QFC Tournament 127 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brucey Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mustang Nismo. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ribeiro
vs
Phillips

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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, Matheus Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brucey Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro with a poor takedown

and Phillips counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro!

Phillips looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the head.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Phillips! Ribeiro is hurt baaadly! Phillips is firing away with more strikes - Ribeiro is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brucey Phillips!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brabada Bango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sasa (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.

Bango
vs
Sasa

183 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

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, Brabada Bango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Sasa!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasa closes the distance looking to clinch

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

Bango thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sasa wants to sweep but no luck.

Bango drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sasa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bango has Sasa in his guard.
Bango pulls Sasa in to control the position.
Bango keeping full guard, as Sasa tries to pass.
Bango keeping moving, preventing Sasa from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sasa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bango is controlling Sasa's posture.
Bango looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sasa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Sasa gets caught napping as Bango dives in and scores a takedown. Sasa manages to retain guard.
Bango pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sasa is keeping the position for now.

Bango thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bango forces his way into half guard.
Sasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bango is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sasa defends it well.

Bango is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sasa is just riding it out for now. Bango eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasa moves into full guard.
Sasa working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sasa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bango is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bango 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.
Bango tries to free his leg and advance position but Sasa is retaining full guard.

Bango drops back looking for a leg! Sasa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sasa manages to kick Bango off! Bango jumps back into Sasa's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bango preventing the sweep.
Sasa looks winded!

Bango 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.

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

Bango 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.
Bango sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sasa's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brabada Bango!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between cs Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Immonen (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.

Elliott
vs
Immonen

178 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, cs Elliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Niko Immonen!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elliott.
Elliott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elliott checks the leg kick.
Elliott shoots in but Immonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elliott doesn't manage to clinch there - Immonen circles away.
cs Elliott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Immonen lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Immonen!
Immonen fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elliott. Immonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Immonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elliott is defended easily by Immonen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for cs Elliott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Immonen shoots in but Elliott avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Immonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elliott doesn't manage to clinch there - Immonen circles away.
Elliott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Immonen.
Immonen dives in and grabs Elliott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elliott pushes down on Immonen's head and hops out.

Elliott closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Elliott lands in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Elliott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Immonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Elliott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Immonen is staying active underneath Elliott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Immonen is trying to control but can't.

Elliott stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Immonen to get to his feet.

Elliott fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Immonen to the ground. Elliott is now in Immonen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Immonen working a defensive guard here.
Elliott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elliott wants to stand but Immonen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Elliott trying to control but Immonen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Immonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Immonen looks winded!
Elliott passes Immonen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Immonen trying to control but Elliott postures up.
Elliott wants to control but Immonen is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elliott throwing shots but Immonen is blocking nicely.
Elliott thows a huge punch but Immonen dodges it nicely.
Immonen tries to get to full guard but Elliott has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elliott is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Elliott stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Immonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elliott sprawls well. Elliott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Immonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Immonen shoots in for a takedown but Elliott shows good takedown defense.
Elliott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Niko Immonen has been cut.
Immonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elliott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elliott shoots in for a takedown but Immonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Immonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elliott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elliott wants it to stay on the feet.
cs Elliott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Immonen.
Immonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elliott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
cs Elliott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elliott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Elliott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Immonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Elliott tries to close the distance and clinch but Immonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elliott moves out of range of the body kick from Immonen.
Elliott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elliott wants it to stay on the feet.
Immonen is breathing heavily.
No luck for Immonen with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Elliott.

Immonen gets tackled into the cage by Elliott. Elliott maintains the clinch.
Elliott slows down the pace here.

Elliott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott shoots in looking for a takedown but Immonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elliott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elliott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elliott shoots in for a takedown but Immonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Elliott.
Elliott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Immonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elliott is fending him off so far but Immonen persists. Nope, Elliott circles away and we're back to standing.
cs Elliott is winning the standup battle so far.
Elliott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Immonen tries to avoid it but Elliott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Immonen to the ground. Immonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Immonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Elliott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Immonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elliott swivels and escapes.
Immonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elliott circles away.
Elliott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott misses the jab.
Elliott connects with a crisp jab.
Elliott throws a right and a left that both miss.

Elliott gets tackled into the cage by Immonen. Immonen maintains the clinch.
Immonen taking a breather.

Elliott pulls guard effortlessly.
Elliott keeping moving, preventing Immonen from controlling successfully.
Immonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Immonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.
Immonen throws a big right hand that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Niko Immonen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Immonen moves in looking to clinch but Elliott pushes him off.
Elliott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Immonen shoots in for a double leg but Elliott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Immonen tries to clinch there but Elliott circles away.

Elliott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Elliott fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

cs Elliott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niko Immonen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Elliott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elliott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Immonen is looking to clinch.
Immonen staying out of range there.
Elliott tries to clinch up

and Immonen counters by moving into the clinch.

Elliott turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Immonen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Elliott wants to work for an arm triangle but Immonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Immonen is pressing down on Elliott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliott looking to pass the guard.
Elliott wants to control from the top but Immonen keeps moving.
Elliott controlling from the top position.
Elliott landing with the ground and pound.
Elliott trying to control but Immonen is working from the bottom.
Immonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Elliott stands up from Immonen's guard - Elliott perhaps looking for a knockout.
Elliott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Immonen counters with a left and a right that stings Elliott.
Elliott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Immonen ducks under a wild hook from Elliott.
Immonen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Immonen avoids the body shot from Elliott.
Immonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Immonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elliott.
Immonen moves in looking to clinch but Elliott pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Elliott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Immonen.
Immonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elliott looks to throw the jab but Immonen is out of range.
Immonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elliott.
Elliott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Immonen.
Elliott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elliott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Immonen counters with a single leg into guard. Elliott didn't expect that.
Elliott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
cs Elliott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elliott trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Immonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elliott swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Immonen wants to control from the top but Elliott keeps moving.
Elliott is trying to control the position but Immonen postures up.

Elliott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Elliott looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to cs Elliott.
Well Elliott 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 for cs Elliott!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for cs Elliott!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for cs Elliott!

cs Elliott wins by unanimous decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willy Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muana Shylo (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.

Ramos
vs
Shylo

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willy Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muana Shylo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but Shylo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ramos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ramos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shylo is looking to improve his position but Ramos isn't that keen on the idea.
Shylo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shylo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shylo regains half guard.
Ramos controlling the pace.
Shylo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shylo is not content to let Ramos control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shylo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramos won't allow Shylo to get back to his feet.

Shylo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramos defends well.
Ramos throwing strikes but missing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Muana Shylo!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jay (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.

Cruz
vs
Jay

173 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Jay!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay fails to land with a series of punches.
Jay throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Jay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Horrible takedown by Jay or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz which made him look bad.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt

and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz wants to hold on but Jay pushes him away.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound.
Jay punching from mount but Cruz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jay content just to control the position here.
Cruz wants to control but Jay is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to control the position but Jay now has his back.
Cruz is in bad spot here.
Jay somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cruz is breathing heavily.

Cruz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Jay is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cruz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cruz covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jay is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cruz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cruz for a finish.

Jay is looking for the choke from the back position but Cruz is controlling his hands well.
Jay controls the action.
Jay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay has good solid back control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Jay 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.

Jay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.

Jay rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Jay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Cruz pulls guard.
Jay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Jay controlling him for the moment.
Jay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay won't allow Cruz to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Jay was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Junior Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jay after a bit of a struggle.
Jay slowing the pace effectively.
Jay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junior Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jay avoids it.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jay is defending well.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Jay has him pressed against the cage.
Jay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Jay lands a body shot.
Jay lands a nice elbow.
Jay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Jay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay landing knees to the body.

Jay breaks the clinch.

Jay has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Jay has Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jay lands a good knee to the midsection. Cruz won't want to take too many of those.

Jay pulls Cruz into guard.
Jay is adopting a defensive guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Jay pushes Cruz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Jay persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Jay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Jay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
Jay is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Jay pushes him off.

Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Jay is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jay down to the mat. Jay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Jay clinches with his opponent.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Jay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cruz is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay working Cruz over with knees to the body.
Jay pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jay looking for a takedown.

Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Jay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Jay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Jay gets a clinch.
Jay lands an elbow just above Cruz 's eye.
Jay lands a shoulder strike.

Jay breaks the clinch.
Jay leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Jay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jay avoiding damage.
Joe Jay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jay lands an elbow inside that Cruz shrugs off.
Jay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jay obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay lands a good knee to the midsection. Cruz won't want to take too many of those.

Jay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Jay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Jay. Jay gets slowly back to his feet.
Jay shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jay lands an elbow inside that Cruz shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
Jay lands a good knee to the midsection. Cruz won't want to take too many of those.

Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Jay fails in his attempt to clinch.

Jay takes the fight into the clinch.
Jay leaning his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jay landing some nice looking knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Jay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Joe Jay!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Joe Jay!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Joe Jay!

Joe Jay wins by unanimous decision!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Fubar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Pollock (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.

Fubar
vs
Pollock

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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, Dustin Fubar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casey Pollock!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fubar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pollock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fubar ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.
Fubar wants to clinch up but Pollock keeps it at a distance.
Pollock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fubar as he jumps to the side.
Fubar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pollock counters with an inside leg kick.
Fubar tries to close the distance and clinch but Pollock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Pollock closes the distance and clinches.
Pollock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fubar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fubar misses with a double jab.
Fubar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pollock.
Dustin Fubar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Pollock.
Fubar blocks the body kick.

Fubar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pollock letting Fubar take a breather here.
Pollock fails to pull guard.

Fubar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fubar tries to clinch up.
Fubar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pollock.

Fubar moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Fubar.
Pollock working hard to break the clinch.
Fubar struggles to land a body shot inside as Pollock controls his hands.
Fubar is leaning against Pollock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fubar.
Pollock wants to take the fight to the mat but Fubar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pollock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fubar lands a nice uppercut.
Fubar taking a breather.
Fubar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Fubar on the inside.
Pollock tries to circle away but Fubar has him pinned against the cage.

Fubar manages to break the clinch.
Fubar is looking to clinch but Pollock is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fubar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pollock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fubar wants to clinch.

Fubar moves into range and clinches up with Pollock.
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!

Fubar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fubar doesn't manage to clinch there - Pollock circles away.
Fubar darts in trying to clinch

and Pollock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Fubar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fubar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fubar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pollock circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fubar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fubar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pollock counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fubar wants to clinch.
Pollock dives in and grabs Fubar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fubar pushes down on Pollock's head and hops out.
Pollock looks winded!
Pollock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Fubar moves into the clinch successfully.
Fubar is leaning against Pollock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Fubar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pollock can't fight it off and eventually Fubar manages to take the fight to the floor. Pollock looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fubar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fubar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fubar with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fubar is looking to work some ground and pound but Pollock has wrist control.
Fubar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fubar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fubar lands a couple of digs.
Fubar throws a big elbow that misses.
Fubar distracts Pollock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fubar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fubar postures up in Pollock's guard and throws a big left but Pollock blocks it.
Fubar 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.

Dustin Fubar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fubar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pollock can't get the takedown.
Fubar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pollock up against the cage.
Pollock blocks a body shot from Fubar.
Fubar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Fubar working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Fubar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Casey Pollock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pollock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pollock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fubar manages to avoid it.
Pollock keeps the fight on the outside.

Fubar has Pollock up against the cage in a clinch.
Fubar stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock prevents a body shot from Fubar.
Pollock is looking to break free of the clinch but Fubar has double underhooks.
Fubar cracks Pollock with a nice body shot.
Fubar can't find room to land a body shot as Pollock controls the action.
Fubar lands a left hand.
Fubar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pollock after a bit of a struggle.
Pollock tries for a takedown but Fubar manages to get underhooks.
Fubar blocks the elbow strike.
Fubar slows down the pace here.
Fubar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fubar avoiding damage as Pollock throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Fubar.
Fubar tries to work over Pollock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fubar can't find room to land a body shot as Pollock controls the action.
Pollock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fubar is stalling here.
Fubar gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pollock stalling in the clinch but Fubar improves position.
Fubar can't get the takedown.

Fubar breaks from the clinch.

Pollock moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollock wants to stall.
Fubar pushes Pollock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pollock is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Fubar as the two fighters clinch.
Fubar lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fubar taking a breather.

Pollock successfully pulls guard.
Pollock trying to control the position here.
Fubar throws an elbow that misses. Pollock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fubar's guard. Nice move by Pollock!
Fubar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pollock manages to get himself to full guard.
Fubar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Pollock is rocked!
Fubar with a nice head shot there.
Pollock is still in real trouble! Can Fubar finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fubar with a nice head shot there.
Fubar postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Pollock covers up, he's hurt! Fubar keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fubar and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fubar can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Fubar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coke Zero (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.

Torres
vs
Zero

150 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

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, Carlos Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coke Zero!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zero moves into the clinch.
Torres is trying to push Zero away but Zero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zero managing to block the knees to the body from Torres.
Torres trying to land knees to the body.
Zero takes a knee to the side of the body.

Zero successfully pulls guard.
Torres content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Torres really is a fat lump.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torres postures up in Zero's guard and throws a big left but Zero blocks it.
Torres is looking to stand up but Zero won't let him.
Torres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zero trying to strike off his back.
Torres trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Zero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres is looking to stand up but Zero won't let him.
Torres 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres throws an elbow that misses. Zero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Torres's guard. Nice move by Zero!
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Zero forces his way into half guard.
Zero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torres trying to hold on to Zero's head to control him but Zero postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to improve his position but Zero is controlling well.
Zero trying to control the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Zero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torres's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Torres's guard.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Zero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zero looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Coke Zero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zero pushes Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Zero lands a nice knee to the body.
Torres missing with knees to the body.
Torres is trying to pull guard but Zero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Coke Zero will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Torres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torres is looking to clinch but Zero is avoiding it.
Zero circles away from the clinch attempt

and Zero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zero.
Torres fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Torres drags the fight down to the ground.
Zero is looking to stand up but Torres won't let him.
Zero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zero won't allow Torres to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zero content to stall in guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Coke Zero wasn't active enough on the ground.
Torres lands with a kick to the ribs.
Torres closes the distance looking to clinch

and Zero moves into the clinch.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zero works on Torres's body with a couple of short punches.
Zero has Torres pressed against the cage, preventing Torres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Torres with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zero leaning against his opponent.
Torres tries to land knees in the clinch but Zero avoids the damage to the body.

Zero breaks from the clinch.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero fails with a takedown attempt.
Torres moves in looking to clinch but Zero pushes him off.

Zero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage.
Zero jumps guard but Torres stands there with Zero around his waist. Zero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torres jumps guard but Zero stands there with Torres around his waist. Torres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zero managing to block the knees to the body from Torres.
Torres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zero is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
Torres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it.
Torres using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zero successfully pulls guard.
Zero has control of Torres's left arm, preventing Torres from doing any damage.
Zero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres works over Zero with some ground and pound from guard.
Zero is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Coke Zero.
Zero fails with a takedown attempt.
Carlos Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Zero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to clinch but Zero is having none of it.
Torres wants to clinch but Zero slips to the side

and Zero counters by moving into the clinch.

Zero ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zero no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zero controlling the position.
Torres distracts Zero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coke Zero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Torres is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Torres is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Torres working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres landing with the ground and pound.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Torres will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Zero darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.
Torres using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Zero breaks from the clinch.
Zero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torres's waist but Torres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zero off to one side.
Torres wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Torres.
Torres wants to clinch up but Zero keeps it at a distance.
Torres throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zero looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well.
Torres wants to clinch but Zero slips to the side

and Zero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Torres's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres is looking to stand up but Zero isn't so interested in that idea.
Zero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Coke Zero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zero lands with an uppercut that bounces Torres off the cage and back into range.
Zero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torres throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Torres tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coke Zero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres cracks the inside of Zero's front leg.
Zero keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zero shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense.
Carlos Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Zero.
Zero circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zero counters with a good low kick that Torres was not able to check.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Torres.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Zero circles away.
Torres tries to clinch there but Zero circles away.
Torres tries to clinch but Zero is having none of it.
Zero keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero blocks a head kick by Torres.
Zero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zero.
Zero blocks the body kick.
Torres tries to clinch up.
Torres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carlos Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Torres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Zero circles away.
Torres throws a body kick that misses.
Carlos Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Zero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres tries to clinch there but Zero circles away.
Torres misses with a body kick.
Carlos Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to clinch but Zero moves out of range.
Zero keeps the fight on the outside.
Torres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zero moves out of range of the body kick.
Zero swats away the attempt to clinch by Torres.
Torres throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Torres is looking to clinch.
Torres wants to clinch up but Zero keeps it at a distance.
Zero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torres defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres throws a front kick that sends Zero stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Carlos Torres!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Carlos Torres!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Carlos Torres!

Carlos Torres wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Killer Killerston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roby Robert (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.

Killerston
vs
Robert

188 cm
23
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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, Killer Killerston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roby Robert!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robert moves in looking to clinch but Killerston pushes him off.

Killerston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robert is trying to defend but Killerston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robert is trying to control but can't.
Killerston working Robert over with strikes.
Killerston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robert on the ground.
Robert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Killerston is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Killerston seems content to control.
Killerston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robert is trying to maintain the position but Killerston is very close to passing his half guard.
Killerston looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Killerston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killerston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Killerston in particular looking to stall.
Robert tries to get to full guard but Killerston has control of the leg.
Robert wants to control but Killerston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Killerston working over Robert with some ground and pound. Robert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Killerston is thwarting Robert's attempts to control the position.
Killerston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robert trying to hold on to Killerston's head to control him but Killerston postures up.
Robert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killerston content to control rather than advance.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Killerston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robert.
Killerston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robert shoots in and drives through. Killerston sprawls well.
Robert looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killerston shoots in and bounces Robert off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Killerston stands and throws Robert's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Killerston working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killerston is putting a hurting on Robert here, landing some big shots from side control.
Killerston is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Robert's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killerston is working Robert over with some ground and pound from side control.
Robert is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robert is looking to regain half guard here but Killerston keeps moving and retains side control.
Robert takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Killerston decides to stand back up.
Robert looks for a takedown but Killerston sprawls well.
Killer Killerston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roby Robert.

Killerston closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robert quickly recovers to half guard.

Killerston 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.
Killerston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Killerston fails with a takedown attempt.

Killerston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robert sprawls well initially but Killerston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Killerston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robert is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Killerston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Killerston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robert tries to roll over but Killerston keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Killerston in particular looking to stall.
Robert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Killerston.
Robert is looking for a sweep. Killerston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Killerston there.
Killerston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Killerston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Robert is breathing heavily.
Killerston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robert with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Killerston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Robert trying to hold on to Killerston's head to control him but Killerston postures up.
Killerston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Killerston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robert with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killerston looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Killerston is taking a breather. Robert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Robert taking some punishment here, with Killerston in his half guard.
Killerston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robert is trying to control but can't.
Robert tries to get to full guard but Killerston has control of the leg.
Killerston not doing much here.
Killerston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Killerston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robert for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Killer Killerston wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Killerston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robert to the mat! Robert manages to get full guard.

Killerston drops back looking for a leg! Robert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robert manages to kick Killerston off! Killerston jumps back into Robert's guard.
Killerston wants to pass the guard but Robert is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killerston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Killerston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robert wants to sweep here but Killerston controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killerston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robert has momentary wrist control but Killerston slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Killerston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Killerston looking to pass the guard.
Robert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Killerston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Killerston is looking to work some ground and pound but Robert has wrist control.
Robert wants to sweep but no luck.
Robert being controlled here, momentarily.
Robert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Robert looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killerston fails in his attempt to clinch.

Robert drives through and clinches with Killerston against the cage.
Killerston is looking to take this one to the mat.

Killerston has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Robert is trying to keep an underhook but Killerston manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Killerston drops an elbow to the side of Robert's head.
Robert is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Killerston is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Robert wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killerston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Killerston there.
Killerston wants to pass the guard but Robert is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robert is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Killerston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Killerston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robert can do to turn this around?
Killerston moves nicely into side control.
Robert is looking for a sweep.
Killerston lands a few punches from side control.
Robert on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killerston lands a decent elbow from side control.
Killerston creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Robert being controlled for a moment.
Killerston lands a decent elbow from side control.
Killerston is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Robert's shoulder. That is not cool.
Killerston scoring with punches and elbows.
Robert seems a little lost for a moment, as Killerston dominates the positioning.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killerston landing a few strikes.
Robert being controlled for a moment.
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!
Killer Killerston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roby Robert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Killer Killerston!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Killer Killerston!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Killer Killerston!

Killer Killerston wins by unanimous decision!