BFT-150 - See vs Shields II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Quo Titan Kirbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirbs has chosen Steve Miller Band - The Joker as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Enki
vs
Quo Titan Kirbs

189 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

The Adrenaline Matrix

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Quo Titan Kirbs!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kirbs counters with a series of strikes. Enki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kirbs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Enki moves out of range as Kirbs strikes.
Kirbs avoids the body shot from Enki.
Kirbs throws a jab when Enki was well out of range.
Kirbs digs a good hook to Enki's body.
Enki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirbs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kirbs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Enki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirbs.
Enki shoots in for a takedown but Kirbs shows good takedown defense.
Kirbs swats away the attempt to clinch by Enki.
Kirbs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirbs scores with a head kick.
Kirbs connects with a right hand. Enki shakes it off.
Trent Quo Titan Kirbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Enki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirbs was covering up waiting for the punch and Enki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Enki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirbs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Enki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirbs is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki advances to half guard.
Kirbs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enki works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enki taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Enki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kirbs regains half guard.

Enki seems to be looking for submissions.

Enki is looking for a kimura but Kirbs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Enki to get the leverage.
Kirbs tries to get to full guard but Enki has control of the leg.
Kirbs trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Enki is looking for a kimura here.
Enki trying to control from half guard but Kirbs is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Enki seems to be looking for submissions.
Kirbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Enki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirbs tries to get to full guard but Enki has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Quo Titan Kirbs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Enki throws a right and a left that Kirbs avoids nicely.
Kirbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Enki.
Enki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirbs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Enki somewhat.
Kirbs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Enki shoots in and drives through. Kirbs sprawls well.
Enki throws an overhand right that lands on Kirbs's shoulder, as Kirbs tries to avoid the shot.
Enki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Enki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirbs can pounce on him.
Kirbs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enki.
Enki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kirbs.
Kirbs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Enki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Enki misses.
A swing and a miss from Kirbs.
Trent Quo Titan Kirbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirbs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirbs manages to avoid it.
Master Enki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enki shoots in for a takedown but Kirbs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Enki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirbs takes a swing at Enki's ribcage but misses.
Kirbs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirbs lands a lovely overhand right.
Kirbs scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki misses with a takedown attempt - Kirbs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Enki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Enki takes one to the side of the head.
Kirbs tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kirbs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirbs tests Enki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Enki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kirbs lands a right hook to the body.
Trent Quo Titan Kirbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirbs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirbs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Enki misses with a wild combination.
Enki shoots in for a takedown but Kirbs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Enki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Enki swings for the body but Kirbs moves out of range.
Kirbs connects with a body shot that sends Enki's belly button to the back.
Enki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kirbs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kirbs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kirbs motions for Enki to come forward. Kirbs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki ducks under a wild hook from Kirbs.
Kirbs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Enki is out of range and Kirbs settles back down.
Kirbs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kirbs - that will leave a mark!
Kirbs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enki doesn't seem bothered though.
Enki blocks a jab.
Kirbs lands the left hand.
Enki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Enki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kirbs to score with a decent uppercut.
Kirbs swings for the body but Enki moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kirbs there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Quo Titan Kirbs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A lazy left from Kirbs finds it's target.
Kirbs misses the shot to the body.
Kirbs throws a shot from downtown. Enki moves away and avoids it.
Enki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirbs pinned against the cage. Kirbs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kirbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Enki with that takedown attempt.
Kirbs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Enki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Quo Titan Kirbs!
Our winner, Trent Quo Titan Kirbs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punch Drunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drunk
vs
Rodrigo Nogueira

200 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

191 cm
22
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Brute

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Punch Drunk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodrigo Nogueira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drunk sprawls well initially but Rodrigo Nogueira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drunk is trying to stand back up but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling him
Drunk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodrigo Nogueira on the ground.

Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Drunk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Rodrigo Nogueira maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Drunk could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rodrigo Nogueira has cracked it and Drunk is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rodrigo Nogueira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Clarkson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Clarkson
vs
Hall

179 cm
25
185 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
26
195 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Hall!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clarkson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clarkson showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Clarkson is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Hall tries to kick Clarkson off but Clarkson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Clarkson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clarkson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Clarkson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Clarkson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clarkson seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
Clarkson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hall tries to roll over but Clarkson keeps him under control.

Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Clarkson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Clarkson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
Clarkson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hall tries to hold on but Clarkson postures up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Clarkson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hall is surviving well by controlling Clarkson's body position as best he can.

Clarkson wants to finish this one by submission but Hall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Clarkson.

Clarkson wants to finish this one by submission but Hall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Clarkson.
Hall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to stand up but Clarkson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Clarkson is trying to get back to full guard.

Clarkson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.

Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clarkson is controlling Hall's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control from Clarkson's half guard. Clarkson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hall wants to control from the top but Clarkson keeps moving.
Clarkson 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.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Clarkson is working an open guard so Hall takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Clarkson feints and as Hall raises his hands in defense, Clarkson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Clarkson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Clarkson stuffs the takedown.
Hall misses with a takedown

so Clarkson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarkson controls the pace.
Hall controls Clarkson momentarily but Clarkson frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hall working for a triangle but Clarkson defends it easily.
Clarkson trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Clarkson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Clarkson won't allow Hall to get back to his feet.
Clarkson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarkson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Clarkson.

Clarkson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hall was covering up waiting for the punch and Clarkson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clarkson is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Clarkson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ryan Clarkson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clarkson content to control rather than advance.

Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is staying active underneath Clarkson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Clarkson trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.
Clarkson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full 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!
Hall looking to control.
Clarkson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clarkson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hall wants to hit a switch here but Clarkson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hall there!
Clarkson controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to control from the top but Clarkson keeps moving.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarkson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarkson is controlling Hall's posture.
Hall wants to stand but Clarkson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Clarkson wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clarkson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clarkson has escaped and now he's on top!
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Clarkson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clarkson sprawls well. Clarkson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Clarkson looking to score a takedown here. Hall is defending well but Clarkson drives through and ends up in Hall's guard.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Clarkson wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
Clarkson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Clarkson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clarkson wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.

Clarkson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.
Clarkson working Hall over with strikes.
Clarkson prevents Hall from improving his position.
Clarkson is taking a breather. Hall 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clarkson is working for a kimura here but Hall manages to reverse the position and he's now in Clarkson's guard.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarkson is keeping the position for now.
Clarkson wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Clarkson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's 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!
Clarkson stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.

Hall working for a triangle but Clarkson defends it easily.

Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarkson is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Clarkson forces his way into half guard.
Clarkson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clarkson stops Hall from getting back to his feet.
Clarkson is looking to stall here but Hall recovers full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is really struggling to control Hall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clarkson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Clarkson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarkson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Clarkson.

Clarkson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarkson stalling.

Clarkson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarkson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Clarkson!
A very excited looking Ryan Clarkson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haral Dir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo De Noteboom (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!

Dir
vs
De Noteboom

181 cm
32
205 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

185 cm
24
204 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haral Dir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrigo De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Noteboom moves into full guard.
Dir throwing strikes but missing.
Dir distracts De Noteboom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dir wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.
Dir wanted to stand there but De Noteboom had control of the position.
Dir postures up in De Noteboom's guard and throws a big left but De Noteboom blocks it.
Dir wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.
Dir throwing strikes from guard but De Noteboom blocks nicely.
Dir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Noteboom is on top in guard.
De Noteboom trying to control but Dir is working from the bottom.
Dir looking to control.
De Noteboom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dir bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Noteboom's guard.
Dir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Noteboom has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dir has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Noteboom taking punishment in the form of punches.
De Noteboom taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
De Noteboom is trying to control Dir's posture but Dir avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dir wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Noteboom keeps working.
Dir working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dir in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
De Noteboom is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dir working away.
De Noteboom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dir kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dir throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and De Noteboom works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dir wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping him busy.
De Noteboom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dir.
De Noteboom is trying to control but can't.
Dir trying to control the action but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom gets full guard.
Dir advances to half guard.
De Noteboom is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom landing rabbit punches to the side of Dir's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Dir wants to take a breather but De Noteboom is having none of it.
Dir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Noteboom defending well though.
De Noteboom is trying to control but can't.
Dir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Noteboom defending well though.
Dir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Noteboom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dir is trying to control. De Noteboom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Noteboom tries to roll over but Dir keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dir thows a huge punch but De Noteboom dodges it nicely.
De Noteboom trying to control but Dir postures up.
De Noteboom controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Noteboom but De Noteboom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dir closes the distance and clinches up with De Noteboom, looking for a takedown. Dir pushes De Noteboom against the cage but De Noteboom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Noteboom shoots for a double leg takedown but Dir sprawls well. He's pushed De Noteboom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodrigo De Noteboom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom leaves Dir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haral Dir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Noteboom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dir darts in trying to clinch

and De Noteboom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dir's guard now.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Dir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Noteboom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom scoring with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom is stalling in the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Dir has wrist control.
Dir keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dir keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to move into half guard but instead Dir has managed to sweep!

Dir gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dir fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Noteboom swats away the attempt to clinch by Dir.
Dir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Noteboom paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown but Dir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dir has a takedown stuffed.
De Noteboom fails with a takedown attempt.
Dir tries to clinch but De Noteboom moves away
and De Noteboom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dir closes the distance and pushes De Noteboom back into the cage.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown attempt but Dir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo De Noteboom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

De Noteboom checks a low kick from Dir.
Dir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Noteboom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

De Noteboom feints and as Dir raises his hands in defense, De Noteboom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Noteboom looking to pass the guard.
Dir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
Dir controlling De Noteboom's posture.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Dir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Noteboom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Noteboom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Noteboom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dir trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Noteboom trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dir won't allow De Noteboom to sweep him here.

Dir stands up from De Noteboom's guard - Dir perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dir manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Noteboom on his heels. He'll look to pass De Noteboom's guard now, I'm sure.
De Noteboom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dir.
De Noteboom throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
De Noteboom trying to control the position.
Dir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dir stopping the sweep attempt from De Noteboom.
Dir wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.
De Noteboom trying to keep a closed guard but Dir is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dir stands up over De Noteboom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dir trying to control but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Noteboom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dir is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dir wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haral Dir!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by Sometimes when we Fight. Alex James is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Pacquiao
vs
James

172 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
212 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex James!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Pacquiao has a takedown stuffed.
Pacquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James scores with a shot to the body.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacquiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Pacquiao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pacquiao won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James wants to get back to his feet but Pacquiao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pacquiao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pacquiao postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James wants to stand and escape but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to get back to his feet but Pacquiao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Pacquiao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pacquiao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pacquiao trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Floyd Pacquiao wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pacquiao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Pacquiao shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
Pacquiao prevents James from getting back to his feet.
James keeping moving, preventing Pacquiao from controlling successfully.

James has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pacquiao off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
A big right from James misses.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Alex James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James catches Pacquiao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pacquiao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pacquiao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacquiao moves out of range as James strikes.
James missing with a left hand there. Pacquiao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacquiao cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Pacquiao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Pacquiao's shoulder, as Pacquiao tries to avoid the shot.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws an off balance right hand

and Pacquiao counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pacquiao.
James is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pacquiao has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Pacquiao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Pacquiao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
James is trying to get back to his feet.

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

James throws Pacquiao to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James staying out of range there.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pacquiao.
James 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.
James throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from James.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1-2. Pacquiao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Pacquiao drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pacquiao prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacquiao lands a couple of digs.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James wants to stand up but Pacquiao is controlling him.
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 Floyd Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws the left hand but Pacquiao avoids the punch easily.
James swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
A punch combination from James misses.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
Pacquiao throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James misses with a straight left.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from James does no damage.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Pacquiao. Pacquiao gets slowly back to his feet.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiao manages to avoid it.
James misses with a double jab.
Pacquiao scores with a nice strike.
James stalks Pacquiao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pacquiao's face. Pacquiao staggers backwards, shaken.
Pacquiao moves out of range as James strikes.
Nice jab there from Pacquiao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a body punch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alex James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacquiao takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James throws a series of strikes that have Pacquiao backpedaling.
James looks to land a combination but Pacquiao avoids it well.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Pacquiao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pacquiao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.

Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pacquiao controls the position.
James is not content to let Pacquiao control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pacquiao.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
Pacquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James throws a looping overhand right but Pacquiao ducks down to avoid it.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alex James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao slips a jab and a cross from James.
James thuds a left hand into Pacquiao's body.
Pacquiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James lands a jab.
Pacquiao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pacquiao slips a straight right by James.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
James takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Pacquiao coming out on top.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquiao thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiao lands a head shot.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Pacquiao on that attempt.
Pacquiao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
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!
James misses with an uppercut.
Pacquiao is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James lands a two punch combo.
James slips under a jab.
James throws a lazy right hand but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao slips under a jab from James.
Pacquiao avoids the body shot from James.
Pacquiao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pacquiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pacquiao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pacquiao under the eye.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from James.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacquiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James throws a right and a left that Pacquiao avoids nicely.
James throws a jab when Pacquiao was well out of range.

Pacquiao gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.
Pacquiao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pacquiao is controlling him.
Pacquiao advances to half guard.
Pacquiao stops James from getting back to his feet.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
Pacquiao has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pacquiao raining down shots from the mount!
Pacquiao controlling the position easily from mount.
Pacquiao cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Pacquiao is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Pacquiao looking for a guillotine from mount but James is having none of it.
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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao won't let James get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
James sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pacquiao stalling away here and it's allowed James to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pacquiao stops James from standing up.
Pacquiao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pacquiao is controlling him.
Floyd Pacquiao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pacquiao controls the position from side control.
James is trying to buck Pacquiao off.
You can see the frustration on James's face as Pacquiao controls the position.

Pacquiao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
James is trying to buck Pacquiao off.

Pacquiao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
Pacquiao working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Pacquiao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pacquiao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

James explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
James throws a lazy right hand but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiao manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pacquiao 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Pacquiao!
After the fight, Floyd Pacquiao was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Wietrzny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nom Nomm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wietrzny might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hunter-Fallen. Nomm has chosen Nyan Cat as his entrance music. Nom Nomm told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Wietrzny
vs
Nomm

174 cm
29
178 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
175 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Wietrzny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nom Nomm!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nomm throws a right and a left that Wietrzny avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Wietrzny.
Wietrzny misses with a lunging right hand
and Nomm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nomm slips a jab and a cross from Wietrzny.
Igor Wietrzny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wietrzny misses with a straight right.
Wietrzny throws a series of punches but Nomm avoids them all with ease.
Wietrzny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nomm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Wietrzny gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nomm wants to get back to his feet.

Wietrzny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wietrzny is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wietrzny might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wietrzny trying to control the position from guard on top but Nomm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wietrzny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nomm is keeping the position for now.
Nomm wants to get back to his feet but Wietrzny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Nomm has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wietrzny off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wietrzny misses with a body shot
and Nomm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nomm lands a right hook to the body.
Nomm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nomm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wietrzny has time to react.
Nomm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wietrzny counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny throws a lazy right hand but Nomm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Wietrzny. Those never looked like landing.
Wietrzny loads up on a big right hand but Nomm slips the punch.
Wietrzny is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nomm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wietrzny throws a series of punches but Nomm moves out of range.
Wietrzny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wietrzny misses with a left hand
and Nomm counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Nomm misses.
Wietrzny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nomm tries to bum rush Wietrzny with a series of wild strikes but Wietrzny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab lands there for Wietrzny.
Nomm lands a nice looking body shot.
Wietrzny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny with a poor takedown
and Nomm counters with a straight right hand.
Wietrzny tries to clinch but Nomm is having none of it.
Nomm misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Nomm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wietrzny loads up on a big right hand but Nomm slips the punch.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch but Nomm is avoiding it.
Nomm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nomm blocks a jab.
Wietrzny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Nomm.
Nomm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wietrzny closes the distance and clinches up with Nomm, looking for a takedown. Wietrzny pushes Nomm against the cage but Nomm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wietrzny misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wietrzny tries to bum rush Nomm with a series of wild strikes but Nomm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nomm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wietrzny momentarily.
Wietrzny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nomm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nomm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wietrzny rather than just go for the knockout.
Wietrzny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nomm counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Wietrzny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wietrzny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nomm counters with a left to the body.
Nomm misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wietrzny is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nomm.
Nomm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nomm misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nom Nomm will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nomm misses the shot to the body.
Wietrzny throws a jab when Nomm was well out of range.
Wietrzny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nomm.
Nomm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nomm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wietrzny.
A big left from Wietrzny misses.
Wietrzny displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nomm looks to land a combination but Wietrzny avoids it well.
Wietrzny thows a body shot but no joy.
Wietrzny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nomm ducks right into an uppercut from Wietrzny.
Wietrzny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nomm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nomm lands with a straight right. Wietrzny didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wietrzny was well out of range. Poor timing from Nomm.
Wietrzny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wietrzny misses with a takedown attempt
and Nomm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wietrzny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nomm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Wietrzny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nomm looks to land a combination but Wietrzny avoids it well.
Nom Nomm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nomm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wietrzny takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nomm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wietrzny swinging wildly here.
Nomm dodges the punch combination from Wietrzny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny throws out a loose jab but Nomm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wietrzny tries to clinch but Nomm moves out of range.
Nomm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wietrzny.
Wietrzny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nomm moves away.
Nomm lands with a hook. Wietrzny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nomm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wietrzny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nomm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Wietrzny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nomm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wietrzny takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wietrzny throws a lazy uppercut
and Nomm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nom Nomm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wietrzny lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nomm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nomm slips a straight right by Wietrzny.
Wietrzny throws a poor cross that misses
and Nomm counters with a two punch combo.
Wietrzny throws a shot from downtown. Nomm moves away and avoids it.
Wietrzny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nomm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Wietrzny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wietrzny looks to land a right hand but Nomm moved out of range.
Wietrzny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nomm cracks Wietrzny with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nomm scores with a jab. Wietrzny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nomm lands a nice shot that snaps Wietrzny's head back.
Wietrzny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wietrzny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch.
Nomm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomm moves out of range of the strikes.
Nomm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wietrzny thuds a left hand into Nomm's body.
Nomm throws a series of punches but Wietrzny avoids them all with ease.
Nomm swings for the body but Wietrzny moves out of range.
Wietrzny throws a body punch but Nomm moves out of range.
Nomm slips a jab from Wietrzny.
A jab from Wietrzny misses.
Nomm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wietrzny under the eye.
Wietrzny looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nomm cracks Wietrzny with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wietrzny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nomm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nomm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wietrzny connects with a body shot that sends Nomm's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nom Nomm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wietrzny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wietrzny loads up on a big right hand but Nomm slips the punch.
Nomm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wietrzny.
Wietrzny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nomm misses with a wild combination.
Nomm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nomm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nomm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wietrzny circles away quickly and effectively.
Nomm scores with a jab.
Wietrzny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wietrzny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nomm manages to avoid it.

Wietrzny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wietrzny is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nomm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wietrzny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nomm pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wietrzny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomm lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Nomm finds it's target.
Wietrzny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nomm misses with a wild combination.
Wietrzny misses with an uppercut
and Nomm counters with a nice uppercut.
Nomm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nomm throws a one two combo.
Wietrzny throws a right hand that misses
and Wietrzny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wietrzny misses the shot to the body.
Nomm looks to land a combination but Wietrzny avoids it well.
Nomm lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nomm slips a straight right by Wietrzny.
Nomm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Nomm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nomm lands a glancing blow to the side of Wietrzny's head.
Nomm thuds his right hand into Wietrzny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wietrzny dodges the punch combination from Nomm.
Wietrzny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nomm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wietrzny's head.
Wietrzny just misses with a punch to the body.
Wietrzny misses with a few strikes there.
Nom Nomm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny throws a poor cross that misses
and Nomm counters with a straight right hand.
Wietrzny misses with a right hand
and Nomm counters with a left to the body.
Wietrzny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wietrzny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nomm.
Wietrzny is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nomm's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nomm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wietrzny.
Igor Wietrzny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nomm slips under a jab from Wietrzny.
Wietrzny misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Wietrzny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nomm misses with a double jab.
Nomm jabs Wietrzny to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wietrzny.
Wietrzny prevents Nomm from escaping the position.

Wietrzny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nomm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
Nomm is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nomm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wietrzny. 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.

Wietrzny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nomm, who protects the arm well.
Nom Nomm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wietrzny sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nomm is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nom Nomm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nomm 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nom Nomm!
During a confident post fight interview, Nom Nomm 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
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Bonifacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenton Meeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonifacio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Live & Let Die. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fenton Meeks was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bonifacio
vs
Meeks

168 cm
29
147 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

171 cm
31
154 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Bonifacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fenton Meeks!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Meeks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meeks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meeks walks into a straight right hand from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio looks to clinch
and Meeks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonifacio is looking to clinch.
Meeks circles away from the clinch attempt.

Bonifacio moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Meeks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meeks scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonifacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meeks trying to land knees to the body.
Meeks trying to stall but Bonifacio improves his position.

Bonifacio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Meeks moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio throws a leg kick but Meeks moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonifacio. Meeks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meeks throws a series of punches but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bonifacio. Meeks shrugs it off though.
Meeks throws a hook to the side of Bonifacio's head but Bonifacio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meeks throws a big shot that misses.
Bonifacio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonifacio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Meeks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonifacio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meeks.
Bonifacio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Meeks misses the target.
Meeks throws a head kick but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Meeks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Bonifacio clinches with his opponent.
Meeks misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio can't break the clinch.
Bonifacio has had enough of the clinch but Meeks keeps him there for the moment.
Bonifacio is looking to control Meeks's arms but Meeks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bonifacio has his back to the cage.
Meeks tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Meeks back against the cage.
Meeks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonifacio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meeks.

Bonifacio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonifacio fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Meeks finds it's way through Bonifacio's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeks missing with a left hand there. Bonifacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meeks misses with a body shot.
Meeks keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonifacio lands with a right hand.
Bonifacio avoids the head kick by Meeks.
Meeks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but Meeks moves out of range.

Bonifacio moves into range and clinches up with Meeks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bonifacio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks throws a right and a left that both miss.

Bonifacio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meeks, pushing him back against the cage.

Bonifacio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meeks.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meeks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meeks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bonifacio eats them both and turns towards Meeks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Meeks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bonifacio.

Meeks rushes Bonifacio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio managing to block the knees to the body from Meeks.
Meeks scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meeks takes a shot to the head.
Meeks looking to stall.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Meeks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
Bonifacio is trying to stall.
Meeks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Meeks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meeks stalling in the clinch but Bonifacio improves position.
Bonifacio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meeks has him pressed against the cage.
Meeks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonifacios head.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio tries to break free but Meeks pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Bonifacio working hard to break the clinch.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeks's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bonifacio breaks from the clinch.
Meeks wants to clinch.
Meeks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fenton Meeks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bonifacio lands a really nice looking cross but Meeks seems unphased.
Fenton Meeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meeks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Meeks counters with a two punch combo.
Bonifacio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bonifacio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks misses with an uppercut
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.

Bonifacio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meeks, pushing him back against the cage.
Meeks effectively controlling the action here.
Meeks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonifacio blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks slows down the pace here.
Meeks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meeks misses with a punch on the inside.

Bonifacio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonifacio tries to clinch there but Meeks circles away.
Meeks throws a hook to the side of Bonifacio's head but Bonifacio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonifacio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bonifacio clinches up with Meeks and pushes him back against the cage.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonifacio's defenses.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meeks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meeks keeps control of Bonifacio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meeks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonifacio.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Bonifacio.
Meeks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Meeks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonifacio's efforts to push away.
Meeks can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks scores with a shot to the side of Bonifacio's head.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio tries to stall but Meeks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Meeks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Bonifacio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fenton Meeks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonifacio staying out of range there.
Bonifacio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bonifacio tries to clinch up but Meeks circles away and keeps his distance.
Victor Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonifacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Bonifacio clinches.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.

Bonifacio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meeks was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio wants to clinch up but Meeks keeps it at a distance.
Bonifacio darts in trying to clinch

and Meeks moves into the clinch.
Meeks just leaning against Bonifacio, taking a breather.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Meeks back against the cage.
Victor Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonifacio can't break the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with a punch to the body.
Bonifacio tries to stall but Meeks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bonifacio has had enough of the clinch but Meeks keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonifacio's efforts to push away.
Bonifacio is trying to break the clinch but Meeks has him pressed against the cage.
Meeks trying to stall but Bonifacio improves his position.

Bonifacio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch but Meeks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonifacio moves in looking to clinch but Meeks pushes him off.
Bonifacio wants to clinch up but Meeks keeps it at a distance.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonifacio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Meeks.
Bonifacio doesn't manage to clinch there - Meeks circles away.
Bonifacio misses with a hook.
Meeks avoids the body shot from Bonifacio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bonifacio moves into the clinch.
Bonifacio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonifacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Meeks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonifacio's efforts to push away.
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 Victor Bonifacio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Meeks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bonifacio tries to clinch there but Meeks circles away.
Meeks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but Meeks is having none of it.

Meeks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonifacio slows down the pace here.
Meeks keeps control of Bonifacio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meeks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonifacio wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Meeks.
Bonifacio controlling the action here for a moment.
Bonifacio managing to block the knees to the body from Meeks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meeks misses with the head strike.
Meeks digs a right hand into Bonifacio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonifacio's gas tank.
Bonifacio avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.

Bonifacio breaks from the clinch.
Bonifacio fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonifacio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonifacio.
Meeks misses with a looping right.
Meeks swinging wildly here.
Bonifacio is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Bonifacio misses.

Bonifacio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meeks, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bonifacio wants to get back to striking at distance but Meeks won't allow it.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
Meeks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio can't break the clinch.
Meeks throws a head punch that misses.
Meeks gets through Bonifacio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Meeks.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonifacio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bonifacio managing to block the knees to the body from Meeks.
Bonifacio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Bonifacio breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio doesn't manage to clinch there - Meeks circles away.
Bonifacio tries to clinch there but Meeks circles away.
Bonifacio misses with a left hand
and Bonifacio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Meeks moves into range and clinches up with Bonifacio.
Meeks digs a right hand underneath Bonifacio's ribcage. Bonifacio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meeks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Bonifacio lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meeks misses with a punch to the body.
Bonifacio tries to break the clinch but Meeks is controlling the position.
Bonifacio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonifacio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Bonifacio manages to break the clinch.
Bonifacio lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonifacio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but Meeks moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Bonifacio closes the distance and pushes Meeks back into the cage.
Meeks lands with a right to the head.
Meeks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meeks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meeks misses with a body punch.
Bonifacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meeks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Bonifacio manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonifacio keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meeks manages to avoid it.

Bonifacio pushes Meeks up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonifacio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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 Victor Bonifacio.
Well Bonifacio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Bonifacio!
An out of breath Victor Bonifacio 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
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abu Davee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Muay Thai fight music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Davee
vs
Chaowanungkarn

180 cm
27
161 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

165 cm
24
152 lbs
17 - 14 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abu Davee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davee thows a body shot but no joy.
Davee looks to land a right hand but Chaowanungkarn moved out of range.
Chaowanungkarn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to clinch.
Davee with a jab.
Davee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Davee misses.
Davee throws a nice looking combination but Chaowanungkarn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Davee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chaowanungkarn. That one must have 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!
Davee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn tries to close the distance and clinch but Davee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to land body kicks.
Chaowanungkarn throws a sloppy head kick and Davee moves out of range easily.
Davee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaowanungkarn.
Davee lunges at Chaowanungkarn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chaowanungkarn's hand.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a body kick
and Davee counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davee.
Davee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to slow Davee down with leg kicks.
Davee takes a swing at Chaowanungkarn's ribcage but misses.
Davee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davee moves out of range as Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Chaowanungkarn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Davee blocks a jab.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaowanungkarn wants to clinch up but Davee keeps it at a distance.
Davee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Davee blocks a head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Davee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chaowanungkarn. That one must have hurt.
Davee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chaowanungkarn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chaowanungkarn slips a straight right by Davee.
Abu Davee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chaowanungkarn counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn throws a lazy right hand but Davee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaowanungkarn. Davee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davee looks to land a left hand but Chaowanungkarn moved out of range nicely.
Davee moves out of range as Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chaowanungkarn. That one must have hurt.
Davee scores with a nice strike.
Davee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chaowanungkarn eats them both and turns towards Davee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Davee throws a hook to the side of Chaowanungkarn's head but Chaowanungkarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Davee checks it.
Chaowanungkarn throws the kick towards the body but Davee avoids it.
Davee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chaowanungkarn.
Davee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chaowanungkarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davee misses with a hook
and Chaowanungkarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davee thinking.
Chaowanungkarn lands a body shot.
Davee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chaowanungkarn looks to land a body kick but Davee moved away.
Davee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chaowanungkarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaowanungkarn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davee is able to avoid easily.
Davee scores with a three punch combo!
Chaowanungkarn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chaowanungkarn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chaowanungkarn tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaowanungkarn tries a low kick but Davee avoids it.
Chaowanungkarn delivers a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Davee as he connects with a hook.
Davee moves out of range as Chaowanungkarn strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davee blocks a head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Davee swings for the body but Chaowanungkarn moves out of range.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a push kick.
Chaowanungkarn looks to land a body kick but Davee moved away.
Chaowanungkarn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chaowanungkarn misses the shot to the body.
Chaowanungkarn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Davee blocks the leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a good body shot.
Chaowanungkarn moves away from the strike by Davee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davee blocks a head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Davee scores with a jab to the body.
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 Abu Davee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Davee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaowanungkarn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chaowanungkarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davee blocks the body kick.
Davee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaowanungkarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Davee.
Chaowanungkarn wants to clinch.
Chaowanungkarn walks into a jab.
Chaowanungkarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook but Davee avoids it easily.
Chaowanungkarn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chaowanungkarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick that misses

and Davee counters with a nice right hand that sends Chaowanungkarn toppling to the canvas! Chaowanungkarn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Davee finish him?!

Chaowanungkarn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaowanungkarn walks straight into a right hand from Davee - that's dropped him! Davee jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Chaowanungkarn from any more punishment! Chaowanungkarn complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abu Davee!
During a confident post fight interview, Abu Davee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Atsushi
vs
Woo

170 cm
24
159 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

170 cm
29
160 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Woo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woo thuds his right hand into Atsushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Atsushi throws the left hand but Woo avoids the punch easily.
Woo ducks right into an uppercut from Atsushi.
Atsushi shoots for a takedown but Woo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Atsushi rushes Woo and presses him up against the cage.
Woo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Atsushi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Woo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Atsushi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Woo moves out of range.
Atsushi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atsushi counters with a nice body kick.
Kuroda Atsushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Woo.
Atsushi cracks the inside of Woo's front leg.
Atsushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo avoids a kick to the body.
Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atsushi throws out the jab.
Woo has a takedown stuffed.
Atsushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atsushi. Atsushi obviously looking to wear him down.

Woo gets a double leg takedown into Atsushi's guard.
Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Atsushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsushi has Woo pulled in close to control his posture.
Atsushi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuroda Atsushi!
Kuroda Atsushi very nearly forgot to thank Syndicate Nutrition (DUS) 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
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hepatitis See (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

See
vs
Shields

175 cm
24
175 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

183 cm
24
170 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hepatitis See!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields needs to keep his hands up - See had a free shot at his head there.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from See.
Horrible takedown by Shields or perhaps it was just good defense by See which made him look bad.
See throws a right and a left that Shields avoids nicely.
See misses with a series of wild punches.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but See avoids it really well and circles away.
See misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
See goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
See throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from See. Shields does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt
and Shields takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hepatitis See has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
See misses with a combination

and Shields counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for See!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields misses with a head shot.

Shields looking to secure an arm triangle but See defends it well.
Shields throws some wild stikes that See manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to control but See wriggling away.
Shields won't let See get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shields misses with a head shot.

Shields has hold of See's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and See manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
See avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shields.
Shields fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to control but See wriggling away.
Shields throws some wild stikes that See manages to avoid easily.

Shields moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, See has worked his arm free - good work by See!

Shields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
See is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shields has just dragged him back down to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shields goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, See rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shields's guard! Nice work there by See!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Shields dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

See lands a jab to the head.
See throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shields tries for a takedown but See sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields dodges the punch combination from See.
A looping hook to the body misses from See. Shields does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from See.
See lands a really nice looking cross but Shields seems unphased.
See connects with a looping right hand.
See lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
See rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
See misses with a body shot.
See misses with a body shot.
Shields slips under a jab from See.
See throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hepatitis See seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
See throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
See defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from See.
See lands a nice shot to the body.

Shields scores with a takedown into See's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
See keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
See wants to stand and escape but Shields is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shields thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
See knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.

Shields thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but See is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed See's guard.

Shields wants to work for an arm triangle but See is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields throwing shots but See is blocking nicely.
Shields stops See from getting back to his feet.

Shields is sneakily working for an arm triangle but See sees it coming and defends easily.
Shields is keen to just control but See is a slippery customer.
Shields working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on See's thigh. See counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields wants to pass the guard but See is keeping the position.
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 Hepatitis See will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

See misses with a two punch combination.
Shields shoots for a takedown but See saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for See.
Hepatitis See is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and See cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
See lands the left hand.
A combination from See does no damage.
See jabs at Shields's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
See throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from See does no damage.
Shields moves out of range as See strikes.
Sloppy strikes from See. Those never looked like landing.
See looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Hepatitis See is winning the standup battle so far.
See misses the shot to the body.
See rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
See lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
See misses with a looping right.
See connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shields's hands.
See lands a nice hook to Shields's body. Shields takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
See tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from See.
See just misses with a punch to the body.
See ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shields moves away.
See connects with a body shot that sends Shields's belly button to the back.
See ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shields moves away.
See slaps away a takedown attempt from Shields, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hepatitis See has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
See throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
See rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
See ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shields moves away.
See throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
See scores with a hook to the body. Shields takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from See. Shields does a little dance to reset his feet.
See catches Shields with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by See.
Horrible takedown by Shields or perhaps it was just good defense by See which made him look bad.
See lands with a good body shot.
See scores with a nice strike.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but See avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
See swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

See cracks a nice hook into Shields's ribs.
See misses with a series of wild punches.
Shields shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and See counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shields thinking.
Shields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
See connects with a body shot.
See misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from See misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hepatitis See has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
See swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Shields or perhaps it was just good defense by See which made him look bad.
See lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shields at a distance.
A cross from See lands.
See misses with a series of wild punches.
See looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields shoots for a double leg takedown but See sprawls well. He's pushed Shields's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
See tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from See.
See looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
See lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shields takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shields fails with the takedown
and See counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
See throws a lazy right hand but Shields sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shields takes a shot right to the bread basket.
See just misses with a punch to the body.
See throws a nice looking combination but Shields bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
See looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Shields has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from See.
A combination from See does no damage.
See misses with a combination

and Shields counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shields.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!

Shields drops back looking for a leg! See is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and See manages to kick Shields off! Shields jumps back into See's guard.
Shields passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hepatitis See had his way with Jake Shields in that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
That's time! See's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A combination from See does no damage.
See throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
See lands a jab-cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Shields or perhaps it was just good defense by See which made him look bad.
See throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling See to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
See uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hepatitis See is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
See misses with a body shot.
See throws a nice looking combination but Shields bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shields fails with the takedown
and See counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hepatitis See has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by See.
See catches Shields with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says See as he avoids it easily.
See throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
Nice shot by See.
See lands a jab.
Shields takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
See throws a jab when Shields was well out of range.
See throws a sloppy body shot

and Shields counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shields.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but See has wrist control.
See keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
See keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.

Shields drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and See dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Shields has his foot on See's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. See works his way back into a safe position though.

Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hepatitis See is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shields is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
See working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

See is sitting in close to Shields's body. Shields has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! See is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, See is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shields.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields is the new welterweight champion!
Jake Shields thanked the fans post fight for their support.