Right Pound 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waine Bitterhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Ross looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Ross
vs
Bitterhall

177 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremy Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waine Bitterhall!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross tries to clinch up.
Ross could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bitterhall looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ross misses with a takedown attempt - Bitterhall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bitterhall blocks a head kick by Ross.
Bitterhall takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitterhall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ross is defended easily by Bitterhall.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitterhall throws the kick towards the body but Ross avoids it.
Bitterhall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bitterhall wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Bitterhall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bitterhall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ross is fending him off so far but Bitterhall persists. Nope, Ross circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bitterhall. No joy for Ross on that attempt.
Bitterhall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Ross instigates a clinch.
Ross avoiding damage.

Ross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt.
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitterhall misses with a head kick.

Ross gets a clinch.
Ross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bitterhall smiles and moves away.
Ross dives in and grabs Bitterhall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bitterhall pushes down on Ross's head and hops out.
Bitterhall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ross is fending him off so far but Bitterhall persists. Nope, Ross circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt.
Ross shoots in for a double leg but Bitterhall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross is looking to clinch.
Ross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bitterhall tries to avoid it but Ross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bitterhall to the ground. Bitterhall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bitterhall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bitterhall swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ross clinches.

Ross decides to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ross pulls Bitterhall in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitterhall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeremy Ross wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bitterhall tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bitterhall but Bitterhall pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bitterhall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ross's half guard.
Bitterhall trying to control from half guard but Ross is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross wants to get back to full guard but Bitterhall has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ross shoots for a takedown but Bitterhall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ross lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bitterhall on the side of the head.
Ross misses with the combination.
Jeremy Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitterhall throws a push kick but Ross slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ross is looking to clinch.
Bitterhall shoots in for a double leg but Ross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Ross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bitterhall is looking for a sweep.
Bitterhall struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross trying to control the action but Bitterhall is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitterhall is trying to improve his position.
Ross trying to control the action but Bitterhall is working from the bottom.
Ross in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Ross decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bitterhall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross shoots in but Bitterhall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bitterhall misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bitterhall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross has a takedown stuffed.
Ross scores with a head kick.
Bitterhall looks to land a combination but Ross avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ross takes the fight into the clinch.
Bitterhall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ross walks away with a smile on his face. Bitterhall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt - Bitterhall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Ross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bitterhall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitterhall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Bitterhall slaps away a takedown attempt from Ross, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bitterhall tries for a takedown but Ross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Ross dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bitterhall throws a head kick that misses.
Bitterhall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bitterhall's hands.

Ross clinches up against the cage.
Ross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ross stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross thumps Bitterhall with a low kick.
Bitterhall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitterhall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ross.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bitterhall pinned against the cage. Bitterhall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bitterhall, pushing him back against the cage.
Bitterhall is trying to pull guard but Ross has him pressed against the cage.

Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jeremy Ross is winning the standup battle so far.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ross. No joy for Bitterhall on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - Bitterhall circles away.
Bitterhall shoots for a double leg takedown but Ross sprawls well. He's pushed Bitterhall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Ross tenderised Bitterhall's leg. Bitterhall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ross shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bitterhall sprawls well. Bitterhall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ross gets slowly back to his feet.
Bitterhall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bitterhall rushes Ross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ross breaks the clinch.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bitterhall walks away with a smile on his face. Ross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bitterhall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ross circles away.

Ross closes the distance and clinches.
Ross is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bitterhall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bitterhall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bitterhall slaps away a takedown attempt from Ross, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bitterhall tries to avoid it but Ross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bitterhall to the ground. Bitterhall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitterhall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Ross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ross 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Ross!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Collen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Trevis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Collen
vs
Trevis

160 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Collen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Trevis!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trevis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collen somewhat.

Collen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trevis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trevis trying to control the position from guard on top but Collen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Trevis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Collen misses with a takedown

and Trevis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Collen's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trevis trying to control the position from guard on top but Collen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collen wants to stand up but Trevis is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trevis throwing strikes but missing.
Collen wants to control but Trevis passes easily into half guard.
Collen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Trevis controlling the action here.

Trevis is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Collen trying to control here.
Collen is trying to stand up here but Trevis is controlling him well.
Trevis prevents Collen from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trevis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trevis trying to pass the guard but Collen defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trevis in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mario Trevis was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Trevis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Collen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trevis is in Collen's guard.
Collen is breathing heavily.

Trevis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Collen tries for a takedown but Trevis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Collen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trevis is defended easily by Collen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trevis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trevis.
Collen has his takedown stuffed

and Trevis counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Trevis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Collen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Trevis's guard! Nice work there by Collen!

Trevis is looking for a triangle but Collen pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Collen looks for a takedown but Trevis sprawls well.
Ryan Collen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trevis closes the distance and clinches up with Collen, looking for a takedown. Trevis pushes Collen against the cage but Collen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Trevis.
Collen fails with the takedown.
Collen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Collen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collen blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trevis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trevis somewhat.
Collen closes the distance but Trevis moves to the side

and Trevis counters with a shoot takedown. Collen fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collen working a defensive guard here.
Trevis wants to control from the top but Collen keeps moving.
Trevis 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.

Trevis gets to his feet - Collen follows without any prompting.
Collen shoots in for a double leg but Trevis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Trevis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Collen!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevis cracks Collen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Collen taking shots to the head.
Trevis looking to control and managing it successfully.

Trevis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Collen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Collen and Trevis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trevis taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trevis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Collen to his feet.
Trevis fails with a takedown attempt.
Collen shoots in for a double leg but Trevis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trevis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Trevis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Trevis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trevis content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collen regains half guard.
Collen is looking to control Trevis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collen avoid being mounted?
Mario Trevis has got the better of the ground game so far.

Trevis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collen is just riding it out for now. Trevis eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trevis wants to pass to mount but Collen is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Collen moves in looking to clinch but Trevis pushes him off.
Collen doesn't manage to clinch there - Trevis circles away.
Collen wants to clinch but Trevis slips to the side

and Trevis moves into the clinch.

Trevis decides to pull guard.

Collen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trevis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Collen has Trevis in his guard.
Collen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trevis looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevis trying to control the position from guard on top but Collen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trevis is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Collen just wasn't active enough.
Trevis throws a right and a left that Collen avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevis looks to land a combination but Collen avoids it well.
Trevis thows a leg kick but Collen checks it

and Collen moves into the clinch.
Collen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trevis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Collen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trevis.

Collen pulls Trevis into guard.
Trevis wants to control from the top but Collen keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevis stopping the sweep attempt from Collen.
Collen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Collen trying to keep a closed guard but Trevis is proving a slippery customer.

Trevis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trevis has Collen in his guard.
Trevis working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Trevis has his foot on Collen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collen works his way back into a safe position though.
Collen wants to control from the top but Trevis keeps moving.
Trevis controlling Collen's posture.
Trevis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collen is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Trevis.
I've got Trevis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Trevis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuib Sharaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sawyer
vs
Sharaz

160 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachary Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nuib Sharaz!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Sharaz shoots in and bounces Sawyer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sharaz throws a strike but Sawyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sawyer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sharaz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sharaz holds on and takes a little breather.
Sharaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sawyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sawyer is pushing down on Sharaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sharaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Sawyer has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sharaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sawyer is thwarting Sharaz's attempts to control the position.
Sawyer is trying to control. Sharaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharaz is trying to maintain the position but Sawyer is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharaz tries to get to full guard but Sawyer has control of the leg.
Sawyer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sawyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharaz is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sharaz?
Sawyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharaz is looking to escape.
Sawyer controlling from the full mount.
Sharaz tries to improve his position but instead Sawyer has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sharaz showing good submission defense here.

Sawyer looking to break Sharaz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sharaz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sawyer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sawyer is not going to allow Sharaz to sit and survive in this position.
Sawyer controlling the position well here. Sharaz rolled but Sawyer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sawyer really is a fat lump.
Sawyer trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sharaz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sawyer tries to get the hooks in deep but Sharaz pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sawyer controlling the positon.
Sawyer controlling well, preventing Sharaz from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sawyer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sawyer tightening his grip on Sharaz, looking for the choke.

Sawyer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Sawyer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sharaz tries to clinch up but Sawyer circles away and keeps his distance.

Sharaz forces Sawyer back against the cage and clinches.
Sawyer keeps control of Sharaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Sawyer pulls guard successfully.
Sawyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sawyer trying to control the position.
Sharaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sawyer is looking to stand up but Sharaz isn't so interested in that idea.

Sawyer kicks Sharaz off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharaz blocks a leg kick.
Sharaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Sawyer sprawls well. He's pushed Sharaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sharaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sharaz.

Sawyer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sharaz is breathing heavily.
Sharaz trying to control from the bottom.
Sawyer is looking to take a break and control but Sharaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sharaz tries to get to full guard but Sawyer has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Sawyer is looking for a kimura here.
Sawyer is looking to take a break and control but Sharaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharaz wants to get back to full guard.
Sharaz trying to control from the bottom.
Sawyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sawyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharaz's waist but Sharaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sawyer off to one side.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sawyer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zachary Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuib Sharaz.
Sharaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharaz sprawls well. Sharaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sawyer gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Sharaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Sawyer which made him look bad.
Sharaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sawyer but Sawyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Sawyer has managed to clinch.
Sawyer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sawyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sharaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sharaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sawyer is fending him off so far but Sharaz persists. Nope, Sawyer circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Sawyer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sawyer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sawyer passes Sharaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sawyer passes to side control.

Sawyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Sharaz is defending well.
Sawyer takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Sharaz to pass into mount.
Sawyer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer looking to control but Sharaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sawyer controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharaz is working to get back to half guard.
Sawyer lands a nice shot to the head.
Sawyer controlling from mount.
Sharaz can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharaz is trying to reverse the position but instead Sawyer has taken his back - oops!
Sharaz trying to get back to his feet but Sawyer is in full control for now.
Sawyer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sharaz is in bad spot here.
Sawyer avoiding Sharaz 's attempts to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Sharaz is trying to defend against the choke here but Sawyer has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sawyer Tightens the hold and Sharaz taps out furiously! Sawyer displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zachary Sawyer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Bennett told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Weidman
vs
Bennett

175 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Weidman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bennett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bennett lands in his opponent's guard.
Weidman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Bennett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weidman dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bennett is looking for a triangle but Weidman pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Weidman has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bennett to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Weidman is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bennett pulls down on the head and he's put Weidman to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyson Bennett!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Scholes
vs
Green

150 cm
18
152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Scholes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Green!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Green closes the distance and clinches.
Scholes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Green tries to break free but Scholes pushes him back against the cage.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scholes backwards.
Scholes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Green leaning his opponent against the cage.
Scholes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scholes has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Scholes.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Green misses with the head strike.
Come on Green - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Scholes keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Scholes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Green gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Green pushes Scholes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Green misses with some punches.
Green is leaning against Scholes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Green lands a right hand.
Scholes takes a shot to the head.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Green.
Green is pushing Scholes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Green breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scholes ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Michael Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scholes tried to score with a low kick but Green checks it.
Scholes slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.

It looks like Leonard Scholes has been cut.
Green moves in close and cracks Scholes with a massive right hand! Scholes, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Green!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Green!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Soto Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Hutt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hutt
vs
Soto Major

175 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Hutt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Soto Major!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto Major is looking to clinch but Hutt is avoiding it.

Hutt drives through and clinches with Soto Major against the cage.
Hutt lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto Major taking a breather.
Hutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutt tries to work over Soto Major's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto Major goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hutt prevents it.
Soto Major looks winded!
Soto Major trying to stall but Hutt improves his position.
Hutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soto Major's elbow.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hutt digs a right hand underneath Soto Major's ribcage. Soto Major let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hutt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hutt is working Soto Major over against the cage.
Hutt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soto Major.
A right hand to the body from Hutt.
Hutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soto Major's elbow.
Hutt works on Soto Major's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hutt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Hutt.
Soto Major fails to pull guard.
Hutt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hutt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Hutt.
Hutt cracks Soto Major with a nice body shot.
Hutt is working Soto Major over against the cage.
Hutt tries a body shot but Soto Major blocks it.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto Major is trying to drag Hutt to the mat but Hutt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roger Hutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Soto Major.
Hutt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hutt pushes Soto Major back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hutt tries a body shot but Soto Major blocks it.
Hutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hutt pushes Soto Major back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutt misses with a punch to the body.
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hutt.
Hutt tries a body shot but Soto Major blocks it.
Hutt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hutt lands with a left to the head.
Hutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hutt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hutt.
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hutt scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Soto Major blocks a body shot from Hutt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hutt tries a body shot but Soto Major blocks it.
Hutt can't find room to land a body shot as Soto Major controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hutt pushes Soto Major back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soto Major missing with knees to the body.
Hutt is looking to control Soto Major's arms but Soto Major gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hutt has his back to the cage.
Soto Major has had enough of the clinch but Hutt keeps him there for the moment.
Hutt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hutt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hutt misses with a body punch.
Hutt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hutt lands a hook that snaps the head of Soto Major backwards.
Hutt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soto Major or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soto Major is trying to maintain a safe position but Hutt gets an underhook and turns Soto Major into the cage.
Hutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hutt presses Soto Major against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hutt works on Soto Major's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto Major is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hutt is keeping busy.
Hutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hutt cracks Soto Major with a nice body shot.
Hutt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hutt.
Nice body punch from Hutt - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Hutt.
Hutt lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hutt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hutt tries a body shot but Soto Major blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Hutt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hutt throws a series of strikes that have Soto Major backpedaling.
Hutt connects with a body shot.
Hutt jabs Soto Major to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hutt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hutt is looking to clinch.
Roger Hutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hutt rushes Soto Major and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hutt - that landed with a thud.
Hutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutt can't find room to land a body shot as Soto Major controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Hutt.
Nice body punch from Hutt - that landed with a thud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Soto Major controls his hands.
Soto Major is breathing heavily.
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hutt trying to control the position but instead, Soto Major has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hutt into the cage.
Hutt tries a body shot but Soto Major blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto Major blocks a body shot from Hutt.
A hook to the body from Hutt.
Nice body punch from Hutt.
Hutt lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hutt.
Hutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutt scores with a shot to the side of Soto Major's head.
Hutt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutt misses with a body punch.
Hutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roger Hutt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hutt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hutt can't find room to land a body shot as Soto Major controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hutt.
Soto Major wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hutt.
Hutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutt tries to throw a body punch but Soto Major avoids it by throwing Hutt back against the cage.
Hutt has Soto Major pressed against the cage.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Soto Major jumps guard and drags Hutt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hutt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soto Major is trying to get back to full guard.
Soto Major is not content to let Hutt control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt stops Soto Major from getting back to his feet.
Hutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soto Major keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soto Major trying to control here.
Soto Major avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hutt.
Hutt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hutt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto Major keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hutt throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Soto Major to regain full guard.
Hutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hutt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hutt with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soto Major lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hutt!
Soto Major misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Hutt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soto Major avoids the attempt from Hutt to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Soto Major working for a guillotine from mount but Hutt is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Hutt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Soto Major shoots in and drives through. Hutt sprawls well.

Hutt closes the distance and pushes Soto Major back into the cage.
Hutt looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Hutt.

It looks like Alex Soto Major has been cut.
Hutt is pushing Soto Major up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hutt lands with a left to the head.
Soto Major goes for a takedown attempt but Hutt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soto Major takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hutt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soto Major at a distance.
Soto Major needs to keep his hands up - Hutt had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt tries to clinch up but Soto Major circles away and keeps his distance.
Hutt catches Soto Major with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Hutt.
Hutt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soto Major doesn't seem bothered though.
Hutt throws a one two combo.

Hutt takes the fight into the clinch.
Soto Major looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hutt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hutt.
Hutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soto Major can do to turn this around?
Hutt cracks Soto Major with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Soto Major controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hutt.
Hutt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hutt lands a nice uppercut.
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hutt looking to slow down the pace here.
Hutt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Hutt scores with a nice short uppercut.

Soto Major is trying to trip Hutt. He has hold of a leg but Hutt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Soto Major persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Hutt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Alex Soto Major is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hutt lands a nice hook to Soto Major's body. Soto Major takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soto Major throws a head kick but Hutt moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hutt as Soto Major shoots in.
Roger Hutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Soto Major.
Hutt doesn't manage to clinch there - Soto Major circles away.

Hutt gets a clinch.
Hutt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hutt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soto Major backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hutt.
Hutt digs a right hand underneath Soto Major's ribcage. Soto Major let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hutt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hutt tries to throw a body punch but Soto Major avoids it by throwing Hutt back against the cage.
Soto Major prevents a body shot from Hutt.

Soto Major pulls guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hutt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soto Major utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Soto Major holds on and takes a little breather.
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!
Hutt throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soto Major is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Soto Major is stalling here. Hutt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Soto Major seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hutt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Hutt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hutt, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Hutt!
Roger Hutt is the new heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Austurias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Andrews
vs
Austurias

187 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylan Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Austurias!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews moves in looking to clinch but Austurias pushes him off.
Austurias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
Andrews lands a right hook to the body.

Austurias drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Austurias is trying to ground and pound but Andrews uses the momentary lack of control by Austurias to regain half guard.
Austurias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andrews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andrews manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andrews is on top in guard.

Andrews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Austurias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andrews decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Austurias, up you get!
A punch combination from Austurias misses.
Austurias throws a leg kick but Andrews sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andrews throws a low kick but Austurias avoids it.
Andrews lands with a right hand.
Austurias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Austurias is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Austurias misses with a wild combination.
Austurias shoots in but no luck this time.
Austurias misses with a combination
and Andrews counters with a three punch combo that has Austurias backing up. Austurias nods at Andrews to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Andrews.
Austurias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Andrews counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrews.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Austurias manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Austurias scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Austurias avoids the head kick by Andrews.
A combination from Austurias does no damage.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Austurias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Austurias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Austurias as Andrews shoots in.
Austurias swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrews.
Andrews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austurias.
Austurias misses with an uppercut. Andrews saw that one coming.
Andrews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Austurias fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andrews sprawls well initially but Austurias persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Andrews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austurias landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andrews is trying to maintain the position but Austurias is very close to passing his half guard.
Austurias drops an elbow to the side of Andrews's head.
Andrews tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Andrews wants to control but Austurias is keeping busy.
Austurias throws a strike but Andrews avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Austurias from controlling successfully.
Andrews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andrews has momentary wrist control but Austurias slips an elbow through the middle.
Andrews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Austurias manages to get himself to full guard.
Austurias wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Austurias keeps moving.
Austurias pulls Andrews in close to his closed guard and prevents Andrews from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Dylan Andrews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Austurias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrews throws a combination. Austurias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andrews lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Alexander Austurias has been cut.
Austurias misses with a few strikes there.
Andrews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Austurias on the side of the head.
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!
Austurias dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Austurias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrews circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrews shoots in but Austurias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrews leaves Austurias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Austurias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Austurias throws out a leg kick but Andrews moves out of range and Austurias only half commits.
Austurias fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Andrews clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews lands a body punch.
Andrews wants to take the fight to the mat but Austurias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Austurias manages to break the clinch.
Austurias lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Austurias is breathing heavily.
Andrews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Andrews clinches.

Austurias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dylan Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews throws a head kick that misses.
Andrews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Austurias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrews stuffs the takedown attempt from Austurias. Austurias gets slowly back to his feet.
Dylan Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Austurias.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Austurias is able to avoid easily.
Austurias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrews.
Austurias misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austurias throws a nice looking combination but Andrews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrews swinging wildly here.
Austurias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrews but Andrews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andrews walks into a straight right hand from Austurias.

Andrews rushes Austurias and presses him up against the cage.

Austurias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Austurias as he checks the leg kick.
Austurias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Austurias takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alexander Austurias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Austurias shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Austurias misses with a head shot. Andrews uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants to stand but Austurias is controlling the position.
Andrews trying to control the position.
Austurias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austurias missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andrews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Austurias controlling him for the moment.
Austurias trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Austurias postures up and lands a big shot to Andrews's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews keeping full guard, as Austurias tries to pass.
Austurias scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Austurias throws a big elbow that misses.
Andrews trying to keep a closed guard but Austurias is proving a slippery customer.
Austurias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Austurias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Austurias with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Austurias works over Andrews with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austurias stops Andrews from standing up.
Austurias scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Austurias is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andrews tries to strike from the bottom.
Austurias postures up and lands a big shot to Andrews's brow.
Austurias is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Austurias will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Austurias's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Austurias shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Austurias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Austurias misses with a double jab.

Austurias shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andrews napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Austurias taking a break here but Andrews is having none of it and regains half guard.
Alexander Austurias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andrews slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andrews trying to control the position.
Austurias working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Austurias's guard.

Andrews gets to his feet. Austurias looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Andrews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Austurias circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
A bone on bone clash there as Andrews blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews looks to land a combination. Austurias sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Austurias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Austurias.
Andrews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austurias.
Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.

Austurias shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andrews is trying to defend but Austurias finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andrews is looking for a sweep. Austurias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Austurias looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andrews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Austurias scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Austurias drops an elbow to the side of Andrews's head.
Andrews is looking for a sweep. Austurias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austurias slips a nice elbow through Andrews's hands, connecting with Andrews's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrews is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Austurias lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Austurias lands a nice short elbow.
Austurias lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Austurias lands strikes from half guard.
Austurias is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Austurias connects with a nice short shot to Andrews's temple.
Austurias prevents Andrews from improving his position.
Austurias lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andrews is looking for a sweep. Austurias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Austurias working the head and body with strikes.
Andrews is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Austurias scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews has hold of Austurias's hands but Austurias slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Austurias controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Austurias.

Andrews is rocked!
Austurias is nestled in close to Andrews, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Andrews is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrews is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Austurias scores with a couple of nice shots.
Austurias lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andrews wants to improve his position but Austurias is controlling well.
Andrews has hold of Austurias's hands but Austurias slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Austurias lands a big elbow - Andrews is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Austurias!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Austurias!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Godbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Keyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godbeard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is God Save the Queen. Keyes has chosen Hollywood Undead - Dead Bite as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Godbeard
vs
Keyes

180 cm
28
175 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

177 cm
23
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Godbeard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Keyes!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godbeard manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Godbeard scores with a four punch combination!
Godbeard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keyes counters with a series of strikes. Godbeard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Godbeard misses with the combination.
Godbeard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Godbeard misses with a series of wild punches.
Keyes throws a head kick but Godbeard moves out of range.
Godbeard fails to land with a series of punches.
Godbeard cracks Keyes with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godbeard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keyes's head.
Godbeard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Godbeard throws a head kick but Keyes moves out of range.
Godbeard misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Keyes or perhaps it was just good defense by Godbeard which made him look bad.
Godbeard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keyes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keyes throws a body punch but Godbeard moves out of range.
Godbeard lands a head kick. Keyes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Godbeard. That's going to slow Keyes down.
Godbeard throws a head kick that Keyes semi-blocks.
No luck for Keyes with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godbeard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Godbeard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keyes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keyes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Godbeard lands with an uppercut that bounces Keyes off the cage and back into range.
Godbeard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Godbeard misses with a double jab
enabling Keyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Keyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keyes throws a combination. Godbeard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godbeard.
Keyes scores with a hook to the body. Godbeard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godbeard checks a leg kick.
Godbeard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keyes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard avoids the head kick by Keyes.
Keyes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Keyes is rocked!
Keyes misses with a double jab.
Keyes throws a head kick that misses
and Godbeard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keyes looks winded!
Godbeard connects with a leg kick. Keyes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Godbeard connects with a body shot that sends Keyes's belly button to the back.
Godbeard lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Keyes goes down and covers up as Godbeard starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Godbeard!
Robin Godbeard is the new welterweight champion!
Robin Godbeard decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.