CK 1 - The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbigniew Ciosek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodgers comes to the cage accompanied by Killing In The Name Of. Zbigniew Ciosek will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Rodgers
vs
Ciosek

175 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

220 cm
26
277 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brendan Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zbigniew Ciosek!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt

and Rodgers counters with a shoot takedown. Ciosek fights it but they end up in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Ciosek keeps moving.
Rodgers stops Ciosek from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brendan Rodgers wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rodgers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown but Ciosek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodgers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Rodgers closes the distance and pushes Ciosek back into the cage.

Ciosek is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rodgers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ciosek to the mat. Ciosek regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciosek wants to stand and escape but Rodgers is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers is pushing down on Ciosek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ciosek is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodgers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ciosek tries to kick Rodgers off but Rodgers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rodgers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ciosek is refusing to be controlled, as Rodgers sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brendan Rodgers.
Rodgers keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ciosek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ciosek tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodgers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ciosek doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodgers circles away.
Ciosek moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodgers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciosek's waist but Ciosek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodgers off to one side.
Brendan Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciosek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Ciosek.
Rodgers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Brendan Rodgers has been cut.
Ciosek wants to clinch up but Rodgers keeps it at a distance.
Ciosek wants to clinch.
Rodgers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ciosek wants to clinch up but Rodgers keeps it at a distance.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt - Ciosek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Rodgers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciosek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rodgers closes the distance and pushes Ciosek back into the cage.
Ciosek is trying to force a seperation but Rodgers has the dominant position.
Ciosek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodgers.
Ciosek trying to land knees to the body.
Ciosek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ciosek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Ciosek.
Ciosek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zbigniew Ciosek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ciosek circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rodgers drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ciosek follows Rodgers to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zbigniew Ciosek!
After winning the bout, Zbigniew Ciosek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sokure Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: bodies. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Maul
vs
Randall

188 cm
25
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darth Maul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sokure Randall!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Randall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Randall stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maul to get to his feet.
Maul scores with a body shot.

Randall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maul moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Randall stands up from Maul's guard - Randall perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maul tries a head kick but it misses.

Randall has closed the distance and engaged Maul in a clinch.

Randall gets control of Maul's arms and successfully pulls guard. Randall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Randall 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.
Maul wants to control from the top but Randall keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Randall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Randall has his foot on Maul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maul works his way back into a safe position though.
Maul stays in close to Randall's body and controls the position.
Maul trying to control the position from guard on top but Randall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Darth Maul wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maul tries to clinch but Randall is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall leaves Maul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Randall moves out of range of the body kick.

Randall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maul is breathing heavily.
Maul controlling the position.

Randall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randall has managed to get both his arms back between Maul's legs - danger averted.
Randall wants to stand but Maul has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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!
Randall looking to pass the guard.
Randall with a nice head shot there.

Maul kicks Randall off and gets to his feet.
Randall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sokure Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randall tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Randall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul shoots in looking for a takedown but Randall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Randall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maul did well to prevent Randall getting side control.
Maul is staying active underneath Randall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Randall wants to stand up but Maul is controlling the position.
Maul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maul is positioning himself well to prevent Randall advancing to mount.
Randall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maul's head.
Maul tries to roll over but Randall keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall lands with a punch from half guard.
Maul taking some punishment here, with Randall in his half guard.
Maul trying to hold on to Randall's head to control him but Randall postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maul!
Randall raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randall sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Randall trying to control but Maul is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Randall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maul trying to keep a closed guard but Randall is proving a slippery customer.
Randall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maul swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Randall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maul, up you get!
Nice sprawl there from Randall as Maul shoots in.
Maul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Randall swivels and escapes.
Maul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randall.

Maul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Randall was covering up waiting for the punch and Maul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Randall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Randall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maul is aware though and is defending well.

Randall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Maul stacks Randall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Maul!
Randall seems a little lost for a moment, as Maul dominates the positioning.
Randall tries to improve position but can't.

Maul decides to stand back up.

Maul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Randall is trying to defend but Maul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Maul stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randall wants to clinch up but Maul keeps it at a distance.
Maul fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randall fails to land the takedown.
Maul throws a series of strikes that have Randall backpedaling.
Randall slaps away a takedown attempt from Maul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Randall throws a head kick that misses.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randall.

Maul fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Randall sprawls well initially but Maul persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Randall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randall.
Maul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul trying to stand up but can't free himself from Randall's guard.

Randall working for a triangle but Maul defends it easily.

Randall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maul is aware though and is defending well.

Maul stands up and waves to Randall to follow him.
Randall stuffs the takedown attempt from Maul. Maul gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall shoots in looking for a takedown but Maul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maul throws a leg kick but Randall checks it.
Randall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maul's waist but Maul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Randall off to one side.

Maul pushes Randall up against the cage in a clinch.

Maul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maul just stands there and leans against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randall tries to pull guard but Maul won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Maul dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Randall walks into a stiff left hand from Maul.
Maul slaps away a takedown attempt from Randall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Randall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Maul as Randall shoots in.
Randall misses with a double jab.

Maul closes the distance and pushes Randall back into the cage.

Maul manages to pull guard.
Maul throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Randall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maul is proving hard to escape from.
Maul 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.
Randall tries to free his leg and advance position but Maul is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randall.

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

Maul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Maul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randall blocks a head kick by Maul.
Maul keeps the fight on the outside.
Maul avoids the head kick by Randall.
Randall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maul.
Randall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maul but Maul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Darth Maul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sokure Randall.
Maul slaps away a takedown attempt from Randall, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Maul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Randall to the ground. Maul is now in Randall's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul is looking to stand up but Randall won't let him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Randall has his foot on Maul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maul works his way back into a safe position though.
Maul won't allow Randall to sweep him here.
Randall trying to strike off his back.
Randall throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Randall trying to control the position.
Maul throws a big elbow that misses.
Randall being controlled here, momentarily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul wants to control from the top but Randall keeps moving.
Randall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maul is controlling him.
Maul advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maul in particular looking to stall.
Randall tries to kick Maul off but Maul keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Randall is looking for a sweep. Maul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randall missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Randall wants to get back to full guard but Maul has mounted him!
Maul content just to control the position here.
Randall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maul wants to stand but Randall is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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 Darth Maul.
I think Maul 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuriy Doylidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rook comes to the cage accompanied by Shinedown-Simple Man. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yuriy Doylidov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Rook
vs
Doylidov

178 cm
21
217 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yuriy Doylidov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rook fakes the leg kick and cracks Doylidov in the body.
Rook checks a leg kick.
Rook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rook misses with a kick to the body.

Rook lands a big head kick that sends Doylidov tumbling to the mat! Rook takes a step backwards and waves Doylidov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Yuriy Doylidov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Doylidov keeps Rook at a distance using the push kick.
Doylidov throws a front kick that sends Rook stumbling back into the cage.
Rook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rook lands a leg kick that knocks Doylidov off balance momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doylidov - that will leave a mark!
Rook misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rook, right into the meat.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Rook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doylidov sizes up Rook with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doylidov looks for the body kick but Rook saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook throws a head kick but Doylidov moves out of range.
Rook scores with a head kick.
Doylidov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doylidov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doylidov avoids the head kick by Rook.
Rook tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rook.
Rook takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Rook is breathing heavily.
Doylidov misses with a kick to the body.
Doylidov scores with a kick to the body.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Doylidov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Will Rook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doylidov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doylidov punishes Rook's body with a nice straight punch.
Doylidov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doylidov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doylidov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rook drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doylidov. That's going to slow Rook down.
Rook throws a head kick but Doylidov moves out of range.
Rook throws a sloppy head kick and Doylidov moves out of range easily.
Rook moves out of range of the body kick from Doylidov.
Doylidov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rook is looking to land body kicks.
Doylidov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rook gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doylidov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doylidov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doylidov connects with an inside leg kick.
Doylidov tries to bum rush Rook with a series of wild strikes but Rook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Doylidov as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doylidov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rook tries a head kick but it misses.
Rook throws a head kick that misses.
Doylidov's corner calls for a 1-2. Doylidov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doylidov misses with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Doylidov.
Rook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Rook shoots in but Doylidov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doylidov checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Rook.
Rook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Doylidov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rook takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Doylidov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook throws a head kick that misses.
Rook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doylidov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doylidov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doylidov. Rook shrugs it off though.
Doylidov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rook checks a leg kick.
Rook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doylidov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rook. Rook circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Doylidov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doylidov lands the left hand.
Rook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rook throws a head kick that misses
and Doylidov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Doylidov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rook checks a leg kick nicely.
Doylidov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Rook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Doylidov's cut.
That's time! Rook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Doylidov as he connects with a hook.
Doylidov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rook takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doylidov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doylidov misses with an uppercut.
Doylidov avoids the head kick by Rook.
A head kick misses from Rook.
Rook will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rook takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rook goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rook misses with a kick to the body
and Doylidov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rook's knee momentarily.
Doylidov scores with a hook to the body. Rook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doylidov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rook is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rook lands with a kick to the temple. Doylidov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doylidov lands with a nice body punch.
Rook checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doylidov, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doylidov cracks the inside of Rook's front leg.
Rook throws a head kick but Doylidov moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Doylidov.
Doylidov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doylidov throws a shot to the body.
Rook blocks a leg kick.
Rook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doylidov blocks a head kick by Rook.
Rook throws a head kick but Doylidov moves out of range.
Doylidov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Doylidov connects with a leg kick. Rook looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doylidov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Doylidov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Rook misses its intended target.
Doylidov throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Doylidov does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Rook throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doylidov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doylidov.
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!
Doylidov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rook.
Rook looks to land a body kick but Doylidov moved away.
Rook blocks a leg kick.
Rook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doylidov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rook's calf.
Rook throws a front kick aimed at Doylidov's knee but Doylidov avoids it well.

Rook gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doylidov tries to work over Rook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Rook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rook walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doylidov.
Doylidov throws the kick towards the body but Rook avoids it.
Doylidov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doylidov looks for the body kick but Rook saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rook tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Will Rook is winning the standup battle so far.
Rook looks to throw a body kick
and Doylidov counters with a thumping low kick.
Doylidov with a jab.
Rook tries a head kick but it misses.
Doylidov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doylidov blocks a head kick by Rook.
Doylidov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doylidov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rook will feel that in the morning.
Rook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rook throws a sloppy head kick and Doylidov moves out of range easily.
Doylidov scoring well with a low kick there.
Doylidov pushes Rook away with a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doylidov.
Rook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doylidov connects with a solid leg kick.
Rook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Rook as he checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Doylidov.
Rook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rook blocks the body kick.
Doylidov works Rook's body with a nice hook.
Rook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Doylidov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Doylidov as he connects with a hook.
Doylidov thows a body kick. Rook tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rook connects with a high kick.
Doylidov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rook's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doylidov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Doylidov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rook. That did some damage!
Rook throws a head kick but Doylidov moves out of range.
Rook blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuriy Doylidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Doylidov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rook thows a leg kick but Doylidov checks it
and Doylidov counters with a nice uppercut.
Doylidov avoids the head kick by Rook.
Rook takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doylidov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rook. That did some damage!
Rook throws a head kick that Doylidov semi-blocks.
Rook misses with a low kick as Doylidov jumps back.
Rook blocks the body kick.
Rook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doylidov.
Doylidov lands a jab to the head.
Doylidov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rook circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid body kick from Doylidov.
Rook throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doylidov throws a leg kick which misses Rook's front leg but catches the back leg as Rook tries to avoid it.
Rook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rook throws a head kick that misses.
Rook throws a head kick that misses.
Doylidov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doylidov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rook tries to clinch but Doylidov is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doylidov.
Doylidov misses with a low kick.
Rook throws a leg kick but Doylidov checks it.
Doylidov connects with a solid leg kick.
Rook has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doylidov finds it's way round the side to connect with Rook's head.
Doylidov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rook throws a head kick that misses.

Rook clinches with his opponent.

Rook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doylidov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rook takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doylidov throws a low kick, looking for Rook's leg but Rook calmly moves out of range.
Doylidov lands a nice hook to Rook's body. Rook takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doylidov blocks a head kick by Rook.
Rook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doylidov.
Doylidov throws a right and a left that Rook avoids nicely.
Doylidov stuffs the takedown.
Rook walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doylidov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doylidov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Doylidov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doylidov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doylidov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rook connects with a high kick.
Doylidov throws a leg kick but Rook sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doylidov avoids the head kick by Rook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doylidov throws a right hand that Rook ducks under and follows up with a left that Rook also avoids with ease.
Rook throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doylidov lands a nice looking body kick.
Doylidov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rook moves out of range of the body kick from Doylidov.
Rook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doylidov's calf.
A clash of legs there as Doylidov blocks the low kick.
Rook checks a low kick from Doylidov.
Nice body kick from Rook.
Rook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rook takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doylidov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doylidov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rook's calf.
Rook tries a head kick but it misses.
Doylidov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doylidov jabs Rook to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rook moves out of range of the leg kick from Doylidov.
Rook takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doylidov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doylidov misses with a wild body shot.
Rook throws a push kick but Doylidov slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doylidov throws a big shot that misses.
Rook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doylidov avoids the head kick by Rook.
Doylidov fails to land with a series of punches.
Doylidov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rook checks a leg kick.
Rook finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Rook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuriy Doylidov.
I think Doylidov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yuriy Doylidov!
A victorious Yuriy Doylidov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Seanoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Slughterdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seanoa comes into the arena with Mama Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. Felix Slughterdog told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Seanoa
vs
Slughterdog

190 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Seanoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felix Slughterdog!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Seanoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Seanoa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Seanoa lands a shot to the body.
Slughterdog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seanoa's elbow.
Slughterdog tries to break the clinch but Seanoa is controlling the position.
Slughterdog tries to break free but Seanoa pushes him back against the cage.

Seanoa manages to break the clinch.

Seanoa has Slughterdog up against the cage in a clinch.

Slughterdog is fighting off a takedown attempt but Seanoa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Slughterdog to the mat. Slughterdog regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Seanoa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seanoa 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.

Seanoa stands up and waves to Slughterdog to follow him.

Seanoa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slughterdog, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Seanoa manages to break the clinch.

Seanoa drives through with a takedown into Slughterdog's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slughterdog being controlled here, momentarily.

Seanoa 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Seanoa passes into half guard.
Slughterdog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seanoa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Seanoa decides to stand and escape the position.

Seanoa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seanoa controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seanoa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Seanoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slughterdog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seanoa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slughterdog lands a two punch combo.

Seanoa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slughterdog on his heels. He'll look to pass Slughterdog's guard now, I'm sure.
Seanoa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Joe Seanoa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Seanoa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Slughterdog trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seanoa moves nicely into side control.

Seanoa decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Seanoa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Seanoa has hold of Slughterdog's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Slughterdog tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Seanoa cranks the arm and Slughterdog screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Slughterdog, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joe Seanoa!
Our winner, Joe Seanoa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Denis Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dragging Dead Bodies in Blue Bags Up Really Long Hills. Jose Gonzalez looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Andreas
vs
Gonzalez

183 cm
22
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Denis Andreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez thows a leg kick but Andreas checks it

and Andreas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andreas lands an elbow that stopped Gonzalez in his tracks for a moment.
Andreas has Gonzalez pressed against the cage.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andreas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Andreas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andreas with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Andreas manages to break the clinch.
Andreas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gonzalez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas fails in his attempt to clinch.

Andreas has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andreas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
Andreas is struggling to control the position.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andreas prevents it.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Gonzalez being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Andreas.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andreas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andreas is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.

Andreas has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Andreas.
Gonzalez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Denis Andreas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Gonzalez.
Andreas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Jose Gonzalez has been cut.
Andreas effectively controlling the action here.
Andreas stops a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzalez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Andreas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andreas obliges.
Andreas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Andreas.
Andreas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Andreas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Andreas.
Andreas tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Andreas throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andreas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Andreas instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andreas connects with a knee to the head.
Andreas lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andreas tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Andreas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andreas is stalling here.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andreas scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andreas obliges.
Andreas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Andreas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andreas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Andreas breaks from the clinch.
Andreas is looking to slow Gonzalez down with leg kicks.
Andreas scores with a leg kick.
Andreas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Andreas rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andreas obliges.
Andreas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Denis Andreas has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andreas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andreas.
Denis Andreas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreas is looking to clinch.
Andreas tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Andreas instigates a clinch.
Andreas with a knee to the head.
Andreas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.

Andreas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andreas clinches up with Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage.
Andreas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andreas looking to throw knees to the head but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
Andreas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Andreas for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Andreas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreas taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Andreas.
Andreas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andreas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andreas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Andreas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andreas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andreas scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonzalez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andreas.
Andreas fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Andreas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Gonzalez'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. This is the final round!

Andreas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andreas defends it nicely.
Andreas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzalez on the side of the head.

Andreas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andreas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andreas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andreas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Andreas lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Andreas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andreas seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andreas.
The referee calls for Andreas to work.
Andreas gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Andreas.
Andreas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andreas scores with a decent looking hook.
Andreas tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Denis Andreas is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Andreas.
Andreas throws a good cross that connects.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andreas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gonzalez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andreas is stalling here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Andreas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Andreas gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andreas manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andreas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andreas throws a leg kick which misses Gonzalez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gonzalez tries to avoid it.

Andreas closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gonzalez wants a takedown but no success here.
Andreas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gonzalez fails to pull guard.
Denis Andreas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denis Andreas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Gonzalez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andreas slows down the pace here.
Andreas lands a good knee to the midsection. Gonzalez won't want to take too many of those.
Andreas lands an elbow just above Gonzalez 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andreas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Andreas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Andreas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andreas 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Andreas!
Denis Andreas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kangeroo Poo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Stump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stump has chosen Drop the Bombshell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Poo
vs
Stump

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kangeroo Poo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Stump!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Stump counters with a nice double leg into side control. Poo won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poo is looking for a sweep.
Stump in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Poo is trying to improve his position.
Poo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stump's best efforts.
Stump is thwarting Poo's attempts to control the position.
Poo is in trouble now - Stump has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stump wants to free his trapped foot but Poo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Poo is pressing down on Stump's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stump lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Poo looking for a guillotine here but Stump defends easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Poo is looking for a triangle here but Stump uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Poo is being controlled here.

Stump decides to stand up, so the ref orders Poo to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stump closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stump is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Stump manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stump closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Poo is looking to get back to full guard here but Stump has managed to pass to side control instead.
Poo tries to bench press Stump off him but Stump keeps the position.
Poo being controlled for a moment.
Poo can't do much from the bottom here.
Stump advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stump looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stump has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poo's face.
Stump connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stump cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stump pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Poo is trying to escape the mount.
Poo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Poo is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stump trying to control the pace.
Stump 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.

Jordan Stump dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stump misses with a two punch combination.

Poo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stump on his heels. He'll look to pass Stump's guard now, I'm sure.
Stump seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Poo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stump manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poo has Stump in his guard.
Stump working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Poo is looking for a triangle but Stump pushes his legs off easily.
Jordan Stump has got the better of the ground game so far.

Poo is looking for a triangle but Stump pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stump is pushing down on Poo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poo is fighting to maintain full guard but Stump has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

Poo looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poo is in trouble now - Stump has advanced to mount!
Stump landing punches.
Poo tries to improve his position but instead Stump has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stump.

Stump is working for a rear naked choke. Poo is not defending it well and Stump has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Poo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Poo's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jordan Stump!
After winning the bout, Jordan Stump thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter McCann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McCann
vs
Lecter

195 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCann pushes off an throws an elbow but Lecter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lecter is trying to pull guard but McCann has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCann as Lecter tries to tie him up.
Lecter fails to pull the fight into his guard.

McCann drags the fight down to the ground.
Lecter postures up.
Lecter trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
Lecter stays in close to McCann's body and controls the position.
Lecter stops McCann from standing up.
Lecter sitting in guard here, content to control.

Hannibal Lecter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

McCann gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lecter wants to sweep but no luck.
Lecter working a defensive guard here.
Lecter is pulling down on McCann's head to control his posture.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hannibal Lecter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Jeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojtek Svalbard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jeans
vs
Svalbard

185 cm
19
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
27
220 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Levi Jeans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wojtek Svalbard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Svalbard instigates a clinch.

Jeans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Jeans catches Svalbard right on the button with a cross.

Svalbard scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Svalbard is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Levi Jeans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Svalbard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svalbard is trying to control the action in half guard but Jeans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jeans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jeans is trying to control but Svalbard manages to pass to mount!
Jeans is squirming around, avoiding Svalbard's attempts to control the action.

Svalbard is working for a guillotine from mount but Jeans frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeans is looking to get to half guard.

Svalbard goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jeans is on top in guard.
Jeans wants to control from the top but Svalbard keeps moving.

Svalbard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jeans has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeans throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Svalbard to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeans throws a big right hand that misses.

Svalbard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jeans is aware though and is defending well.
Jeans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jeans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jeans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jeans preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Svalbard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Svalbard is pulling down on Jeans's head. It's preventing any offense from Jeans, at least for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jeans throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard has his hands on Jeans's head, controlling the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Wojtek Svalbard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Svalbard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeans throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Svalbard.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Svalbard.
Svalbard advances nicely into full mount.

Svalbard is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Svalbard slips a jab and a cross from Jeans.

Svalbard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jeans is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Svalbard wants to take a breather but Jeans manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Svalbard.
Svalbard wants to control from the top but Jeans keeps moving.

Svalbard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svalbard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Svalbard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Svalbard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jeans wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jeans tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Svalbard wants to control but instead Jeans manages to regain half guard.
Jeans tries to get to full guard but Svalbard has control of the leg.
Svalbard not doing much here.
Jeans trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svalbard is pressing down on Jeans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jeans is holding on for now.
Jeans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Svalbard.

Svalbard wants to work for an arm triangle but Jeans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Svalbard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Jeans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard works his way into full mount!

Svalbard goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jeans turns into him and now he's in Svalbard's guard.
Svalbard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Svalbard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard looking to control.

Svalbard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jeans uses it to pass to side control.
Svalbard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Svalbard keeping hold of Jeans's head, controlling as best he can.
Jeans trying to control the action but Svalbard is working from the bottom.
Jeans throwing shots but Svalbard is blocking nicely.
Jeans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard is looking for a sweep. Jeans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Svalbard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jeans.
Svalbard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Svalbard.
Svalbard seems keen to control Jeans's posture.

Svalbard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeans postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wojtek Svalbard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Svalbard thows a body shot but no joy.

Jeans gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Jeans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Svalbard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jeans on his heels. He'll look to pass Jeans's guard now, I'm sure.
Jeans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jeans tries to get out of the position.
Svalbard throws an elbow that misses. Jeans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Svalbard's guard. Nice move by Jeans!
Svalbard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jeans wants to control from the top but Svalbard keeps moving.
Jeans won't allow Svalbard to sweep him here.

Svalbard is looking for a triangle but Jeans pushes his legs off easily.
Svalbard has control of Jeans's left arm, preventing Jeans from doing any damage.
Svalbard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Svalbard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jeans wants to control from the top but Svalbard keeps moving.
Jeans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Svalbard pulls Jeans in to control the position.
Svalbard 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.

Jeans drops back looking for a leg! Svalbard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Svalbard manages to kick Jeans off! Jeans jumps back into Svalbard's guard.
Svalbard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeans lands a couple of digs.
Svalbard trying to keep a closed guard but Jeans is proving a slippery customer.
Jeans trying to control but Svalbard is working from the bottom.
Jeans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wojtek Svalbard has got the better of the ground game so far.

Svalbard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jeans is aware though and is defending well.

Svalbard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jeans defends it easily.
Jeans postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard seems keen to control Jeans's posture.
Jeans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Svalbard is pulling down on Jeans's head to control his posture.
Jeans throws a big right hand that misses.
Jeans throwing strikes from guard but Svalbard blocks nicely.
Jeans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Svalbard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jeans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard looking for a sweep but Jeans has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Svalbard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Svalbard tries to hold on but Jeans postures up.

Jeans is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Svalbard is surviving well by controlling Jeans's body position as best he can.
Svalbard is looking to improve his position but Jeans isn't that keen on the idea.
Levi Jeans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svalbard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wojtek Svalbard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Svalbard 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wojtek Svalbard!