BFT-157 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Diadante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rodrigues
vs
Diadante

175 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
166 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Diadante!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diadante thows a body kick. Rodrigues tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diadante.

Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diadante pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diadante tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diadante unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diadante gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Diadante has him pressed against the cage.
Diadante lands an elbow inside that Rodrigues shrugs off.

It looks like Guilherme Rodrigues has been cut.
Rodrigues working hard to break the clinch.
Rodrigues is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Diadante.
Diadante has Rodrigues pressed against the cage.
Diadante misses with a knee to the head.
Diadante using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Diadante won't allow it.
Diadante crunches a lovely knee into Rodrigues's ribcage.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diadante connects with a knee to the head.
Diadante taking a breather.
Rodrigues takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diadante misses with a knee strike.
Rodrigues fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diadante obliges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Diadante.
Diadante misses with a knee to the head.
Diadante scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diadante throws an elbow but misses.
Diadante is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diadante lands an elbow inside.
Diadante lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Diadante.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diadante using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodrigues has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diadante misses with a knee strike.

Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.

Rodrigues instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diadante gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diadante working Rodrigues over with knees to the body.
Diadante stalling in the clinch.
Diadante landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rodrigues takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rodrigues wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diadante holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rodrigues drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diadante gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodrigues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diadante walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diadante!
Diadante fakes the leg kick and cracks Rodrigues in the body.
Rodrigues changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diadante tries to avoid it but Rodrigues manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diadante to the ground. Diadante escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diadante misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Diadante lands but Rodrigues takes it in his stride.
Diadante lands a right hook to the body.
Rodrigues takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diadante lands a head kick!
Diadante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diadante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Diadante closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Rodrigues letting Diadante take a breather here.
Diadante comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Diadante lands a head kick!
Diadante tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Diadante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Rodrigues's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues tries to stand and escape but Diadante is controlling the position.
Rodrigues missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diadante wants to improve his position but Rodrigues is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diadante on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diadante really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigues. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diadante wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping busy.
Rodrigues trying to mount his opponent but Diadante defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues slips a nice elbow through Diadante's hands, connecting with Diadante's forehead.
Diadante tries to roll over but Rodrigues keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diadante manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diadante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodrigues is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Diadante keeps moving.

Rodrigues stands up from Diadante's guard - Rodrigues perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Diadante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigues, pushing him back against the cage.
Diadante is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rodrigues drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diadante gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diadante trying to stall but Rodrigues improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diadante is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rodrigues is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diadante to the mat. Diadante regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Diadante seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Diadante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diadante wants to sweep here but Rodrigues controlling him for the moment.
Rodrigues slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Guilherme Rodrigues.
Rodrigues steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diadante. That one must have hurt.
Nice cross by Diadante.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diadante with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diadante tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigues looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodrigues gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown but Diadante sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diadante lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diadante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diadante scores with a head kick. Rodrigues tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rodrigues shoots in but Diadante avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diadante lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodrigues backs up against the cage.
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 Guilherme Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Rodrigues's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diadante.
Juan Diadante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Diadante.
Guilherme Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diadante lands a front kick.
Diadante throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diadante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diadante throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diadante throws a head kick that Rodrigues semi-blocks.
Diadante throws a sloppy head kick

and Rodrigues counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Diadante keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diadante has a closed guard, preventing Rodrigues from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues stopping the sweep attempt from Diadante.
Diadante keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
Diadante lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rodrigues!
Rodrigues is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to control but Diadante is having none of it.
Rodrigues keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues tries to hold on but Diadante postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodrigues is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying to escape the mount.
Diadante can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodrigues is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Diadante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juan Diadante seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Diadante gets tackled into the cage by Rodrigues. Rodrigues maintains the clinch.

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 Guilherme Rodrigues.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Rodrigues!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olof Hellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellstrom has chosen Bring me everyone! (Mustasch) as his entrance music. Olof Hellstrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daniels
vs
Hellstrom

170 cm
24
155 lbs
11 - 10 - 1

170 cm
28
151 lbs
8 - 17 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olof Hellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellstrom shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hellstrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hellstrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hellstrom misses with a combination
and Daniels counters with a right hand to the body.
Hellstrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olof Hellstrom.
Hellstrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hellstrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Hellstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hellstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hellstrom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daniels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hellstrom with a poor takedown
and Daniels counters with a nice body shot.
Hellstrom falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Daniels to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellstrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Hellstrom with a poor takedown
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daniels looks to land a combination. Hellstrom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daniels lands with a good body shot.
Hellstrom walks into a jab.
Daniels scores with a nice head shot.
Hellstrom shoots and misses
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hellstrom looks gassed!
Daniels stalks Hellstrom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hellstrom's face. Hellstrom staggers backwards, shaken.

Hellstrom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Daniels looking for a guillotine here but Hellstrom defends easily.

Daniels is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hellstrom defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hellstrom throws an elbow that misses. Daniels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hellstrom's guard. Nice move by Daniels!
Hellstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniels scoring with some ground and pound.
Daniels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Hellstrom keeps moving.
Daniels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hellstrom's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hellstrom is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Daniels trying to control the position but instead, Hellstrom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daniels into the cage.
Hellstrom blocking some punches.
Daniels looking to slow down the pace here.
Hellstrom tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Hellstrom blocking some punches.

Hellstrom has picked Daniels up - he's going for a ride! Hellstrom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Hellstrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Daniels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hellstrom is trying to work for a kimura but Daniels is defending well.

Hellstrom seems to be working for a kimura but Daniels defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom trying to control from half guard but Daniels is working away.
Hellstrom seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Hellstrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daniels has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hellstrom is trying to control. Daniels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hellstrom is working for a kimura but Daniels is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Jack Daniels 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.

Hellstrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hellstrom fails to land the takedown.
Daniels jabs at Hellstrom's body.
Hellstrom slips under a jab from Daniels.
Hellstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hellstrom throws a nice head kick!
Hellstrom tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
and Hellstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hellstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olof Hellstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels lands a glancing blow to the side of Hellstrom's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellstrom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hellstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olof Hellstrom.
Hellstrom misses with a takedown
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Hellstrom is breathing heavily.
Hellstrom misses with a takedown
and Daniels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daniels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by Daniels.
Hellstrom fails with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a series of strikes. Hellstrom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hellstrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hellstrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daniels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daniels jabs at Hellstrom's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hellstrom misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a two punch combo.
Daniels throws a series of strikes that have Hellstrom backpedaling.
Hellstrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hellstrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jack Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hellstrom fails with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels lands a jab-cross combination.
Daniels scores with the left hand. Hellstrom knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hellstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Hellstrom.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daniels!
Hellstrom has his takedown stuffed
and Daniels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hellstrom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hellstrom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daniels scores with a hook.
Daniels goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hellstrom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hellstrom's head backwards.
Daniels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hellstrom's head.
Daniels is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hellstrom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Daniels.
Daniels's corner calls for a 1-2. Daniels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hellstrom wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Daniels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daniels.
Hellstrom moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Daniels.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellstrom has his takedown stuffed
and Daniels counters with a series of strikes. Hellstrom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Hellstrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that second round.
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!

Hellstrom fails with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hellstrom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daniels counters with a two punch combo.
Hellstrom tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
and Daniels counters with a left and a right that stings Hellstrom.
Hellstrom walks into a stiff left hand from Daniels.
Nice uppercut lands for Daniels. That snapped Hellstrom's head back.
Hellstrom shoots and misses
and Daniels counters with a three punch combo that has Hellstrom backing up. Hellstrom nods at Daniels to acknowledge the strikes.

Hellstrom is rocked!
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olof Hellstrom.
A jab from Daniels does it's job there.
Hellstrom is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Hellstrom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hellstrom seems to have recovered his senses.
Hellstrom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Hellstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Hellstrom off the cage and back into range.
Daniels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels scores with a jab to the body.
Hellstrom with a poor takedown
letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
Daniels connects with a jab.
Hellstrom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daniels.
Daniels's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Daniels duly obliges.
Hellstrom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daniels.
Nice straight punches there by Daniels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daniels.
Daniels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hellstrom under the eye.
Hellstrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a series of strikes. Hellstrom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daniels throws out a powerful jab.
Daniels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hellstrom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellstrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hellstrom thinking.
Hellstrom walks into a stiff left hand from Daniels.
Daniels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hellstrom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daniels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hellstrom's head.
Hellstrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Hellstrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hellstrom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hellstrom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Hellstrom off the cage and back into range.
Hellstrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hellstrom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hellstrom shoots and misses
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Hellstrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daniels jabs Hellstrom right on the nose. Hellstrom blinks but takes it well.
Daniels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hellstrom fails with the takedown
and Hellstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Daniels coming out on top.
Daniels cracks a nice hook into Hellstrom's ribs.
Daniels lands with a nice body punch.
Hellstrom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daniels finds it's way round the side to connect with Hellstrom's head.
Daniels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hellstrom has time to react.
Daniels scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
Hellstrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hellstrom can do to turn this around?
Daniels lands with a hook. Hellstrom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniels tests Hellstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniels keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hellstrom fails with the takedown
and Daniels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hannibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Dong has chosen Aegukka as his entrance music. Jason Hannibal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kim Jong Dong's chin.

Hannibal
vs
Jong Dong

195 cm
22
275 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

225 cm
31
265 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Blood Bank ($10)

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hannibal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong Dong!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannibal fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jong Dong gets tackled into the cage by Hannibal. Hannibal maintains the clinch.
Hannibal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jong Dong backwards.
Hannibal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hannibal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hannibal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hannibal pushes off an throws an elbow but Jong Dong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hannibal misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Hannibal.
Hannibal throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hannibal landing knees to the body.
Hannibal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jong Dong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hannibal scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Kim Jong Dong has been cut.
Hannibal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jong Dong looks gassed!
Hannibal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannibal looking to throw knees to the head but Jong Dong is blocking nicely.
Hannibal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jong Dong blocks it with crossed arms.
Jong Dong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hannibal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hannibal misses with a knee to the head.
Jong Dong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hannibal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jong Dong shoots in looking for a takedown. Hannibal tries to sprawl out of it but Jong Dong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hannibal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jason Hannibal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Jong Dong.
Hannibal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jong Dong.
Hannibal tries to clinch up but Jong Dong circles away and keeps his distance.
Hannibal tries to clinch up

and Jong Dong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hannibal's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong prevents Hannibal from getting back to his feet.

Hannibal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hannibal thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jong Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hannibal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jong Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hannibal has momentary wrist control but Jong Dong slips an elbow through the middle.

Jong Dong is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hannibal has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jong Dong is looking to defend but Hannibal has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jong Dong! Hannibal pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jong Dong taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Hannibal!
Jason Hannibal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spartacus Gladiator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miau Subsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spartacus Gladiator could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miau Subsi's chin.

Gladiator
vs
Subsi

188 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

174 cm
28
192 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spartacus Gladiator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miau Subsi!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Subsi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gladiator!
Gladiator squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Subsi looking to control but Gladiator is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Gladiator bucks up and throws Subsi to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Subsi feints and then cracks Gladiator's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gladiator down.
Subsi lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gladiator wants to clinch
and Subsi counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Spartacus Gladiator has been cut.
Gladiator is breathing heavily.
Subsi throws a body kick that misses.
Gladiator wants to clinch but Subsi slips to the side
and Subsi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gladiator thinking.
Subsi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gladiator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gladiator stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Subsi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subsi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circle, before Subsi throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gladiator's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Subsi lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Miau Subsi!
During a confident post fight interview, Miau Subsi 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%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haral Dir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen Sometimes when we Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Floyd Pacquiao enters the cage!

Dir
vs
Pacquiao

181 cm
33
205 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

172 cm
22
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haral Dir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dir wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Pacquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pacquiao.
A jab from Pacquiao finds it's way through Dir's defenses.
Dir tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away

and Pacquiao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pacquiao throwing shots but Dir is blocking nicely.
Pacquiao wants to take a breather but Dir is having none of it.
Pacquiao content to control rather than advance.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao controlling the action here.
Pacquiao wants to pass to mount but Dir is defending the position.
Dir trying to hold on to Pacquiao's head to control him but Pacquiao postures up.
Pacquiao thows a huge punch but Dir dodges it nicely.
Dir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pacquiao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to control but Dir is keeping him busy.
Pacquiao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pacquiao.
Dir is staying active underneath Pacquiao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Floyd Pacquiao was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pacquiao cracks Dir with a good jab.
A lazy left from Pacquiao finds it's target.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that misses

and Dir moves into the clinch.
Pacquiao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dir is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dir is trying to stall.
Dir just leaning against Pacquiao, taking a breather.
Dir has Pacquiao pressed against the cage, preventing Pacquiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dir leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Dir is controlling him.
Dir is trying to drag Pacquiao to the mat but Pacquiao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pacquiao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haral Dir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Pacquiao.

Dir breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
Dir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Pacquiao dominated that round.
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.

Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.

Pacquiao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dir's guard.

Pacquiao has gone for a leg lock! Dir slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pacquiao throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pacquiao throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dir because Pacquiao loaded up on that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pacquiao wants to control the pace but Dir is squirming around nicely.
Dir is wriggling around trying to escape.

Pacquiao looking for a guillotine from mount but Dir is having none of it.
Dir is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dir turns into him and now he's in Pacquiao's guard.
Dir has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pacquiao is proving hard to escape from.
Pacquiao tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dir tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dir.
Dir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacquiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dir somewhat.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Dir's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dir slips a straight right by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands with an uppercut that bounces Dir off the cage and back into range.
Pacquiao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dir pinned against the cage. Dir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacquiao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dir controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao wants to improve his position but Dir is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Floyd Pacquiao 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!

Dir tries to move into range but Pacquiao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao defends it nicely.
No luck for Dir with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Dir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacquiao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pacquiao shoots in and drives through. Dir sprawls well.
Dir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dir gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haral Dir. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pacquiao, as that shot connected.
Pacquiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dir defends it nicely.
Dir avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Dir doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Floyd Pacquiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dir blocks a jab.
Pacquiao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dir avoids it really well and circles away.
Dir tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Dir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacquiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dir somewhat.
Dir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dir wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Dir blocks it.
Pacquiao connects with the punch.
Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice straight punches there by Pacquiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pacquiao.
Dir moves away from the strike by Pacquiao.
Dir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dir tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dir manages to avoid it.

Dir closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dir tries to score a body lock takedown but Pacquiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pacquiao goes for a takedown attempt but Dir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Haral Dir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dir manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacquiao 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Pacquiao!
A very excited looking Floyd Pacquiao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.