B!68: 2 Fights 1 Night 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Samsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rice Farmer Lady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Samsa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Samsa
vs
Farmer Lady

193 cm
27
270 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

190 cm
31
255 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregor Samsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rice Farmer Lady!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Samsa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Farmer Lady shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Samsa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Farmer Lady gets to mount! Samsa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Farmer Lady jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Samsa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Samsa and Farmer Lady has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Farmer Lady has hold of Samsa's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Samsa seems comfortable defending it but Farmer Lady has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Samsa is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Samsa is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Farmer Lady couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rice Farmer Lady!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Scott
vs
Hannibal

206 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hannibal!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hannibal did well to prevent Scott getting side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scott wants to take a breather but Hannibal is having none of it.
Hannibal is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott thows a huge punch but Hannibal dodges it nicely.
Hannibal is holding on to half guard well.
Hannibal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hannibal is pressing down on Scott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hannibal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott's guard.
Hannibal wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott is working an open guard so Hannibal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A combination from Hannibal does no damage.
Scott tries for a takedown but Hannibal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Hannibal drops Scott with a beautiful combination! Scott stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hannibal is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hannibal feints a jab and as Scott dips his head, Hannibal unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Scott right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Scott falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Hannibal smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Hannibal!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Arts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Nappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Nappa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Arts
vs
Nappa

196 cm
21
190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

181 cm
29
189 lbs
16 - 13 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

MMA ANIMAL

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshall Arts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dirk Nappa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nappa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Arts has closed the distance and engaged Nappa in a clinch.
Arts is trying to break free.
Nappa avoids a wild elbow strike from Arts.

Arts breaks the clinch.

Arts rushes Nappa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Arts has had enough of the clinch but Nappa keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Arts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nappa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arts's efforts to push away.
Nappa blocks an elbow strike from Arts.
Nappa prevents Arts from breaking the clinch.
Arts tries to break the clinch but Nappa is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arts is trying to break the clinch but Nappa has him pressed against the cage.
Arts wants to break free but Nappa has control.
Arts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arts scores with a knee to the head.
Arts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arts can't break the clinch.
Arts tries to break free but Nappa pushes him back against the cage.
Arts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arts pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nappa avoiding damage.
Arts is trying to force a seperation but Nappa has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arts tries to break the clinch but Nappa is controlling the position.
Nappa blocks an elbow strike.
Arts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arts is trying to break the clinch but Nappa is controlling him.
Arts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nappa keeps control of Arts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arts throws an elbow that misses.
Nappa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nappa has Arts pressed against the cage, preventing Arts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arts is trying to break the clinch but Nappa is controlling him.
Arts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arts wants to get back to striking at distance but Nappa won't allow it.
Arts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arts is trying to force a seperation but Nappa has the dominant position.
Nappa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arts's efforts to push away.

Arts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nappa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arts is out of range.
Nappa is looking to land body kicks.

Nappa tries to keep at a distance but Arts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arts being controlled against the cage.
Nappa keeps control of Arts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arts wants to get back to striking at distance but Nappa won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arts breaks the clinch.

Arts moves into the clinch successfully.
Nappa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arts up against the cage.
Nappa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arts tries to break free but Nappa pushes him back against the cage.
Arts is trying to push Nappa away but Nappa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arts has had enough of the clinch but Nappa keeps him there for the moment.
Nappa keeps control of Arts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nappa keeps control of Arts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nappa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arts's efforts to push away.
Arts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nappa has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Arts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Arts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nappa, pushing him back against the cage.
Arts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nappa has Arts pressed against the cage, preventing Arts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nappa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Arts with a knee to the head.

It looks like Dirk Nappa has been cut.
Nappa'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.
Arts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arts is trying to break free.
Arts tries to break the clinch but Nappa is controlling the position.
Arts tries to break the clinch but Nappa is controlling the position.
Arts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arts wants to get back to striking at distance but Nappa won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nappa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arts is trying to break free.
Arts tries to break free but Nappa pushes him back against the cage.
Nappa takes an elbow to the temple.
Arts throws an elbow but it misses.
Nappa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arts lands a nice elbow.

Arts breaks the clinch.
Nappa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arts blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arts putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nappa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for Nappa to work.
Nappa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arts's efforts to push away.
Arts working hard to break the clinch.

Arts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nappa needs to keep his hands up - Arts had a free shot at his head there.
Arts avoids the head kick by Nappa.

Arts closes the distance and pushes Nappa back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nappa slowing the pace effectively.

Arts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arts blocks a leg kick.

Arts closes the distance and pushes Nappa back into the cage.
Arts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nappa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marshall Arts has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arts is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nappa is trying to stall.
Arts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nappa has him pressed against the cage.

Arts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nappa is looking to score with low kicks.
Arts moves out of range of the body kick from Nappa.
Arts blocks a head kick by Nappa.

Arts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nappa, pushing him back against the cage.
Nappa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappa keeps control of Arts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arts has had enough of the clinch but Nappa keeps him there for the moment.
Arts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arts tries to circle away but Nappa has him pinned against the cage.
Arts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nappa controlling the action here for a moment.
Arts is trying to break the clinch but Nappa is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arts wants to break free but Nappa has control.
Nappa looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Arts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Nappa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nappa tries to land a front kick but Arts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nappa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arts. Nappa shrugs it off though.
Arts blocks the body kick.
Nappa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Arts closes the distance and pushes Nappa back into the cage.
Arts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arts is trying to push Nappa away but Nappa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nappa avoids a wild elbow strike from Arts.

Arts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nappa throws a leg kick but Arts sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Arts closes the distance and pushes Nappa back into the cage.
Nappa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arts's efforts to push away.
Nappa stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Arts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nappa throws a sloppy head kick and Arts moves out of range easily.

Arts moves into the clinch.

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

Arts takes the fight into the clinch.
Arts misses with a knee to the head.
Nappa has Arts pressed against the cage, preventing Arts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nappa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arts is trying to force a seperation but Nappa has the dominant position.
Nappa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arts's efforts to push away.
Arts misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Arts breaks the clinch.
Dirk Nappa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nappa motions for Arts to come forward. Nappa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nappa misses with a low kick.

Arts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arts landing knees to the body.
Arts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nappa blocks it with crossed arms.
Arts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nappa just leaning against Arts, taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nappa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arts's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Arts moves into the clinch.

Arts breaks the clinch.
Nappa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nappa misses with a low kick.
Nappa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Arts closes the distance and pushes Nappa back into the cage.
Arts working hard to break the clinch.
Nappa scores with a shot to the side of Arts's head.
Arts is trying to break the clinch but Nappa has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Nappa to work.
Nappa prevents Arts from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nappa trying to stall but Arts improves his position.
Arts is trying to break free.
Arts has had enough of the clinch but Nappa keeps him there for the moment.
Arts tries to break free but Nappa pushes him back against the cage.
Arts wants to get back to striking at distance but Nappa won't allow it.
Arts letting Nappa take a breather here.
Arts can't break the clinch.
Nappa stalling against the cage.
Marshall Arts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arts tries to circle away but Nappa has him pinned against the cage.
Dirk Nappa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nappa has Arts pressed against the cage, preventing Arts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Arts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arts 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Arts!
After the big win, Marshall Arts made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MMA ANIMAL and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Watcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Watcher
vs
Black

195 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ace C

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Watcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Watcher. No joy for Black on that attempt.

Watcher gets a clinch.
Black goes for a takedown in the clinch but Watcher prevents it.
Black can't get the takedown.
Andy Watcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Watcher lands with a light punch inside.
Black is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Watcher is defending well.
Watcher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Watcher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Watcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watcher.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Watcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Watcher tries to stall but Black uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Watcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Black jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watcher walks away with a smile on his face. Black gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watcher. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Jack Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Watcher napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Watcher tries to improve position but can't.
Watcher sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Black working Watcher over with strikes.
Black working Watcher over with strikes.
Watcher is trying to get back to full guard.

Watcher looking for submissions off his back.
Watcher wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
Black wants to take a breather but Watcher is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Black in particular looking to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watcher wants to control but Black is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watcher is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Black.
Watcher is holding on to half guard well.
Watcher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Black passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Watcher!
Black scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black prevents Watcher from getting the reversal.
Black controlling the pace for now.
Black working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Watcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watcher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Watcher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Watcher tries to lock up and control but Black gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black landing punches.

It looks like Andy Watcher has been cut.
Watcher in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Watcher is rocked!
Black postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Watcher in real trouble here! The ref calls for Watcher to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Black!
A very excited looking Jack Black made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Ngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bat Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slade has chosen Billy Joel - Goodnight Saigon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bat Slade enters the cage!

Ngo
vs
Slade

180 cm
22
190 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
189 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

MMA ANIMAL

-OVERDOSE Factory-

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Ngo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bat Slade!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade shoots in for a takedown but Ngo shows good takedown defense.
Ngo wants to land a leg kick but Slade is out of range.
Ngo tries to land a leg kick but Slade saw it coming and moves away.
Ngo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Slade shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Slade is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ngo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slade wants to free his trapped foot but Ngo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slade is keen to just control but Ngo is a slippery customer.
Ngo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slade is working away from the top position though.
Ngo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slade is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ngo!
Slade throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Slade connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Slade thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ngo gets back to half guard.
Ngo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slade's back!
Ngo is hanging on to Slade's back as he tries to escape.
Ngo lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Slade is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ngo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ngo is hanging on to Slade's back as he tries to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slade trying to control the action but Ngo just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Slade's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Ngo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Slade is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slade defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Slade is taking damage to the body and head.
Ngo is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Slade turns into Ngo and is now in his guard.
Ngo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngo throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Slade won't allow Ngo to sweep him here.
Ngo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slade!

Slade tries to improve his position but Ngo has taken his back! Ngo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Slade tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ngo pushes Slade away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Ngo!
After the big win, Henry Ngo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MMA ANIMAL and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and God Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelios kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In Waves. The key to victory for Chev Chelios has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Chelios
vs
Devil

175 cm
21
178 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
178 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

MMA ANIMAL

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, God Devil!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios throws a jab when Devil was well out of range.
Devil lands a jab.
Chelios misses with a double jab
and Devil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
God Devil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chelios lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Devil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chelios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Devil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chelios.
Devil fails with a takedown attempt.
Devil defending well as Chelios loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil misses with a double jab
and Chelios makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Devil slips under a jab.
Devil thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Chelios misses.
Chelios throws a good cross that connects.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Devil.
Chelios slips under a jab from Devil.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios misses with a hook. Devil ducked under it nicely.
Devil misses with an uppercut
enabling Chelios to counter with a crisp jab.
Devil slips a straight right by Chelios.
Devil throws a combination that misses
and Chelios counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devil misses with a hook. Chelios ducked under it nicely.
Chelios misses with a wild body shot.
Chelios misses with a head kick.
Devil closes the distance and clinches up with Chelios, looking for a takedown. Devil pushes Chelios against the cage but Chelios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of God Devil.
Devil avoids the head kick by Chelios.
Chelios tests Devil's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil misses with a hook
and Chelios counters with an outside leg kick.
Devil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Devil fails with a takedown attempt.
Chev Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Devil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chelios counters with a good low kick that Devil was not able to check.
Chelios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Devil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Devil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Devil throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chelios to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Chelios gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chev Chelios!
An out of breath Chev Chelios thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lopez
vs
Smith

180 cm
27
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
29
182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Fast

MMA ANIMAL

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.

Lopez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lopez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lopez prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Lopez landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Lopez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lopez lands a couple of nice shots there 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!
Lopez with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lopez prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Lopez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lopez postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Smith out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Lopez goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alberto Lopez!
Alberto Lopez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MMA ANIMAL, into his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis deFunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Lidae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lidae's choice of entrance music: Lighters. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

deFunes
vs
Lidae

190 cm
22
204 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
224 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

MMA ANIMAL

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis deFunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Lidae!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
deFunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
deFunes thows a body kick. Lidae tries to catch it but that hurt him.
deFunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Steven Lidae has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
deFunes misses with a head kick.
Lidae takes a head kick and keeps coming.
deFunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lidae.
deFunes lands with a nice body punch.

Lidae has closed the distance and engaged deFunes in a clinch.

Lidae manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Lidae escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. deFunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
deFunes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Lidae is looking for a triangle but deFunes pushes his legs off easily.

Lidae is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! deFunes has his hands clasped together but Lidae extends an breaks deFunes's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lidae.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Lidae!
Steven Lidae took some time post fight to say the following; '9-0 baby! 9-0! I'm undefeated, i beat everyone who has beaten me before, except one person that has retired. 9-0, come at me!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schnee Wittchen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakke Somali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wittchen comes into the arena with Can't be touched blaring out of the sound system. Somali is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sakke - Oonhan Suomalainen. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wittchen
vs
Somali

170 cm
26
175 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
180 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

MMA ANIMAL

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Schnee Wittchen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sakke Somali!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Somali throws a body punch but Wittchen moves out of range.
Wittchen throws a sloppy head kick
and Somali counters with a three punch combo that has Wittchen backing up. Wittchen nods at Somali to acknowledge the strikes.
A big right from Wittchen misses.
Wittchen avoids the body shot from Somali.
Somali just misses with a punch to the body.
Wittchen thows a body shot but no joy.
Wittchen 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.
Somali feints and then cracks Wittchen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wittchen down.
A good leg kick by Somali.
Somali blocks a head kick by Wittchen.
Somali misses with a head kick.
Somali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wittchen's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Wittchen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittchen tries to bum rush Somali with a series of wild strikes but Somali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Somali misses with a straight left.
Somali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wittchen's calf.
Somali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wittchen throws a leg kick but Somali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wittchen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Somali.
Wittchen throws a solid leg kick but Somali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wittchen.
Wittchen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wittchen throws a nice looking combination but Somali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Somali tries to bum rush Wittchen with a series of wild strikes but Wittchen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Somali throws a leg kick which misses Wittchen's front leg but catches the back leg as Wittchen tries to avoid it.
Somali takes a swing at Wittchen's ribcage but misses.
Somali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wittchen. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen walks into a left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Somali blocks the leg kick.
Somali slips a jab and a cross from Wittchen.
Somali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wittchen checks it well.
Somali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Somali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somali throws a wild body kick that Wittchen sees coming a mile off.
Wittchen wants to slow Somali down by chopping away at his legs.
Somali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wittchen.
A solid body kick from Somali.
Somali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wittchen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a right and a left that Wittchen avoids nicely.
Wittchen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Somali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wittchen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Somali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wittchen at a distance.
Wittchen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somali.
Somali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Somali thows a body kick. Wittchen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wittchen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Somali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wittchen misses with a low kick.
Somali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wittchen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen misses with a right hand
and Somali counters with a one-two 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!
Somali throws the kick towards the body but Wittchen avoids it.
Somali punishes Wittchen's body with a nice straight punch.
Wittchen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wittchen misses with the combination.
Somali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wittchen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Somali.
Somali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wittchen throws a push kick but Somali slaps the foot to one side.
Wittchen throws a lazy right hand but Somali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wittchen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A leg kick checked by Somali.
Somali scores with a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Somali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wittchen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Somali cracks Wittchen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Somali throws a leg kick that misses.
Somali jabs Wittchen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Somali is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wittchen rather than just go for the knockout.
Wittchen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Somali.
Sakke Somali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wittchen misses with a head kick.
Wittchen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Somali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Somali. That's going to slow Wittchen down.
Wittchen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Somali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wittchen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali connects with an inside leg kick.
Somali feints and then cracks Wittchen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wittchen down.
Somali misses with a wild body shot.
Wittchen drops his hands momentarily and Somali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Somali, right into the meat.
Somali scoring well with a low kick there.
Wittchen doesn't manage to clinch there - Somali circles away.
Somali scores with a jab to the body.
Wittchen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakke Somali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wittchen misses with a combination
and Somali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wittchen manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Somali throws the kick towards the body but Wittchen avoids it.
Somali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wittchen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wittchen checks a low kick from Somali.
Somali lands a nice looking body shot.
Somali connects with a solid leg kick.
Somali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Somali lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Somali.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wittchen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Somali.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wittchen.
Wittchen misses with a double jab
and Somali makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wittchen misses the jab.
Somali is looking to chop away at Wittchen's legs.
Somali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wittchen throws a combination that misses
and Somali counters with a nice kick to the body.
Somali connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wittchen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Somali doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Somali.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wittchen forces Somali back against the cage and clinches.
Somali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Somali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Somali tries a body shot but Wittchen blocks it.
A short uppercut from Somali.
Somali struggles to land a body shot inside as Wittchen controls his hands.
Somali has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wittchen trying to land knees to the body.
Somali avoiding damage as Wittchen throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Somali can't find room to land a body shot as Wittchen controls the action.
Somali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wittchen backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Somali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakke Somali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Somali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Somali scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wittchen throws a series of punches but Somali avoids them all with ease.
Wittchen throws a sloppy head kick
and Somali counters with a series of strikes. Wittchen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schnee Wittchen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wittchen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Somali.
Somali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wittchen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Somali.
Somali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Somali.
Wittchen motions for Somali to come forward. Wittchen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wittchen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittchen throws a hook to the side of Somali's head but Somali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somali scores with a nice head shot.
Wittchen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Somali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wittchen is looking to clinch but Somali is avoiding it.
Somali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Somali connects with a solid leg kick.
Somali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Somali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somali misses with a looping right.
Wittchen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakke Somali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somali throws a looping overhand right but Wittchen ducks down to avoid it.
Somali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Somali throws a one two combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Somali!
Wittchen looks to score with a jab to the body but Somali is just out of range.
Somali keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somali connects with a leg kick. Wittchen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Somali thuds a left hand into Wittchen's body.
Wittchen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Somali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wittchen's sensitive parts.
Wittchen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Somali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Somali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wittchen misses with the combination.
Somali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Somali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wittchen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wittchen avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Somali.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Somali checks a leg kick.
Wittchen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Somali lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali scores with a jab.
Somali sizes up Wittchen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wittchen tries a low kick but Somali avoids it.
Wittchen misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wittchen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Somali lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Wittchen.
Somali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wittchen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wittchen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Somali counters with a solid body kick.
Somali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wittchen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Somali can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakke Somali really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Somali swats away the attempt to clinch by Wittchen.
Wittchen throws a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Somali.
Somali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wittchen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somali. Wittchen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somali keeps the fight on the outside.
Somali lands with a shot to the body.
Somali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Somali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Somali just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wittchen takes a step back to recover.
Somali tries to score with a low kick but Wittchen moves his leg out of the way.
Wittchen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Somali moves out of range of the strikes.
Somali lands the left hand.
Wittchen lands a right hook to the body.
Somali throws a combination that misses
and Wittchen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Somali.
Somali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Somali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Somali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen wants to clinch.
Wittchen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Somali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wittchen avoids the head kick by Somali.
Somali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Wittchen misses with a kick to the body
and Somali finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Somali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wittchen is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Somali thows a leg kick but Wittchen checks it
and Wittchen counters with a nice body kick.
Wittchen checks a low kick from Somali.
Somali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wittchen.
Wittchen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wittchen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Somali is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somali. Wittchen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somali throws a push kick but Wittchen slaps the foot to one side.
Somali misses with a low kick as Wittchen jumps back.
Wittchen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wittchen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali misses the shot to the body.
Somali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Somali throws a shot to the body.
Somali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wittchen staying out of range there.
Somali throws a leg kick
and Wittchen counters with a three punch combo that has Somali backing up. Somali nods at Wittchen to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Somali.
Good exchange - Somali coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Somali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wittchen manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Somali.
Somali slips a jab and a cross from Wittchen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakke Somali dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Somali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wittchen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Somali lands with a nice body punch.
Somali slips under a jab.
Somali throws a body punch but Wittchen moves out of range.
Somali scores with a shot to the body.
Somali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Somali lands a leg kick that knocks Wittchen off balance momentarily.
Somali lands a two punch combo.
Somali swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Somali lands a jab to Wittchen's midsection.
Somali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wittchen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch lands to the side of Wittchen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Somali throws a leg kick
and Wittchen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Somali throws a looping overhand right but Wittchen ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Somali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somali misses with an uppercut
and Wittchen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Somali's knee momentarily.
Somali moves out of range as Wittchen throws a body kick.
Somali throws a wild body kick that Wittchen sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali takes a swing at Wittchen's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Somali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wittchen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Somali is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Somali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wittchen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wittchen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Somali. Somali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wittchen misses the jab.
Wittchen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wittchen slips a jab and a cross from Somali.
Wittchen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wittchen throws a series of punches but Somali moves out of range.
Wittchen misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wittchen has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Somali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Somali lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Somali is trying to maintain a safe position but Wittchen gets an underhook and turns Somali into the cage.
Somali managing to block the knees to the body from Wittchen.
Somali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wittchen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wittchen tries to land a knee to the head but Somali blocks with his arms.
Wittchen blocking some punches.
Somali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wittchen or not.
Somali digs a right hand into Wittchen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wittchen's gas tank.
Wittchen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schnee Wittchen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Somali.

Wittchen breaks the clinch.
Somali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wittchen.
Wittchen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wittchen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Somali avoids a kick to the body.
Somali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wittchen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Somali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Somali scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sakke Somali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Somali has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakke Somali!
Sakke Somali is the new welterweight champion!
Sakke Somali 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
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugly Kid Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Danzig - Five Finger Crawl. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kid Joe
vs
Blake

198 cm
25
217 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
270 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

MMA ANIMAL

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ugly Kid Joe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe throws a jab when Blake was well out of range.
Joe throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Joe both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Bernard Blake has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Joe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joe.
Joe is looking to clinch but Blake is avoiding it.
Blake misses with a shot to the body
and Joe counters with a right hand to the body.

Blake scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake looks to land a strike but Joe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Joe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blake is aware though and is defending well.
Blake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blake throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Blake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.
Blake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blake advances position into side control!
Blake working the ground and pound.
Blake looks up at the clock and then as Joe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blake smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Blake working the strikes but Joe uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Blake working the head and body with strikes.

Joe is rocked!

It looks like Ugly Kid Joe has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake lands a big elbow - Joe is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Blake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Blake! Bernard Blake retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bernard Blake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.