RCS 87 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kid Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Sutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You are just a JOKE!. Eric Sutter struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Kid Vera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vera
vs
Sutter

185 cm
25
192 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

184 cm
32
195 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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, Kid Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Sutter!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vera checks it well.
Sutter looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sutter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sutter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sutter can pounce on him.
Vera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sutter is out of range and Vera settles back down.
Vera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sutter was well out of range. Poor timing from Vera.
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sutter.
Sutter misses with a head kick.
Sutter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Vera misses.
Sutter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vera comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Sutter stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Vera is on him like rabid pit bull! Sutter slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Vera!
Kid Vera took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% 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
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Salamador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reyes's choice of entrance music: All the Above. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Salamador
vs
Reyes

180 cm
24
158 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

169 cm
31
157 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Salamador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamador throws a looping overhand right but Reyes ducks down to avoid it.
Reyes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reyes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salamador shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reyes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salamador.
Reyes slips under a jab.
Reyes scores with a nice right hand.
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack Salamador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamador throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.
Salamador walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Stevie Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Salamador misses.
Reyes scores with a body shot.
Reyes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salamador gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reyes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salamador circles away quickly and effectively.
Salamador moves out of range as Reyes strikes.
A big left from Salamador misses.
Salamador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reyes's waist but Reyes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salamador off to one side.
Salamador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reyes's waist but Reyes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salamador off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Salamador. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salamador has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shot by Reyes.
Nice cross by Reyes.
Reyes stalks Salamador and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Salamador's face. Salamador staggers backwards, shaken.
Salamador misses with an uppercut
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Reyes as he connects with a hook.
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!
Salamador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Salamador.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Salamador misses its intended target.
Salamador throws a sloppy head kick
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reyes throws a lazy uppercut
and Salamador counters with a left to the body.
Salamador walks into a stiff left hand from Reyes.
Salamador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes.
Reyes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salamador's hands.
Reyes scores with a nice head shot.
Salamador defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Reyes scores with a four punch combination!
Salamador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Salamador.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Salamador.
Reyes slips under a jab from Salamador.

Salamador closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reyes did well to prevent Salamador getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes trying to control but Salamador postures up.
Salamador is keen to just control but Reyes is a slippery customer.
Reyes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Salamador is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyes tries to get to full guard but Salamador has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salamador throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Reyes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reyes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salamador doesn't seem bothered though.
Salamador avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes throws a shot from downtown. Salamador moves away and avoids it.
Salamador misses with a lunging right hand
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Salamador.
Reyes lands with a straight right. Salamador didn't see that one coming.
Salamador throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Salamador misses
and Reyes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reyes lands a nice shot that snaps Salamador's head back.
Salamador tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes punishes Salamador's body with a nice straight punch.
Reyes thuds a left hand into Salamador's body.
Salamador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salamador throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salamador avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevie Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reyes slips under a jab.

Salamador manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reyes on his heels. He'll look to pass Reyes's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salamador trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salamador is fighting to break Reyes's control of his arms but Reyes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamador is in close to Reyes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reyes wants to stand and escape but Salamador is having none of it.
Salamador sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Salamador throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamador throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.
Salamador fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reyes manages to avoid it.
Reyes avoids the body shot from Salamador.
Salamador misses with an uppercut
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.
Reyes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes throws out a powerful jab.
Reyes thuds his right hand into Salamador's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Salamador moves to clinch but Reyes breaks away
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Salamador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salamador fails with the takedown
and Reyes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reyes takes a swing at Salamador's ribcage but misses.
Salamador has his takedown stuffed
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Salamador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salamador moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamador misses the jab.
Salamador on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reyes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stevie Reyes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Salamador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Salamador on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jack Salamador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reyes loads up on a big right hand but Salamador slips the punch.
Salamador throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
Salamador pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salamador misses with an uppercut.
Salamador displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reyes throws out the jab.
Salamador misses with a looping right.
Reyes misses with a looping right.
Reyes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reyes moves out of range as Salamador strikes.
Salamador misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reyes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salamador wants to clinch but Reyes slips to the side
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Reyes fails to land with a series of punches.
Salamador fails with a takedown attempt.
Salamador takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reyes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salamador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reyes pinned against the cage. Reyes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salamador looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Salamador.
Reyes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salamador looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reyes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Salamador.
Reyes scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Salamador.
Salamador throws a head kick that misses.
Salamador swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamador takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salamador tries to clinch but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salamador's head backwards.
Salamador throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Reyes.
Reyes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
Salamador misses with a hook.

Salamador scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salamador in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Reyes is trying to control Salamador's posture but Salamador avoids it.
Salamador will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Salamador in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stevie Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reyes is looking to regain half guard here but Salamador keeps moving and retains side control.
Reyes struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reyes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reyes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stevie Reyes.
I've got Reyes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Reyes!
Stevie Reyes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Noitalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hopo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bodies. This should be fireworks!

Hopo
vs
Noitalahti

200 cm
35
275 lbs
24 - 22 - 1

192 cm
30
269 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hessu Hopo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riku Noitalahti!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noitalahti blocks a head kick by Hopo.
Hopo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hopo misses with a head kick.
Noitalahti misses with an uppercut. Hopo saw that one coming.
Noitalahti lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopo off the cage and back into range.
Noitalahti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Noitalahti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hopo's head.

It looks like Hessu Hopo has been cut.
Noitalahti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noitalahti misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Noitalahti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopo slips under a jab.
A head kick by Hopo misses
and Noitalahti counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Noitalahti finds it's way through Hopo's defenses.
Nice straight punches there by Noitalahti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noitalahti.
Noitalahti swinging wildly here.
Hopo throws a head kick that misses
and Noitalahti counters with a head kick.
Noitalahti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti lands a high kick!

Hopo is rocked!
Noitalahti misses with a double jab.
Oh Hopo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noitalahti drops Hopo with a big left hand! Hopo is injured, injured bad! Noitalahti jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Noitalahti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Socially Awkward Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penguin has chosen Why Cant We Be Friends as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gibbons
vs
Awkward Penguin

192 cm
25
212 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

175 cm
26
220 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

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 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Gibbons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Socially Awkward Penguin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbons misses with a straight left.

Gibbons tries to keep at a distance but Penguin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penguin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gibbons.

Penguin tightens his grip and picks Gibbons up, before dumping him to the ground. Gibbons manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penguin throwing strikes but missing.
Penguin throws an elbow that misses. Gibbons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penguin's guard. Nice move by Gibbons!
Gibbons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penguin is keeping the position for now.
Penguin wants to stand but Gibbons is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons looking to sit in guard and control but Penguin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gibbons looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibbons, not yet.

Gibbons uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Penguin tries to clinch but Gibbons moves away
and Gibbons counters with a nice body shot.
Penguin wants to clinch
and Gibbons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Penguin clinches with his opponent.

Penguin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gibbons wants to stand and escape but Penguin is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penguin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Penguin stops Gibbons from standing up.
Penguin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Penguin throws a strike but Gibbons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gibbons tries to stand but Penguin is controlling from the bottom.
Penguin wants to stand but Gibbons is controlling the position.
Penguin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibbons gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Penguin tries to clinch up but Gibbons circles away and keeps his distance.
Penguin avoids the body shot from Gibbons.
Penguin closes the distance but Gibbons moves to the side
and Gibbons counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Gibbons. Those never looked like landing.
Penguin tries to clinch there but Gibbons circles away.
Gibbons misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penguin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penguin tries to clinch but Gibbons moves away
and Gibbons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Socially Awkward Penguin has been cut.
Penguin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Penguin moves to clinch but Gibbons breaks away
and Gibbons counters with a series of strikes. Penguin will be more careful next time no doubt.

Penguin clinches with his opponent.
Penguin trying to land knees to the body.
Penguin misses with a knee strike.
Penguin with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibbons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Penguin missing with knees to the body.
Penguin misses with a knee to the head.

Penguin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gibbons is trying is best to control the position here.
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 Duke Gibbons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Socially Awkward Penguin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

That kick from Gibbons tenderised Penguin's leg. Penguin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Penguin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Penguin closes the distance and clinches.
Penguin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gibbons.
Penguin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gibbons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gibbons is trying to break the clinch but Penguin has him pressed against the cage.
Penguin misses with a knee strike.
Gibbons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Penguin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gibbons misses with an uppercut.
Gibbons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gibbons wants it to stay on the feet.
Penguin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Penguin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duke Gibbons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Socially Awkward Penguin.
Penguin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gibbons counters with a big right hand! Oh Penguin is in trouble here! Gibbons follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Gibbons!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Lidae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lidae comes to the cage accompanied by Lighters. Goodman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: lady Gaga. 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.

Lidae
vs
Goodman

185 cm
26
224 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

195 cm
28
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ultimate Fighting Gear

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Lidae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Clarence Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
A combination from Lidae does no damage.
Lidae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lidae fails to land the takedown.
Lidae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Lidae throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lidae tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Lidae throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lidae missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lidae.
Goodman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lidae looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Lidae tries to clinch
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Lidae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lidae jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goodman walks away with a smile on his face. Lidae gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lidae tries to clinch up
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lidae wants to clinch.
Lidae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lidae tries to clinch up.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Lidae.
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lidae tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Lidae.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidae throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lidae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lidae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lidae cracks Goodman with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lidae closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Lidae stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Lidae with an uppercut!
Lidae moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodman.
Lidae throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from Goodman as Lidae shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Lidae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman swinging wildly here.
Lidae darts in trying to clinch
and Goodman counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lidae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lidae.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Lidae's ribs.
Goodman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lidae.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lidae looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lidae at a distance.
Steven Lidae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lidae takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Lidae misses with a looping left.
Lidae tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Lidae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goodman lands with a nice body punch.
Lidae throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Lidae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Jab, jab by Goodman - just one landing.
Lidae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Lidae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lidae is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it.
Goodman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Lidae throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lidae tries to bum rush Goodman with a series of wild strikes but Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Lidae didn't see that one coming.
Lidae connects with a nice looking jab.
Lidae looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Lidae shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goodman pinned against the cage. Goodman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lidae on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lidae misses with a looping left.
Clarence Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lidae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
Goodman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lidae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Lidae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lidae thows a body shot but no joy.

Lidae fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Goodman to the ground. Lidae is now in Goodman's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Lidae tries to pass.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lidae trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lidae throws a big right hand that misses.
Lidae throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Lidae tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lidae won't allow Goodman to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Donk. Goodman catches Lidae right on the button with a cross.
Lidae ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
A left lands for Goodman.
Lidae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goodman cracks Lidae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Lidae moves out of range of the body kick.
Goodman throws a hook but Lidae blocks it.
Lidae is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Goodman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lidae looks for a takedown but Goodman sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidae fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodman checks it well.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman clobbers Lidae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lidae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lidae takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lidae throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Lidae takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lidae looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Lidae jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Lidae clinches.
Lidae prevents Goodman from breaking the clinch.
Goodman is looking to break free of the clinch but Lidae has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman tries to break the clinch but Lidae is controlling the position.
Lidae fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Lidae. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Goodman breaks the clinch.

Lidae decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lidae stops Goodman from getting back to his feet.
Lidae wants to control but Goodman is keeping him busy.
Goodman tries to roll over but Lidae keeps him under control.
Goodman is trying to maintain the position but Lidae is very close to passing his half guard.
Goodman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lidae. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lidae has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Goodman defend it? Lidae steps over the head and cranks it - Goodman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lidae!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Lidae!
A relieved looking Steven Lidae thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Le Nogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Nogue comes to the cage accompanied by Scred Connexion - Partis de rien. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hades's choice of entrance music: Bon Jovi: Wanted Dead Or Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Le Nogue
vs
Hades

177 cm
27
215 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

191 cm
25
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bastien Le Nogue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Hades!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Nogue is defended easily by Hades.
Hades connects with a jab.
Hades connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hades throws out a loose jab but Le Nogue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Nogue misses with a takedown attempt - Hades sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sam Hades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Nogue fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastien Le Nogue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Le Nogue blocks the leg kick.
Hades scores with a jab to the jaw.
Le Nogue shoots in for a takedown but Hades shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Nogue will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hades displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Nogue.
Hades scores with a sloppy right hand. Le Nogue should have avoided that one.
Le Nogue tries for a takedown but Hades circles away easily
and Hades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Nogue tries for a takedown but Hades circles away easily
and Hades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Hades finds it's way through Le Nogue's defenses.
Le Nogue takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Hades fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Le Nogue sprawls well initially but Hades persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Le Nogue is staying active underneath Hades, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hades is controlling the pace.
Le Nogue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hades is working away from the top position though.
Le Nogue blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hades.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hades wants to pass to mount but Le Nogue is defending the position.
Hades thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Nogue is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hades scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hades passes to full mount!
Hades looking to ground and pound but Le Nogue is blocking nicely.
Le Nogue wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hades.
Hades punching from mount but Le Nogue doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades working Le Nogue over with strikes here.
Hades tries to control but Le Nogue wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Hades there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Le Nogue has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hades's lack of action.
Le Nogue wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Le Nogue's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Nogue avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hades.
Le Nogue blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hades.
Le Nogue pushes Hades off looking to stand but Hades dives back in and keeps control.
Le Nogue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Le Nogue is not content to let Hades control the position.
Le Nogue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hades is trying to control the action in half guard but Le Nogue is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hades misses with a head shot. Le Nogue uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Danga de danga de dang - Hades scores with a four punch combination!
Hades lands a jab to the head.
Le Nogue shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hades as he avoids it easily.
Hades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Nogue.
Hades looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hades throws a shot to the body.
Le Nogue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hades swivels and escapes.
Le Nogue tries to clinch
and Hades counters with a two punch combo.
Le Nogue shoots in looking for a takedown but Hades manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Nogue's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastien Le Nogue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Nogue has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Le Nogue there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hades with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Le Nogue. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hades misses with the combination.
Hades's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Nogue under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hades looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Le Nogue is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Nogue tries for a takedown but Hades circles away easily
and Hades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hades defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Nogue.
Hades lands a jab to Le Nogue's midsection.
A cross from Hades lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Hades as he connects with a hook.
Hades cracks Le Nogue with a good jab.
Hades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Le Nogue.
Hades tries to clinch there but Le Nogue circles away.
Le Nogue dives in and grabs Hades's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hades pushes down on Le Nogue's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hades tries to clinch but Le Nogue moves out of range.
Le Nogue misses with a takedown
and Hades connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Nogue gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Nogue slips a jab and a cross from Hades.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue shoots in looking for a takedown but Hades manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Nogue's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam Hades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Nogue takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Le Nogue shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hades shoots in looking for a takedown. Le Nogue tries to sprawl out of it but Hades keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le Nogue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hades has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Nogue moves away.
Hades darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Le Nogue misses with a takedown
and Hades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hades lands a nice hook to Le Nogue's body. Le Nogue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Le Nogue looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Le Nogue shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hades pinned against the cage. Hades gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hades fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Le Nogue on the side of the head.
Hades's corner calls for a 1-2. Hades obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue moves out of range of the leg kick from Hades.
Hades fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hades throws a leg kick but Le Nogue sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hades fails to land the takedown.
Hades slaps away a takedown attempt from Le Nogue, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hades is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hades tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le Nogue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hades somewhat.
Le Nogue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hades sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Nogue somewhat.
Hades throws a leg kick but Le Nogue sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hades fails to land with a series of punches.
Hades misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good shot there by Hades.
Hades's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Nogue under the eye.
Hades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hades swinging wildly here.
Hades misses with a few strikes there.

Hades rushes Le Nogue and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Hades digs a right hand into Le Nogue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Le Nogue's gas tank.

Le Nogue manages to break the clinch.
Hades connects with a looping right hand.
Hades leaves Le Nogue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Le Nogue scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hades works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hades has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hades looking for a sweep. Not yet Hades, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Le Nogue slips a jab and a cross from Hades.
Le Nogue shoots in and drives through. Hades sprawls well.
Le Nogue tries to clinch up but Hades circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Nogue fails to land the takedown.
Hades changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le Nogue tries to avoid it but Hades manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le Nogue to the ground. Le Nogue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hades 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 Le Nogue has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Le Nogue and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Le Nogue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastien Le Nogue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Nogue shoots in looking for a takedown. Hades tries to sprawl out of it but Le Nogue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hades manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hades keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hades is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Hades lands an impressive looking overhand right. Le Nogue doesn't seem phased though.
Hades throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A cross from Hades lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Nogue takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hades getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Le Nogue fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hades throws a combination. Le Nogue tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hades tries to work over Le Nogue's front leg with a kick but Le Nogue checks it.
Le Nogue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hades will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hades fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Nogue shoots in but Hades avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hades scores with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Hades coming out on top.
Le Nogue takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Nogue sprawls well. Le Nogue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hades gets slowly back to his feet.
Hades connects with a nice looking jab.
Hades tries to bum rush Le Nogue with a series of wild strikes but Le Nogue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hades moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hades motions for Le Nogue to come forward. Hades throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hades defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Nogue.
Hades connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Le Nogue tries for a takedown but Hades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hades avoids the body shot from Le Nogue.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hades.
Hades cracks Le Nogue with a good jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hades as Le Nogue shoots in.
Hades fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades lands a jab to the head.
Hades lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hades 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.
Bastien Le Nogue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hades rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Nogue moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hades lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Le Nogue checks a leg kick.
Hades scores with a sloppy right hand. Le Nogue should have avoided that one.
Hades jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Le Nogue stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le Nogue wants it to stay on the feet.
Le Nogue checks a leg kick.
Le Nogue blocks a leg kick.
Le Nogue shoots in looking for a takedown. Hades tries to sprawl out of it but Le Nogue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hades manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hades looks to land a body kick but Le Nogue moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Nogue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hades shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Nogue pinned against the cage. Le Nogue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bastien Le Nogue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Nogue throws a series of punches but Hades moves out of range.
Hades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Nogue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice cross by Hades.
Hades swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Hades.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hades 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hades!
Sam Hades very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) 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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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phineus Gage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Jules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gage might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mac Lethal - Black Widow Spider . Phineus Gage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gregory Jules's chin.

Gage
vs
Jules

165 cm
25
162 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

180 cm
28
160 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Phineus Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Jules!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage throws a hook but Jules blocks it.
A head kick misses from Jules.
Jules throws a sloppy head kick and Gage moves out of range easily.
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jules throws a head kick that Gage semi-blocks.
Jules lands a front kick.
Gage throws the kick towards the body but Jules avoids it.
A combination from Gage does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gage!

It looks like Gregory Jules has been cut.
Gregory Jules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage avoids the head kick by Jules.
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gage blocks a head kick by Jules.
Jules throws a head kick but Gage moves out of range.
Gage misses with a few strikes there.
Gage moves out of range of the body kick from Jules.
Jules dodges the punch combination from Gage.

Jules clinches up with Gage and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jules breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jules sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jules tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jules takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jules throws a head kick that misses.
Gage avoids the head kick by Jules.
Gage blocks a head kick by Jules.
Gage takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jules scores with a spinning back kick!
Jules misses with a head kick.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Jules's head but Jules sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gage misses with a hook. Jules ducked under it nicely.
Jules lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jules lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gage crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jules - the referee stops the clock and Gage gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jules. Gage manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gage moves out of range of the body kick.
Jules lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jules scores with a spinning back kick!
Gage throws a body kick that misses.
Jules plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gage avoids the head kick by Jules.
Jules lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Jules's head but Jules sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gage loads up on a big right hand but Jules slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jules moves into the clinch successfully.

Gage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jules throws a head kick that half lands.

Gage is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Jules throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Gage is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gregory Jules!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Jules thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barney Sumner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Rizzo Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sumner
vs
Rizzo Jr

172 cm
21
152 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
158 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)
160!

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Sumner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Rizzo Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo Jr punishes Sumner's body with a nice straight punch.
Rizzo Jr misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo Jr. Sumner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sumner slips a jab from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sumner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sumner swinging wildly here.
Rizzo Jr tries to clinch but Sumner moves out of range.
Sumner keeps the fight on the outside.
Rizzo Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sumner.
Rizzo Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sumner keeps the fight on the outside.
Sumner takes one to the side of the head.
Frank Rizzo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rizzo Jr clinches up against the cage.
Sumner lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rizzo Jr.

Sumner is rocked!
Sumner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzo Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sumner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rizzo Jr lands a right hand.
Sumner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Sumner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rizzo Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Rizzo Jr on the inside.
Rizzo Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sumner blocks a body shot from Rizzo Jr.
A short right from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sumner throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzo Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sumner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sumner seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body punch.
Sumner stalling in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Rizzo Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr tries to work over Sumner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Rizzo Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzo Jr.
Sumner tries to throw a body punch but Rizzo Jr avoids it by throwing Sumner back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rizzo Jr lands an elbow inside that Sumner shrugs off.
Rizzo Jr blocks an uppercut.
Sumner throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzo Jr crunches a lovely knee into Sumner's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzo Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sumner.
Rizzo Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Rizzo Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rizzo Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Rizzo Jr drops Sumner onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sumner is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Rizzo Jr lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sumner to his knees! Rizzo Jr keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Rizzo Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Rizzo Jr 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
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benigno Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon has chosen The Upsetters - Dread Lion as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aquino
vs
Nixon

180 cm
25
182 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

170 cm
27
174 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benigno Aquino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nixon.
Nixon takes one on the button.

It looks like Richard Nixon has been cut.
Aquino takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Aquino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Nixon jabs Aquino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Aquino misses.
Nixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aquino.
Aquino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Nixon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aquino lands a nice looking body shot.
Aquino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nixon as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Nixon.
Nixon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aquino will feel that in the morning.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aquino.
Nixon scores with a body shot.
Aquino is breathing heavily.
Aquino takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Nixon is pressed up against the cage. Aquino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nixon down to the mat. Nixon 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 Benigno Aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aquino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aquino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Nixon rushes Aquino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nixon landing knees to the head.
Nixon prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon presses Aquino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aquino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nixon lands an elbow inside that Aquino shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Aquino wants a takedown but no success here.
Aquino tries to score a body lock takedown but Nixon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Nixon.
Nixon scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Benigno Aquino has been cut.
Aquino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nixon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aquino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nixon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nixon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Nixon.
Aquino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nixon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nixon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Nixon stops a takedown attempt from Aquino.
Nixon digs a right hand into Aquino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aquino's gas tank.
Nixon lands a right hand.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nixon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon pushes Aquino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon scores with a knee to the head.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.

Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richard Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Aquino.
Aquino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nixon pinned against the cage. Nixon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon throws a good cross that connects.

Aquino is rocked!
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!
Nixon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Nixon throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Aquino is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Richard Nixon!
Richard Nixon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isamu Natsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krynn has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Natsuki
vs
Krynn

190 cm
26
220 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

189 cm
26
223 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)
XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isamu Natsuki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Huma Krynn!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krynn throws a head kick but Natsuki moves out of range.
Natsuki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Natsuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Natsuki.
Krynn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Natsuki misses with a low kick.
Natsuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krynn manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Krynn.
Krynn with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Natsuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Krynn.

Krynn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
Krynn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Natsuki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Natsuki dodges an elbow strike from Krynn.
Natsuki blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krynn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Krynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Natsuki blocks the elbow strike.
Krynn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.
Natsuki wants to take the fight to the mat but Krynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Krynn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krynn.

It looks like Isamu Natsuki has been cut.
Natsuki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krynn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Natsuki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Krynn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krynn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Natsuki is pushing Krynn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Natsuki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Krynn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Krynn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krynn lands an elbow inside that Natsuki shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Natsuki tries to score a body lock takedown but Krynn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Natsuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Natsuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Natsuki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krynn smiles and moves away.
That kick from Krynn tenderised Natsuki's leg. Natsuki is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krynn rushes Natsuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Natsuki throws a head punch that misses.
Natsuki takes an elbow to the forehead.

Isamu Natsuki's cut is getting worse.
Krynn lands an elbow just above Natsuki 's eye.
Natsuki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krynn is keeping busy.
Krynn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Krynn scores with a shot to the side of Natsuki's head.
Natsuki throws a head punch that misses.
Krynn throws an elbow that misses.
Natsuki blocks the elbow strike.
Krynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Krynn is pressed up against the cage. Natsuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krynn down to the mat. Krynn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Krynn lands a big head kick that sends Natsuki tumbling to the mat! Krynn takes a step backwards and waves Natsuki back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Natsuki is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krynn misses with a wild combination.
Oh Natsuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krynn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Natsukis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krynn is looking to slow Natsuki down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krynn.
Krynn drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Natsuki right on the button. Natsuki goes down! Krynn follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Krynn gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huma Krynn!
Huma Krynn is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Huma Krynn took to the microphone: 'I don't think anyone expected that... Except me of course.'.