Right Pound 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Trevis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Trevis
vs
Sawyer

160 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

160 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Trevis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachary Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trevis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sawyer tries to avoid it but Trevis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sawyer to the ground. Sawyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sawyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Sawyer moves into range and clinches up with Trevis.
Trevis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Sawyer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Trevis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sawyer to the mat. Sawyer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Trevis won't allow Sawyer to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sawyer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Trevis won't allow Sawyer to get back to his feet.
Trevis wants to control from the top but Sawyer keeps moving.
Sawyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Sawyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sawyer has Trevis pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zachary Sawyer.
Sawyer shoots and misses

and Trevis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Trevis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Trevis prevents Sawyer from improving his position.
Sawyer trying to control here.
Trevis prevents Sawyer from standing back up.
Trevis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sawyer trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sawyer tries to roll over but Trevis keeps him under control.
Trevis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sawyer's head.

Sawyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Trevis.
Trevis is looking to stall here but Sawyer recovers full guard.
Trevis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trevis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sawyer, up you get!
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trevis but Trevis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mario Trevis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Sawyer.
Sawyer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Trevis.
Sawyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trevis counters with a left to the body.
Sawyer looks winded!

Trevis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sawyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trevis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trevis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trevis gets to his feet. Sawyer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Trevis doesn't manage to clinch there - Sawyer circles away.

Sawyer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trevis quickly recovers to half guard.
Trevis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sawyer.

Trevis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sawyer pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer prevents Trevis from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sawyer tries to bum rush Trevis with a series of wild strikes but Trevis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sawyer misses with a takedown
and Trevis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trevis tries to clinch but Sawyer is having none of it.
Trevis tries to close the distance and clinch but Sawyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trevis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sawyer defends it nicely.
Sawyer circles away from the clinch attempt.

Trevis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sawyer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trevis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Sawyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevis controlling the position from side mount.
Sawyer is looking for a sweep.
Trevis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sawyer on the ground.
Sawyer regains half guard.
Sawyer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sawyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trevis pulls his head out easily.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
Sawyer is trying to maintain the position but Trevis is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trevis in particular looking to stall.
Sawyer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Trevis.
Trevis wants to control from the top but Sawyer keeps moving.
Trevis working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sawyer is proving hard to escape from.

Sawyer has his feet on Trevis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sawyer tries for a takedown but Trevis circles away easily

and Trevis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sawyer!
Sawyer wants to control but Trevis is having none of it.
Trevis trying to control but Sawyer is having none of it.
Trevis landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevis with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Trevis has hold of Sawyer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sawyer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Trevis tries to control but Sawyer wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Trevis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sawyer misses with a head kick.
Trevis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sawyer circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trevis checks a leg kick.
Sawyer moves to clinch but Trevis breaks away

and Trevis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sawyer won't be happy with that.
Trevis wants to control but Sawyer is keeping him busy.
Trevis controls the position.
Sawyer wants to control but Trevis postures up.
Sawyer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sawyer is looking for a kimura here.
Trevis is concentrating on defense, preventing Sawyer from advancing position.
Trevis striking from the bottom.
Sawyer is trying to control. Trevis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sawyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trevis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sawyer.
Trevis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trevis tries to get out of the position.

Trevis kicks Sawyer off and gets back to his feet.

Sawyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trevis working hard to break the clinch.
Sawyer trying to stall but Trevis improves his position.
Trevis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sawyer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sawyer has had enough of the clinch but Trevis keeps him there for the moment.

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

Trevis 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.
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!
Trevis postures up and lands a big shot to Sawyer's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sawyer looking for a guillotine here but Trevis defends easily.
Sawyer being controlled here, momentarily.

Trevis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sawyer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trevis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trevis has escaped and now he's on top!
Trevis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer trying to keep a closed guard but Trevis is proving a slippery customer.

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 Mario Trevis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trevis, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

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
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorg Stradzverg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jude Lorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stradzverg
vs
Lorrance

160 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
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 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jorg Stradzverg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jude Lorrance!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lorrance gets a clinch.

Lorrance pulls guard successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lorrance keeping full guard, as Stradzverg tries to pass.
Lorrance wants to sweep but no luck.
Stradzverg wants to pass the guard but Lorrance is keeping the position.
Lorrance is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stradzverg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lorrance's head.
Stradzverg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stradzverg wants to control from the top but Lorrance keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stradzverg stops Lorrance from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stradzverg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stradzverg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lorrance's head.
Lorrance working a defensive guard but Stradzverg manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lorrance is looking to get back to his feet here but Stradzverg is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lorrance's back.

Stradzverg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lorrance knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lorrance for a finish.
Stradzverg is hanging on to Lorrance's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorrance looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stradzverg.
Lorrance rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stradzverg controlling the action here.
Lorrance is doing well to control the position and prevent Stradzverg from advancing to side control.
Stradzverg wants to control but Lorrance is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jorg Stradzverg.
Stradzverg dives in and grabs Lorrance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lorrance pushes down on Stradzverg's head and hops out.
Stradzverg shoots in for a double leg but Lorrance sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lorrance keeps the fight on the outside.
Lorrance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stradzverg tries to avoid it but Lorrance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stradzverg to the ground. Stradzverg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Lorrance gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stradzverg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lorrance gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorg Stradzverg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stradzverg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stradzverg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lorrance pushes Stradzverg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stradzverg really is a fat lump.

Stradzverg jumps into guard, dragging Lorrance to the mat.
Lorrance looking to sit in guard and control but Stradzverg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lorrance wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorrance trying to keep a closed guard but Stradzverg is proving a slippery customer.
Stradzverg throwing strikes but missing.
Stradzverg stops Lorrance from standing up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stradzverg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stradzverg trying to control but Lorrance is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stradzverg looks for a takedown but Lorrance sprawls well.
Jorg Stradzverg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stradzverg moves in looking to clinch but Lorrance pushes him off.
Stradzverg looks for a takedown but Lorrance sprawls well.
Stradzverg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lorrance shoots for a double leg takedown but Stradzverg sprawls well. He's pushed Lorrance's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lorrance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lorrance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stradzverg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lorrance shoots for a takedown but Stradzverg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stradzverg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jorg Stradzverg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jude Lorrance.
Stradzverg fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorrance shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stradzverg swings for the body but Lorrance moves out of range.
Lorrance closes the distance and clinches up with Stradzverg, looking for a takedown. Lorrance pushes Stradzverg against the cage but Stradzverg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lorrance tries to clinch up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stradzverg.
Stradzverg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lorrance avoids it really well and circles away.

Lorrance rushes Stradzverg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Stradzverg has picked Lorrance up - he's going for a ride! Stradzverg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lorrance manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorrance keeping moving, preventing Stradzverg from controlling successfully.
Lorrance pulls Stradzverg in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lorrance is looking for a triangle but Stradzverg pushes his legs off easily.
Stradzverg trying to control but Lorrance is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stradzverg looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jorg Stradzverg just wasn't active enough.
Stradzverg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stradzverg dodges the punch combination from Lorrance.
Stradzverg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lorrance takes the fight into the clinch.
Stradzverg prevents Lorrance from breaking the clinch.
Lorrance lands a damaging elbow.
Stradzverg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stradzverg keeps control of Lorrance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorrance lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stradzverg.
Stradzverg fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Stradzverg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stradzverg tries to clinch but Lorrance moves out of range.
Stradzverg shoots in for a double leg but Lorrance sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stradzverg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lorrance manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stradzverg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorrance swivels and escapes.
Stradzverg fails with a takedown attempt.

Lorrance shoots in and gets a takedown into Stradzverg's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stradzverg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lorrance trying to control the position from guard on top but Stradzverg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jude Lorrance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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.

Stradzverg avoids the head kick by Lorrance.

Stradzverg clinches up with Lorrance and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lorrance.

Lorrance manages to break the clinch.
Lorrance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lorrance shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stradzverg but Stradzverg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stradzverg has a takedown stuffed.
Stradzverg fails to land the takedown.
Lorrance shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stradzverg as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stradzverg feints and as Lorrance raises his hands in defense, Stradzverg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stradzverg wants to pass the guard but Lorrance is keeping the position.
Stradzverg trying to control but Lorrance is working from the bottom.
Stradzverg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stradzverg trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorrance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jorg Stradzverg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stradzverg wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lorrance.
Jorg Stradzverg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jude Lorrance.
Stradzverg keeps the fight on the outside.
Stradzverg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lorrance.
Stradzverg shoots for a double leg takedown but Lorrance sprawls well. He's pushed Stradzverg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Stradzverg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lorrance tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stradzverg is in Lorrance's guard.
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!
Lorrance controls Stradzverg momentarily but Stradzverg frees himself.
Stradzverg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lorrance is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg being controlled here momentarily.
Lorrance wants to control the position but Stradzverg says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lorrance is doing well to control the position and prevent Stradzverg from advancing to side control.
Stradzverg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lorrance keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorrance is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stradzverg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stradzverg's back!
Lorrance controlling from the back.
Lorrance lands a shot to the body.
Lorrance controlling the position well here. Stradzverg rolled but Lorrance kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Lorrance looking to break Stradzverg's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stradzverg remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lorrance will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stradzverg tries to break free.
Lorrance gets his hands free as Stradzverg looks to control.
Stradzverg rolls, trying to escape but Lorrance keeps control of the position.

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 Jorg Stradzverg.
I think Stradzverg 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorg Stradzverg!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Austurias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Austurias
vs
Andrews

200 cm
21
188 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Austurias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylan Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andrews moves in looking to clinch but Austurias pushes him off.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austurias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Austurias looks to land a combination but Andrews avoids it well.
Austurias throws a leg kick but Andrews checks it.
Andrews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austurias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Austurias tries for a takedown but Andrews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrews scores with a hook to the body. Austurias takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrews wants to clinch.
Austurias dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches up with Austurias, looking for a takedown. Andrews pushes Austurias against the cage but Austurias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Austurias swivels and escapes.
Andrews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexander Austurias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Andrews.
Andrews throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews with a poor takedown
and Austurias counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Austurias.
Austurias throws a leg kick but Andrews sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Austurias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrews closes the distance but Austurias moves to the side
and Austurias counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Andrews! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Austurias!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Austurias!
A victorious Alexander Austurias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sami Saalistaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Debo Micthell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Saalistaja
vs
Micthell

175 cm
26
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Unique Wear and Custom Design

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sami Saalistaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Debo Micthell!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Micthell drives through with a takedown into Saalistaja's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saalistaja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saalistaja controls Micthell momentarily but Micthell frees himself.
Micthell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Micthell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Micthell throwing strikes from guard but Saalistaja blocks nicely.
Micthell is looking to work some ground and pound but Saalistaja has wrist control.
Micthell works over Saalistaja with some ground and pound from guard.
Saalistaja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Micthell controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Micthell scoring with some ground and pound.
Micthell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Micthell stands up over Saalistaja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Micthell landing some decent shots from guard.
Micthell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Micthell trying to control the position from guard on top but Saalistaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saalistaja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Micthell on the ground.
Micthell throws a strike but Saalistaja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micthell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Micthell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saalistaja defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Micthell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saalistaja throws an elbow that misses. Micthell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saalistaja's guard. Nice move by Micthell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Micthell lands a couple of digs.
Micthell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micthell trying to control the position from guard on top but Saalistaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saalistaja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Micthell controls the pace.
Micthell works over Saalistaja with some ground and pound from guard.
Saalistaja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micthell is controlling Saalistaja's trapped leg to prevent Saalistaja from advancing to side control.
Micthell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saalistaja is working away from the top position though.
Micthell gets back to full guard.

Micthell has his feet on Saalistaja's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Micthell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saalistaja sprawls well initially but Micthell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Saalistaja is trying to stand up here but Micthell is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Micthell lands a nice short elbow.
Micthell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saalistaja to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Debo Micthell 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.

Some wild striking there from Micthell.
Saalistaja tries to clinch up but Micthell circles away and keeps his distance.

Saalistaja moves into range and clinches up with Micthell.
Saalistaja prevents a takedown attempt there.

Saalistaja pulls guard.
Micthell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Micthell is in close to Saalistaja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saalistaja keeping moving, preventing Micthell from controlling successfully.
Debo Micthell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Micthell postures up and lands a big shot to Saalistaja's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Micthell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Micthell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Micthell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Micthell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Micthell throws a big elbow that misses.
Micthell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Micthell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Micthell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Debo Micthell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Micthell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saalistaja throws out the jab.
Micthell shoots for a double leg takedown but Saalistaja sprawls well. He's pushed Micthell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saalistaja displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Micthell.
Sami Saalistaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Debo Micthell.
Saalistaja tries for a takedown but Micthell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saalistaja closes the distance but Micthell moves to the side

and Micthell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Micthell there.
Micthell slows the pace down in half guard.
Saalistaja is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Micthell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saalistaja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Micthell works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micthell scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Micthell lands an elbow.
Micthell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saalistaja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Micthell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saalistaja takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Saalistaja is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here as Micthell stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Debo Micthell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Micthell fails with the takedown.
Saalistaja is looking to clinch but Micthell is avoiding it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Micthell.
Micthell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Saalistaja is looking to reverse the position.
Micthell scoring with punches and elbows.
Micthell landing a few strikes.
Saalistaja is working to avoid the ground and pound but Micthell connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Micthell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Saalistaja taking punishment in the form of punches.
Saalistaja takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Micthell gets to mount! Saalistaja was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Saalistaja is in a horrible position here. Micthell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Micthell lands a heavy elbow.
Micthell with a couple of short strikes.
Micthell landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micthell cracks Saalistaja with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Micthell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Micthell controlling his opponent.
Micthell landing shots from mount.
Micthell controlling the pace for now.
Micthell landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micthell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Micthell with the ground and pound from mount.
Micthell cracks Saalistaja with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Micthell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Micthell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Micthell landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Micthell connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Saalistaja is rocked!
Micthell postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Saalistaja bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Micthell and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Debo Micthell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Velko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odong Ocena Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wild Eyes. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Velko
vs
Ocena Jr

190 cm
25
260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
264 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rory Velko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Odong Ocena Jr!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velko misses with a leg kick.
Velko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ocena Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Ocena Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velko as he avoids it easily.
Ocena Jr misses with a head kick.
A combination from Velko does no damage.
Ocena Jr misses with a head kick.
Velko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ocena Jr manages to avoid it.
Velko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Velko.
Rory Velko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Velko.
Velko throws a series of punches but Ocena Jr moves out of range.
Ocena Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rory Velko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Velko gets caught flat footed, as Ocena Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ocena Jr throwing strikes from guard but Velko blocks nicely.
Ocena Jr wants to control from the top but Velko keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocena Jr pushes down on Velko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Velko is looking to escape.
Ocena Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Velko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ocena Jr on the ground.
Ocena Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ocena Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Velko looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocena Jr raining down shots from the mount!
Ocena Jr throws some wild stikes that Velko manages to avoid easily.
Velko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ocena Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ocena Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ocena Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Ocena Jr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Velko is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velko is bucking up trying to escape but Ocena Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ocena Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Velko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ocena Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ocena Jr postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Velko out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Ocena Jr goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Odong Ocena Jr!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stann Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastien Le Nogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT- . The crowd seem to be enjoying Le Nogue's choice of entrance music: Scred Connexion - Partis de rien. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stone
vs
Le Nogue

190 cm
30
222 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

177 cm
28
215 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stann Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bastien Le Nogue!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Nogue tries to clinch up.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Le Nogue. Those never looked like landing.

Le Nogue 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.

Stone looking for a guillotine here but Le Nogue defends easily.
Le Nogue postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stone is trying to control the position but Le Nogue postures up.
Le Nogue in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Nogue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Le Nogue wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Le Nogue landing with the ground and pound.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Nogue trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Le Nogue defends it easily.
Le Nogue postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue wants to stand but Stone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le Nogue controls the pace.

Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Nogue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Le Nogue is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Stone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.

Stone working for a triangle but Le Nogue defends it easily.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Le Nogue.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stone holds on and takes a little breather.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Nogue is looking to advance position but Stone has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stone avoids the attempt from Le Nogue to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Nogue sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Stone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Nogue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stone's back!
Stone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bastien Le Nogue will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Le Nogue stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Le Nogue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Le Nogue fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stone wants to clinch.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Le Nogue or perhaps it was just good defense by Stone which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Le Nogue as Stone shoots in.
Stann Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Nogue jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stann Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Le Nogue. Those never looked like landing.
Stone misses with a combination
and Le Nogue counters with a left to the body.

Le Nogue shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stone's guard.
Le Nogue with a flurry of punches that miss.
Le Nogue throws a big elbow that misses.
Le Nogue missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Le Nogue wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Le Nogue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Le Nogue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone being controlled here, momentarily.
Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Nogue wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Le Nogue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Le Nogue is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Le Nogue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.

Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Le Nogue throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone keeping full guard, as Le Nogue tries to pass.
Le Nogue trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Le Nogue slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stone looking for a guillotine here but Le Nogue defends easily.
Le Nogue makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Nogue looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Le Nogue is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastien Le Nogue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat.

Le Nogue dives in and scores a takedown into Stone's guard.
Le Nogue wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Le Nogue lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Le Nogue accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Le Nogue defends it easily.
Bastien Le Nogue has got the better of the ground game so far.
Le Nogue seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Le Nogue trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Nogue keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Le Nogue is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Stone is looking for a triangle but Le Nogue pushes his legs off easily.
Le Nogue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Le Nogue throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Le Nogue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Nogue trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.

Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Le Nogue is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Nogue looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Le Nogue holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Nogue is keeping the position for now.
Stone postures up in Le Nogue's guard and throws a big left but Le Nogue blocks it.
Stone is looking to pass into half guard but Le Nogue pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Le Nogue is in guard.

Stone has his foot on Le Nogue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Le Nogue works his way back into a safe position though.
Le Nogue missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Nogue is one step ahead there.
Le Nogue is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Le Nogue from controlling successfully.
Stone is controlling Le Nogue's posture.
Stone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Le Nogue's guard.
Stann Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Nogue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bastien Le Nogue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Le Nogue 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastien Le Nogue!
After winning the bout, Bastien Le Nogue thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Godbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinobu Tsukasa (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. Shinobu Tsukasa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Godbeard
vs
Tsukasa

180 cm
28
175 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
174 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinobu Tsukasa!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godbeard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tsukasa.
Godbeard swinging wildly here.
Good work by Tsukasa as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Tsukasa.
Godbeard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Godbeard fails to land with a series of punches.
Godbeard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Godbeard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Robin Godbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godbeard misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsukasa.

Tsukasa moves into range and clinches up with Godbeard.
Tsukasa connects with a knee to the head.
Godbeard is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsukasa has double underhooks.
Godbeard can't break the clinch.
Godbeard wants to break free but Tsukasa has control.
Tsukasa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Godbeard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tsukasa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbeard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsukasa has him pressed against the cage.
Tsukasa lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsukasa.
Tsukasa lands a knee to the body.
Tsukasa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsukasa scores a nice knee to the body.
Tsukasa stalls.
Tsukasa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Godbeard is breathing heavily.
Tsukasa lands a knee to the head.
Tsukasa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Godbeard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tsukasa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Godbeard's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsukasa keeps control of Godbeard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tsukasa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tsukasa working Godbeard over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsukasa working Godbeard over with knees to the body.
Tsukasa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsukasa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tsukasa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tsukasa is struggling to control the position.
Tsukasa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tsukasa lands a damaging elbow.
Tsukasa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsukasa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tsukasa.
Come on Tsukasa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tsukasa lands a knee to the head.
Godbeard is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsukasa has double underhooks.
Tsukasa with a knee to the head.
Godbeard wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard tries to circle away but Tsukasa has him pinned against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsukasa.
Tsukasa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tsukasa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Godbeard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tsukasa is struggling to control the position.
Tsukasa prevents Godbeard from breaking the clinch.
Tsukasa scores with a knee to the head.
Tsukasa landing knees to the body.
Tsukasa scores with a knee to the head.
Tsukasa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsukasa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tsukasa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Godbeard's face.

Godbeard is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsukasa is struggling to control the position.
Oh Godbeard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Godbeard seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shinobu Tsukasa.
Tsukasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Godbeard off the cage and back into range.
Tsukasa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsukasa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Godbeard misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Tsukasa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tsukasa closes the distance and clinches.
Tsukasa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Godbeard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tsukasa scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinobu Tsukasa 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.

A head kick misses from Godbeard.
Godbeard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsukasa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Godbeard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tsukasa counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Godbeard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsukasa doesn't seem phased though.
Tsukasa checks a leg kick.
Godbeard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsukasa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Godbeard tries to work over Tsukasa's front leg with a kick but Tsukasa checks it.
Tsukasa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Tsukasa.
Tsukasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godbeard misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Godbeard does no damage.
Tsukasa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tsukasa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsukasa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Godbeard under the eye.
Tsukasa clobbers Godbeard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsukasa connects with a leg kick. Godbeard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Godbeard looks to land a body kick but Tsukasa moved away.
Tsukasa digs a good body shot into Godbeard's ribs.
Godbeard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tsukasa.

Tsukasa lands a big head kick that sends Godbeard tumbling to the mat! Tsukasa takes a step backwards and waves Godbeard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsukasa lands a nice looking body shot.
Godbeard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tsukasa.
Shinobu Tsukasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Tsukasa - just one landing.
Tsukasa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Godbeard's calf.
Tsukasa lands a big head kick that sends Godbeard to the canvas! Tsukasa follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinobu Tsukasa!
Shinobu Tsukasa is the new welterweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norris Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole's entrance music is The Offspring - Why Don't You Get A Job. A fine choice. Rua has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Cole
vs
Rua

191 cm
24
205 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
205 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Norris Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cole enables Rua to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cole manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Rua 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.

Rua is posturing up here but Cole has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rua tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rua has to tap! Slick submission there by Cole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Norris Cole!
Norris Cole retains his light heavyweight title!
Norris Cole thanked the fans post fight for their support.