throws knees to the body.
Lopez tries a knee to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lopez blocks the elbow strike.

Rickenbacker v.2 manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lopez tries to stand but Rickenbacker v.2 is controlling from the bottom.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Lopez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rickenbacker v.2's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lopez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rickenbacker v.2 is proving hard to escape from.
Lopez sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Lopez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lopez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rickenbacker v.2. That one must have hurt.
Lopez is looking to clinch.

Rickenbacker v.2 lands a big head kick that sends Lopez tumbling to the mat! Rickenbacker v.2 takes a step backwards and waves Lopez back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Lopez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a powerful right kick. Lopez tried to block low but the kick was high! Lopez was taken right off of his feet! Rickenbacker v.2 jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 retains his welterweight title!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mutant Chernobli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernobli comes to the ring accompanied by Slipknot-Waynd and Bleed. Mutant Chernobli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chernobli
vs
Pitt

175 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mutant Chernobli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Pitt!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitt connects with a crisp jab.
Brian Pitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernobli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pitt is fending him off so far but Chernobli persists. Nope, Pitt circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, jab by Pitt - just one landing.
Chernobli moves out of range as Pitt strikes.
Pitt throws the left hand but Chernobli avoids the punch easily.
Pitt throws a hook to the side of Chernobli's head but Chernobli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pitt misses with a straight right.
Chernobli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pitt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chernobli somewhat.
Pitt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Pitt misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernobli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernobli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Chernobli drives through with a takedown into Pitt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pitt keeping full guard, as Chernobli tries to pass.
Chernobli stops Pitt from standing up.
Chernobli looking to pass the guard.
Chernobli wants to control from the top but Pitt keeps moving.
Pitt wants to stand and escape but Chernobli is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chernobli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chernobli tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitt is retaining full guard.
Chernobli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Chernobli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pitt wants to get back to his feet but Chernobli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pitt looking to control but Chernobli passes into half guard.

Chernobli seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Pitt has recovered full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernobli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chernobli wants to pass the guard but Pitt is keeping the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernobli passes Pitt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Chernobli is looking for a kimura but Pitt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chernobli to get the leverage.
Chernobli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernobli wants to pass the guard but Pitt is defending well.
Pitt is looking to escape.

Chernobli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chernobli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pitt is just riding it out for now. Chernobli eventually gives up the hold.

Chernobli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pitt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chernobli.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernobli prevents Pitt from improving his position.

Chernobli has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pitt defend it? Chernobli steps over the head and cranks it - Pitt is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chernobli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mutant Chernobli!
Mutant Chernobli retains his light heavyweight title!
Mutant Chernobli spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.