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Undercard bout

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

Lorence
vs
Spencer

150 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Lorence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spencer connects with a single shot there.

Lorence closes the distance and clinches.
Spencer tries to break the clinch but Lorence is controlling the position.
Lorence tries to pull guard but Spencer won't allow it.
Spencer is trying to pull guard but Lorence turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lorence looking to throw knees to the head but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Lorence lands a nice uppercut.
Spencer can't break the clinch.
Lorence is trying to pull guard but Spencer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lorence jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spencer walks away with a smile on his face. Lorence gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Lorence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer fakes the leg kick and cracks Lorence in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer misses with a series of wild punches.
Spencer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chris Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throws a nice head kick!
Spencer Rushes Lorence and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Lorence is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Spencer Piles on the pressure and Lorence crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Spencer!
A very excited looking Chris Spencer 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.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Batsbak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Batsbak
vs
Penn

180 cm
26
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Batsbak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Batsbak scores a takedown into full mount!
Batsbak avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Batsbak wants to stand but Penn is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.

Batsbak get's back to his feet.
Batsbak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richard Batsbak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Penn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Batsbak manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Batsbak wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Batsbak clinches up against the ropes.
Penn tries to stall but Batsbak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Penn avoiding damage as Batsbak throws knees to the body.
Penn tries to break free but Batsbak pushes him back against the ropes.

Batsbak wants the takedown. Penn is fighting it off but Batsbak persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Penn's guard against the ropes.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Batsbak is fighting to break Penn's control of his arms but Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Penn is looking for a triangle but Batsbak pushes his legs off easily.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batsbak is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batsbak wants to stand but Penn is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Batsbak stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Penn wants to control from the top but Batsbak keeps moving.
Penn content to stall in guard here.
Penn trying to control but Batsbak is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batsbak wants to stand but Penn is controlling the position.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Batsbak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by BJ Penn.
Penn throws a wild body kick that Batsbak sees coming a mile off.

Batsbak feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Batsbak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batsbak is one step ahead there.

Batsbak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Batsbak has Penn in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batsbak keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batsbak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batsbak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penn wants to control from the top but Batsbak keeps moving.
Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Batsbak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but BJ Penn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Batsbak has Penn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Batsbak throws an elbow but it's blocked.

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

Batsbak gets caught flat footed, as Penn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Batsbak doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Penn passes Batsbak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Batsbak is defending well.
Batsbak wants to get back to his feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Penn is working for a kimura but Batsbak is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn stops Batsbak from getting back to his feet.

Penn seems to be looking for submissions.

Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Batsbak is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Batsbak is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batsbak won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
Penn moves into full mount! Batsbak won't be happy about that!
Penn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Batsbak is trying to stand.

Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Batsbak is in no mood to give up.
Batsbak is controlling an arm, preventing Penn from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Penn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Penn trying to control but Batsbak is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batsbak wants to try and get back to his feet.

Penn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Penn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Batsbak is in no mood to give up.
Penn wants to control the pace but Batsbak is squirming around nicely.
Batsbak wants to get back to his feet.
Penn lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn working for a submission but Batsbak is keeping him at bay.
Batsbak is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Penn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Batsbak can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Batsbak really wants to buck Penn off and get back to his feet.
Penn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Batsbak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batsbak is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Batsbak tries to sprawl but Penn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Penn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Batsbak!
Batsbak is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Penn looking to finish Batsbak with some ground and pound. This is bad for Batsbak!
Batsbak taking shots to the head.
Batsbak is trying to stand up.

Penn has control of Batsbak's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Batsbak regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Penn looking to secure an arm triangle but Batsbak defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batsbak trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn controlling from mount.

Penn looking to secure an arm triangle but Batsbak defends it well.
Penn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Batsbak?
Batsbak squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Penn is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Penn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). BJ Penn!

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baris Dickzeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jones
vs
Dickzeh

173 cm
26
144 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baris Dickzeh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dickzeh counters with a nice uppercut.
Dickzeh connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones lands with a hook. Dickzeh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dickzeh, right into the meat.
Mark Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.

Dickzeh is rocked!
Dickzeh slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Dickzeh is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones looks to throw the jab but Dickzeh is out of range.
Dickzeh fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickzeh misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a right hand that Dickzeh ducks under and follows up with a left that Dickzeh also avoids with ease.
Dickzeh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Dickzeh seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dickzeh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickzeh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickzeh.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Dickzeh. Dickzeh gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Dickzeh throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones misses with the combination.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dickzeh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dickzeh, right into the meat.
Dickzeh scores with a head kick.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dickzeh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dickzeh lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dickzeh moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Dickzeh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dickzeh.
Dickzeh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dickzeh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickzeh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dickzeh looks gassed!
Dickzeh is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones takes a swing at Dickzeh's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickzeh.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Dickzeh tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Dickzeh shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Mark Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baris Dickzeh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Dickzeh.
Jones takes a swing at Dickzeh's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dickzeh counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Dickzeh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Dickzeh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickzeh is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Dickzeh.
Mark Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dickzeh connects with a high kick.
Dickzeh dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Dickzeh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dickzeh dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Dickzeh's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickzeh lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickzeh tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.

Jones lands a left and a right that send Dickzeh crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dickzeh tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dickzeh wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Dickzeh lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dickzeh circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dickzeh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dickzeh swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Dickzeh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dickzeh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Dickzeh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Dickzeh is now in Jones's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dickzeh is controlling him.
Dickzeh postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Dickzeh wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dickzeh won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Dickzeh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dickzeh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Baris Dickzeh was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones throws a series of punches but Dickzeh avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dickzeh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Jones cracks Dickzeh with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dickzeh to stand back up!
Mark Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones steps in with a hook that catches Dickzeh right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Jones follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dickzeh looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Jones!

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 Anderson Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Da Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Da Silva
vs
Castillo

188 cm
19
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Fight Day Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)

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, Anderson Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo is looking to clinch.
Castillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Castillo.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castillo sprawls well. Castillo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Castillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Castillo rushes Da Silva and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Castillo landing knees to the body.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Da Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Da Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Da Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castillo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo is stalling here.
Da Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Castillo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Castillo wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Da Silva with a poor takedown

and Castillo counters by clinching up.
Castillo slows down the pace here.
Castillo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castillo wants to stall.
Castillo crunches a lovely knee into Da Silva's ribcage.
Da Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Castillo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Castillo takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo lands a nice knee to the body.
Da Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo landing knees to the body.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Castillo lands an elbow just above Da Silva 's eye.

It looks like Anderson Da Silva has been cut.
Castillo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castillo lands a knee to the head.
Castillo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castillo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Castillo lands an elbow inside.
Castillo landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Castillo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo slowing the pace effectively.
Castillo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Da Silva's defenses.
Da Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Castillo has Da Silva pressed against the ropes.
Castillo landing knees to the body.
Castillo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castillo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Castillo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castillo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castillo obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Silva won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Castillo.
Castillo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castillo lands a knee to the body.
Castillo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Castillo lands a nice knee to the body.
Castillo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castillo pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Castillo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Da Silva's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Da Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castillo connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Castillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Da Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Castillo closes the distance but Da Silva moves to the side

and Da Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Castillo's guard now.
Da Silva prevents Castillo from getting back to his feet.

Da Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Silva prevents Castillo from getting back to his feet.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo wants to stand up but Da Silva is controlling him.

Da Silva 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.
Da Silva prevents Castillo from getting back to his feet.
Castillo keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva prevents Castillo from getting back to his feet.

Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castillo wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo wants to stand but Da Silva is controlling the position.

Da Silva 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castillo can do anything to dispel that myth.

Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Castillo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castillo manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into Castillo's guard.
Castillo wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Da Silva passes Castillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to control but Castillo is keeping him busy.
Castillo is trying to stand up here but Da Silva is controlling him well.
Castillo is breathing heavily.

Da Silva is trying for a kimura here. Castillo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Da Silva wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Da Silva!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Anderson Da Silva waved his t-shirt featuring CEC Nutrition Q159's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Piltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elberto Phenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piltz comes to the ring accompanied by I'm too Sexy. 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?

Piltz
vs
Phenix

180 cm
20
192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Piltz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elberto Phenix!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piltz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phenix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piltz thuds his shin into the meat of Phenix's side.

Phenix closes the distance and clinches.
Piltz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phenix.
Piltz misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Phenix fails to land.
Piltz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phenix lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Phenix to work.
Piltz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phenix looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piltz lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Elberto Phenix has been cut.
Phenix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Piltz looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Piltz.

Phenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piltz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Piltz does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Piltz. Those never looked like landing.
Phenix tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Piltz counters with a low kick, right behind Phenix 's knee.
Piltz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Piltz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Piltz misses with a double jab.
Piltz misses with the combination.
Phenix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Elberto Phenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phenix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Piltz sprawls well. Piltz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phenix gets slowly back to his feet.
Piltz connects with a leg kick. Phenix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phenix dodges the punch combination from Piltz.
Mark Piltz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phenix misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piltz lands with a kick to the temple. Phenix shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Piltz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phenix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Piltz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phenix back to the ropes. Piltz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phenix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Piltz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phenix somewhat.
Mark Piltz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elberto Phenix.
Piltz avoids the head kick by Phenix.
Phenix dodges the punch combination from Piltz.
Phenix fails to land the takedown.
Phenix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piltz counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piltz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Piltz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phenix closes the distance but Piltz moves to the side
and Piltz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Piltz.
Piltz misses with the combination.
Phenix is trying desperately to land a takedown but Piltz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Phenix.
Piltz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Piltz misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Piltz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elberto Phenix's cut.
That's time! Piltz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Phenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phenix misses with a jab to the body
and Piltz counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown by Phenix or perhaps it was just good defense by Piltz which made him look bad.
Piltz connects with a body shot.
Phenix misses with a takedown attempt
and Piltz counters with a straight right hand.
Mark Piltz is winning the standup battle so far.
Phenix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Piltz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Phenix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Piltz as he jumps to the side.
Mark Piltz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elberto Phenix.
An inside leg kick lands from Piltz.
Phenix is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenix has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Piltz.
Piltz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Phenix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Piltz checks it well.
Phenix tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Piltz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piltz.
Piltz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Phenix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phenix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phenix throws a leg kick
and Piltz counters with a leg kick.
Piltz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piltz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phenix momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piltz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phenix with a lazy takedown attempt
and Piltz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phenix throws a head kick that misses.
Piltz throws a combination. Phenix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Phenix takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Piltz throws a series of punches but Phenix avoids them all with ease.
Phenix looks to clinch
and Piltz counters with a left and a right that stings Phenix.
Phenix looks for a takedown but Piltz sprawls well.
Piltz with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phenix moves in looking to clinch but Piltz pushes him off.
Piltz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Piltz counters with an outside leg kick.
Piltz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phenix throws a leg kick
and Piltz counters with a series of strikes. Phenix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Piltz stalks Phenix and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Phenix's face. Phenix staggers backwards, shaken.
Piltz misses with the combination.
Phenix misses with a right hand
and Piltz counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phenix throws a lazy head kick
and Phenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Piltz lands but Phenix takes it in his stride.
Piltz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Piltz.
Piltz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Phenix is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piltz connects with a nice cross there... Phenix is looking wobbly and Piltz recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Phenix to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Piltz jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Piltz!
Mark Piltz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

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

Fei Chi Song
vs
Bennett

172 cm
27
154 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Down Under - Supplements.160Q Video Proof

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhou Fei Chi Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett tests Fei Chi Song's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fei Chi Song swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Fei Chi Song on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Zhou Fei Chi Song has been cut.
A combination from Bennett does no damage.
A slow jab from Fei Chi Song misses its intended target.

Fei Chi Song drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Fei Chi Song crashes against the mat.
Bennett is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fei Chi Song asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bennett is trying to control Fei Chi Song's posture but Fei Chi Song avoids it.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fei Chi Song scoring with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett defending against the ground and pound.

Fei Chi Song tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
Fei Chi Song trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Fei Chi Song lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bennett down.
Fei Chi Song throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fei Chi Song working the ground and pound from side control.
Bennett avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fei Chi Song.
Fei Chi Song throws a strike aimed at the side of Bennett's head but Bennett avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song advances to mount.
Fei Chi Song pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Bennett is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Chi Song lands a nice shot to the head.
Bennett is still in real trouble! Can Fei Chi Song finish him?
A big strike lands for Fei Chi Song! That's really hurt Bennett and he's turned his back - Fei Chi Song keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fei Chi Song jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhou Fei Chi Song!
After winning the bout, Zhou Fei Chi Song 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
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Melanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piki Hoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melanko comes to the ring accompanied by "This Eminence Front Life I Lead " 2Pac vs The Who. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Melanko
vs
Hoki

198 cm
22
255 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

195 cm
21
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Melanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Piki Hoki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Melanko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Melanko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Melanko fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melanko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Melanko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoki fails with the takedown

and Melanko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoki won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Melanko is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoki is defending well.

Melanko is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoki is defending well.
Hoki tries to buck Melanko off but Melanko is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Melanko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Melanko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoki, who protects the arm well.

Melanko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Melanko avoids the head kick by Hoki.
Hoki tries to clinch but Melanko is having none of it.
Hoki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Melanko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoki to the mat! Hoki manages to get full guard.
Hoki looks gassed!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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

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

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melanko 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.

Melanko 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.

Melanko has gone for a leg lock! Hoki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Melanko's guard.
Melanko keeping full guard, as Hoki tries to pass.

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

Hoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melanko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoki has managed to get both his arms back between Melanko's legs - danger averted.
Hoki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Melanko looking for a guillotine here but Hoki defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Melanko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Melanko looking for a guillotine here but Hoki defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hoki pushes down on Melanko's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Melanko actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Melanko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Melanko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Melanko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Melanko tries for a kimura but Hoki is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jay Melanko!
A relieved looking Jay Melanko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mutant Chernobli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agung Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chernobli might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slipknot-Waynd and Bleed. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Chernobli
vs
Kang

175 cm
21
210 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

184 cm
28
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mutant Chernobli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agung Kang!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chernobli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kang!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kang working to try and regain half guard.

Chernobli is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chernobli thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kang holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chernobli tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kang stops Chernobli from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chernobli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kang is on top in guard.

Chernobli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kang slips nicely into half guard.
Kang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chernobli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chernobli wants to improve his position but Kang is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernobli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kang wants to advance to full mount but Chernobli doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chernobli is trying to keep Kang in close.
Kang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chernobli's head.
Kang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernobli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kang's guard.

Kang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chernobli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chernobli trying to control but Kang is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chernobli stands and throws Kang's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Chernobli are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Chernobli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kang tries to bench press Chernobli off him but Chernobli keeps the position.

Chernobli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kang is looking for a sweep.

Chernobli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kang is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang sneaks back into half guard.

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

Chernobli wants to work for an arm triangle but Kang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chernobli trying to control from half guard but Kang is working away.

Chernobli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kang sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chernobli is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kang as he works his way to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chernobli is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mutant Chernobli dominated that round.
That's time! Chernobli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chernobli scores a takedown into full mount!
Chernobli avoids the attempt from Kang to control.
Kang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chernobli.

Chernobli working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kang is looking to improve his position but Chernobli isn't that keen on the idea.
Kang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Chernobli has hold of Kang's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kang manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Chernobli is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kang has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chernobli looking to secure an arm triangle but Kang defends it well.
Kang is working to get back to half guard.
Kang tries to hold on but Chernobli postures up.
Kang is looking to get to half guard.
Kang tries to lock up and control but Chernobli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Chernobli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kang is on top in guard.

Chernobli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kang trying to control but Chernobli is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kang throws a big elbow that misses.

Kang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernobli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kang has managed to get both his arms back between Chernobli's legs - danger averted.
Kang working some strikes from top position.
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!

Chernobli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kang defends it easily.
Kang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernobli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kang stopping the sweep attempt from Chernobli.
Kang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernobli wants to sweep here but Kang controlling him for the moment.
Kang throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernobli wants to sweep here but Kang controlling him for the moment.
Chernobli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Chernobli has his foot on Kang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kang works his way back into a safe position though.
Kang working some strikes from top position.
Kang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chernobli's guard.
Chernobli is trying to maintain the position but Kang is very close to passing his half guard.
Chernobli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chernobli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kang.
Chernobli is in trouble now - Kang has advanced to mount!

Kang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chernobli to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chernobli shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernobli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chernobli gets back to half guard.
Chernobli works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Kang actively working from the bottom here.
Kang gets back to full guard.
Kang wants to sweep but no luck.
Kang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernobli.
Kang is trying to control the position but Chernobli postures up.

Chernobli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chernobli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kang looking to control.
Kang keeping moving, preventing Chernobli from controlling successfully.

Chernobli drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Chernobli seems to have locked his on tight now - Kang screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Chernobli, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mutant Chernobli!
Mutant Chernobli retains his light heavyweight title!
Mutant Chernobli spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.