TCA 39 - Mendez Vs Machado PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Karagis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Karagis
vs
Miller

182 cm
19
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evan Karagis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Miller!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Karagis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Karagis dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Karagis trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Karagis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karagis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karagis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Evan Karagis!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe comes into the arena with For Whom the Bell Tolls blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Axe
vs
Wolf

180 cm
27
177 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

175 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe throws out a loose jab but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wolf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wolf fails with the takedown

and Axe moves into the clinch.
Axe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Axe stalling in the clinch.
Axe trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Axe.
Wolf looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Axe.
Axe works on Wolf's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf avoiding damage as Axe throws knees to the body.
Axe is looking to control Wolf's arms but Wolf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Axe has his back to the cage.
Wolf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wolf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Axe prevents it.
Blake Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Wolf.
Axe missing with knees to the body.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Axe.
Axe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Axe manages to get underhooks.
Axe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Wolf avoiding damage as Axe throws knees to the body.
Wolf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Axe after a bit of a struggle.
Wolf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Axe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wolf blocks the elbow strike.
Axe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wolf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Axe stops a takedown attempt from Wolf.
Axe tries a knee to the head but Wolf blocks it.
Axe trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Axe misses with a knee strike.
Wolf takes a shot to the head.
Axe tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Axe back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Axe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Axe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolf tries to work over Axe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wolf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Axe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wolf goes for a takedown attempt but Axe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Axe tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a series of punches but Axe avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Axe leaves Wolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wolf with a poor takedown
and Axe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wolf with a lazy takedown attempt

and Axe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Axe presses Wolf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Axe.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Axe manages to get underhooks.
Axe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axe tries to clinch but Wolf moves away
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Dave Wolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Axe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Axe tries to pass.
Axe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolf striking off his back but it's not causing Axe any problems.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axe slips nicely into half guard.
Axe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wolf tries to roll over but Axe keeps him under control.
Wolf regains full guard. Nicely done.
Axe wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Axe pushes down on Wolf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wolf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wolf wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wolf manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf is taking a breather. Axe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Wolf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Axe defends it well.
Wolf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Axe wants to get back to his feet.
Axe wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wolf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Axe defending well though.

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

Axe looking for submissions off his back.
Dave Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is trying to control the action in half guard but Axe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Axe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Wolf is working for a kimura but Axe is defending it quite comfortably.
Axe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolf on the ground.
Axe is trying to stand.
Axe is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Axe misses with some strikes from the bottom.

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

Wolf is trying to work for a kimura but Axe is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Axe looking for submissions off his back.
Wolf prevents Axe from standing back up.
Wolf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Wolf is working for a kimura but Axe is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axe is looking to control Wolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Axe avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axe pushes Wolf off looking to stand but Wolf dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Axe misses with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axe throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf's shoulder, as Wolf tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf fails with the takedown

and Axe counters by moving into the clinch.
Axe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wolf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Axe lands a nice elbow.
Axe taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Axe is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolf gets an underhook and turns Axe into the cage.
Axe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Axe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blake Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Wolf.
Axe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wolf.
Axe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Axe missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Blake Axe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axe tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Axe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wolf has Axe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Axe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Axe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Axe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Axe avoiding damage.
Axe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Axe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axe lands with a short shot to the head.
Wolf has Axe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Axe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wolf managing to block the knees to the body from Axe.
Wolf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Axe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Axe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wolf is fending him off so far but Axe persists. Nope, Wolf circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf jabs Axe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wolf shoots for a double leg takedown but Axe sprawls well. He's pushed Wolf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wolf misses with a two punch combination.
Axe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolf pinned against the cage. Wolf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Axe counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolf is keeping busy.
Axe tries a knee to the head but Wolf blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Axe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Axe 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Axe!
An out of breath Blake Axe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

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

Balboa
vs
Maul

190 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
216 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sunny Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Darth Maul!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Maul. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
Maul lands a lovely overhand right.
Maul lands a jab.
Maul looks to land a combination. Balboa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Maul lands a nice shot that snaps Balboa's head back.
Maul throws a series of strikes that have Balboa backpedaling.
Balboa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Balboa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Balboa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Maul.
Darth Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Maul moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Maul drops Balboa with a beautiful combination! Balboa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maul is looking for the KO!

It looks like Sunny Balboa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul connects with a combination that backs up Balboa into the cage. Maul lands a flurry of punches that gets past Balboa's guard. Balboa is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Maul bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Maul!
A less than humble Darth Maul misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jung Chan Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patch Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Chan Sung
vs
Thomas

175 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Brute

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jung Chan Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patch Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomas drives through and clinches with Chan Sung against the cage.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

It looks like Jung Chan Sung has been cut.
Chan Sung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Chan Sung works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thomas 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.
Chan Sung stops Thomas from standing up.

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

Chan Sung drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Chan Sung off! Chan Sung jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Chan Sung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan Sung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Thomas uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Thomas darts in and clinches Chan Sung up against the cage.
Thomas lands a right hand.
Chan Sung is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Thomas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
A short left from Thomas.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
A short left from Thomas.
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!
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Chan Sung can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jung Chan Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
A short right from Thomas.

Chan Sung is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Chan Sung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Chan Sung with a big uppercut! Chan Sung tries to clinch up but Thomas pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Chan Sung to the mat! Chan Sung covers up and Thomas unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Patch Thomas!
A very excited looking Patch Thomas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

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

Bolten
vs
Leigh

188 cm
27
175 lbs
11 - 10 - 1

180 cm
29
178 lbs
24 - 7 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Bolten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Leigh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolten throws a head kick that misses
and Leigh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bolten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leigh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolten doesn't manage to clinch there - Leigh circles away.

Bolten gets a clinch.
Leigh tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolten avoids the damage to the body.
Bolten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bolten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leigh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bolten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leigh.
Leigh avoiding damage as Bolten throws knees to the body.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the head but Leigh blocks with his arms.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the head but Leigh blocks with his arms.
Bolten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bolten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bolten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leigh looking to stall.
Bolten connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leigh's face.
Bolten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolten misses with a knee to the head.
Leigh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bolten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bolten as Leigh tries to tie him up.
Bolten tries a knee to the head but Leigh blocks it.
Bolten avoiding damage as Leigh throws knees to the body.
Bolten misses with a knee to the head.
Bolten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bolten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leigh blocks it with crossed arms.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the head but Leigh blocks with his arms.
Bolten with a knee to the head.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the head but Leigh blocks with his arms.
Bolten tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bolten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leigh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leigh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Leigh is looking to control Bolten's arms but Bolten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leigh has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bolten misses with a knee strike.
Bolten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leigh looking to slow down the pace here.
Bolten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leigh avoids it.
Bolten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leigh is defending well for now.

Bolten has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leigh uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Bolten looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolten being controlled here, momentarily.
Leigh wants to control from the top but Bolten keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bolten working for a triangle but Leigh defends it easily.
Bolten wants to sweep here but Leigh controlling him for the moment.
Leigh wants to pass the guard but Bolten is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bolten has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Leigh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bolten.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolten is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolten manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leigh's best efforts.
Leigh controlling the action here.
Bolten is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Leigh jumps into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leigh trying to control the action but Bolten is working from the bottom.
Bolten is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leigh avoids the head kick by Bolten.
Bolten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Bolten is predictable there
and Leigh counters with a right hand to the body.
Bolten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leigh's head.
Leigh scores with a kick to the body.
Bolten on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bolten is looking to clinch but Leigh is avoiding it.

Bolten gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leigh has Bolten pressed against the cage.
Bolten tries a knee to the head but Leigh blocks it.
Bolten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolten is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leigh to keep the fight standing.
Bolten jumps guard but Leigh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leigh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolten avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolten landing knees to the head.
Leigh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bolten gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bolten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leigh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Leigh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolten throws a head kick but Leigh moves out of range.
Bolten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leigh.
Bolten takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bolten wants to clinch.
Leigh circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolten wants to clinch up but Leigh keeps it at a distance.
Leigh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolten is looking to clinch.
Bolten tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolten slips under a jab.
Leigh swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolten.
Bolten moves out of range as Leigh strikes.
Bolten is looking to clinch.

Bolten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bolten gets underhooks to prevent Leigh's takedown attempt.
Bolten lands a knee to the head.
Leigh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bolten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leigh blocks it with crossed arms.
Leigh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolten has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bolten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leigh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bolten tries a knee to the head but Leigh blocks it.
Bolten tries to land knees in the clinch but Leigh avoids the damage to the body.
Bolten misses with a knee strike.
Leigh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Bolten has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leigh uses from the top position.
Bolten keeping moving, preventing Leigh from controlling successfully.
Bolten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leigh controlling from the top position.

Bolten looking for a guillotine here but Leigh defends easily.
Leigh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bolten looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leigh passes into side control.
Bolten is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leigh controlling the action here.

Bolten looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Bolten will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bolten misses with a body kick.
Bolten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leigh tries to score with a low kick but Bolten moves his leg out of the way.
Leigh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bolten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bolten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leigh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leigh digs a good hook to Bolten's body.
Leigh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolten.
Leigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leigh misses with an uppercut.
Bolten wants to clinch.
Bolten is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolten is looking to clinch but Leigh is avoiding it.
Leigh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Leigh moves into the clinch.
Bolten tries a knee to the head but Leigh blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leigh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Joey Bolten has been cut.
Bolten looking to throw knees to the head but Leigh is blocking nicely.
Bolten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leigh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolten misses with a knee to the head.
Bolten is trying to pull guard but Leigh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joey Bolten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bolten being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leigh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolten scores with a knee to the head.
Bolten takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leigh tries to stall but Bolten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolten.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolten misses with a knee to the head.
Leigh trying to land knees to the body.
Leigh taking a breather.
Bolten jumps guard but Leigh stands there with Bolten around his waist. Bolten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leigh looking for a takedown.
Leigh missing with knees to the body.
Bolten connects with a knee to the head.
Leigh taking a breather.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the head but Leigh blocks with his arms.
Bolten landing knees to the body.
Leigh looking to stall.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leigh stalling in the clinch but Bolten improves position.

Bolten pulls guard effortlessly.

Bolten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leigh defends it easily.
Leigh preventing the sweep.

Bolten looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolten keeping moving, preventing Leigh from controlling successfully.
Bryan Leigh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leigh throws a big right hand that misses.

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 Joey Bolten.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bolten, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Bolten!
An out of breath Joey Bolten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Nieds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Van Dam might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to C R E A M By The Wu-Tang Clan. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Van Dam
vs
Nieds

150 cm
30
260 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

191 cm
29
240 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

[WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Van Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Nieds!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Dam works Nieds's body with a nice hook.
Van Dam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Brian Van Dam has been cut.
Van Dam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nieds connects with the punch.
Van Dam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nieds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Dam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Dam misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nieds connects with a high kick.
Nieds slips a jab and a cross from Van Dam.
Van Dam connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Van Dam.
Van Dam scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nieds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Dam thinking.
Nieds scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Dam should have avoided that one.
Nieds scores with a nice right hand.

Brian Van Dam's cut is getting worse.
Nieds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Dam throws out the jab.
Van Dam lands with an overhand left.
Van Dam misses with a two punch combination.
Van Dam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nieds throws a head kick but Van Dam moves out of range.
Van Dam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Dam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Dam lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Todd Nieds has been cut.
Van Dam misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieds tries to move into range but Van Dam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Van Dam misses.
Nieds throws a series of punches but Van Dam avoids them all with ease.
Van Dam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Nieds holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Van Dam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Dam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nieds has him pressed against the cage.
Van Dam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nieds throws a head punch that misses.

Van Dam breaks the clinch.
Brian Van Dam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Dam throws a body punch but Nieds moves out of range.
Van Dam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Dam scores with a nice strike.
Van Dam dodges the punch combination from Nieds.
Van Dam throws a jab when Nieds was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieds throws a looping overhand right but Van Dam ducks down to avoid it.
Van Dam misses the jab.

Nieds gets a clinch.
Nieds putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Dam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nieds has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nieds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Brian Van Dam's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nieds lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Todd Nieds!
A determined Todd Nieds didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Roode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ada Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Roode has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Roode
vs
Reyes

191 cm
24
218 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

190 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Roode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ada Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reyes misses with the combination.
Reyes lands a lovely overhand right.

Reyes moves into the clinch.
Reyes scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reyes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roode in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reyes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roode up against the cage.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roode lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roode is breathing heavily.
Reyes landing knees to the head.
Reyes lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Bobby Roode has been cut.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roode lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reyes scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reyes obliges.
Roode takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reyes lands a knee to the body.
Reyes lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Reyes.
Reyes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reyes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Reyes to work.
Roode takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reyes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roode being controlled against the cage.
Reyes lands a knee to the head.
Reyes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roode tries to score a body lock takedown but Reyes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reyes with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes presses Roode against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reyes lands with a left to the head.
Reyes scores with a knee to the head.

Roode is rocked!
Reyes jerks Roode's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Roode drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Reyes goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Reyes because Roode was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ada Reyes!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mendez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Juno Reactor - Pistolero. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mendez
vs
Machado

175 cm
28
158 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

175 cm
30
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Powerful

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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Machado!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Joe Machado has been cut.
Machado tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Enrique Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Machado.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Mendez.
Mendez lands with a good body shot.

Oooooh!!! Mendez has knocked Machado down with a huge combo! Mendez steps away and waves a wobbly Machado back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Mendez. Those never looked like landing.
Mendez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado.
Mendez scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez pounces like a tiger and cracks Machado with a vicious hook! Machado is down but not out! Mendez follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Enrique Mendez!
After winning the bout, Enrique Mendez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.