TCA 27 - Blanket Vs Howell PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakan Has (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudu Paraiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Has
vs
Paraiba

188 cm
28
226 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

198 cm
23
273 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakan Has!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudu Paraiba!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paraiba dives in and scores a takedown into Has's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Paraiba 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.
Has wants to sweep here but Paraiba controlling him for the moment.
Has is trying to control the position but Paraiba postures up.

Has looking for a guillotine here but Paraiba defends easily.
Has throws a couple of heel strikes.

Paraiba lying in Has's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Has decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Paraiba taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hakan Has!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Severart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Didrik Folstad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Severart's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil Jon feat. Ludacris - Move Bitch. Folstad has chosen Darkthrone - Transilvanian Hunger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Severart
vs
Folstad

180 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Severart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Didrik Folstad!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Folstad doesn't manage to clinch there - Severart circles away.

Severart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Folstad to the mat! Folstad manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Folstad wants to stand up but Severart is controlling him.
Folstad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Severart wants to pass the guard but Folstad is keeping the position.
Severart trying to control the position from guard on top but Folstad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Severart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Folstad closes the distance and clinches.
Severart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Folstad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Folstad shoots in for a takedown but Severart shows good takedown defense.
Severart fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Folstad clinches up with Severart and pushes him back against the cage.

Folstad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Severart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Folstad but Folstad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Severart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Folstad misses with a series of wild punches.

Severart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Folstad wants to get back to his feet.
Folstad has hold of Severart's hands but Severart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severart wants to control but Folstad is keeping him busy.
Folstad is in trouble now - Severart has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folstad has given up his back here. Will Severart look for the submission or keep pounding away?
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Severart!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Severart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhys Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo Ceasar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo Ceasar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Williams
vs
Ceasar

178 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rhys Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rambo Ceasar!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Ceasar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Ceasar lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ceasar.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ceasar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams tries to clinch up but Ceasar circles away and keeps his distance.

The fight moves into the clinch 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!

Ceasar jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ceasar is keeping the position for now.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Williams gets to his feet - Ceasar follows without any prompting.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhys Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ceasar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ceasar.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Ceasar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ceasar scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ceasar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ceasar trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Ceasar tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ceasar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ceasar stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ceasar postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Ceasar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ceasar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Ceasar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ceasar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ceasar throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ceasar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ceasar stands and steps away. Williams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ceasar lands the left hand.
Ceasar tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ceasar swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.

Ceasar scores a takedown into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ceasar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ceasar scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Williams is rocked!
Ceasar controlling his opponent.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ceasar cracks Williams with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ceasar connects with a bit shot that sees Williams covering up! More strikes from Ceasar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ceasar is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rambo Ceasar!
A very excited looking Rambo Ceasar 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
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Miedas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Miedas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kowalski
vs
Miedas

183 cm
21
230 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

200 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Marek Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dennis Miedas!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miedas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miedas throws a leg kick

and Kowalski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miedas's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Miedas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski postures up and lands a big shot to Miedas's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Miedas is looking to stand back up but Kowalski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Miedas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miedas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kowalski working over Miedas with some ground and pound. Miedas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kowalski trying to mount his opponent but Miedas defends it.
Kowalski thows a huge punch but Miedas dodges it nicely.
Kowalski controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski throwing shots but Miedas is blocking nicely.
Kowalski throwing shots but Miedas is blocking nicely.
Kowalski works his way into side control.
Kowalski working the body and head with strikes.
Miedas is looking to get back to his feet here but Kowalski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Miedas's back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kowalski. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kowalski is punishing Miedas with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can Miedas hold on?! Kowalski is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kowalski loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Miedas hold on?
Kowalski scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kowalski scores with punches to the body.
Miedas controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Miedas looks gassed!
Kowalski lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kowalski is punishing Miedas with strikes - can he finish him?!
Good control from Kowalski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miedas is trapped and Kowalski is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kowalski has Miedas flattened out and is raining down punches.

Miedas is rocked!
Kowalski lands strikes from the back and Miedas isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Kowalski!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

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

Tide
vs
Vader

195 cm
26
255 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

192 cm
26
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crimson Tide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darth Vader!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader scores with a one two! Tide had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vader lands a right hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Tide or perhaps it was just good defense by Vader which made him look bad.
Tide closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vader circles away.
Tide shoots in and drives through. Vader sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crimson Tide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tide shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Tide scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tide sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vader is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vader wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tide tries to score with some ground and pound. Vader controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vader wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Tide.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader is trying to get back to his feet.
Tide is working Vader over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tide misses with the ground and pound.
Vader takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tide prevents Vader from escaping the position.

Tide decides to stand back up. Tide steps back and let's Vader get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tide.
Tide shoots in for a double leg but Vader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tide circles away quickly and effectively.
Vader swinging wildly here.
Tide fails with a takedown attempt.

Tide is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vader's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tide prevents Vader from standing back up.
Tide drops an elbow to the side of Vader's head.

Tide postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vader to stand up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vader.
Vader throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tide counters with a shoot takedown. Vader fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tide looking to pass the guard.
Tide postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tide trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tide scoring with some ground and pound.
Vader keeping full guard, as Tide tries to pass.
Tide's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tide trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tide won't allow Vader to get back to his feet.
Tide trying to control but Vader is working from the bottom.
Tide tries to free his leg and advance position but Vader is retaining full guard.

Crimson Tide has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Tide looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vader is trying to stand.
Vader avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tide.
Vader pushes Tide off looking to stand but Tide dives back in and keeps control.
Tide throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tide trying to pass the guard but Vader defending well.
Tide is keen to just control but Vader is a slippery customer.
Tide stops Vader from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vader keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vader is looking to escape.
Vader keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vader tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tide manages to move to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tide can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vader is looking to escape.
Tide punching from mount but Vader doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vader squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tide working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tide lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Vader defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tide.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crimson Tide dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tide fails with a takedown attempt.
Vader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vader defends it nicely.

Tide manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vader on his heels. He'll look to pass Vader's guard now, I'm sure.

Tide decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vader, up you get!
Vader misses with a series of wild punches.
Vader jabs Tide right on the nose. Tide blinks but takes it well.
Vader misses with a low kick.
Vader throws a series of punches but Tide moves out of range.

Tide looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vader!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tide wants to control the pace but Vader is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tide misses with a head shot.
Tide with good strikes from the mount here!
Vader avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tide.
Tide content just to control the position here.
Vader really wants to buck Tide off and get back to his feet.

Tide with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tide won't let Vader get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tide unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tide has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vader's face.
The referee warns Vader that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vader wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vader is breathing heavily.
Vader holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tide tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tide is landing with some decent strikes but Vader is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tide scoring with strikes but Vader is staying in there.

Tide looking for a guillotine from mount but Vader is having none of it.
Tide dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tide jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vader is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vader and Tide has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ground and pound from Tide seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tide trying to control the action but Vader is working from the bottom.
Tide is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vader is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vader is trying to buck Tide off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tide tries to advance to mount but Vader denies him.
Vader dodges the ground and pound from Tide.
Vader is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Tide's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tide looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vader is avoiding damage well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tide stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vader throws a right hand that Tide ducks under and follows up with a left that Tide also avoids with ease.
Vader throws a right hand that Tide ducks under and follows up with a left that Tide also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sloppy strikes from Vader. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Tide, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tide shoots for a double leg takedown but Vader sprawls well. He's pushed Tide's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vader lands with a straight right. Tide didn't see that one coming.
Tide tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tide somewhat.
Vader lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tide is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vader sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crimson Tide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tide fails with a takedown attempt.
Crimson Tide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tide tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vader misses with a head kick.
Tide changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vader tries to avoid it but Tide manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vader to the ground. Vader escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vader misses with the combination.

Tide shoots in and gets a takedown into Vader's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tide is controlling him.
Vader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tide.
Tide prevents Vader from getting back to his feet.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Tide from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tide throws a big elbow that misses.
Vader has momentary wrist control but Tide slips an elbow through the middle.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Tide from controlling successfully.
Vader wants to stand up but Tide is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tide postures up in Vader's guard and throws a big left but Vader blocks it.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Tide from controlling successfully.

Tide stands up and waves to Vader to follow him.

Tide forces Vader back against the cage and clinches.

Tide gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vader blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tide.
Tide is stalling here. Vader is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tide seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vader has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Vader decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tide to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tide fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darth Vader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vader connects with a crisp jab.
Vader tests Tide's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crimson Tide is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Tide changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vader looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Tide politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tide prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vader tries to escape but Tide is in control.
Tide tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vader wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tide trying to control the position but Vader is working away.
Tide controlling the position from side mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vader is pushing Tide's head away, looking to escape. Tide manages to hold on to the position though.
Tide taking a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Crimson Tide wasn't doing enough on the ground.

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crimson Tide!
Crimson Tide seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Blanket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howell has chosen American Badass as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Blanket
vs
Howell

180 cm
22
230 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
31
255 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Blanket!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Howell!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell jabs at Blanket's body.
Howell lands a nice hook to Blanket's body. Blanket takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Howell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanket manages to avoid it.
Howell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab lands there for Howell.
Howell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blanket under the eye.
Howell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blanket tries to move into range but Howell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Howell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Howell connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howell lands a glancing blow to the side of Blanket's head.
Howell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blanket takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Howell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blanket.
Blanket shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howell defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blanket. Blanket circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blanket fails with the takedown
and Howell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howell throws a combination. Blanket tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Blanket drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Blanket from controlling successfully.
Blanket might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blanket throws an elbow that misses. Howell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blanket's guard. Nice move by Howell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Blanket had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Blanket working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howell.
Howell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Howell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blanket works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howell won't allow Blanket to sweep him here.
Howell throwing strikes but missing.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blanket kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Josh Howell has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Blanket looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Howell!
Howell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Howell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Howell is squirming around, avoiding Blanket's attempts to control the action.
Howell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanket not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Howell is pressing down on Blanket's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet.
Blanket loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blanket trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blanket trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab from Howell.
Howell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blanket in his tracks.
Howell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Howell works over Blanket's head and body with a nice combination.
Howell thows a body shot but no joy.
Howell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blanket stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by Howell.
Howell stuffs the takedown attempt from Blanket. Blanket gets slowly back to his feet.
Randy Blanket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howell lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Howell there.
Howell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Howell throws a body punch but Blanket moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blanket takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Howell finds it's way through Blanket's defenses.
Howell swats away the attempt to clinch by Blanket.
Blanket has a takedown stuffed.
Howell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanket fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Blanket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanket tries to move into range but Howell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Josh Howell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Howell.
Howell throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Howell.
Blanket takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Howell lands a jab.
Blanket closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Howell scores with a body shot.
Josh Howell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howell lands with a good body shot.
Blanket takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Howell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Howell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blanket takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Howell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blanket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Howell with a nice cross.
Howell lands a lovely overhand right.
Howell lands with a shot to the body.
Howell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Howell jabs Blanket right on the nose. Blanket blinks but takes it well.
Josh Howell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howell connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blanket on the side of the head.
Blanket is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Howell moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Howell!
Josh Howell is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Josh Howell took to the microphone: 'Hey baby I just shocked the world!!! '.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan King's chin.

King
vs
King

175 cm
20
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
169 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Torment Fightwear
[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan King!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ryan King tries to clinch there but Scott King circles away.
Ryan King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott King cracks Ryan King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ryan King throws a jab when Scott King was well out of range.
Scott King thuds his right hand into Ryan King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott King lands an overhand right.

Ryan King throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scott King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ryan King is in Scott King's guard.
Ryan King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryan King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan King tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott King is retaining full guard.
Scott King trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Scott King just wasn't active enough.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott King. Ryan King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan King moves in looking to clinch but Scott King pushes him off.
Ryan King throws the left hand but Scott King avoids the punch easily.
Scott King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott King missing with a left hand there. Ryan King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Scott King with that takedown attempt.
Scott King swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan King.
Ryan King misses with a double jab.
Ryan King fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Ryan King misses its intended target.
Ryan King throws a hook but Scott King avoids it easily.
Scott King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott King does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ryan King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan King.
Ryan King staying out of range there.

Ryan King clinches up against the cage.

Ryan King manages to break the clinch.
Scott King throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan King's shoulder, as Ryan King tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Scott King.
Scott King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan King.
A lazy left from Ryan King finds it's target.
Scott King throws a low kick, looking for Ryan King's leg but Ryan King calmly moves out of range.
Ryan King throws a series of punches but Scott King avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Scott King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ryan King can't do much from the bottom here.
Scott King wants to control but Ryan King is keeping him busy.
Ryan King is looking for a sweep.
Ryan King can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryan King has one of Scott King's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ryan King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott King off and has taken his back!

Scott King is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ryan King gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan King struggling to land strikes to the head as Scott King covers up.
Scott King is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Ryan King has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Scott King is defending well but eventually Ryan King manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Scott King has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan King!
Ryan King thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Screw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Screw has chosen Harmonium as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Grabowski
vs
Screw

195 cm
19
271 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

210 cm
26
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Screw!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Screw does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Screw. Those never looked like landing.
Screw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grabowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grabowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Screw pinned against the cage. Screw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Screw misses with a body shot.
Screw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grabowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Screw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grabowski.
Grabowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Screw throws a combination that misses

and Grabowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Screw wants to get back to his feet but Grabowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grabowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Screw is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grabowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grabowski is working Screw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grabowski landing with the ground and pound.

It looks like Nathan Screw has been cut.
Grabowski throwing strikes but missing.
Grabowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Grabowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Screw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grabowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Screw wants to stand up but Grabowski is controlling him.
Grabowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabowski throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Screw wants to stand and escape but Grabowski is having none of it.
Grabowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Screw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grabowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grabowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grabowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grabowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grabowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

The cut above Nathan Screw's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Grabowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nathan Screw's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damian Grabowski!
Our winner, Damian Grabowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Echart Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Godbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godbeard has chosen God Save the Queen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Echart Tolle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tolle
vs
Godbeard

180 cm
22
186 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 clothing)

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Echart Tolle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Godbeard!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolle fails with a takedown attempt.

Godbeard forces Tolle back against the cage and clinches.

Godbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tolle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Godbeard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Godbeard. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Godbeard does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Godbeard, right into the meat.
Tolle avoids the head kick by Godbeard.

Godbeard moves into range and clinches up with Tolle.
Tolle tries to pull guard but Godbeard holds him up against the cage and eventually Tolle drops back down to his feet.
Tolle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echart Tolle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolle looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle tries for a takedown but Godbeard manages to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Godbeard.
Godbeard stops a takedown attempt from Tolle.
Godbeard lands a knee to the head.
Godbeard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tolle.

Godbeard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Godbeard stalks Tolle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tolle's face. Tolle staggers backwards, shaken.

Tolle drives through with a takedown into Godbeard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tolle trying to control but Godbeard is working from the bottom.
Tolle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle controlling from the top position.
Godbeard keeping full guard, as Tolle tries to pass.
Godbeard looking for a sweep. Not yet Godbeard, not yet.
Tolle trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbeard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Echart Tolle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tolle shoots for a double leg takedown but Godbeard sprawls well. He's pushed Tolle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Godbeard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Tolle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tolle showed some decent athleticism there.
Tolle is looking to advance position but Godbeard won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Godbeard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolle is working away from the top position though.
Tolle is looking to take a break and control but Godbeard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Tolle seems to be working for a kimura but Godbeard defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Tolle there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Godbeard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Tolle looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tolle looking to finish Godbeard with some ground and pound. This is bad for Godbeard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godbeard is desperately trying to improve his position but Tolle has a good base and remains in mount.
Tolle looking to finish with strikes here!
Tolle controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Echart Tolle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tolle gets tackled into the cage by Godbeard. Godbeard maintains the clinch.
Godbeard working hard to break the clinch.
Tolle wants to take the fight to the mat but Godbeard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Godbeard misses with a knee strike.
Godbeard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Godbeard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tolle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Godbeard clinches.

Godbeard breaks the clinch.
Godbeard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tolle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echart Tolle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godbeard keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Godbeard closes the distance and pushes Tolle back into the cage.
Godbeard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Godbeard tries to land a knee to the head but Tolle blocks with his arms.
Godbeard tries to break the clinch but Tolle is controlling the position.
Godbeard scores a nice knee to the body.
Tolle jumps guard but Godbeard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tolle takes a shot to the head.
Godbeard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolle is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Godbeard.
Godbeard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tolle backwards.
A hook to the body from Godbeard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Godbeard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tolle, pushing him back against the cage.
Tolle is trying to pull guard but Godbeard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Godbeard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tolle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Godbeard to keep the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Godbeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Godbeard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Godbeard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolle moves away.
Godbeard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Godbeard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tolle.
Tolle shoots in and drives through. Godbeard sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard misses with a double jab.
Tolle with a poor takedown
and Godbeard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Godbeard throws a right and a left that Tolle avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tolle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Godbeard feints a jab promting Tolle to slip. Godbeard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tolle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Godbeard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Godbeard throws a body punch but Tolle moves out of range.
Godbeard throws a nice looking combination but Tolle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Godbeard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Godbeard is breathing heavily.
Godbeard throws a head kick but Tolle moves out of range.
Robin Godbeard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Godbeard sprawls well. Godbeard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tolle gets slowly back to his feet.
Tolle dodges the punch combination from Godbeard.
Tolle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Godbeard is fending him off so far but Tolle persists. Nope, Godbeard circles away and we're back to standing.
Tolle slips a jab and a cross from Godbeard.
Robin Godbeard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tolle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godbeard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Godbeard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolle fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Godbeard lands but Tolle takes it in his stride.

Godbeard has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Godbeard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tolle moves out of range as Godbeard throws a body kick.
Godbeard misses with a body kick.

Tolle scores a takedown into full mount!
Tolle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Godbeard tries to lock up and control but Tolle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tolle throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Godbeard because Tolle loaded up on that one.
Tolle misses with a head shot.
Tolle throws some wild stikes that Godbeard manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Tolle there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tolle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle throwing strikes here but Godbeard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tolle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Godbeard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tolle looking to finish with strikes here!
Tolle landing strikes, looking to finish!

Tolle looking to isolate an arm here. Godbeard doesn't see it coming and as Tolle extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Tolle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Echart Tolle!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Echart Tolle waved his t-shirt featuring Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 clothing)'s logo in front of the cameras.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Pittana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henk Voetzool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henk Voetzool has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Pittana
vs
Voetzool

185 cm
29
185 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

177 cm
26
189 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Knockout power

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alessandro Pittana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henk Voetzool!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Voetzool rushes Pittana and presses him up against the cage.
Voetzool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pittana is defending well for now.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Voetzool lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voetzool.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside.
Pittana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage.
Voetzool missing with knees to the body.
Voetzool throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pittana blocks it with crossed arms.
Voetzool lands a good knee to the midsection. Pittana won't want to take too many of those.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Pittana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
Pittana is trying to force a seperation but Voetzool has the dominant position.
Pittana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voetzool prevents Pittana from breaking the clinch.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside that Pittana shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pittana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voetzool connects with a knee to the head.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside that Pittana shrugs off.
Voetzool using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pittana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pittana is trying to break free.
Voetzool lands a nice knee to the body.
Pittana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Voetzool throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pittana blocks it with crossed arms.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voetzool landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Voetzool with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pittana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Voetzool trying to land knees to the body.
Voetzool lands a nice elbow.
Pittana avoiding damage as Voetzool throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voetzool keeps control of Pittana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Voetzool lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voetzool using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voetzool lands a nice knee to the body.
Voetzool lands a good knee to the midsection. Pittana won't want to take too many of those.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Voetzool with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voetzool has Pittana pressed against the cage, preventing Pittana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Voetzool pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voetzool scores a nice knee to the body.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voetzool looks gassed!
Voetzool keeps control of Pittana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Voetzool unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pittana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pittana managing to block the knees to the body from Voetzool.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the head but Pittana blocks with his arms.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
Pittana wants to get back to striking at distance but Voetzool won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voetzool has Pittana pressed against the cage, preventing Pittana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage.
Voetzool can't find room to land a body shot as Pittana controls the action.
Voetzool keeps control of Pittana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Voetzool.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
Pittana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Voetzool landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pittana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voetzool lands a nice knee to the body.
Voetzool lands an elbow just above Pittana 's eye.
Pittana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pittana avoids the elbow strike from Voetzool, against the cage.
Voetzool lands an elbow just above Pittana 's eye.
Voetzool lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pittana tries to break free but Voetzool pushes him back against the cage.
Voetzool tries to land knees in the clinch but Pittana avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Pittana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Voetzool lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
Voetzool lands a good knee to the midsection. Pittana won't want to take too many of those.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voetzool throws an elbow that misses.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Voetzool with a knee to the head.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pittana is trying to force a seperation but Voetzool has the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voetzool keeps control of Pittana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pittana can't break the clinch.
Pittana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pittana stalling in the clinch but Voetzool improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pittana scores with a punch to the head.
Voetzool wants to slow Pittana down by chopping away at his legs.
Pittana misses with a wild combination.
Voetzool misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pittana.
Voetzool wants to clinch.
Voetzool is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Voetzool closes the distance and pushes Pittana back into the cage.
Voetzool looking to throw knees to the head but Pittana is blocking nicely.

Pittana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voetzool drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Voetzool drives through and clinches with Pittana against the cage.
Henk Voetzool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pittana working hard to break the clinch.
Voetzool connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pittana's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voetzool.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pittana is trying to push Voetzool away but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pittana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Voetzool trying to land knees to the body.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch but Voetzool keeps him there for the moment.
Voetzool crunches a lovely knee into Pittana's ribcage.
Voetzool utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Voetzool has Pittana pressed against the cage, preventing Pittana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Voetzool scores with a nice hook to the head.
Voetzool using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pittana tries to break free but Voetzool pushes him back against the cage.
Voetzool connects with a knee to the head.
Voetzool is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Voetzool is breathing heavily.
Pittana tries to break free but Voetzool pushes him back against the cage.
Pittana avoiding damage as Voetzool throws knees to the body.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Voetzool creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pittana's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pittana is looking to break free of the clinch but Voetzool has double underhooks.
Pittana is trying to push Voetzool away but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voetzool putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pittana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pittana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage.
Pittana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Voetzool lands a nice knee to the body.
Voetzool comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Voetzool with a knee to the head.
Voetzool scores with a knee to the head.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pittana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
Voetzool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pittana is defending well for now.
Voetzool keeps control of Pittana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
Voetzool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pittana is defending well for now.
Voetzool landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Voetzool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pittana is defending well for now.
Voetzool trying to land knees to the body.
Pittana can't find room to land a body shot as Voetzool controls the action.
Pittana can't break the clinch.
Voetzool crunches a lovely knee into Pittana's ribcage.
Voetzool with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voetzool throws an elbow but it misses.
Pittana tries to circle away but Voetzool has him pinned against the cage.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pittana working hard to break the clinch.
Voetzool throws an elbow that misses.
Pittana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voetzool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pittana is defending well for now.
Voetzool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pittana's efforts to push away.
Pittana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Voetzool just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pittana's brow.
Pittana is trying to push Voetzool away but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Voetzool gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pittana managing to block the knees to the body from Voetzool.
Pittana tries to circle away but Voetzool has him pinned against the cage.
Pittana is trying to break free.
Voetzool keeps control of Pittana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pittana has had enough of the clinch but Voetzool keeps him there for the moment.
Pittana is looking to break free of the clinch but Voetzool has double underhooks.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Pittana avoiding damage as Voetzool throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henk Voetzool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Voetzool works Pittana's body with a nice hook.
Voetzool takes one to the side of the head.
Pittana avoids the body shot from Voetzool.
Pittana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Voetzool is rocked!
Voetzool misses with a low kick as Pittana jumps back.
Henk Voetzool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pittana drops Voetzool with a big left hand! Voetzool is injured, injured bad! Pittana jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Pittana!
A very excited looking Alessandro Pittana 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.