CCoR - XXIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ava Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Coke
vs
Noel

187 cm
28
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
171 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Coke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ava Noel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coke moves in looking to clinch but Noel pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Coke scores with a four punch combination!
Coke throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Coke does it's job there.
Coke feints a jab promting Noel to slip. Coke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Noel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Noel is rocked!
Noel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coke.
Noel is still on wobbly legs! Can Coke finish him?

Coke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Noel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Noel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Noel is defending against the submission attempts here by Coke.
Noel seems to have recovered his senses.
Noel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coke's back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Noel looking for the choke but no joy.

Noel has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Coke is in real trouble here. Noel gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Coke is tapping out! Noel wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ava Noel!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pearmine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Pearmine will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Brandao
vs
Pearmine

170 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Pearmine!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao is looking to land body kicks.
Pearmine tries for a takedown but Brandao circles away easily

and Brandao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pearmine's guard now.
Brandao won't allow Pearmine to get back to his feet.

Brandao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandao trying to control but Pearmine is working from the bottom.
Brandao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearmine wants to improve his position but instead Brandao has moved into half guard.

Brandao 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.

Brandao has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pearmine defend it? Brandao steps over the head and cranks it - Pearmine is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brandao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Brandao!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov has chosen Red october as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kjellstrom
vs
Leonov

197 cm
36
265 lbs
24 - 19 - 0

194 cm
35
248 lbs
26 - 27 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vadim Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Leonov.
Kjellstrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kjellstrom tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Leonov counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kjellstrom is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Leonov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leonov trying to control the action but Kjellstrom is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Leonov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on Leonov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjellstrom is trying to control Leonov's posture but Leonov avoids it.
Leonov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Leonov throws a strike aimed at the side of Kjellstrom's head but Kjellstrom avoids it well.
Kjellstrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Kjellstrom regains half guard.
Kjellstrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leonov throwing strikes from guard but Kjellstrom blocks nicely.
Leonov landing with the ground and pound.

Kjellstrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leonov is aware though and is defending well.

Kjellstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leonov lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Kjellstrom working for a triangle but Leonov defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kjellstrom is looking for a triangle here but Leonov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kjellstrom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee asks Leonov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leonov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kjellstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leonov scoring with punches from side control.
Leonov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Leonov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Leonov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kjellstrom has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kjellstrom is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kjellstrom keeps working.
Kjellstrom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kjellstrom is looking to improve his position.

Leonov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kjellstrom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leonov.

Kjellstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leonov pulls his head out easily.
Kjellstrom is not content to let Leonov control the position.
Leonov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kjellstrom is in trouble now - Leonov has advanced to mount!
Kjellstrom is looking to improve his position but Leonov isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kjellstrom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leonov.
Leonov with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kjellstrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kjellstrom tries to hold on but Leonov pushes him away.
Kjellstrom is looking to improve his position but Leonov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kjellstrom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leonov landing strikes from the mount and Kjellstrom is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kjellstrom is in a horrible position here. Leonov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Kjellstrom is rocked!
Kjellstrom can't escape the position.
Leonov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Kjellstrom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kjellstrom covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Leonov!
Post fight, Vadim Leonov took to the microphone: 'I'm not old !'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Chaykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog. Tim Augustine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Augustine
vs
Chaykin

193 cm
32
216 lbs
21 - 19 - 0

191 cm
28
214 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Augustine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sheldon Chaykin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaykin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Augustine.
Augustine throws a front kick aimed at Chaykin's knee but Chaykin avoids it well.
Tim Augustine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaykin moves away from the strike by Augustine.
Augustine shoots for a takedown but Chaykin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Augustine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chaykin pinned against the cage. Chaykin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Augustine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaykin slips a straight right by Augustine.
Augustine dives in and grabs Chaykin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chaykin pushes down on Augustine's head and hops out.
Augustine fails with a takedown attempt.
Augustine throws a hook but Chaykin blocks it.
Augustine tries for a takedown but Chaykin circles away easily
and Chaykin counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustine misses with a body shot
and Chaykin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chaykin stuffs the takedown attempt from Augustine. Augustine gets slowly back to his feet.
Augustine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chaykin swivels and escapes.
Augustine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Augustine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Augustine throws a sloppy body shot
and Chaykin counters with a good low kick that Augustine was not able to check.
Augustine misses with a takedown attempt - Chaykin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Augustine throws a shot from downtown. Chaykin moves away and avoids it.
Augustine misses with a looping right.
Augustine throws a jab when Chaykin was well out of range.
Augustine fails with the takedown

and Chaykin counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chaykin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Augustine blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augustine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chaykin smiles and moves away.
Augustine loads up on a big right hand but Chaykin slips the punch.
Augustine misses with an uppercut.
Augustine fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Augustine with that takedown attempt.
Augustine is breathing heavily.
Augustine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chaykin counters with a nice leg kick.
Augustine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chaykin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Augustine gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chaykin wants to improve his position but Augustine is controlling well.
Chaykin regains full guard. Nicely done.

Augustine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Augustine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustine stops Chaykin from standing up.
Chaykin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augustine is one step ahead there.
Augustine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chaykin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Augustine!
Chaykin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustine regains half guard.

Augustine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chaykin pulls his head out easily.
Augustine gets full guard.
Chaykin scoring with some ground and pound.

Augustine has his foot on Chaykin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaykin works his way back into a safe position though.
Augustine 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.

Augustine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Augustine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Augustine working for a triangle but Chaykin defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Augustine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chaykin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustine.
Chaykin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Augustine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chaykin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Augustine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augustine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Augustine shoots in for a takedown but Chaykin shows good takedown defense.
Nice body kick from Chaykin.
Augustine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaykin but Chaykin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chaykin lands with a nice combination. Augustine backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustine misses with a hook
and Chaykin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chaykin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Augustine misses with a takedown attempt
and Chaykin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Chaykin clinches up with Augustine and pushes him back against the cage.
Chaykin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chaykin tries a knee to the head but Augustine blocks it.
Chaykin landing knees to the head.
Chaykin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Augustines head.
Chaykin crunches a lovely knee into Augustine's ribcage.
Chaykin crunches a lovely knee into Augustine's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Chaykin.
Chaykin lands a nice knee to the body.
Chaykin connects with a knee to the head.
Chaykin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chaykin digs a right hand into Augustine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augustine's gas tank.
Chaykin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustine managing to block the knees to the body from Chaykin.
Chaykin lands a knee to the body.
Chaykin lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Chaykin.
Chaykin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augustine's elbow.
Chaykin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Augustine blocks it with crossed arms.
Chaykin digs a right hand into Augustine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augustine's gas tank.
Chaykin lands an uppercut.
Chaykin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chaykin keeps control of Augustine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Augustine is trying to pull guard but Chaykin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sheldon Chaykin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chaykin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chaykin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Augustine's face.
Chaykin has Augustine pressed against the cage, preventing Augustine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chaykin tries to work over Augustine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaykin lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chaykin walks away with a smile on his face. Augustine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Augustine throws a right and a left that both miss.

Chaykin pushes Augustine up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaykin scores with a shot to the side of Augustine's head.
Chaykin lands with a short shot to the head.
Chaykin cracks Augustine with a nice body shot.
Chaykin tries a body shot but Augustine blocks it.
Chaykin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Augustine's efforts to push away.
Chaykin tries a knee to the head but Augustine blocks it.
Chaykin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chaykin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Augustine's face.
Chaykin blocks a body shot from Augustine.
Chaykin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Augustines head.
Chaykin misses with a knee to the head.
Chaykin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Augustine blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaykin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chaykin struggles to land a body shot inside as Augustine controls his hands.
Chaykin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaykin throws a knee to the head but misses.

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

Augustine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chaykin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustine landing strikes.

Augustine tries for a kimura but Chaykin is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Augustine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Augustine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaykin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheldon Chaykin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Chaykin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Augustine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaykin but Chaykin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Augustine has his takedown stuffed
enabling Chaykin to counter with a crisp jab.

Augustine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chaykin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Augustine is in Chaykin's guard.
Chaykin 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.
Augustine stops Chaykin from standing up.

Augustine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Augustine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Augustine won't allow Chaykin to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Augustine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chaykin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Augustine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chaykin's head.
Augustine throws a big elbow that misses.
Augustine preventing the sweep.
Augustine postures up in Chaykin's guard and throws a big left but Chaykin blocks it.
Chaykin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Augustine.
Augustine throwing strikes from guard but Chaykin blocks nicely.
Augustine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaykin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augustine 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.
Augustine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chaykin wants to sweep here but Augustine controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chaykin is on top in guard.
Chaykin tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustine is retaining full guard.
Augustine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chaykin manages to get himself to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaykin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!

Augustine 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.

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

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

Augustine drops back looking for a leg! Chaykin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chaykin manages to kick Augustine off! Augustine jumps back into Chaykin's guard.
Chaykin wants to get back to his feet but Augustine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaykin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augustine is in close to Chaykin's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Chaykin is rocked!
Augustine postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Chaykin covers up, he's hurt! Augustine keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Augustine and the ref steps in to end the fight! Augustine can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Augustine!
After winning the bout, Tim Augustine thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diablo Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Diablo Chang has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Chang
vs
Mitrione

191 cm
21
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Good gas tank

BeastMode

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diablo Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Mitrione!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang throws a looping overhand right but Mitrione ducks down to avoid it.

Mitrione drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mitrione passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chang prevents Mitrione from moving into mount.

Mitrione is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chang looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mitrione gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chang is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mitrione lets go of the hold and Chang can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Mitrione!
Matt Mitrione decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Severn
vs
Sigurdsson

188 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

204 cm
24
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ragnar Sigurdsson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn dodges the punch combination from Sigurdsson.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sigurdsson enables Severn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sigurdsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sigurdsson wants to stand up but Severn is controlling him.

Severn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigurdsson keeping full guard, as Severn tries to pass.
Severn is pushing down on Sigurdsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sigurdsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Severn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Severn thows a huge punch but Sigurdsson dodges it nicely.
Severn is pressing down on Sigurdsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sigurdsson is holding on for now.

Severn seems to be working for a kimura but Sigurdsson defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Severn seems to be working for a kimura but Sigurdsson defends the submission attempt.
Severn prevents Sigurdsson from standing back up.

Severn is working for a kimura but Sigurdsson is defending it quite comfortably.

Severn seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn controlling the pace.

Severn is trying to work for a kimura but Sigurdsson is defending well.
Severn is pressing down on Sigurdsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sigurdsson is holding on for now.
Severn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Severn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sigurdsson defends it well.
Severn prevents Sigurdsson from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Severn is looking for a kimura here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Severn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sigurdsson sees it coming and defends easily.

Severn is trying to work for a kimura but Sigurdsson is defending well.

Severn seems to be working for a kimura but Sigurdsson defends the submission attempt.
Sigurdsson pushes Severn off looking to stand but Severn dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Severn is trying to work for a kimura but Sigurdsson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severn trying to control the action but Sigurdsson is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Severn seems to be working for a kimura but Sigurdsson defends the submission attempt.

Severn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sigurdsson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Severn 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.

Severn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sigurdsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Severn back to the cage. Sigurdsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sigurdsson misses with an uppercut.
Sigurdsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Sigurdsson misses the target.
Ragnar Sigurdsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigurdsson looks to land a left hand but Severn moved out of range nicely.
Severn ducks under a wild hook from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson misses with a low kick as Severn jumps back.
Severn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sigurdsson misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson misses with a low kick as Severn jumps back.
Severn tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Sigurdsson misses.
Sigurdsson throws a right and a left that Severn avoids nicely.
Severn avoids a kick to the body.
Sigurdsson throws a low kick but Severn moves out of range easily.
Sigurdsson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Severn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Severn.
Severn stops Sigurdsson from standing up.
Dan Severn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sigurdsson is breathing heavily.
Severn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Severn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigurdsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Severn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigurdsson is looking to stand up but Severn isn't so interested in that idea.
Severn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Severn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Severn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Severn wants to control from the top but Sigurdsson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sigurdsson enables Severn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sigurdsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Severn wants to control from the top but Sigurdsson keeps moving.

Severn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sigurdsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Severn, into his guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Severn!
Dan Severn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Menzies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Menzies
vs
Williamson

170 cm
24
140 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

178 cm
26
134 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Alpha-Male Supplements +Laundry Service)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Menzies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menzies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williamson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menzies has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williamson finds it's way round the side to connect with Menzies's head.
Menzies loads up on a big right hand but Williamson slips the punch.
Menzies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williamson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menzies needs to keep his hands up - Williamson had a free shot at his head there.
Menzies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williamson as he jumps to the side.
Williamson lands a nice shot to the body.
Williamson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williamson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Menzies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williamson.
Menzies just misses with a punch to the body.
Menzies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williamson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williamson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menzies.
Williamson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williamson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Menzies's head backwards.
Williamson cracks Menzies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williamson lands a head shot.
Williamson misses with a straight left.
Williamson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williamson fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menzies takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menzies dodges the punch combination from Williamson.
Williamson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williamson throws a series of punches but Menzies avoids them all with ease.
Williamson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williamson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Menzies checks it well.
Menzies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williamson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Menzies has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williamson.
Menzies misses with a body shot.
Menzies fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Menzies tries to clinch but Williamson is having none of it.
Menzies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williamson throws a looping overhand right but Menzies ducks down to avoid it.
Williamson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Menzies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williamson lands a really nice looking cross but Menzies seems unphased.
Williamson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Menzies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menzies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menzies ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
Menzies needs to keep his hands up - Williamson had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Williamson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williamson.
Menzies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williamson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williamson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Menzies had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williamson misses with a wild combination.
Menzies drops his hands momentarily and Williamson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williamson throws a right hand that Menzies ducks under and follows up with a left that Menzies also avoids with ease.
Menzies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williamson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Williamson as he connects with a hook.
Williamson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Menzies ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
An inside leg kick from Williamson misses.
Williamson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menzies.
Williamson misses with a series of wild punches.
Menzies will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williamson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anthony Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Williamson.
Williamson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Menzies.
Menzies tries to score with some ground and pound. Williamson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Williamson wants to get back to his feet but Menzies drags him back down.
Menzies postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Menzies is trying to get an arm triangle but Williamson is defending well.
Menzies postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menzies slows the pace down.
Menzies connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Williamson some visible discomfort.
Menzies throws an elbow but Williamson slips to the side and avoids it well.

Menzies thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Menzies misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Menzies goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Williamson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Menzies but great work by Williamson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Menzies ducks right into an uppercut from Williamson.
Anthony Williamson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menzies missing with a left hand there. Williamson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williamson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Menzies is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Williamson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Williamson lands the left hand.
Menzies shoots in but no luck this time.
Williamson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Williamson does no damage.
Menzies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menzies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williamson was well out of range. Poor timing from Menzies.
Menzies throws a big shot that misses.
Menzies takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Menzies throws a looping overhand right but Williamson ducks down to avoid it.
Anthony Williamson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menzies slips a straight right by Williamson.
Menzies throws a jab when Williamson was well out of range.
Menzies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Williamson. Those never looked like landing.
Williamson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williamson looks to land a left hand but Menzies moved out of range nicely.
Williamson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menzies throws out the jab.
Menzies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williamson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Williamson.
Menzies walks into a left hand.
Menzies pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williamson is out of range and Menzies settles back down.
Menzies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williamson was well out of range. Poor timing from Menzies.
Williamson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williamson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williamson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williamson lunges at Menzies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menzies's hand.
Williamson misses with a looping left.
Menzies shoots for a double leg takedown but Williamson sprawls well. He's pushed Menzies's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Menzies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left and a right from Williamson both land. Nice combination.
Williamson connects with a single shot there.
Williamson defending well as Menzies loads up on a big left hand.
Menzies throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Menzies ducks right into an uppercut from Williamson.
No joy there for Williamson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williamson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies scores with the left hand. Williamson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Williamson as Menzies shoots in.
Williamson tests Menzies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menzies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Menzies takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Menzies throws a jab but it's blocked by Williamson.
Menzies throws a right hand that Williamson ducks under and follows up with a left that Williamson also avoids with ease.
A big left from Menzies misses.
Williamson throws a looping overhand right but Menzies ducks down to avoid it.
Menzies slips under a jab from Williamson.
Williamson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Menzies misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Menzies.
Menzies closes the distance and clinches up with Williamson, looking for a takedown. Menzies pushes Williamson against the cage but Williamson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menzies.
Menzies lunges at Williamson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williamson's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
Williamson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williamson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menzies.
A jab from Williamson does it's job there.
Williamson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menzies. That did some damage!
Williamson moves away from the strike by Menzies.
Menzies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Williamson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menzies tries a head kick but it misses.
Williamson lands with a cross.
Williamson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menzies. Menzies circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williamson misses with a looping right.
Williamson moves out of range as Menzies strikes.
Williamson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williamson lands a head shot.
Williamson blocks a jab.
Menzies changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williamson tries to avoid it but Menzies manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williamson to the ground. Williamson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williamson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Menzies momentarily.
Menzies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williamson's waist but Williamson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menzies off to one side.
Menzies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson throws a body punch but Menzies moves out of range.
Williamson throws a series of strikes that have Menzies backpedaling.

Menzies is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williamson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Menzies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williamson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Menzies's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Williamson dives in looking to finish as Menzies flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Williamson's strikes! Williamson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Menzies's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Menzies was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Williamson!
Anthony Williamson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MMA ANIMAL logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Bags - Cavemen Rejoice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Suokuokka
vs
Sutter

189 cm
27
255 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

188 cm
28
265 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Sutter!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokuokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suokuokka.
Suokuokka doesn't manage to clinch there - Sutter circles away.
Suokuokka fails with an attempt to clinch.

Suokuokka shoots in and gets a takedown into Sutter's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Suokuokka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sutter's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suokuokka trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suokuokka won't allow Sutter to sweep him here.
Suokuokka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sutter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suokuokka wants to control from the top but Sutter keeps moving.

Suokuokka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sutter 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.
Suokuokka trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka wants to pass the guard but Sutter is keeping the position.
Sutter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suokuokka wants to control from the top but Sutter keeps moving.

Akseli Suokuokka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Suokuokka rushes Sutter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Suokuokka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sutter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suokuokka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sutter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sutter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suokuokka walks into a jab.
Suokuokka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suokuokka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suokuokka cracks the inside of Sutter's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suokuokka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sutter looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suokuokka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sutter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Suokuokka tries to advance to mount but Sutter denies him.
Sutter parries the strikes from Suokuokka easily there. Suokuokka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sutter to escape.
Suokuokka creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Suokuokka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sutter is not content to let Suokuokka control the position.
Sutter is trying to control Suokuokka's posture but Suokuokka avoids it.
The strikes coming from Suokuokka are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suokuokka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sutter is avoiding damage well.
Suokuokka lands some shots froms side control.
Sutter is looking to regain half guard here but Suokuokka keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suokuokka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sutter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Suokuokka landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Suokuokka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Suokuokka trying to control the position but Sutter is working away.
A lull in the action here.

Suokuokka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sutter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Suokuokka wants to control but Sutter is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka landing strikes.
Suokuokka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sutter parries the strikes from Suokuokka easily there. Suokuokka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sutter to escape.
Suokuokka wants to control but Sutter is keeping him busy.
Suokuokka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sutter is not content to let Suokuokka control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutter wants to control but Suokuokka postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sutter is trying to get back to his feet.
Sutter wants to control but Suokuokka postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akseli Suokuokka 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.

Suokuokka lands a hook that stumbles Sutter back into the cage. Suokuokka follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Sutter to the canvas! Suokuokka pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Sutter has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Akseli Suokuokka!