BFT-161 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tenzu Mazuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Diadante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Mazuke
vs
Diadante

183 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

170 cm
26
166 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Happy Pills
Vitality

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 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tenzu Mazuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Diadante!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diadante misses with a combination

and Mazuke counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diadante's guard now.
Mazuke throwing strikes from guard but Diadante blocks nicely.
Mazuke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diadante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diadante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazuke is one step ahead there.
Mazuke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mazuke throws a big right hand that misses.
Mazuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Diadante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diadante trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazuke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazuke trying to control but Diadante is working from the bottom.
Diadante looking to control.
Mazuke is looking to work some ground and pound but Diadante has wrist control.
Diadante wants to stand but Mazuke is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Diadante.
Mazuke dives in and grabs Diadante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diadante pushes down on Mazuke's head and hops out.
Diadante does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mazuke shoots in for a takedown but Diadante shows good takedown defense.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diadante.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diadante.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diadante chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diadante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diadante misses with a few strikes there.

Diadante gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diadante has his hands on Mazuke's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazuke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazuke working some strikes from top position.
Diadante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diadante trying to control the position.
Mazuke throws a strike but Diadante rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mazuke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Juan Diadante wasn't active enough on the ground.
Diadante thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mazuke if he has to take too many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diadante.
Mazuke moves out of range as Diadante throws a body kick.
Juan Diadante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diadante moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Juan Diadante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazuke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diadante's waist but Diadante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mazuke off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tenzu Mazuke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diadante lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazuke shoots for a takedown but Diadante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diadante throws a head kick that misses

and Mazuke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mazuke is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diadante tries to get to full guard but Mazuke has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazuke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mazuke is looking to take a break and control but Diadante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Tenzu Mazuke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mazuke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Diadante thows a body shot but no joy.
Diadante looks for the body kick but Mazuke saw that one coming.
Diadante lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diadante feints and then cracks Mazuke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazuke down.
Diadante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mazuke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mazuke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diadante can pounce on him.
Diadante throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diadante misses with a few strikes there.
Diadante throws a head kick that misses

and Mazuke counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazuke looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Diadante is avoiding damage well.
Diadante manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diadante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazuke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Mazuke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diadante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mazuke.
Diadante works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diadante looking for a sweep. Not yet Diadante, not yet.
Mazuke throws a strike but Diadante rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke keeping moving, preventing Diadante from controlling successfully.
Mazuke is trying to keep Diadante in close.
Diadante showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Juan Diadante.
Diadante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazuke avoids a kick to the body.
Diadante tries to clinch but Mazuke is having none of it.
Diadante misses with a head kick.
Diadante fakes the leg kick and cracks Mazuke in the body.
Mazuke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mazuke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diadante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke slips a jab and a cross from Diadante.
Mazuke avoids the head kick by Diadante.
Juan Diadante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diadante.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diadante.
Mazuke moves out of range of the body kick.
Tenzu Mazuke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mazuke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diadante.
Diadante looks to land a combination but Mazuke avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diadante throws a right and a left that Mazuke avoids nicely.
Mazuke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diadante.
Diadante throws a head kick but Mazuke moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Diadante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Diadante.
Diadante throws a series of punches but Mazuke avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Diadante.
Diadante throws a leg kick but Mazuke checks it.
Diadante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazuke. That did some damage!
Diadante throws a sloppy head kick and Mazuke moves out of range easily.
Mazuke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Diadante moves into the clinch successfully.
Diadante gets underhooks to prevent Mazuke's takedown attempt.

Diadante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazuke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diadante.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diadante gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diadante with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diadante scores a nice knee to the body.
Mazuke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diadante with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mazuke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tenzu Mazuke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diadante lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diadante is struggling to control the position.
Diadante scores with a knee to the head.
Diadante lands a nice elbow.
Mazuke has Diadante pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diadante manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Diadante breaks the clinch.
Diadante lands a leg kick that knocks Mazuke off balance momentarily.
Mazuke keeps the fight on the outside.
Diadante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazuke circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke ducks under a wild hook from Diadante.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diadante.

Diadante rushes Mazuke and presses him up against the cage.
Diadante landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diadante taking a breather.
Diadante with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diadante slowing the pace effectively.
Diadante landing knees to the head.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diadante leaves Mazuke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diadante throws a head kick but Mazuke moves out of range.
Diadante stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diadante wants it to stay on the feet.
Diadante fails to land with a series of punches.
Diadante lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mazuke takes a step back to recover.

Diadante has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diadante.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diadante looking to throw knees to the head but Mazuke is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Diadante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diadante 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Diadante!
Post fight, Juan Diadante stared into the camera and said 'I told myself i would retire if i lost. Now i head back to the gym to decide on my future'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruffo Guttierez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruffo Guttierez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Williams
vs
Guttierez

180 cm
27
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruffo Guttierez!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams dives in and grabs Guttierez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guttierez pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.

Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Williams controls the position.
Guttierez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guttierez keeps working.
Guttierez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Williams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.

Guttierez is rocked!

It looks like Ruffo Guttierez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Guttierez goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Williams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Gryphen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Quo Titan Kirbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirbs has chosen Steve Miller Band - The Joker as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gryphen
vs
Quo Titan Kirbs

191 cm
23
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Forrest Gryphen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Quo Titan Kirbs!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kirbs finds it's way through Gryphen's defenses.

It looks like Forrest Gryphen has been cut.
Kirbs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gryphen tries to clinch but Kirbs is having none of it.
Kirbs misses with a kick to the body.
Gryphen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kirbs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gryphen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kirbs throws a right and a left that Gryphen avoids nicely.
Kirbs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kirbs. Gryphen shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gryphen shoots in and drives through. Kirbs sprawls well.
Kirbs scores with a leg kick.

Gryphen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirbs was covering up waiting for the punch and Gryphen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gryphen trying to control but Kirbs is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirbs pulls Gryphen in close to prevent any damage.
Gryphen trying to control but Kirbs is working from the bottom.
Kirbs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kirbs controlling from the full mount.
Gryphen tries to hold on but Kirbs pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gryphen is looking to improve his position but Kirbs isn't that keen on the idea.
Gryphen is trying to reverse the position but instead Kirbs has taken his back - oops!
Gryphen tries to escape but Kirbs has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kirbs has good solid back control here.
Gryphen rolls, trying to escape but Kirbs keeps control of the position.
Gryphen trying to control the position but Kirbs manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Gryphen right now.
Kirbs biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirbs doesn't have the hooks in and Gryphen manages to turn into his guard.
Kirbs is pulling down on Gryphen's head. It's preventing any offense from Gryphen, at least for the moment.
Gryphen throws a big elbow that misses.
Gryphen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trent Quo Titan Kirbs!
An out of breath Trent Quo Titan Kirbs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chras Watsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

St Pierre
vs
Watsky

178 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
174 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

BeastMode

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chras Watsky!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Watsky moves out of range.

St Pierre rushes Watsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
Watsky looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Pierre.
St Pierre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watsky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Watsky wants a takedown but no success here.
St Pierre tries to work over Watsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watsky takes an elbow to the forehead.
St Pierre lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by St Pierre.
Watsky tries to circle away but St Pierre has him pinned against the cage.
St Pierre lands a damaging elbow.

Watsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watsky pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces St Pierre back to the cage. Watsky follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watsky throws out a loose jab but St Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.

St Pierre has Watsky up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watsky blocks an elbow strike from St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with an elbow over the top.
Watsky dodges an elbow strike from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a damaging elbow.
St Pierre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St Pierre throws an elbow but it misses.
St Pierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Chras Watsky has been cut.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Pierre lands a damaging elbow.
Watsky avoids the elbow strike from St Pierre, against the cage.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Pierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Watsky is trying to drag St Pierre to the mat but St Pierre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Georges St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chras Watsky.
Watsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but St Pierre pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Pierre throws an elbow but misses.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre lands an elbow just above Watsky 's eye.
Watsky takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by St Pierre.

Watsky is rocked!
St Pierre lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Watsky to his knees! St Pierre keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges St Pierre!
Georges St Pierre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick O Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nom Nomm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys--shipping up to boston. Nomm has chosen Nyan Cat as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Patrick O Sullivan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nom Nomm's chin.

O Sullivan
vs
Nomm

180 cm
28
179 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

190 cm
25
175 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick O Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nom Nomm!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nomm is just out of range.
O Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nomm avoids the body shot from O Sullivan.
Nomm stalks O Sullivan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into O Sullivan's face. O Sullivan staggers backwards, shaken.
Good standup being displayed there by O Sullivan as he connects with a hook.
O Sullivan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nomm works the jab nicely.
Nomm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nomm decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Nomm is working for a submission of some sort.

Nomm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Sullivan defends it well.
Nomm wants to pass to mount but O Sullivan is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Sullivan is trying to maintain the position but Nomm is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Sullivan wants to get back to his feet.

Nomm is looking for a kimura here.
O Sullivan is trying to stand.

Nomm is looking for a kimura but O Sullivan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nomm to get the leverage.
O Sullivan trying to hold on to Nomm's head to control him but Nomm postures up.
Nomm tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Sullivan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O Sullivan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nomm stands and throws O Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Nomm is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Sullivan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
O Sullivan tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nomm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Sullivan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nomm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Sullivan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
O Sullivan trying to control from half guard but Nomm is working away.
O Sullivan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nomm controls his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nomm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O Sullivan.

Nomm makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nomm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
O Sullivan misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomm throws a series of punches but O Sullivan moves out of range.
Nomm misses with the combination.
O Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
O Sullivan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nomm slips a jab and a cross from O Sullivan.
Nomm scores with a three punch combo!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nomm. O Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nomm avoids the head kick by O Sullivan.
Nomm lands a right hook to the body.
Nomm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. O Sullivan eats them both and turns towards Nomm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nomm misses with a wild combination.
Patrick O Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nomm scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomm misses with a wild body shot.
O Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Nomm scores with a four punch combination!
Nomm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nomm scores with a hook.
Nomm displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

O Sullivan is rocked!

Nomm throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. O Sullivan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nomm is in O Sullivan's guard.
Oh O Sullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Sullivan wants to stand and escape but Nomm is having none of it.
Nomm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nomm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Sullivan is keeping the position for now.
O Sullivan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Sullivan is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nomm tries to free his leg and advance position but O Sullivan is retaining full guard.
O Sullivan seems to have got his legs back now.
Nomm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nomm postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nom Nomm dominated that round.
That's time! O Sullivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

O Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Sullivan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nomm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O Sullivan backs up against the cage.
O Sullivan throws a good cross that connects.
O Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patrick O Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Sullivan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nomm misses with a two punch combination.
Nomm cracks O Sullivan with a good jab.
Nom Nomm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Sullivan missing with a left hand there. Nomm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nomm tries to bum rush O Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but O Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Nomm fails to land with a series of punches.
O Sullivan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nomm.
O Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Nomm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomm connects with a body shot that sends O Sullivan's belly button to the back.
Nomm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Sullivan's hands.
Nomm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O Sullivan lands a nice looking body kick.
O Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Nomm, looking for a takedown. O Sullivan pushes Nomm against the cage but Nomm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nomm throws a right and a left that O Sullivan avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Nomm.
O Sullivan tries to land a front kick but Nomm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nomm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nomm throws a right hand that O Sullivan ducks under and follows up with a left that O Sullivan also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan throws a combination. Nomm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nomm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
O Sullivan throws a right hand that misses
and Nomm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Sullivan thinking.
O Sullivan dodges the punch combination from Nomm.
Nomm is breathing heavily.
Nomm lands a jab.
O Sullivan throws a head kick but Nomm moves out of range.
Nomm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice straight punches there by Nomm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nomm.
Nomm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nomm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Sullivan tests Nomm's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Nomm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan wants to get back to his feet.

O Sullivan is defending against the submission attempts here by Nomm.

Nomm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nomm passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for O Sullivan!
O Sullivan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Nomm working for a guillotine from mount but O Sullivan is in no mood to give up.
Nomm avoids the attempt from O Sullivan to control.

Nomm is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. O Sullivan is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. O Sullivan flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Nomm anticipates the leg and manages to get behind O Sullivan and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Nomm slips an arm under O Sullivan chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Nomm has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Nomm is squeezing on O Sullivan like an anaconda would it's prey. O Sullivan fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nom Nomm!
Our winner, Nom Nomm, 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.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Lockdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn comes to the cage accompanied by Muay Thai fight music. 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.

Chaowanungkarn
vs
Lockdown

165 cm
25
152 lbs
17 - 16 - 1

175 cm
26
150 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chico Lockdown!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockdown misses with a takedown attempt - Chaowanungkarn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lockdown moves out of range as Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a low kick, looking for Lockdown's leg but Lockdown calmly moves out of range.
Chaowanungkarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chaowanungkarn throws a jab when Lockdown was well out of range.
Lockdown looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaowanungkarn is just out of range.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lockdown's sensitive parts.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chaowanungkarn sprawls well. Chaowanungkarn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lockdown gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaowanungkarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lockdown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Lockdown.
Chaowanungkarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chaowanungkarn connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chaowanungkarn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lockdown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body punch but Lockdown moves out of range.
A combination from Lockdown does no damage.
Lockdown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chaowanungkarn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch up but Lockdown circles away and keeps his distance.
Chaowanungkarn looks to land a body kick but Lockdown moved away.

Chaowanungkarn pushes Lockdown up against the cage in a clinch.
Lockdown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lockdown avoids the elbow strike from Chaowanungkarn, against the cage.
Lockdown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chaowanungkarn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lockdown goes for a takedown attempt but Chaowanungkarn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chaowanungkarn digs a good body shot into Lockdown's ribs.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chaowanungkarn, right into the meat.
Lockdown dives in and grabs Chaowanungkarn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chaowanungkarn pushes down on Lockdown's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaowanungkarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lockdown. That did some damage!
Lockdown looks gassed!
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick but Lockdown moves out of range.
Lockdown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaowanungkarn jabs Lockdown to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Lockdown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chaowanungkarn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chaowanungkarn pulls Lockdown in to control the position.
Chaowanungkarn wants to sweep here but Lockdown controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is working hard here to advance position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Suchart Chaowanungkarn just wasn't active enough.
Chaowanungkarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lockdown was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaowanungkarn.
A cross from Lockdown lands.
Chaowanungkarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lockdown moves out of range of the body kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Lockdown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lockdown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lockdown throws a leg kick but Chaowanungkarn checks it.
Nice shot by Lockdown.
Lockdown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaowanungkarn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Chaowanungkarn.
Lockdown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chaowanungkarn lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockdown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaowanungkarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockdown.
Lockdown misses with a few strikes there.
Chaowanungkarn tries to work over Lockdown's front leg with a kick but Lockdown checks it.
Chaowanungkarn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lockdown will feel that in the morning.
Lockdown closes the distance and clinches up with Chaowanungkarn, looking for a takedown. Lockdown pushes Chaowanungkarn against the cage but Chaowanungkarn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaowanungkarn lands a glancing blow to the side of Lockdown's head.
Chaowanungkarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice body kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Chico Lockdown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lockdown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lockdown throws a series of punches but Chaowanungkarn avoids them all with ease.
Chaowanungkarn with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaowanungkarn. Lockdown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick but Lockdown moves out of range.
Chaowanungkarn looks to land a body kick but Lockdown moved away.
Chaowanungkarn looks to land a left hand but Lockdown moved out of range nicely.
Chaowanungkarn jabs at Lockdown's body.
Chaowanungkarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to wear down Lockdown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lockdown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lockdown throws a leg kick but Chaowanungkarn moved away.
A nice combination there by Lockdown.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chaowanungkarn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a kick to the body.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Chaowanungkarn as Lockdown shoots in.
Chaowanungkarn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lockdown misses with a body shot.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Chaowanungkarn tenderised Lockdown's leg. Lockdown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lockdown is breathing heavily.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice looking body kick.
Lockdown throws a leg kick but Chaowanungkarn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chaowanungkarn moves in looking to clinch but Lockdown pushes him off.
Lockdown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chaowanungkarn doesn't seem bothered though.
Chaowanungkarn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chaowanungkarn throws a front kick that sends Lockdown stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaowanungkarn throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Chaowanungkarn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lockdown doesn't seem phased though.
Lockdown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chaowanungkarn can pounce on him.
Lockdown misses with a body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Chaowanungkarn counters with a nice leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a sloppy head kick and Lockdown moves out of range easily.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lockdown.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lockdown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chaowanungkarn.
Lockdown has his takedown stuffed
and Chaowanungkarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lockdown thinking.
Chaowanungkarn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Lockdown avoids the head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lockdown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lockdown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chaowanungkarn - the referee stops the clock and Lockdown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chaowanungkarn. Lockdown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn checks the leg kick.
Lockdown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lockdown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Lockdown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chaowanungkarn digs a good hook to Lockdown's body.
Chaowanungkarn throws a sloppy head kick and Lockdown moves out of range easily.
Chaowanungkarn throws a sloppy head kick and Lockdown moves out of range easily.

Lockdown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lockdown is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Chaowanungkarn as he works his way to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaowanungkarn pulls Lockdown in close to his closed guard and prevents Lockdown from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chaowanungkarn wants to control but Lockdown has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Chaowanungkarn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lockdown keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaowanungkarn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suchart Chaowanungkarn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Chaowanungkarn delivers a nice body kick.
Lockdown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chaowanungkarn. Chaowanungkarn obviously looking to wear him down.
Lockdown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lockdown tries a low kick but Chaowanungkarn avoids it.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a nice head shot.
Chaowanungkarn misses the shot to the body.
Chaowanungkarn throws out a leg kick but Lockdown moves out of range and Chaowanungkarn only half commits.
Chaowanungkarn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chaowanungkarn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chaowanungkarn wants it to stay on the feet.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lockdown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaowanungkarn tries to avoid it but Lockdown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaowanungkarn to the ground. Chaowanungkarn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lockdown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chaowanungkarn throws a front kick that sends Lockdown stumbling back into the cage.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick but Lockdown moves out of range.
Chaowanungkarn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lockdown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body kick.
Lockdown avoids the head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Lockdown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Chaowanungkarn rushes Lockdown and presses him up against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a right to the head.
Chaowanungkarn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chaowanungkarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lockdown's defenses.
Good body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lockdown managing to block the knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a light punch inside.
Lockdown taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lockdown as Chaowanungkarn tries to tie him up.

Lockdown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a kick to the body.
Chaowanungkarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lockdown.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a head kick.
Chaowanungkarn lands a leg kick that knocks Lockdown off balance momentarily.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a straight right. Lockdown didn't see that one coming.
Lockdown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lockdown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chaowanungkarn pinned against the cage. Chaowanungkarn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Lockdown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaowanungkarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chaowanungkarn.
Lockdown throws a sloppy body shot
and Chaowanungkarn counters with a nice leg kick.
Lockdown shoots and misses
and Chaowanungkarn counters with a good, hard body kick but Lockdown shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn fakes the leg kick and cracks Lockdown in the body.
Lockdown needs to keep his hands up - Chaowanungkarn had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Chaowanungkarn clinches up against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lockdown backwards.
Lockdown takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chaowanungkarn lands a knee to the head.
Chaowanungkarn gets underhooks to prevent Lockdown's takedown attempt.
Chaowanungkarn tries a body shot but Lockdown blocks it.
Chaowanungkarn lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Chaowanungkarn.
Chico Lockdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chaowanungkarn lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaowanungkarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lockdown's defenses.
Chaowanungkarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaowanungkarn lands a good knee to the midsection. Lockdown won't want to take too many of those.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lockdown avoids it.
Chaowanungkarn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lockdown tries to pull guard but Chaowanungkarn holds him up against the cage and eventually Lockdown drops back down to his feet.
Chaowanungkarn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chaowanungkarn lands an elbow that stopped Lockdown in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaowanungkarn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lockdown throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaowanungkarn.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lockdown takes an elbow to the temple.
Lockdown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chaowanungkarn is defending well for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Khan
vs
Hall

175 cm
25
192 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

188 cm
26
195 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Amir Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Hall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hall's half guard.
Khan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khan winds up and cracks Hall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hall is trying to stand up here but Khan is controlling him well.
Khan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hall to regain full guard.
Khan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall is pressing down on Khan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall has Khan pulled in close to control his posture.
Khan connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khan defends it easily.
Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khan postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Khan 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.
Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khan throwing strikes but missing.
Khan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.

Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khan defends well.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall 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.
Khan postures up.
Khan advances position into side control!
Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Khan working away.
Khan is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Khan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Khan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Khan trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall regains half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Khan trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well.
Hall trying to hold on to Khan's head to control him but Khan postures up.
Khan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hall defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan working the head and body with strikes.
Khan works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Khan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hall is trying to defend but Khan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hall is not content to let Khan control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Khan connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.

Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall wants to control but Khan is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.
Khan trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
Khan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Hall is looking to control Khan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall has hold of Khan's hands but Khan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hall wants to control but Khan is keeping busy.
Khan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Khan there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khan lands a nice short elbow.
Amir Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khan controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Khan there.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall trying to hold on to Khan's head to control him but Khan postures up.

Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khan passes to side control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khan's best efforts.

Khan 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.
Khan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Khan there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to keep Khan in close.

Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Khan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hall keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
Khan passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Khan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khan works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Khan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Khan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khan stands and throws Hall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Khan lands some shots froms side control.
Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Khan.
Khan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hall some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan scores with punches from side control.
Khan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Khan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khan.

Khan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.

Khan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?

Khan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khan is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khan is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall wants to stand but Khan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khan has a closed guard, preventing Hall from standing up.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Khan's legs - danger averted.

Khan working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ben Hall.

Khan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Khan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amir Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khan is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeping hold of Khan's head, controlling as best he can.
Hall trying to control here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Khan gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ben Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Khan is looking for a kimura here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Khan!