Valhalla 30: Sydney PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis McLay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralle Pihl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pihl has chosen Run to the hills as his entrance music. Lewis McLay looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

McLay
vs
Pihl

176 cm
32
133 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

175 cm
27
140 lbs
8 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis McLay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralle Pihl!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pihl closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pihl lands in his opponent's guard.
McLay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McLay looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pihl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McLay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pihl.
Pihl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pihl must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McLay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pihl.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pihl trying to control but McLay is working from the bottom.
Pihl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McLay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pihl with a flurry of punches that miss.
McLay working a defensive guard here.
Pihl wants to control from the top but McLay keeps moving.
McLay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pihl throws a big right hand that misses.
McLay keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pihl looking to pass the guard.
McLay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

McLay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pihl passes into half guard.
Pihl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pihl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McLay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McLay misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pihl drops an elbow to the side of McLay's head.
Pihl working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pihl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pihl working the head and body with strikes.
Pihl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pihl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Pihl is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pihl throwing shots but McLay is blocking nicely.
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!

Pihl is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McLay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pihl.
McLay is refusing to be controlled, as Pihl sits in half guard.
McLay works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pihl slips nicely into half guard.
Pihl winds up and cracks McLay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pihl frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pihl lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McLay is working to get back to half guard.
Pihl connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pihl raining down hammerfists from mount.
McLay is trying desperately to improve position.
McLay manages to regain half guard. Good work.

McLay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McLay is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pihl winds up and cracks McLay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pihl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McLay tries to roll over but Pihl keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pihl is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pihl has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pihl fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pihl landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pihl landing strikes from the mount and McLay is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McLay misses with a takedown attempt
and Pihl counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Pihl shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McLay napping and manages to drive through into side control!

McLay is rocked!
Pihl tries to stand but McLay is controlling his head.
Oh McLay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLay takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pihl throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pihl working away.
McLay is looking to reverse the position.
Pihl working the ground and pound but McLay is defending the strikes.

Pihl tries for a kimura but McLay is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pihl working the body and head with strikes.
Pihl misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pihl misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McLay is looking for a sweep.
Pihl lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pihl working the ground and pound but McLay is defending the strikes.
Ralle Pihl has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLay prevents Pihl from improving position.
Pihl tries to score with some ground and pound. McLay controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pihl is looking to take a break and control but McLay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pihl working the ground and pound.
Pihl is putting a hurting on McLay here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pihl connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McLay some visible discomfort.
McLay parries the strikes from Pihl easily there. Pihl is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McLay to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pihl misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pihl cracks McLay with a big elbow.
Pihl wants to control but McLay is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Pihl are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Pihl stands up and beckons McLay to his feet.

McLay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pihl tries to hold on but McLay postures up.
Pihl is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLay landing strikes from the mount.

McLay is working for a guillotine from mount but Pihl frees his head quite easily.
Pihl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pihl tries to hold on but McLay postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McLay working for a submission but Pihl is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pihl is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralle Pihl 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!

Pihl shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pihl looking to pass the guard.
McLay seems to have got his legs back now.
Pihl is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

McLay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pihl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pihl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pihl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pihl is looking to stand up but McLay won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pihl trying to control the position from guard on top but McLay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pihl looking to pass the guard.

McLay is looking for a triangle but Pihl pushes his legs off easily.
Pihl landing with the ground and pound.
Pihl trying to control but McLay is working from the bottom.
Pihl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

McLay working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pihl has passed into half guard!
Pihl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McLay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lewis McLay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pihl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McLay tries to get to full guard but Pihl has control of the leg.
Pihl seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McLay misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pihl is trying to control the action in half guard but McLay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pihl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McLay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pihl lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLay trying to hold on to Pihl's head to control him but Pihl postures up.
Pihl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

McLay actively working from the bottom here.
Pihl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pihl.
McLay is in trouble now - Pihl has advanced to mount!
Pihl is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pihl in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McLay is looking to get to half guard.

Pihl with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pihl breaks from McLay's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pihl dominating with strikes here.
Pihl pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pihl scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McLay?
McLay is looking to improve his position but Pihl isn't that keen on the idea.
Pihl scoring with strikes but McLay is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLay takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McLay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pihl wants to control the pace but McLay is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLay bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ralle Pihl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralle Pihl!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ralle Pihl thanked XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Epps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kirby
vs
Epps

185 cm
32
199 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

170 cm
27
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kip Epps!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby misses with a lunging right hand
letting Epps counter with a right hand.
Kirby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kirby lands a nice shot to the body.
John Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirby misses the shot to the body.
Epps throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epps. Epps circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kirby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epps.
Kirby throws out a loose jab but Epps uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epps takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kirby throws a leg kick but Epps sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epps tries to clinch up but Kirby circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirby looks to score with a jab to the body but Epps is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epps fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirby manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epps throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Epps lands a lovely overhand right.
Epps takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epps lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirby off the cage and back into range.
Kirby lands with a hook. Epps tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Epps takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirby lands with a nice body punch.
Kirby blocks a jab.
Epps throws an off balance right hand
and Kirby counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epps.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epps misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kirby to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirby slips a straight right by Epps.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epps lands with a hook. Kirby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Epps takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epps walks into a stiff left hand from Kirby.

Epps is rocked!
Kirby throws a monster overhand right that drops Epps! Kirby follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kirby!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hettie Kate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kate's entrance music is Peanuts Theme. A fine choice. Hale has chosen There Will Be Violence as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kate
vs
Hale

172 cm
29
160 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

175 cm
24
160 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hettie Kate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Hale!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale lands with a slapping head kick.

Hale pushes Kate up against the cage in a clinch.
Kate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hale.
Kate misses with a knee strike.
Kate scores with a knee to the head.
Kate lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Justin Hale has been cut.
Kate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kate tries a knee to the head but Hale blocks it.
Hale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hale looking for a takedown.
Hale can't find room to land a body shot as Kate controls the action.
Kate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hale is defending well for now.
Hale tries to pull guard but Kate won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hale.
Kate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kate lands an elbow that stopped Hale in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kate is keeping busy.
Hale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hettie Kate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kate wants to clinch.
Kate doesn't manage to clinch there - Hale circles away.
Kate wants to clinch.
Hale misses with a combination
and Kate counters with a head kick. That will keep Hale thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kate tries to clinch but Hale moves out of range.
Kate closes the distance but Hale moves to the side
and Hale counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hale throws a looping overhand right but Kate ducks down to avoid it.
Hettie Kate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kate throws a nice looking combination but Hale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kate tries to clinch but Hale is having none of it.
Hale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kate.

Kate takes the fight into the clinch.
Kate is pushing Hale up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kate scores with a knee to the head.
Hale lands with a light punch inside.
Kate has Hale pressed against the cage, preventing Hale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kate lands an elbow inside that Hale shrugs off.
Kate misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kate misses with a knee strike.
Hale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hale trying to control the position but instead, Kate has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hale into the cage.
Hale content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hale letting Kate take a breather here.
Kate stops a takedown attempt from Hale.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kate misses with a knee strike.
Kate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hale.

Hale has hold of one of Kate's legs. Kate is fighting the takedown attempt but Hale gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hale stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hale tries for a takedown but Kate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Hale misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hale slips a jab and a cross from Kate.
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!
Hale shoots in for a takedown but Kate shows good takedown defense.

Hale rushes Kate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hale being controlled against the cage.
Kate tries to land knees in the clinch but Hale avoids the damage to the body.
Kate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kate looking to throw knees to the head but Hale is blocking nicely.
Kate scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kate lands a knee to the body.
Hale lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hettie Kate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Hale's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kate scores with a head kick. Hale tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Kate clinches up against the cage.
Hale has Kate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kate is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hale blocks an elbow strike from Kate.
Kate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hale avoids it.
Kate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kate to keep the fight standing.
Hettie Kate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hale.
Hale managing to block the knees to the body from Kate.
Hale blocks a body shot from Kate.
Kate lands an elbow inside.
Kate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kate unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hale tries for a takedown but Kate manages to get underhooks.
Kate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale wants to take the fight to the mat but Kate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kate stalling against the cage.

Hale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kate tries to clinch up but Hale circles away and keeps his distance.
Hale shoots for a takedown but Kate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Kate closes the distance and pushes Hale back into the cage.
Hale misses with an elbow over the top.
Kate connects with a knee to the head.
Kate with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Justin Hale's cut even more.
Kate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hale's defenses.
Kate misses with a knee to the head.
Kate lands a knee to the head.
Kate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hale's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale looking for a takedown.
Kate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hale's elbow.
Hale looking for a takedown.
Hale looking to stall.
Hale is trying to break the clinch but Kate is controlling him.
Hale presses Kate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Kate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hale's efforts to push away.
Kate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kate prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Kate.
Kate lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Kate.
Hale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hale.
Hale is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kate lands an elbow inside.
Hale trying to stall but Kate improves his position.
Hale takes a knee right on the jaw!

The cut above Justin Hale's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kate lands an elbow just above Hale 's eye.
Kate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kate prevents Hale from breaking the clinch.
Kate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hale scores with a hook to the body.

Hale decides to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kate wants to get up but he can't break Hale's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hale pushes a forearm under Kate's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kate is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Hale!
Justin Hale took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Menzies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heero Yuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuy has chosen Coma Black - Marilyn Manson as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Menzies
vs
Yuy

170 cm
22
140 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

165 cm
30
132 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Menzies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heero Yuy!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menzies.
Yuy throws a right and a left that Menzies avoids nicely.
Heero Yuy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Yuy.
Menzies looks to throw the jab but Yuy is out of range.
Yuy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Menzies lands with a good body shot.
Menzies jabs at Yuy's body.
Menzies throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yuy throws a right and a left that Menzies avoids nicely.
Menzies scores with a jab to the jaw.
Menzies looks to land a right hand but Yuy moved out of range.
Yuy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yuy throws a nice looking combination but Menzies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menzies blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Menzies. Beautiful body shot.
Menzies scores with a sloppy right hand. Yuy should have avoided that one.
Menzies tries to clinch but Yuy is having none of it.
Yuy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Menzies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuy throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yuy clinches up with Menzies and pushes him back against the cage.
Yuy is trying to break the clinch but Menzies has him pressed against the cage.
Menzies taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yuy is trying to break the clinch but Menzies is controlling him.
Menzies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuy is working Menzies over against the cage.
Yuy is pressed up against the cage. Menzies has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yuy down to the mat. Yuy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Menzies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menzies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yuy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menzies manages to avoid it.
Menzies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yuy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yuy throws a jab but it's blocked by Menzies.
Yuy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Menzies counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yuy's knee momentarily.
Yuy misses with a double jab.
Menzies swats away the attempt to clinch by Yuy.
Menzies misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yuy rushes Menzies and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yuy is looking to break free of the clinch but Menzies has double underhooks.

Menzies manages to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yuy wants to pass the guard but Menzies is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menzies wants to sweep but no luck.
Menzies trying to keep a closed guard but Yuy is proving a slippery customer.
Yuy is fighting to break Menzies's control of his arms but Menzies is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yuy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menzies is keeping the position for now.
Yuy postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steve Menzies.
Menzies thuds his right hand into Yuy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Menzies swats away the attempt to clinch by Yuy.
Menzies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuy misses with a few strikes there.
Yuy fails to land with a series of punches.
Yuy tries to close the distance and clinch but Menzies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menzies blocks a head kick by Yuy.
A punch combination from Yuy misses.
Yuy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menzies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yuy under the eye.
Yuy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yuy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yuy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menzies was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuy.
Menzies slips a jab and a cross from Yuy.
Yuy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Menzies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yuy fails to land with a series of punches.
Menzies fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menzies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuy throws a combination that misses
and Menzies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menzies.
Yuy misses the shot to the body.
Menzies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yuy on the side of the head.
Menzies tries to close the distance and clinch but Yuy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yuy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Menzies to score with a decent uppercut.
Yuy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yuy throws a series of punches but Menzies moves out of range.
Yuy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Menzies pushes Yuy up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menzies wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menzies is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yuy is keeping busy.

Menzies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menzies keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yuy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yuy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Menzies defending well though.
Menzies regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Yuy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menzies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuy has managed to get both his arms back between Menzies's legs - danger averted.
Menzies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menzies keeping moving, preventing Yuy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menzies is trying to control the position but Yuy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yuy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yuy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuy trying to control the position from guard on top but Menzies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menzies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yuy is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuy wants to control from the top but Menzies keeps moving.
Yuy is looking to work some ground and pound but Menzies has wrist control.
Yuy works over Menzies with some ground and pound from guard.
Menzies is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yuy is staying active underneath Menzies, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yuy wants to control but Menzies is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Menzies seems to be looking for submissions.
Menzies trying to control from half guard but Yuy is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Menzies controlling the pace.
Menzies thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yuy's head.
Yuy wants to get back to full guard.

Yuy is defending against the submission attempts here by Menzies.
Menzies throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menzies trying to control the action but Yuy is working from the bottom.
Menzies perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies wants to control but Yuy is keeping him busy.
Yuy wants to control but Menzies is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Steve Menzies just wasn't active enough.
Menzies cracks Yuy with a good jab.
Yuy tries to clinch up but Menzies circles away and keeps his distance.
Yuy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Menzies counters with a leg kick.
Heero Yuy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yuy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menzies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menzies circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heero Yuy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Yuy scores with a four punch combination!
Menzies throws out a powerful jab.
Menzies misses with a few strikes there.
Menzies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yuy.
Yuy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yuy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yuy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yuy trying to control the position but instead, Menzies has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yuy into the cage.
Yuy tries to circle away but Menzies has him pinned against the cage.
Yuy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yuy is trying to break the clinch but Menzies is controlling him.

Menzies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Yuy.
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!
Yuy throws the left hand but Menzies avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menzies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menzies.
Yuy looks to land a combination but Menzies avoids it well.
Menzies thuds a left hand into Yuy's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heero Yuy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Menzies manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yuy on his heels. He'll look to pass Yuy's guard now, I'm sure.
Menzies trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menzies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steve Menzies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menzies postures up.
Menzies trying to control but Yuy is working from the bottom.
Yuy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yuy trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Menzies wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Yuy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menzies was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuy.
Menzies cracks Yuy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Yuy misses.
Menzies fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Menzies rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yuy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yuy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Menzies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuy throws a combination that misses
and Menzies counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Menzies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yuy misses with a double jab.
Yuy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menzies.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Menzies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuy misses with a wild combination.
Menzies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yuy circles away.
Yuy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menzies.
Yuy doesn't manage to clinch there - Menzies circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies throws an overhand right that lands on Yuy's shoulder, as Yuy tries to avoid the shot.
Menzies dodges the punch combination from Yuy.
Yuy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Menzies is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Menzies lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yuy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Menzies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yuy misses with the combination.
Menzies lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Menzies.
Yuy throws a combination. Menzies tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menzies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yuy.
Yuy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Menzies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yuy as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuy throws a sloppy head kick and Menzies moves out of range easily.
Menzies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yuy shoots for a takedown but Menzies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Menzies moves into range and connects with a jab.
Menzies scores with a nice head shot.
Yuy throws a combination that misses
and Menzies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Menzies counters with a straight right hand.
Yuy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Menzies to score with a decent uppercut.
Yuy looks to land a combination but Menzies avoids it well.
Yuy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Menzies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuy throws a right and a left that Menzies avoids nicely.
Yuy misses with a jab to the body
letting Menzies counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Yuy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Menzies gets the takedown into side control.
Menzies trying to control the position but Yuy is working away.
Yuy tries to bench press Menzies off him but Menzies keeps the position.
Heero Yuy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menzies is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yuy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menzies trying to control the position but Yuy is working away.
Yuy can't do much from the bottom here.
Menzies moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Menzies is chipping away with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menzies cracks Yuy with a big elbow.
Menzies in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Steve Menzies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuy is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Menzies showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yuy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doran Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonan comes to the cage accompanied by Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites. Connell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rob Kelly - Rockstar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bonan
vs
Connell

175 cm
28
175 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

184 cm
32
185 lbs
17 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doran Connell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bonan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Connell tries to clinch but Bonan is having none of it.
Connell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonan.

It looks like Pixar Bonan has been cut.
Bonan lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonan misses with a wild combination.
Bonan keeps the fight on the outside.

Connell instigates a clinch.
Bonan is looking to break free of the clinch but Connell has double underhooks.
Connell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonan's defenses.

Bonan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connell misses with a leg kick.
Bonan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bonan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connell is pushing Bonan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bonan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connell has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Connell.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Connell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bonan's brow.
Connell landing knees to the head.
Connell looking to slow down the pace here.
Connell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonan's defenses.
Bonan avoids the elbow strike from Connell, against the cage.
Connell is looking for a takedown.
Connell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Connell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Connell looking to throw knees to the head but Bonan is blocking nicely.
Connell takes an elbow to the temple.
Connell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connell has Bonan pressed against the cage, preventing Bonan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonan is struggling to control the position.
Bonan gets underhooks to prevent Connell's takedown attempt.

Bonan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Bonan.
Bonan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Connell moves out of range as Bonan strikes.
Pixar Bonan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Connell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Connell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bonan regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Connell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bonan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Connell.
Bonan wants to control but Connell is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Connell.
Connell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonan's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Connell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Connell.
Bonan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bonan wants to get back to full guard.
Bonan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Connell on the ground.
Connell wants to control but Bonan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Connell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Connell.
Connell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Connell is working for a submission of some sort.
Connell is nestled in close to Bonan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Connell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Bonan looking for submissions off his back.
Connell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bonan wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bonan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Connell.
Connell trying to control the action but Bonan is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonan's head.
Bonan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Connell.
Bonan is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doran Connell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pixar Bonan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Connell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bonan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonan misses with a kick to the body

and Connell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bonan!
Bonan working to try and regain half guard.
Connell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bonan is bucking up trying to escape but Connell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Connell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Connell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Connell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bonan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Bonan has one foot on Connell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bonan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connell is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Bonan misses.
Connell moves away from the strike by Bonan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bonan.

Bonan closes the distance and clinches.
Connell has Bonan pressed against the cage, preventing Bonan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Connell prevents Bonan from breaking the clinch.
Connell keeps control of Bonan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Connell throws a knee to the head but misses.

Bonan breaks from the clinch.
Bonan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Connell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonan.

Connell moves into range and clinches up with Bonan.
Connell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Bonan breaks from the clinch.
Bonan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connell tries to clinch up but Bonan circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonan keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bonan moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Connell taking a breather.
Bonan blocks the elbow strike.
Connell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Connell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Connell landing knees to the head.

Bonan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connell is looking to clinch but Bonan is avoiding it.
Connell tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonan misses with a double jab.
Connell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonan throws a one two combo.
Connell takes one to the chin there.

Bonan closes the distance and pushes Connell back into the cage.
Bonan tries to stall but Connell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Connell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bonan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connell is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Connell.
Connell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bonan blocks an elbow strike.
Connell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Pixar Bonan's cut is getting worse.
Bonan is trying to force a seperation but Connell has the dominant position.
Connell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Connell lands an elbow inside.
Connell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bonan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Connell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonan stalling in the clinch but Connell improves position.
Connell scores with a knee to the head.

Pixar Bonan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bonan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Connell lands an elbow just above Bonan 's eye.
Bonan wants to get back to striking at distance but Connell won't allow it.
Connell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonan is trying to break free.
Connell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Connell pushes off an throws an elbow but Bonan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonan wants to break free but Connell has control.
Connell throws an elbow but it misses.
Connell lands an elbow inside that Bonan shrugs off.
Connell prevents a body shot from Bonan.
Bonan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Connell blocks a head kick by Bonan.

Connell closes the distance and clinches.
Doran Connell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Connell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bonan scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Bonan on the inside.
Connell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Connell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonan's waist but Bonan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Connell off to one side.
Pixar Bonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doran Connell.

Bonan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Connell, pushing him back against the cage.
Bonan trying to control the position but instead, Connell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bonan into the cage.

Bonan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connell tries to clinch but Bonan moves out of range.
Bonan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonan cracks Connell with a good jab.

Bonan moves into the clinch.
Bonan working hard to break the clinch.
Connell stalling against the cage.
Connell is trying to drag Bonan to the mat but Bonan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Connell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Connell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Connell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Connell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Bonan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bonan counters with a two punch combo.
Pixar Bonan is winning the standup battle so far.

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!
Connell tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bonan counters with a crisp one two that drops Connell! Bonan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Connell to his feet! Connell is in big trouble!

Connell is rocked!
Connell wants to clinch.

Bonan drops Connell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Connell looks back up at him and smiles so Bonan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Connell is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonan finish him?
Connell blocks a head kick by Bonan.
No joy there for Bonan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonan lands a two punch combo.
Bonan lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Connell out cold! Connell is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pixar Bonan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pixar Bonan waved his t-shirt featuring XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!'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
100%

Undercard bout

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

Oblaks
vs
Deep

180 cm
30
190 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

181 cm
27
196 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Deep!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deep scores with a jab to the jaw.

Deep fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oblaks to the ground. Deep is now in Oblaks's guard.
Deep is fighting to break Oblaks's control of his arms but Oblaks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Oblaks working for a triangle but Deep defends it easily.

Oblaks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oblaks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oblaks keeping moving, preventing Deep from controlling successfully.
Deep looking to pass the guard.
Deep prevents Oblaks from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep wants to control from the top but Oblaks keeps moving.

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

Deep got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oblaks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deep has managed to get both his arms back between Oblaks's legs - danger averted.
Deep passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Deep trying to control the action but Oblaks is working from the bottom.

Deep thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Oblaks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks tries to improve position but can't.
Deep trying to control the position but Oblaks is working away.
A lull in the action here as Deep stalls from top position.
Oblaks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Oblaks prevents Deep from improving his position.
Oblaks is keen to just control but Deep is a slippery customer.
Deep slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oblaks wants to pass the guard but Deep is keeping the position.
Oblaks is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oblaks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deep is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deep has escaped and now he's on top!
Deep stopping the sweep attempt from Oblaks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Deep drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deep jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oblaks can't keep his opponent in guard - Deep advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oblaks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Deep looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deep is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Deep is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deep is trying to control the action in half guard but Oblaks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deep is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Oblaks has one foot on Deep's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oblaks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oblaks passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bembol Oblaks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Oblaks scores a takedown into full mount!
Oblaks with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Deep tries to hold on but Oblaks postures up.

Oblaks goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Deep turns into him and now he's in Oblaks's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oblaks is trying to keep Deep in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oblaks is looking for a triangle here but Deep uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Deep is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oblaks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deep controlling the position from side mount.
Oblaks can't do much from the bottom here.

Deep tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deep laying and praying for a moment but Oblaks takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks is controlling Deep's trapped leg to prevent Deep from advancing to side control.
Oblaks is trying to stand back up but Deep is controlling him

Deep is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bembol Oblaks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oblaks wants to improve his position but Deep is controlling well.
Deep trying to control the pace.
Deep's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oblaks is looking for a sweep. Deep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep stops Oblaks from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Oblaks is defending against the submission attempts here by Deep.

Deep is working for a submission of some sort.
Oblaks is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Deep jumps into side control!

Deep thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deep looking to control but instead Oblaks has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Deep is working for a submission of some sort.
Oblaks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Deep is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oblaks wants to control but Deep is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Deep will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Oblaks stuffs the takedown.
Oblaks leaves Deep with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Oblaks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Oblaks is working for a kimura but Deep is defending it quite comfortably.

Oblaks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks passes to full mount!
Deep is squirming around, avoiding Oblaks's attempts to control the action.

Oblaks goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Deep turns into him and now he's in Oblaks's guard.
Deep sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oblaks's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deep is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oblaks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deep wants to free his trapped foot but Oblaks is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Deep is trying to work for a kimura but Oblaks is defending well.
Oblaks moves into full guard.

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

Oblaks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks keeping moving, preventing Deep from controlling successfully.
Oblaks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oblaks keeping moving, preventing Deep from controlling successfully.
Deep won't allow Oblaks to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Deep wants to control from the top but Oblaks keeps moving.
Deep trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Johnny Deep hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Oblaks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deep on his heels. He'll look to pass Deep's guard now, I'm sure.
Oblaks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks wants to control from the top but Deep keeps moving.
Oblaks wants to pass the guard but Deep is keeping the position.
Oblaks advances to half guard.
Oblaks stalling away here and it's allowed Deep to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oblaks tries to free his leg and advance position but Deep is retaining full guard.
Deep is trying to control the position but Oblaks postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bembol Oblaks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oblaks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skylar Davies Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalil Zidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zidane has chosen Tool - Jimmy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Davies Miles
vs
Zidane

166 cm
25
146 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

178 cm
26
143 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skylar Davies Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Zidane!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zidane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zidane thuds a left hand into Davies Miles's body.
Khalil Zidane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davies Miles misses with a looping left.
Zidane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Davies Miles moves into range and clinches up with Zidane.
A short uppercut from Davies Miles.
Stalling in the clinch from Davies Miles.

Davies Miles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zidane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zidane moves out of range of the strikes.
Davies Miles scores with a jab. Zidane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davies Miles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zidane.
Zidane throws a leg kick but Davies Miles checks it.
Zidane throws a leg kick which misses Davies Miles's front leg but catches the back leg as Davies Miles tries to avoid it.
Zidane misses with a body kick.
Davies Miles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davies Miles misses with a takedown attempt - Zidane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zidane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Davies Miles's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies Miles throws a one two combo.
Davies Miles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zidane takes one to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davies Miles.
Davies Miles tries to clinch but Zidane is having none of it.
Davies Miles checks a low kick from Zidane.
Davies Miles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zidane. Zidane obviously looking to wear him down.
Zidane lands a nice looking body kick.
Zidane moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zidane. Davies Miles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davies Miles looks to throw the jab but Zidane is out of range.
Zidane's corner calls for a 1-2. Zidane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zidane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davies Miles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zidane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davies Miles. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Zidane.
Zidane moves out of range as Davies Miles strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane staying out of range there.
Zidane connects with a crisp jab.
Davies Miles misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davies Miles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skylar Davies Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zidane.
Zidane tries to work over Davies Miles's front leg with a kick but Davies Miles checks it.
Davies Miles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davies Miles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davies Miles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davies Miles fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Zidane. That snapped Davies Miles's head back.

Davies Miles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Davies Miles taking a break here but Zidane is having none of it and regains half guard.
Zidane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zidane defending well though.
Davies Miles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davies Miles lands with a punch from half guard.
Davies Miles is trying to control the action in half guard but Zidane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davies Miles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Davies Miles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zidane is looking to escape.
Zidane regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Davies Miles.
Davies Miles throwing strikes from guard but Zidane blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davies Miles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davies Miles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zidane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davies Miles wants to control from the top but Zidane keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zidane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Skylar Davies Miles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Zidane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zidane moves out of range as Davies Miles throws a body kick.
Davies Miles throws a push kick but Zidane slaps the foot to one side.
Zidane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davies Miles.
Davies Miles shoots in but Zidane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zidane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davies Miles. That did some damage!
Zidane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davies Miles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zidane is looking to land body kicks.
Zidane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davies Miles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Davies Miles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zidane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Davies Miles is in Zidane's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davies Miles throws a strike but Zidane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davies Miles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davies Miles trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies Miles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zidane has passed into side control.
Zidane has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Davies Miles!
Davies Miles is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane manages to capitalize on a mistake by Davies Miles to take his back!
Zidane not allowing Davies Miles to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zidane's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zidane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies Miles breaks Zidane's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Davies Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davies Miles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies Miles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skylar Davies Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zidane dodges the ground and pound from Davies Miles.
Zidane is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Davies Miles asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zidane is not content to let Davies Miles control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khalil Zidane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Zidane throws a hook but Davies Miles blocks it.
Davies Miles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zidane throws the kick towards the body but Davies Miles avoids it.
Zidane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davies Miles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Davies Miles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zidane doesn't seem phased though.
Zidane thows a body shot but no joy.

Davies Miles clinches up against the cage.
Davies Miles keeps control of Zidane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Davies Miles.
Davies Miles throws a punch but it's blocked by Zidane.
Davies Miles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zidane blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies Miles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davies Miles effectively controlling the action here.
Davies Miles lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Davies Miles.
Davies Miles lands with a short shot to the head.
Davies Miles is working for takedown but Zidane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davies Miles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zidane tries to break free but Davies Miles pushes him back against the cage.
Zidane letting Davies Miles take a breather here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies Miles blocks a jab.
Zidane connects with a solid leg kick.
Zidane throws a body punch but Davies Miles moves out of range.
Khalil Zidane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zidane tries to land a leg kick but Davies Miles saw it coming and moves away.
Davies Miles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zidane slips under a jab from Davies Miles.
Davies Miles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zidane wants to slow Davies Miles down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zidane.
Davies Miles lands a nice shot that snaps Zidane's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zidane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davies Miles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zidane avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skylar Davies Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zidane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zidane leaves Davies Miles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Davies Miles.
Davies Miles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zidane can pounce on him.
Zidane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Davies Miles.
No joy there for Zidane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zidane tried to score with a low kick but Davies Miles checks it.
Zidane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zidane misses with a body shot.
Davies Miles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zidane throws a low kick but Davies Miles avoids it.
Davies Miles lands with a nice combination. Zidane backs away looking to recover.
Zidane throws a quick inside leg kick.

Davies Miles rushes Zidane and presses him up against the cage.
Zidane is trying to break free.
Davies Miles lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies Miles struggles to land a body shot inside as Zidane controls his hands.
Zidane can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Davies Miles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Davies Miles.

Zidane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Zidane tenderised Davies Miles's leg. Davies Miles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Davies Miles checks a low kick from Zidane.
Davies Miles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zidane.
Davies Miles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davies Miles connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Zidane tumbling to the canvas! Davies Miles pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Zidane was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Skylar Davies Miles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson has chosen Cryin Like a Bitch - Godsmack as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Madison
vs
Mizurugi Samuelsson

175 cm
27
155 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

171 cm
27
157 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)
Torment Fightwear

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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuelsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Madison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samuelsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Madison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Samuelsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Samuelsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jack Madison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samuelsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madison tries to avoid it but Samuelsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madison to the ground. Madison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samuelsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madison circles away.
Madison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Samuelsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Madison connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by Samuelsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Madison which made him look bad.
Samuelsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madison feints a jab promting Samuelsson to slip. Madison then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Samuelsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Madison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samuelsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Madison misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samuelsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Madison was covering up waiting for the punch and Samuelsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Samuelsson is pushing down on Madison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Madison is fighting to maintain full guard but Samuelsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Madison tries to roll over but Samuelsson keeps him under control.
Samuelsson throwing shots but Madison is blocking nicely.
Samuelsson is pressing down on Madison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Madison is holding on for now.
Madison gets full guard.
Samuelsson preventing the sweep.
Samuelsson trying to control but Madison is working from the bottom.
Samuelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Samuelsson.
Samuelsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Madison keeping moving, preventing Samuelsson from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Madison looking for a guillotine here but Samuelsson defends easily.
Samuelsson trying to control but Madison is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Samuelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Madison.
Madison keeping moving, preventing Samuelsson from controlling successfully.
Madison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Samuelsson wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
Samuelsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Madison.
Madison tries to clinch up but Samuelsson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madison clinches up with Samuelsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Samuelsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Samuelsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Madison smiles and moves away.
Samuelsson shoots in and drives through. Madison sprawls well.
Samuelsson fails to land the takedown.

Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Samuelsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Samuelsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Madison is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madison in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Samuelsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Samuelsson wants to clinch up but Madison keeps it at a distance.
Samuelsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Madison counters with an inside leg kick.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Madison sprawls well. Madison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Samuelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Madison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
Samuelsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samuelsson fails with the takedown.
Madison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Samuelsson shoots in but Madison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Samuelsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Madison tries to clinch but Samuelsson is having none of it.
Samuelsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Madison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samuelsson fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Madison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Madison closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Madison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Samuelsson to the mat! Samuelsson manages to get full guard.
Samuelsson is trying to keep Madison in close.
Samuelsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Madison.

Samuelsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Madison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Madison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madison throwing strikes from guard but Samuelsson blocks nicely.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison trying to control the position from guard on top but Samuelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madison forces his way into half guard.
Madison sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Samuelsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Madison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuelsson trying to keep a closed guard but Madison is proving a slippery customer.

Samuelsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madison defends well.
Madison wants to pass the guard but Samuelsson is keeping the position.
Samuelsson is trying to keep Madison in close.
Madison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Madison looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison throwing strikes from guard but Samuelsson blocks nicely.
Samuelsson trying to control the position.
Samuelsson being controlled here, momentarily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Madison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samuelsson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuelsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madison tries to avoid it but Samuelsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madison to the ground. Madison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Madison gets a clinch.

Madison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samuelsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Samuelsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samuelsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Samuelsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack Madison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samuelsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Samuelsson somewhat.
Samuelsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Madison defends it nicely.
Jack Madison is winning the standup battle so far.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Madison sprawls well. Madison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Samuelsson gets slowly back to his feet.

Madison drives through with a takedown into Samuelsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Madison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samuelsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samuelsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samuelsson working for a triangle but Madison defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuelsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madison passes into half guard.
Madison is looking to take a break and control but Samuelsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samuelsson is looking for a sweep. Madison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madison trying to control the action but Samuelsson is working from the bottom.
Samuelsson wants to control but Madison is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison trying to control the action but Samuelsson is working from the bottom.
Samuelsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Madison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Samuelsson is pressing down on Madison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Samuelsson is trying to keep Madison in close.
Samuelsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samuelsson keeping moving, preventing Madison from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Madison trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Samuelsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Madison wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Samuelsson is now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Madison tries to get to full guard but Samuelsson has control of the leg.
Samuelsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Madison tries to get to full guard but Samuelsson has control of the leg.
Madison is trying to control but can't.
Samuelsson is pressing down on Madison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Madison is holding on for now.

Samuelsson is working for a kimura but Madison is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samuelsson pulls his head out easily.
Madison trying to control from the bottom.
Madison tries to roll over but Samuelsson keeps him under control.
Samuelsson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samuelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Madison defending well though.
Samuelsson trying to control from half guard but Madison is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Madison.
I think Madison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Madison!
Jack Madison very nearly forgot to thank (MFS) Macto Fight System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reil Bogs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rourke comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint it black. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Rourke
vs
Bogs

182 cm
29
196 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

181 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reil Bogs!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rourke throws a lazy right hand but Bogs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rourke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rourke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bogs momentarily.
Rourke cracks a nice hook into Bogs's ribs.
Rourke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bogs throws a push kick but Rourke slaps the foot to one side.
Bogs throws a predictable looking body shot

so Rourke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rourke stops Bogs from standing up.
Rourke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rourke stays in close to Bogs's body and controls the position.
Bogs trying to control the position.

Reil Bogs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bogs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rourke.
Rourke dodges the punch combination from Bogs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke moves out of range as Bogs throws a body kick.
Bogs misses with a kick to the body.
Rourke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Bogs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Rourke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rourke controlling the action here.
Rourke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bogs defending well though.
Rourke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rourke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rourke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rourke controlling the action here.
Bogs is positioning himself well to prevent Rourke advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bogs is trying to control but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bogs throws an overhand right that lands on Rourke's shoulder, as Rourke tries to avoid the shot.
Rourke digs a good body shot into Bogs's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogs looks to land a body kick but Rourke moved away.
Bogs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bogs - just one landing.
Bogs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rourke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reil Bogs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rourke counters with a straight right hand.
Bogs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rourke. That one must have hurt.
Rourke tests Bogs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rourke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bogs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke misses with a hook.
Bogs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rourke blocks a head kick by Bogs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rourke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rourke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bogs misses with a head kick.
Bogs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rourke catches Bogs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rourke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rourke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bogs under the eye.
Rourke dips to his left and cracks Bogs with an uppercut!
Rourke looks to throw the jab but Bogs is out of range.
Bogs throws a leg kick but Rourke checks it.
Rourke blocks a head kick by Bogs.
Bogs misses with the combination.
Rourke lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Rourke dodges the punch combination from Bogs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rourke was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogs.
Good exchange - Rourke coming out on top.
Bogs thows a leg kick but Rourke checks it
and Rourke counters with a nice body kick.
Rourke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rourke looks to land a right hand but Bogs moved out of range.
Rourke scores with a push kick.
Rourke tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogs is looking to slow Rourke down with leg kicks.
Rourke scores with a nice head shot.
Rourke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogs. Bogs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bogs needs to keep his hands up - Rourke had a free shot at his head there.
Bogs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Rourke.
Bogs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rourke.
Bogs defending well as Rourke loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rourke misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bogs takes one to the side of the head.
Bogs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bogs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bogs is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Rourke tenderised Bogs's leg. Bogs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rourke blocks a head kick by Bogs.
Rourke slips a straight right by Bogs.
Rourke blocks a low kick nicely.
Mikko Rourke is winning the standup battle so far.
Rourke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bogs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rourke scores with a jab to the head.
Rourke cracks the inside of Bogs's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bogs, right into the meat.
Bogs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rourke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Rourke.
Rourke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bogs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bogs lands a jab to the head.
Bogs scores with a jab. Rourke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bogs.
Bogs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bogs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rourke throws a shot from downtown. Bogs moves away and avoids it.
Rourke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogs manages to avoid it.
Bogs throws a head kick that misses.
Rourke thuds a left hand into Bogs's body.
Bogs tries to land a body kick

and Rourke counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogs tries to improve position but can't.

Rourke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rourke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rourke wants to control but Bogs is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogs is trying to control Rourke's posture but Rourke avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke scoring with punches and elbows.
Bogs sneaks back into half guard.
Rourke trying to mount his opponent but Bogs defends it.
Bogs is looking for a sweep. Rourke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bogs trying to control from the bottom.
Rourke is pressing down on Bogs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bogs is holding on for now.

Rourke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bogs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bogs wants to control but Rourke is keeping busy.
Bogs is looking to get back to is feet but Rourke passes into side control.
Bogs dodges the ground and pound from Rourke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogs tries to improve position but can't.
Rourke lands a nice forearm strike.
Bogs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Bogs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bogs taking a bit of punishment here - Rourke scoring with strikes.
Rourke scores with punches from side control.
Bogs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bogs tries to roll over but Rourke keeps him under control.
Rourke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bogs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rourke working over Bogs with some ground and pound. Bogs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rourke wants to pass the guard but Bogs is defending well.
Bogs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rourke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke is looking to take a break and control but Bogs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rourke tries to pass to full mount but Bogs defends it.
Bogs taking some punishment here, with Rourke in his half guard.
Rourke prevents Bogs from improving his position.
Rourke controlling the action here.

Rourke is working for a submission of some sort.
Rourke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bogs is not content to let Rourke control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Rourke dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bogs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bogs throws a sloppy head kick
and Rourke counters with a left to the body.
Bogs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rourke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Reil Bogs has been cut.
Bogs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bogs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rourke. That one must have hurt.
Bogs throws a head kick that misses.
Bogs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rourke fails to land with a series of punches.
Rourke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bogs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
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!

Rourke gets a double leg takedown into Bogs's guard.
Rourke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rourke wants to control from the top but Bogs keeps moving.
Rourke throwing strikes from guard but Bogs blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogs keeping full guard, as Rourke tries to pass.
Bogs keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.

Bogs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rourke defends well.
Rourke advances position into side control!
Bogs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rourke connects with a decent elbow.
Rourke lands some shots froms side control.
Rourke throws an elbow but Bogs slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bogs is trying to get back to half guard.
Rourke in side control, throwing shots but Bogs defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke lands some shots froms side control.
Bogs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rourke throws a strike aimed at the side of Bogs's head but Bogs avoids it well.
Rourke controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogs wants to control but Rourke postures up.
Bogs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rourke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rourke throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bogs works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Rourke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bogs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rourke.
Rourke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke drops an elbow to the side of Bogs's head.
Rourke is nestled in close to Bogs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rourke is trying to control the action in half guard but Bogs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rourke drops an elbow to the side of Bogs's head.

Rourke seems to be working for a kimura but Bogs defends the submission attempt.
Rourke is keen to just control but Bogs is a slippery customer.
Bogs trying to hold on to Rourke's head to control him but Rourke postures up.
Rourke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogs can do to turn this around?
Rourke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rourke trying to control the action but Bogs is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke is thwarting Bogs's attempts to control the position.
Bogs taking some punishment here, with Rourke in his half guard.
Rourke trying to control the action but Bogs is working from the bottom.
Bogs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rourke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rourke's back!
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!
Rourke just trying to survive but Bogs is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mikko Rourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bogs trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bogs not allowing Rourke to control his hands.
Reil Bogs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, with Bogs on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rourke is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bogs looking for the choke but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Rourke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rourke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Rourke!
Mikko Rourke gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Orion
vs
McStar

188 cm
25
200 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

180 cm
27
198 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Orion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robbie McStar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McStar moves into the clinch.
Orion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McStar's elbow.
Orion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McStar is defending well for now.
McStar takes a shot to the head.
Orion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

McStar breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Orion.

It looks like Robbie McStar has been cut.
Orion stuffs the takedown attempt from McStar. McStar gets slowly back to his feet.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Orion rushes McStar and presses him up against the cage.
McStar takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McStar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McStar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses McStar's front leg but catches the back leg as McStar tries to avoid it.

Orion gets a clinch.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McStar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Orion scores with a shot to the side of McStar's head.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by McStar.
Orion lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion scores with a shot to the side of McStar's head.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McStar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

McStar is trying to trip Orion. He has hold of a leg but Orion is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McStar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion managing to control the position.
McStar throws a big right hand that misses.
McStar stopping the sweep attempt from Orion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McStar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McStar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
McStar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McStar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McStar trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
McStar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar lands a couple of digs.
McStar trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orion tries to get out of the position.
McStar postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McStar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McStar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orion's guard.
McStar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McStar on the ground.
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!
McStar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orion blocking the ground and pound attempt from McStar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McStar misses with a takedown attempt - Orion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of McStar's head.
McStar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion doesn't manage to clinch there - McStar circles away.
Orion feints a jab promting McStar to slip. Orion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McStar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McStar takes one to the chin there.
McStar circles away from the clinch attempt.
McStar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orion defends it nicely.
Orion tries to clinch there but McStar circles away.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStar takes one to the side of the head.
McStar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orion finds it's way round the side to connect with McStar's head.
Orion leaves McStar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.

McStar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McStar showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orion's head.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orion manages to get to full guard.
Robbie McStar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orion has control of McStar's left arm, preventing McStar from doing any damage.
McStar throwing strikes from guard but Orion blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McStar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar landing with the ground and pound.
McStar with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStar wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion is pulling down on McStar's head. It's preventing any offense from McStar, at least for the moment.
McStar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStar scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.
McStar is looking to work some ground and pound but Orion has wrist control.
McStar cracks Orion with a solid left hand.
McStar tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orion keeping full guard, as McStar tries to pass.
McStar lands a couple of elbows.
McStar trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.
McStar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McStar won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
McStar trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McStar pushing down on Orion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McStar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McStar looking to finish Orion with some ground and pound. This is bad for Orion!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie McStar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Orion is looking to clinch.
McStar throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion connects with a body shot that sends McStar's belly button to the back.
McStar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McStar wants to clinch.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McStar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McStar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McStar shoots in looking for a takedown. Orion tries to sprawl out of it but McStar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orion tries to clinch there but McStar circles away.
Orion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McStar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orion wants to clinch up but McStar keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Orion.
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Orion darts in and clinches McStar up against the cage.
McStar blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Orion.
Orion is looking to control McStar's arms but McStar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Orion has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McStar.
Orion tries to land knees in the clinch but McStar avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Orion.
McStar being controlled against the cage.
Orion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McStar letting Orion take a breather here.
McStar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion tries to throw a body punch but McStar avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
Orion tries to throw a body punch but McStar avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McStar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Orion can't fight it off and eventually McStar manages to take the fight to the floor. Orion looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McStar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
McStar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orion is trying to keep McStar in close.
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McStar won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
McStar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McStar throws a big right hand that misses.
McStar postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar preventing the sweep.
McStar throws an elbow that misses. Orion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McStar's guard. Nice move by Orion!
Orion prevents McStar from getting back to his feet.
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but McStar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Orion trying to control the position.
McStar wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but McStar is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McStar on the wrong end of a nice jab.

McStar scores with a takedown into Orion's guard.
McStar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McStar stands up over Orion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McStar postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.
McStar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McStar throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar throws a big elbow that misses.
McStar landing some decent shots from guard.
McStar postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McStar throws a big elbow that misses.
McStar trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orion keeping moving, preventing McStar from controlling successfully.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
McStar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McStar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McStar lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
Orion keeping moving, preventing McStar from controlling successfully.
McStar with a nice head shot there.
McStar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McStar throws a big elbow that misses.
Orion trying to control the position.
McStar with a flurry of punches that miss.
McStar postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar with a flurry of punches that miss.
McStar postures up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McStar throws an elbow that misses. Orion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McStar's guard. Nice move by Orion!
Orion wants to control from the top but McStar keeps moving.
McStar has a closed guard, preventing Orion from standing up.
Orion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McStar trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
McStar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orion manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStar scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie McStar dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McStar shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Orion clinches with his opponent.
McStar scores with a hook to the body.
Orion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McStar backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McStar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
Orion prevents a body shot from McStar.
Orion is pressed up against the cage. McStar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orion down to the mat. Orion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McStar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McStar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orion moves in looking to clinch but McStar pushes him off.
McStar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orion pinned against the cage. Orion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McStar swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Orion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Orion swings for the body but McStar moves out of range.
McStar has a takedown stuffed.
McStar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orion tries to clinch up.
Orion tries to clinch but McStar moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Orion as McStar shoots in.

Orion instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orion just misses with a elbow thrown towards McStar's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Orion - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Orion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McStar.
McStar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orion with a nice cross.
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!
Orion clobbers McStar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McStar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Orion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick from Orion lands but McStar takes it in his stride.

Orion has McStar up against the cage in a clinch.
Orion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar wants to take the fight to the mat but Orion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but McStar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole Orion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orion misses with a body punch.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McStar wants to take the fight to the mat but Orion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McStar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orion misses with some punches.
Orion scores with a nice hook to the head.

That has opened up Robbie McStar's cut even more.
McStar letting Orion take a breather here.
A short right from Orion on the inside.
McStar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar has Orion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McStar blocks a body shot from Orion.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by McStar.
McStar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion lands with a right to the head.
McStar tries for a takedown but Orion manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from McStar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cole Orion!
Cole Orion retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Cole Orion made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.