SPFT 25: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren Sparks acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Darko
vs
Sparks

188 cm
25
201 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
24
200 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donnie Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Sparks!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparks shoots in looking for a takedown. Darko tries to sprawl out of it but Sparks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Sparks.
Darko throws out a powerful jab.
Darko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sparks eats them both and turns towards Darko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Darko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sparks connects with a high kick.

It looks like Donnie Darko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darko as he avoids it easily.
Darko cracks Sparks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sparks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko leaves Sparks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donnie Darko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Sparks.
Darko stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Sparks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sparks tries to bum rush Darko with a series of wild strikes but Darko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sparks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparks somewhat.
Darko throws an overhand right that lands on Sparks's shoulder, as Sparks tries to avoid the shot.
Darko blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donnie Darko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Darko is fending him off so far but Sparks persists. Nope, Darko circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparks tries to clinch
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparks wants to clinch
and Sparks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darko keeps the fight on the outside.
Sparks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Sparks closes the distance but Darko moves to the side
and Darko counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks slips a jab from Darko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko scores with a body shot.
Sparks slips a jab from Darko.
Sparks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darko's waist but Darko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparks off to one side.
Darren Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sparks moves out of range as Darko strikes.
Darko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darko misses with a wild combination.

Sparks looking to score a takedown here. Darko is defending well but Sparks drives through and ends up in Darko's guard.
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko wants to get back to his feet but Sparks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sparks wants to pass the guard but Darko is keeping the position.
Sparks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sparks wants to pass the guard but Darko is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Sparks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Darko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Darko stuffs the takedown.
Sparks looks to land a combination but Darko avoids it well.
Sparks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Darko counters with a one-two to the body.

Sparks dives in and scores a takedown into Darko's guard.
Sparks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sparks tries to pass to full mount but Darko defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks prevents Darko from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Darko controls his leg.
Darko wants to get back to his feet.
Sparks trying to pass the guard but Darko defending well.

Sparks is looking for a kimura but Darko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparks to get the leverage.

Sparks is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko keeping full guard, as Sparks tries to pass.

Sparks has gone for a leg lock! Darko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sparks's guard.

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

Sparks is working an open guard so Darko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Darko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparks slips a jab from Darko.
Sparks shoots in looking for a takedown but Darko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Darko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sparks's hands.
Sparks wants to clinch up but Darko keeps it at a distance.
Sparks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sparks slips a jab and a cross from Darko.
Sparks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darko's waist but Darko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparks off to one side.
Donnie Darko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Sparks.
Darko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darko with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donnie Darko is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparks is breathing heavily.
Sparks throws a series of punches but Darko moves out of range.
Sparks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparks shoots for a takedown but Darko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Darko defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darren Sparks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Darko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Darko thuds a left hand into Sparks's body.
A slow jab from Sparks misses its intended target.
Darko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sparks momentarily.
Donnie Darko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparks throws the kick towards the body but Darko avoids it.
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Sparks lands but Darko takes it in his stride.
Darko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Sparks moves into the clinch.
Sparks goes for a takedown attempt but Darko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sparks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Darko avoids the head kick by Sparks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparks.
Darko takes a swing at Sparks's ribcage but misses.
Darko misses with the combination.
Sparks misses with a two punch combination.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sparks. Those never looked like landing.
Sparks throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sparks shoots for a takedown but Darko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donnie Darko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Sparks.
Sparks shoots and misses
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparks walks into a left hand.
Darko leaves Sparks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darko throws a shot to the body.
Sparks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sparks misses with a takedown
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Darko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sparks under the eye.

Sparks is rocked!
Darko circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sparks to the canvas! Sparks doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Darko keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Darko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hettie Kate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kate comes to the cage accompanied by Peanuts Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kate
vs
Connor

172 cm
30
160 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hettie Kate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Connor!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kate has closed the distance and engaged Connor in a clinch.
Kate prevents the takedown attempt.
Kate connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like John Connor has been cut.
Connor tries to pull guard but Kate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Connor letting Kate take a breather here.
Connor avoiding damage as Kate throws knees to the body.
Connor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hettie Kate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Connor.
Kate lands a left hand.
Kate leaning against his opponent.
Kate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kate.
Connor jumps guard but Kate stands there with Connor around his waist. Connor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kate prevents a body shot from Connor.
Kate lands an elbow inside.
Kate blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kate pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kate tries to clinch up.

Kate darts in and clinches Connor up against the cage.
Kate scores with a shoulder strike.
Kate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kate lands a good knee to the midsection. Connor won't want to take too many of those.
Kate lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Connor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kate won't allow it.
Connor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Connor is trying to break the clinch but Kate is controlling him.
Connor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kate scores a nice knee to the body.
Kate slows down the pace here.
Connor misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kate - that landed with a thud.
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!
Connor can't get the takedown.
Kate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Connor looks gassed!
Kate landing knees to the head.
Kate connects with a knee to the head.
Kate with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kate pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kate.
Kate with a knee to the head.
Kate lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kate unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Connor wants to take the fight to the mat but Kate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kate is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kate blocks an elbow strike from Connor.
Kate has Connor pushed against the cage.
Kate lands a body shot.
Kate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Connor takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kate obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kate manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Connor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kate gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kate working Connor over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kate.
Kate lands a good knee to the midsection. Connor won't want to take too many of those.
Kate is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connor's face.
Kate lands an elbow inside that Connor shrugs off.
Kate lands an elbow inside that Connor shrugs off.
Kate lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Kate.
Kate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hettie Kate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Connor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kate tries to clinch there but Connor circles away.
Kate blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Kate.
Connor tries to bum rush Kate with a series of wild strikes but Kate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Connor can do to turn this around?
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kate moves away.

Kate clinches with his opponent.
Hettie Kate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kate scores with a shoulder strike.
Kate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Connor's defenses.
Connor tries for a takedown but Kate manages to get underhooks.
Kate crunches a lovely knee into Connor's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Kate.
A right hand to the body from Kate.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kate is pushing Connor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kate scores a nice knee to the body.
Connor is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Kate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kate.
Kate with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Connor is rocked!
Kate digs a right hand underneath Connor's ribcage. Connor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kate pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kate lands a knee to the body.
Kate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kate crunches a lovely knee into Connor's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kate lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kate lands a nice knee to the body.
Kate unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connor's face.
Kate is pushing Connor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Connor takes an elbow to the temple.
Kate lands a nice uppercut.
Connor working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Kate as the two fighters clinch.
Kate working Connor over with knees to the body.
Kate scores with a knee to the head.
Connor is still on wobbly legs! Can Kate finish him?
Kate landing knees to the head.
Connor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Connor letting Kate take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kate lands an uppercut.
Kate using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kate stalling against the cage.
Connor seems to have recovered his senses.
Kate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kate lands an elbow that stopped Connor in his tracks for a moment.
Kate lands a nice elbow.
Kate displaying some good clinch control by pressing Connor up against the cage.
Connor can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kate lands a knee to the head.

Kate drops Connor with a big knee straight up the middle! Connor is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kate has managed to clinch.
Kate landing knees to the body.
Kate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Kate drops Connor onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Connor is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kate.
Kate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hettie Kate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Connor.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kate takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Connor jumps guard but Kate stands there with Connor around his waist. Connor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hettie Kate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Connor'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. This is the final round!

A solid body kick from Kate.

Kate has Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Kate lands a nice elbow.
Connor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kate won't allow it.
Connor wants a takedown but no success here.
Connor wants a takedown but no success here.
Kate scores a nice knee to the body.
Kate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kate lands a hook that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Kate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Connor's defenses.
Connor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Kate.
A nice left hand lands by Kate.
Connor is trying to pull guard but Kate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hettie Kate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Connor.
Kate working Connor over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kate lands a right hand.
Kate unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Connor! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kate is unloading with more strikes now! Connor drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hettie Kate!
During a confident post fight interview, Hettie Kate 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Prien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prien comes into the arena with Yellow Submarine blaring out of the sound system. Rourke has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it black as his entrance music. Martin Prien had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Prien
vs
Rourke

160 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
30
196 lbs
21 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Prien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Prien throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rourke was covering up waiting for the punch and Prien finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Prien looking to pass the guard.
Prien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Rourke looking for a guillotine here but Prien defends easily.
Prien throws an elbow that misses. Rourke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Prien's guard. Nice move by Rourke!
Prien might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rourke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rourke distracts Prien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Prien looking for a guillotine here but Rourke defends easily.
Rourke postures up in Prien's guard and throws a big left but Prien blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prien is looking for a triangle here but Rourke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rourke is working Prien over with some ground and pound from side control.
Prien is looking to regain half guard here but Rourke keeps moving and retains side control.
Prien is working hard here to advance position.
Prien is trying to control Rourke's posture but Rourke avoids it.
Rourke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prien keeps working.
Prien is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rourke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prien, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prien gets back to half guard.
Rourke is trying to control. Prien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prien tries to roll over but Rourke keeps him under control.
Rourke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prien with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Prien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rourke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prien defending well though.

Prien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rourke pulls his head out easily.
Prien wants to improve his position but Rourke is controlling well.
Rourke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Prien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Rourke.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke drops an elbow to the side of Prien's head.
Rourke is keen to just control but Prien is a slippery customer.
Prien moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Prien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rourke is pushing down on Prien's leg trying to pass to half guard. Prien is fighting to maintain full guard but Rourke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rourke winds up and cracks Prien with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Prien is defending against the submission attempts here by Rourke.
Rourke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Prien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rourke is working away from the top position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rourke is trying to control the action in half guard but Prien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prien gets full guard.
Rourke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rourke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Prien is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rourke forces his way into half guard.
Prien is trying to maintain the position but Rourke is very close to passing his half guard.
Rourke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Prien wants to control but Rourke is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Prien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rourke trying to control the action but Prien is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Rourke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rourke scoring well with a low kick there.
Rourke looks to land a right hand but Prien moved out of range.
Prien tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
Prien shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rourke defends it nicely.
Prien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rourke was well out of range. Poor timing from Prien.
Rourke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice straight punches there by Rourke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rourke.
Rourke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rourke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prien was well out of range. Poor timing from Rourke.
Prien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rourke throws out the jab.
Prien on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rourke throws a leg kick but Prien sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Rourke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rourke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke misses with a body kick.
Prien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prien on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rourke connects with a nice looking jab.
Rourke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prien is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rourke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rourke scoring well with a low kick there.
Rourke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rourke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Prien is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Rourke misses.
Prien closes the distance and clinches up with Rourke, looking for a takedown. Prien pushes Rourke against the cage but Rourke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Prien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Rourke finds it's target.
Rourke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rourke as he avoids it easily.
Rourke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rourke wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rourke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mikko Rourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prien shoots in looking for a takedown. Rourke tries to sprawl out of it but Prien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rourke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Rourke gets caught napping as Prien dives in and scores a takedown. Rourke manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rourke wants to sweep here but Prien controlling him for the moment.

Rourke looking for a guillotine here but Prien defends easily.
Rourke controls Prien momentarily but Prien frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rourke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rourke working the head and body with strikes.
Rourke is nestled in close to Prien, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rourke is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rourke is looking to take a break and control but Prien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Prien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prien gets full guard.
Prien 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.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Prien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke throwing strikes but missing.

Rourke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Prien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prien being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Prien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prien trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prien has momentary wrist control but Rourke slips an elbow through the middle.
Prien 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.
Prien is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Rourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Prien's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Prien moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
Rourke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prien.

Prien shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rourke is trying to defend but Prien finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Prien has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rourke working to try and regain half guard.

Prien goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rourke turns into him and now he's in Prien's guard.
Prien trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prien keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Prien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prien is on top in guard.
Prien cracks Rourke with a solid left hand.
Rourke is trying to control the position but Prien postures up.
Rourke keeping moving, preventing Prien from controlling successfully.
Rourke keeping full guard, as Prien tries to pass.
Prien sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rourke's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prien throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Prien throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rourke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Prien.
Rourke is pressing down on Prien's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rourke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prien.
Prien trying to control but Rourke is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rourke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prien trying to control the position from guard on top but Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prien is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rourke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prien looking to pass the guard.
Prien preventing the sweep.
Prien wants to control from the top but Rourke keeps moving.
Rourke trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rourke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Prien shoots in looking for a takedown. Rourke tries to sprawl out of it but Prien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rourke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prien on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rourke.
Rourke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Prien if he has to take too many more of those.
Prien dives in and grabs Rourke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rourke pushes down on Prien's head and hops out.
Prien fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Prien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rourke lands a really nice looking cross but Prien seems unphased.
Mikko Rourke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rourke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prien misses with a few strikes there.
Rourke misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prien tries to clinch but Rourke moves away
and Rourke counters with a stiff right hand.
Prien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin Prien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Prien tries to sprawl but Rourke drives through with a takedown into half guard.

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 Martin Prien.
Well Rourke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Rourke!
After the big win, Mikko Rourke made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Stinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Freddy Stinger enters the cage!

Spencer
vs
Stinger

180 cm
22
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
29
159 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Solid chin

Malicestar

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Freddy Stinger!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stinger gets a double leg takedown into Spencer's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer keeping full guard, as Stinger tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stinger postures up.
Stinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stinger wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Stinger throws an elbow that misses. Spencer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stinger's guard. Nice move by Spencer!
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stinger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Spencer escapes and throws Stinger's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stinger tries to improve position but can't.
Spencer trying to control the position but Stinger is working away.
Spencer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stinger's legs.
Stinger is looking for a sweep.
Stinger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinger is not content to let Spencer control the position.
Stinger sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stinger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Stinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stinger throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spencer defends it easily.

Spencer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spencer has managed to get both his arms back between Stinger's legs - danger averted.
Stinger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stinger throws a sloppy strike and Spencer uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Spencer has ended up in Stinger's guard.

Stinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spencer won't allow Stinger to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stinger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spencer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stinger.
Stinger throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Stinger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spencer's best efforts.
Stinger is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stinger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stinger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spencer has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Spencer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stinger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stinger stands and throws Spencer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stinger wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.

Stinger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Stinger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spencer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinger trying to control the position but Spencer is working away.

Stinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Stinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Spencer is defending well.

Stinger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spencer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stinger but great work by Spencer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinger is looking for a sweep.
Stinger wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Stinger tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Spencer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Stinger is desperately trying to improve his position but Spencer has a good base and remains in mount.
Stinger wants to control but Spencer is having none of it.
Freddy Stinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stinger is looking to improve his position but Spencer isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Stinger looking for submissions off his back.

Stinger looking for subs from the bottom but Spencer mounts him!
Stinger is breathing heavily.
Stinger is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to control the pace but Stinger is squirming around nicely.
Stinger can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stinger swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Spencer looking to control but Stinger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stinger is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Stinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Spencer connects with a body shot.
Spencer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Stinger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spencer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spencer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stinger.
Stinger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spencer controlling the position.

Stinger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spencer, up you get!
Spencer closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Freddy Stinger has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spencer is trying to maintain the position but Stinger is very close to passing his half guard.

Stinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spencer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Stinger is trying to work for a kimura but Spencer is defending well.
Stinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stinger is looking to take a break and control but Spencer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stinger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stinger trying to mount his opponent but Spencer defends it.
Chris Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer trying to control here.

Stinger is working for a submission of some sort.
Stinger trying to control from half guard but Spencer is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stinger is working for a kimura but Spencer is defending it quite comfortably.

Stinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spencer sees it coming and defends easily.

Spencer is defending against the submission attempts here by Stinger.
Stinger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spencer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Stinger is looking for a kimura but Spencer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stinger to get the leverage.
Stinger is looking to stall here but Spencer recovers full guard.
Stinger throwing strikes but missing.
Freddy Stinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stinger is pushing down on Spencer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spencer is fighting to maintain full guard but Stinger has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Stinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stinger 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Breaksiron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hitchenfrog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Hitchenfrog acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Breaksiron
vs
Hitchenfrog

150 cm
30
155 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

188 cm
26
169 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Breaksiron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Hitchenfrog!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hitchenfrog has Breaksiron up against the cage in a clinch.
Breaksiron wants a takedown but no success here.

Breaksiron manages to break the clinch.
Hitchenfrog is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Hitchenfrog looks to clinch
and Breaksiron counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hitchenfrog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitchenfrog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitchenfrog wants to clinch

and Breaksiron counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hitchenfrog wants to sweep but no luck.
Breaksiron working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breaksiron 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.

Hitchenfrog has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Breaksiron off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Hitchenfrog misses with a head kick.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaksiron swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitchenfrog.
Hitchenfrog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breaksiron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitchenfrog manages to avoid it.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch up

and Breaksiron counters with a takedown into side control.
Hitchenfrog is looking to reverse the position.
Breaksiron lands an elbow.
Breaksiron tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Breaksiron lands a nice forearm strike.
Hitchenfrog is looking to reverse the position.
Breaksiron working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitchenfrog looks to move to half guard but instead Breaksiron has passed into mount! Damn!
Breaksiron working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Breaksiron scoring with strikes but Hitchenfrog is staying in there.
Hitchenfrog is trying desperately to improve position.
Breaksiron postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hitchenfrog looks a forlorn figure.
Hitchenfrog regains half guard.
Hitchenfrog gets back to full guard.
Breaksiron looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog is looking to stand up but Breaksiron isn't so interested in that idea.
Breaksiron advances position into side control!
Hitchenfrog is not content to let Breaksiron control the position.
Hitchenfrog is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Breaksiron has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hitchenfrog tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breaksiron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hitchenfrog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hitchenfrog is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Breaksiron's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hitchenfrog gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breaksiron is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitchenfrog has wrist control.
Breaksiron looking to sit in guard and control but Hitchenfrog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Breaksiron looking to control.
Hitchenfrog stopping the sweep attempt from Breaksiron.

Breaksiron is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitchenfrog tries to stand but Breaksiron is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Breaksiron dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Breaksiron decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Breaksiron looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hitchenfrog with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Richard Breaksiron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hitchenfrog tries to get to full guard but Breaksiron has control of the leg.
Hitchenfrog is trying to stand up here but Breaksiron is controlling him well.
Breaksiron is controlling the pace.
Hitchenfrog is looking for a sweep. Breaksiron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitchenfrog taking some punishment here, with Breaksiron in his half guard.
Hitchenfrog tries to roll over but Breaksiron keeps him under control.
Breaksiron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hitchenfrog pushes Breaksiron off and gets back to his feet.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch up but Breaksiron circles away and keeps his distance.
Breaksiron fails to land the takedown.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch there but Breaksiron circles away.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch but Breaksiron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albert Hitchenfrog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitchenfrog tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Breaksiron counters with a single leg into guard. Hitchenfrog didn't expect that.
Breaksiron connects with a couple of short punches.

Breaksiron got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hitchenfrog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breaksiron has managed to get both his arms back between Hitchenfrog's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitchenfrog 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaksiron sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hitchenfrog's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitchenfrog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Breaksiron.
Hitchenfrog on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Breaksiron prevents Hitchenfrog from standing back up.
Breaksiron takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Hitchenfrog kicks Breaksiron off and gets back to his feet.
Hitchenfrog wants to clinch
and Breaksiron counters with a series of strikes. Hitchenfrog will be more careful next time no doubt.

Breaksiron closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hitchenfrog's guard.
Hitchenfrog wants to stand up but Breaksiron is controlling him.

Hitchenfrog pushes Breaksiron off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaksiron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hitchenfrog lands with a slapping head kick.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Breaksiron counters with a right hand to the body.

Hitchenfrog rushes Breaksiron and presses him up against the cage.
Hitchenfrog gets underhooks to prevent Breaksiron's takedown attempt.
Breaksiron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hitchenfrog has him pressed against the cage.
Breaksiron managing to block the knees to the body from Hitchenfrog.
Hitchenfrog missing with knees to the body.

Breaksiron is trying to trip Hitchenfrog. He has hold of a leg but Hitchenfrog is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Breaksiron persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitchenfrog wants to improve his position but instead Breaksiron has moved into half guard.
Breaksiron thows a huge punch but Hitchenfrog dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Breaksiron's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Breaksiron's back!
Hitchenfrog tries to keep control of the position but Breaksiron is staying busy.
Hitchenfrog keeps control of the position as Breaksiron tries to break free.
Breaksiron looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hitchenfrog.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaksiron tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hitchenfrog controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitchenfrog wants to stand but Breaksiron is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
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 Richard Breaksiron 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. This is the final round!

Breaksiron avoids the head kick by Hitchenfrog.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch up

and Breaksiron counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Breaksiron.
Breaksiron postures up.

Hitchenfrog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breaksiron slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Breaksiron lands an elbow.
Breaksiron trying to control the action but Hitchenfrog is working from the bottom.
Hitchenfrog tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Breaksiron presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog is looking to get to half guard.
Breaksiron lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Breaksiron working Hitchenfrog over with strikes here.
Breaksiron landing punches.
Breaksiron putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

It looks like Albert Hitchenfrog has been cut.
Hitchenfrog 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breaksiron tries to pass to full mount but Hitchenfrog defends it.
Breaksiron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Breaksiron stops Hitchenfrog from getting back to his feet.
Breaksiron slips a nice elbow through Hitchenfrog's hands, connecting with Hitchenfrog's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaksiron lands with a punch from half guard.
Breaksiron scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breaksiron thows a huge punch but Hitchenfrog dodges it nicely.
Breaksiron is nestled in close to Hitchenfrog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Hitchenfrog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breaksiron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hitchenfrog moves into full guard.
Breaksiron scoring with some ground and pound.
Hitchenfrog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breaksiron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitchenfrog is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaksiron working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breaksiron trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitchenfrog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaksiron won't allow Hitchenfrog to get back to his feet.
Breaksiron won't allow Hitchenfrog to sweep him here.
Breaksiron with a nice head shot there.

Hitchenfrog working for a triangle but Breaksiron defends it easily.
Breaksiron scoring with some ground and pound.
Breaksiron controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Breaksiron trying to control but Hitchenfrog is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaksiron landing some decent shots from guard.
Breaksiron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hitchenfrog working a defensive guard here.
Hitchenfrog wants to sweep but no luck.
Hitchenfrog is trying to control the position but Breaksiron postures up.
Breaksiron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitchenfrog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitchenfrog keeping moving, preventing Breaksiron from controlling successfully.
Breaksiron won't allow Hitchenfrog to get back to his feet.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Breaksiron!
Richard Breaksiron thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miller HighLife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marko's choice of entrance music: Unstoppable-E.S. Posthumus. This should be fireworks!

HighLife
vs
Marko

195 cm
27
285 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

201 cm
28
287 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miller HighLife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for HighLife.

Marko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
HighLife is trying to improve his position.
Marko working away.
HighLife is looking for a sweep.
Marko with the ground and pound but HighLife regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Marko is trying to control. HighLife wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marko misses with a head shot. HighLife uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marko tries to free his leg and advance position but HighLife is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko is looking to work some ground and pound but HighLife has wrist control.
HighLife has control of Marko's left arm, preventing Marko from doing any damage.
Marko wants to control from the top but HighLife keeps moving.
HighLife managing to control the position.
Marko postures up in HighLife's guard and throws a big left but HighLife blocks it.
Marko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
HighLife is controlling Marko's posture.
HighLife is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Miller HighLife just wasn't active enough.
Marko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marko is looking to clinch but HighLife is avoiding it.
Marko tries to clinch there but HighLife circles away.
HighLife throws a hook to the side of Marko's head but Marko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
HighLife throws a hook to the side of Marko's head but Marko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for HighLife.
Marko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marko is looking to clinch but HighLife is avoiding it.
Marko looks to land a right hand but HighLife moved out of range.
HighLife tests Marko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. HighLife manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

HighLife darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
HighLife wants to control but Marko is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko trying to control here.
HighLife prevents Marko from improving his position.
HighLife is trying to control the action in half guard but Marko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
HighLife throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marko is trying to stand.
HighLife looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
HighLife sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marko defending well though.
HighLife content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. HighLife manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from HighLife misses.
Marko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around HighLife's waist but HighLife gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marko off to one side.
HighLife shoots in for a double leg but Marko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed right hand from HighLife misses the target.
Marko looks to score with a jab to the body but HighLife is just out of range.
Miller HighLife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Marko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marko blocks a body shot from HighLife.
HighLife misses with a hook from the clinch.
HighLife misses with some punches.
Marko can't find room to land a body shot as HighLife controls the action.
HighLife misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marko is looking to break free of the clinch but HighLife has double underhooks.
Marko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
HighLife has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
HighLife scores with a shot to the side of Marko's head.
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 Miller HighLife 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.

HighLife lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marko circles away quickly and effectively.

It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
HighLife throws a head kick that Marko semi-blocks.
Marko thuds his right hand into HighLife's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
HighLife scores with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts HighLife, as that shot connected.
HighLife misses with a low kick as Marko jumps back.
Nice body kick from HighLife.
Cain Marko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
HighLife takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marko lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marko tries to clinch up but HighLife circles away and keeps his distance.
Marko fails in his attempt to clinch.
HighLife darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marko lands with a right hand.

Marko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming HighLife to the mat! HighLife manages to get full guard.
Cain Marko has got the better of the ground game so far.
HighLife is pulling down on Marko's head. It's preventing any offense from Marko, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko wants to control from the top but HighLife keeps moving.
HighLife looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
HighLife controls Marko momentarily but Marko frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Miller HighLife just wasn't active enough.

HighLife shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. HighLife showed some decent athleticism there.
HighLife is trying to control the action in half guard but Marko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HighLife misses with a head shot. Marko uses the momentum to regain guard.
HighLife lands a couple of digs.
HighLife is fighting to break Marko's control of his arms but Marko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HighLife won't allow Marko to sweep him here.
HighLife pushing down on Marko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marko is positioning himself well to prevent HighLife advancing to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HighLife trying to control the action but Marko is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko tries to roll over but HighLife keeps him under control.
Marko trying to control but HighLife postures up.
Marko is looking to improve his position.
Marko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
HighLife postures up.
Marko keeping moving, preventing HighLife from controlling successfully.
Marko controls HighLife momentarily but HighLife frees himself.

Cain Marko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Marko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as HighLife sprawls well. HighLife wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marko gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko misses with a body shot.
Marko moves away from the strike by HighLife.
HighLife scores with a jab to the head.
HighLife feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller HighLife is winning the standup battle so far.

HighLife decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marko is refusing to be controlled, as HighLife sits in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
HighLife is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
HighLife landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marko is looking to improve his 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 Miller HighLife will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cain Marko'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. This is the final round!

Marko clinches.
Marko misses with a short punch on the inside.
HighLife misses with a short punch on the inside.
HighLife throws a head punch that misses.

Marko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Marko rushes HighLife and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marko lands with a right to the head.
A short right from HighLife.
HighLife lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HighLife throws a head punch that misses.
HighLife lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
HighLife is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marko is keeping busy.
HighLife fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marko tries to work over HighLife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
HighLife fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HighLife's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko struggles to land a body shot inside as HighLife controls his hands.
HighLife pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marko misses with a punch on the inside.
HighLife lands with a right to the head.

That has opened up Cain Marko's cut even more.
HighLife wants a takedown.
Marko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. HighLife is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Marko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
HighLife works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marko postures up and lands a big shot to HighLife's brow.
Marko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marko wants to pass the guard but HighLife is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HighLife manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HighLife raining down hammerfists from mount.
Marko is in a horrible position here. HighLife smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
HighLife putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Cain Marko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miller HighLife!
A relieved looking Miller HighLife thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Randolf Brox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Life Goes On kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fabio Jones enters the cage!

Brox
vs
Jones

178 cm
27
168 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

185 cm
32
155 lbs
23 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randolf Brox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brox shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones motions for Brox to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brox. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Brox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws the left hand but Brox avoids the punch easily.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Brox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Brox.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brox thows a body shot but no joy.

Brox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Brox getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brox throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brox.
Jones wants to improve his position but Brox is controlling well.
Brox wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Brox prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is pressing down on Brox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Brox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brox!
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brox is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Brox is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brox is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Brox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working Brox over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Brox takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brox avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones grinds an elbow into Brox's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Jones landing strikes.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position but Brox is working away.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brox is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones grinds an elbow into Brox's temple.
Brox is looking to reverse the position.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Brox is trying to improve his position.
Brox on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones is putting a hurting on Brox here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Brox takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Brox moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Brox plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Brox.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Brox.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a series of punches but Brox avoids them all with ease.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jones gets tackled into the cage by Brox. Brox maintains the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries to pull guard but Brox holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brox lands an uppercut.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brox.
Brox tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brox.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Brox.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Brox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brox swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brox takes a shot to the head.
Brox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brox misses with a body punch.
Brox throws a head punch that misses.
Brox lands a shoulder strike.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with some punches.
Brox gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Brox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Randolf Brox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Jones.
Brox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Brox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brox stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Brox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brox.
Brox tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Brox.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Brox wants to stall.
Brox stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Brox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Brox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brox cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brox throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones 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.
Jones connects with a single shot there.

Jones rushes Brox and presses him up against the cage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brox's efforts to push away.
Brox blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Brox.
Brox lands a body shot.
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 Randolf Brox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Brox counters with a nice body shot.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brox fails to land with a series of punches.
Brox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Brox circles away.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Brox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.

It looks like Randolf Brox has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Brox.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Brox is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brox checks a leg kick.
Brox shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brox is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brox's head.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brox tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to control. Brox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brox kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fabio Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones scoring with strikes but Brox is staying in there.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brox's face.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Brox is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.

Brox is rocked!
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Brox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Brox in real trouble here! The ref calls for Brox to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabio Jones!
Our winner, Fabio Jones, 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%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovid Julios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Julios
vs
Bernard

190 cm
26
279 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

195 cm
28
275 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ovid Julios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saint Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Julios has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bernard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Julios connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bernard's face.

It looks like Saint Bernard has been cut.
Bernard is leaning against Julios and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Julios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Julios landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Julios or not.
Julios tries a knee to the head but Bernard blocks it.
Julios unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bernard looks gassed!
Julios misses with a knee strike.
Julios tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Julios using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bernard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Julios throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bernard blocks it with crossed arms.
Julios landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Julios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Julios blocks an uppercut.
Julios trying to land knees to the body.
Julios misses with a knee to the head.
Julios trying to land knees to the body.
Julios blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bernard missing with knees to the body.
Julios missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Julios using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bernard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Julios on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Julios landing knees to the body.
Julios unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bernard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Julios missing with knees to the body.
Julios using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bernard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Julios blocking some punches.
Julios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but Julios blocks with his arms.
Bernard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Julios.
Bernard has a couple of punches blocked by Julios.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Julios tries to land a knee to the head but Bernard blocks with his arms.
Julios lands a good knee to the midsection. Bernard won't want to take too many of those.
Julios using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bernard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Julios decides to pull guard.
Bernard preventing the sweep.
Julios lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bernard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Julios looking to secure an arm triangle but Bernard defends it well.

Julios looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bernard is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Julios is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bernard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Julios trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bernard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julios looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bernard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bernard is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Julios controlling the position easily from mount.

Julios has hold of Bernard's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bernard manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bernard is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Julios is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Julios moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Julios tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Julios lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Julios misses with a knee to the head.
Julios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Julios managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
Julios tries to pull guard but Bernard won't allow it.
Bernard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Bernard.
Julios tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bernard avoids it.
Julios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Julios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Julios missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bernard tries to land knees in the clinch but Julios avoids the damage to the body.
Bernard cracks Julios with a nice body shot.
Julios jumps guard but Bernard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Julios tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bernard avoids it.
Julios tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ovid Julios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saint Bernard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Julios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Julios gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Julios looking to throw knees to the head but Bernard is blocking nicely.
Julios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bernard lands an uppercut.
Julios throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Julios.
Bernard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Julios.
Julios misses with a knee to the head.
Bernard crunches a lovely knee into Julios's ribcage.
Ovid Julios has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bernard scores with a shot to the side of Julios's head.
Julios takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Ovid Julios has been cut.
A short right from Bernard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernard lands a nice knee to the body.
Bernard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bernard lands a hook that snaps the head of Julios backwards.
Bernard pushes Julios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bernard scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bernard tries to land knees in the clinch but Julios avoids the damage to the body.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Julios on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Julios trying to land knees to the body.
Julios is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bernard is defending well for now.
Julios tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bernard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but Julios is blocking nicely.
Bernard lands with a right to the head.
Julios throws a knee to the head but misses.
Julios landing knees to the head.
Bernard missing with knees to the body.
Julios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bernard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bernard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Julios tries to land a knee to the head but Bernard blocks with his arms.
Bernard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernard digs a right hand underneath Julios's ribcage. Julios let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bernard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bernard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Julios lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julios looking to throw knees to the head but Bernard is blocking nicely.
Bernard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bernard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Julios missing with knees to the body.
Bernard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bernard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Julios blocks a body shot from Bernard.
Bernard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bernard.
Bernard presses Julios against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Julios takes a knee to the side of the body.
Julios blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Julios managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
Julios misses with a knee to the head.
Bernard misses with an elbow over the top.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but Julios blocks it.
Julios tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Julios lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bernard landing knees to the body.
Julios blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bernard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Julios blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Julios blocks a body shot from Bernard.
Bernard pushes Julios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Julios landing knees to the body.
Julios prevents a body shot from Bernard.
Julios with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Julios putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bernard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Julios with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Julios's elbow.
Bernard tries to throw a body punch but Julios avoids it by throwing Bernard back against the cage.
Julios looking to throw knees to the head but Bernard is blocking nicely.
Bernard avoiding damage as Julios throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Bernard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Bernard.
Julios landing knees to the head.

Julios successfully pulls guard.
Julios is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Bernard stands up from Julios's guard - Bernard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bernard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Bernard has closed the distance and engaged Julios in a clinch.
Julios using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bernard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bernard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bernard lands a good knee to the midsection. Julios won't want to take too many of those.
Bernard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Julios in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Bernard.
Bernard lands an elbow that stopped Julios in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saint Bernard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bernard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bernard has a couple of punches blocked by Julios.
Julios misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bernard.
Julios unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Julios is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bernard is defending well for now.
Julios scores with a knee to the head.
Julios lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Julios lands a knee to the head.
Julios connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bernard's face.
Julios misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bernard.
Julios tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Julios using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bernard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bernard.
Julios looking to throw knees to the head but Bernard is blocking nicely.
Bernard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Julios tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bernard avoids it.
A knee to the head by Bernard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but Julios blocks it.
Bernard lands a nice shot to the body.
Julios tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bernard avoids it.
Julios tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bernard avoids it.
Bernard lands a nice elbow.

Ovid Julios's cut is getting worse.
Bernard lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Bernard.
Bernard struggles to land a body shot inside as Julios controls his hands.
Julios blocks a body shot from Bernard.
Julios putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bernard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Julios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Julios.
Bernard lands with a right to the head.
Julios trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bernard throws an elbow but misses.
Julios avoiding damage as Bernard throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Julios tries a knee to the head but Bernard blocks it.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but Julios blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard throws a head punch that misses.
Julios misses with a knee strike.
Julios looking to throw knees to the head but Bernard is blocking nicely.
Bernard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Julios looking to throw knees to the head but Bernard is blocking nicely.
Bernard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bernard.
Bernard lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bernard.

Julios is rocked!
Bernard lands a big knee! That's hurt Julios! Oh, he's all over the place! Bernard lands another knee that sends Julios to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saint Bernard!
Saint Bernard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Malicestar, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Crabby Jef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crabby Jef is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Madd Skillz. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gravas
vs
Crabby Jef

185 cm
27
199 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

185 cm
25
198 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!
Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Latka Gravas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj Crabby Jef!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gravas tries to clinch up
and Crabby Jef counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravas throws a head kick that misses.
Crabby Jef lands a jab to the nose.
Gravas is looking to clinch but Crabby Jef is avoiding it.
Gravas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crabby Jef takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gravas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crabby Jef cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crabby Jef throws a hook but Gravas blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crabby Jef tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gravas counters by moving into the clinch.
Crabby Jef has a couple of punches blocked by Gravas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crabby Jef creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravas tries to stall but Crabby Jef uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabby Jef is trying to force a seperation but Gravas has the dominant position.

Crabby Jef pulls guard successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crabby Jef working a defensive guard here.
Gravas wants to get up but he can't break Crabby Jef's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Crabby Jef throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crabby Jef being controlled here, momentarily.
Crabby Jef keeping full guard, as Gravas tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef looking for a sweep. Not yet Crabby Jef, not yet.
Gravas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Crabby Jef is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gravas defends well.
Gravas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crabby Jef on the ground.
Crabby Jef looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gravas is one step ahead there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef working a defensive guard here.
Gravas looking to pass the guard.
Gravas trying to control but Crabby Jef is working from the bottom.
Gravas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crabby Jef can't keep his opponent in guard - Gravas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crabby Jef wants to get back to full guard.

Crabby Jef looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crabby Jef wants to improve his position but Gravas is controlling well.
Crabby Jef is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crabby Jef moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crabby Jef controls Gravas momentarily but Gravas frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dj Crabby Jef dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gravas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crabby Jef checks a leg kick.
Crabby Jef throws a jab when Gravas was well out of range.
Gravas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gravas scores with a hook to the body. Crabby Jef takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crabby Jef moves out of range of the body kick.
Crabby Jef thows a left - swing and a miss!

Gravas clinches up against the cage.
Gravas misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravas tries to land knees in the clinch but Crabby Jef avoids the damage to the body.
Gravas lands a shoulder strike.
Gravas stalling against the cage.
Crabby Jef misses with some punches.
Gravas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas lands with a light punch inside.
Crabby Jef tries to work over Gravas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crabby Jef working aggressively here.
Gravas is leaning against Crabby Jef and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crabby Jef swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravas blocking some punches.
Gravas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crabby Jef makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Crabby Jef.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crabby Jef blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crabby Jef misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gravas lands with a left to the head.
Crabby Jef drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gravas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crabby Jef lands with an uppercut that bounces Gravas off the cage and back into range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gravas closes the distance but Crabby Jef moves to the side

and Crabby Jef counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crabby Jef throwing strikes from guard but Gravas blocks nicely.
Gravas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crabby Jef looking to pass the guard.
Gravas keeping moving, preventing Crabby Jef from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gravas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gravas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crabby Jef.
Gravas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crabby Jef is one step ahead there.
Crabby Jef throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crabby Jef being controlled here momentarily.
Gravas looking for a sweep. Not yet Gravas, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gravas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crabby Jef works over Gravas with some ground and pound from guard.
Gravas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crabby Jef trying to control but Gravas is working from the bottom.
Crabby Jef tries to free his leg and advance position but Gravas is retaining full guard.
Crabby Jef looking to sit in guard and control but Gravas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gravas wants to control from the top but Crabby Jef keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gravas looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dj Crabby Jef will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Crabby Jef throws the left hand but Gravas avoids the punch easily.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crabby Jef.
A leg kick checked by Crabby Jef.
Gravas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Crabby Jef throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crabby Jef on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gravas looks to land a combination but Crabby Jef avoids it well.
Crabby Jef throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravas.
Gravas wants to clinch.
Crabby Jef takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crabby Jef 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Gravas misses.
Nice defenses there by Gravas.
Gravas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crabby Jef fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crabby Jef swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Gravas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gravas.
Crabby Jef lands a right hand.
Crabby Jef is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crabby Jef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravas's elbow.
Crabby Jef misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gravas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crabby Jef misses with the head strike.
Gravas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crabby Jef creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crabby Jef is keeping busy.
Gravas tries to throw a body punch but Crabby Jef avoids it by throwing Gravas back against the cage.
Crabby Jef letting Gravas take a breather here.
Gravas stalling in the clinch but Crabby Jef improves position.
Crabby Jef letting Gravas take a breather here.
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!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Latka Gravas.
Gravas misses with a hook.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gravas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crabby Jef tries to clinch but Gravas moves out of range.
Crabby Jef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas.
Crabby Jef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas.

Gravas has closed the distance and engaged Crabby Jef in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crabby Jef up against the cage.
Crabby Jef lands a right hand.
Crabby Jef is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crabby Jef.
Gravas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gravas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crabby Jef tries to throw a body punch but Gravas avoids it by throwing Crabby Jef back against the cage.
Gravas lands a damaging elbow.
Crabby Jef looking to slow down the pace here.
Gravas stalling in the clinch but Crabby Jef improves position.
Crabby Jef throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravas.
Crabby Jef wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Latka Gravas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crabby Jef misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas prevents the takedown attempt.
Latka Gravas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dj Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef is working for takedown but Gravas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gravas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crabby Jef's defenses.
Gravas can't find room to land a body shot as Crabby Jef controls the action.
Latka Gravas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gravas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gravas is trying to maintain a safe position but Crabby Jef gets an underhook and turns Gravas into the cage.
Crabby Jef tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gravas is stalling here.
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!
Crabby Jef fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gravas misses with a body punch.
Gravas tries to throw a body punch but Crabby Jef avoids it by throwing Gravas back against the cage.
Gravas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crabby Jef swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crabby Jef.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gravas misses with the head strike.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dj Crabby Jef!
A victorious Dj Crabby Jef thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.