U.H.F. - 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between What Is Your Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Schmierer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmierer has chosen Korpiklaani - Hunting Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Is Your Name
vs
Schmierer

183 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, What Is Your Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Schmierer!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmierer tries to bum rush Name with a series of wild strikes but Name uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Name fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Name on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schmierer. Schmierer obviously looking to wear him down.
Schmierer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmierer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Name fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Name cracks the inside of Schmierer's front leg.
Name throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Name stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Name wants it to stay on the feet.
Adam Schmierer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Name throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schmierer shoots in and drives through. Name sprawls well.
What Is Your Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Schmierer.
Schmierer looks winded!
Name misses with a head kick.
Name misses with a head kick.
Schmierer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmierer shoots in looking for a takedown but Name manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schmierer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Name throws a head kick but Schmierer moves out of range.
Schmierer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Name connects with a body shot that sends Schmierer's belly button to the back.
Name thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schmierer if he has to take too many more of those.
Schmierer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Name connects with a high kick.

It looks like Adam Schmierer has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmierer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Name as he jumps to the side.
Name tries a head kick but it misses.
Name lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Name.
Schmierer blocks a head kick by Name.
Name throws a head kick that misses.
Schmierer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schmierer shoots in for a takedown but Name shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Name bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schmierer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Name is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Schmierer.
Name lands with a right that hurts Schmierer. Schmierer looks to clinch but Name throws a short knee that drops Schmierer. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). What Is Your Name!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

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

Clifton
vs
Franklin

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benson Clifton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clifton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clifton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Clifton trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.

Clifton has gone for a leg lock! Franklin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clifton's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benson Clifton!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tobias Franklin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Franklin
vs
Larsen

183 cm
19
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tobias Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ethan Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Larsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Franklin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Larsen is looking to stand up but Franklin isn't so interested in that idea.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larsen is keeping the position for now.
Franklin stops Larsen from standing up.
Franklin trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Larsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franklin won't allow Larsen to get back to his feet.
Franklin is looking to stand up but Larsen won't let him.
Larsen keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen wants to get back to his feet but Franklin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Larsen is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Franklin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franklin wants it to stay on the feet.
Larsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franklin swivels and escapes.

Franklin forces Larsen back against the cage and clinches.
Larsen wants a takedown but no success here.
Tobias Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Larsen.

Franklin wants the takedown. Larsen is fighting it off but Franklin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Larsen's guard against the cage.
Franklin looking to pass the guard.
Franklin is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.

Franklin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Larsen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Larsen has escaped and now he's on top!
Larsen wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard.
Larsen wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Franklin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franklin stuffs the takedown attempt from Larsen. Larsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Larsen slips under a jab.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Larsen shows good takedown defense.
Franklin shoots in but no luck this time.

Franklin gets caught napping as Larsen dives in and scores a takedown. Franklin manages to retain guard.
Franklin being controlled here, momentarily.
Larsen wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Larsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Larsen from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ethan Larsen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Franklin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Franklin fails to land the takedown.

Larsen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franklin sprawls well initially but Larsen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Larsen working the head and body with strikes.
Larsen is keen to just control but Franklin is a slippery customer.
Well, if Larsen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Larsen 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsen throwing shots but Franklin is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ethan Larsen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Larsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Franklin moves into the clinch.

Franklin drags the fight down to the ground.
Larsen wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Larsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ethan Larsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larsen trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ethan Larsen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Larsen looks to throw the jab but Franklin is out of range.

Larsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franklin to the mat! Franklin manages to get full guard.
Larsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larsen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Larsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Franklin 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Franklin stuffs the takedown.
Larsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franklin is fending him off so far but Larsen persists. Nope, Franklin circles away and we're back to standing.
Tobias Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Larsen.

Larsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franklin to the mat! Franklin manages to get full guard.
Franklin trying to control the position.

Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franklin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franklin wants it to stay on the feet.
Larsen with a poor takedown

and Franklin counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franklin pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Franklin pulls Larsen into guard.
Larsen is stalling in the full guard.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Larsen is in close to Franklin's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larsen working some strikes from top position.
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet.
Larsen looking to sit in guard and control but Franklin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Larsen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Franklin manages to pass to side control.
Franklin trying to control from half guard but Larsen is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Franklin manages to move to mount!
Larsen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Franklin.
Larsen is working to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Larsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Franklin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Larsen has worked his arm free - good work by Larsen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Larsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Franklin throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Franklin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larsen defends it nicely.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Larsen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Larsen showed some decent athleticism there.
Larsen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Franklin's thigh. Franklin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larsen postures up and lands a big shot to Franklin's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Larsen from controlling successfully.
Larsen 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.
Larsen looking to pass the guard.

Franklin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Larsen has passed into half guard!
Larsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Larsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larsen is trying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Larsen is nestled in close to Franklin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larsen controlling the pace.
Larsen working over Franklin with some ground and pound. Franklin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Larsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Larsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franklin tries to get to full guard but Larsen has control of the leg.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin moves into full guard.
Larsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Larsen.
Larsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Franklin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Larsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Larsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Franklin has a closed guard, preventing Larsen from standing up.
Larsen trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Larsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franklin's head.
Larsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larsen distracts Franklin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franklin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Larsen stands and throws Franklin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Larsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Ethan Larsen!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Ethan Larsen!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Ethan Larsen!

Ethan Larsen wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krovitzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krovitzky is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bliss N Eso - Addicted. 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.

Sarpong
vs
Krovitzky

187 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

201 cm
27
207 lbs
3 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q
CEC Nutrition Q160

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeffrey Sarpong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Krovitzky!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarpong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krovitzky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarpong defends it nicely.
Krovitzky has a takedown stuffed.
Krovitzky avoids the head kick by Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Krovitzky tries to clinch up.
Sarpong lands with a slapping head kick.
Krovitzky tries to clinch there but Sarpong circles away.

Krovitzky clinches.
Sarpong has Krovitzky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krovitzky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sarpong throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong misses with a short punch on the inside.

Krovitzky breaks the clinch.
Krovitzky is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krovitzky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sarpong throws a sloppy head kick and Krovitzky moves out of range easily.
Sarpong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sarpong.

Krovitzky moves into the clinch successfully.

Krovitzky breaks the clinch.
Sarpong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krovitzky blocks a head kick by Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses.
Krovitzky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses.
Krovitzky wants to clinch.
Krovitzky sizes up Sarpong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krovitzky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sarpong circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krovitzky is defended easily by Sarpong.
Jeffrey Sarpong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Krovitzky.
Sarpong throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong fails to land with a series of punches.
Krovitzky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sarpong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sarpong misses with a head kick.
Krovitzky tries to clinch up.
Sarpong misses with a few strikes there.

Krovitzky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sarpong did well to prevent Krovitzky getting side control.
Sarpong wants to get back to full guard.
Krovitzky wants to stand up but Sarpong is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong tries to get to full guard but Krovitzky has control of the leg.
Krovitzky tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sarpong controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarpong manages to get to full guard.
Sarpong wants to stand and escape but Krovitzky is having none of it.

Sarpong is looking to sinch up a triangle. Krovitzky throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sarpong's body to avoid the submission. Sarpong has instead reached around Krovitzky's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sarpong arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jeffrey Sarpong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Bromley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Manfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bromley comes to the cage accompanied by Number One. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bromley
vs
Manfield

180 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Bromley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Manfield!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bromley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Manfield actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Bromley seems content to control.
Manfield trying to control here.
Manfield is looking to improve his position.
Bromley slows the pace down in half guard.
Manfield is looking for a sweep. Bromley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bromley slows the pace down in half guard.
Bromley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because David Bromley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bromley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfield with a poor takedown
and Bromley counters with a three punch combo that has Manfield backing up. Manfield nods at Bromley to acknowledge the strikes.
Manfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bromley's waist but Bromley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manfield off to one side.

Manfield shoots in and bounces Bromley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Manfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Bromley is keeping the position.

Bromley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Manfield off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bromley doesn't manage to clinch there - Manfield circles away.
Manfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Bromley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
David Bromley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Manfield.
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!
Bromley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant Manfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bromley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfield fails to land the takedown.
Manfield looks winded!
Bromley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Manfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Bromley has one foot on Manfield's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Manfield enables Bromley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Manfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bromley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manfield is controlling Bromley's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bromley 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.
Manfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bromley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Bromley misses.

Bromley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Bromley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manfield is being controlled here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield wants to control but Bromley postures up.
Manfield is not content to let Bromley control the position.
Manfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manfield struggling a bit here.
Manfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manfield gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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!
Manfield has given up his back here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bromley.
Bromley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bromley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manfield.
Bromley throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
Bromley scores with a one two! Manfield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bromley defends it nicely.
David Bromley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Manfield.
Manfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bromley avoids it really well and circles away.
Manfield is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Bromley as Manfield shoots in.
Bromley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bromley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bromley misses with a low kick as Manfield jumps back.

Bromley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manfield to the ground. Bromley is now in Manfield's guard.

Bromley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bromley forces his way into half guard.

Bromley seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Manfield is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Bromley!
David Bromley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

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

Heaslip
vs
Brandao

175 cm
21
171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Heaslip!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heaslip tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brandao swivels and escapes.

Brandao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Brandao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Brandao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heaslip defends it well.
Heaslip is not content to let Brandao control the position.
Nice strikes from Brandao there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brandao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brandao throwing shots but Heaslip is blocking nicely.

Brandao is trying to work for a kimura but Heaslip is defending well.
Brandao content to control rather than advance.
Heaslip wants to improve his position but Brandao is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heaslip has a hand on Brandao's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brandao takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Brandao controlling the position easily from mount.

Heaslip has left one of his arms exposed and Brandao doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Heaslip screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao is the new welterweight champion!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Punchy McArmsnappington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Douglas (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.

McArmsnappington
vs
Douglas

185 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Sparta Fightware

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Punchy McArmsnappington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Douglas!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Douglas shoots in and gets a takedown into McArmsnappington's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

McArmsnappington working for a triangle but Douglas defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Douglas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McArmsnappington's guard.
McArmsnappington works his way to full guard. Good work.
McArmsnappington working a defensive guard here.
McArmsnappington tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McArmsnappington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Douglas trying to control but McArmsnappington is working from the bottom.

McArmsnappington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Douglas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McArmsnappington is keeping the position for now.
McArmsnappington is trying to keep Douglas in close.
Douglas wants to pass the guard but McArmsnappington is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Douglas drops back looking for a leg! McArmsnappington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McArmsnappington manages to kick Douglas off! Douglas jumps back into McArmsnappington's guard.
Douglas pushing down on McArmsnappington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

McArmsnappington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Douglas trying to mount his opponent but McArmsnappington defends it.
Douglas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McArmsnappington tries to roll over but Douglas keeps him under control.

Douglas seems to be looking for submissions.
Douglas trying to control the action but McArmsnappington is working from the bottom.
McArmsnappington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Douglas trying to control from half guard but McArmsnappington is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas passes to side control.
McArmsnappington struggling a bit here.
McArmsnappington tries to buck Douglas off but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArmsnappington stops Douglas from passing to mount.
McArmsnappington wants to control but Douglas postures up.

Douglas tries for a kimura but McArmsnappington is defending well.
McArmsnappington is trying to control Douglas's posture but Douglas avoids it.
McArmsnappington prevents Douglas from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Douglas is trying to get an arm triangle but McArmsnappington is defending well.
Douglas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Douglas trying to control the action but McArmsnappington is working from the bottom.
McArmsnappington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Douglas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McArmsnappington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Douglas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McArmsnappington defends it well.
McArmsnappington is staying active underneath Douglas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Douglas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McArmsnappington is just riding it out for now. Douglas eventually gives up the hold.
McArmsnappington wants to control but Douglas is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is keen to just control but McArmsnappington is a slippery customer.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but McArmsnappington defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

McArmsnappington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Douglas pulls his head out easily.
McArmsnappington manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArmsnappington is trying to control the position but Douglas postures up.
McArmsnappington keeping full guard, as Douglas tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArmsnappington thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Douglas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McArmsnappington gets tackled into the cage by Douglas. Douglas maintains the clinch.
Douglas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McArmsnappington blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Douglas pulls guard.
Douglas trying to control the position.
Douglas wants to sweep but no luck.
McArmsnappington throwing strikes from guard but Douglas blocks nicely.

McArmsnappington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McArmsnappington trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
Charles Douglas has got the better of the ground game so far.
McArmsnappington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McArmsnappington throwing strikes from guard but Douglas blocks nicely.

Douglas looking for a guillotine here but McArmsnappington defends easily.
McArmsnappington throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Douglas is working for a guillotine from mount but McArmsnappington frees his head quite easily.
McArmsnappington is looking to get to half guard.
McArmsnappington tries to hold on but Douglas postures up.
McArmsnappington is looking to improve his position but Douglas isn't that keen on the idea.
McArmsnappington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Douglas wants to control the pace but McArmsnappington is squirming around nicely.

Douglas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McArmsnappington is surviving well by controlling Douglas's body position as best he can.
Douglas trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington working to try and regain half guard.
Douglas trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Douglas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McArmsnappington has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Douglas looking to secure an arm triangle but McArmsnappington defends it well.
McArmsnappington tries to reverse the position but Douglas maintains control.
Douglas looking to control but McArmsnappington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McArmsnappington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McArmsnappington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Douglas.

Douglas has control of McArmsnappington's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McArmsnappington regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington tries to lock up and control but Douglas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McArmsnappington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Douglas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McArmsnappington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Douglas is keeping the position for now.

Douglas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
McArmsnappington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McArmsnappington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McArmsnappington passes Douglas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Douglas gets back to full guard.
Douglas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McArmsnappington looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington stands and throws Douglas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Douglas gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArmsnappington prevents Douglas from improving his position.
McArmsnappington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McArmsnappington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McArmsnappington tries to control but Douglas wriggling away.

McArmsnappington wants to finish this one by submission but Douglas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McArmsnappington.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas is desperately trying to improve his position but McArmsnappington has a good base and remains in mount.
McArmsnappington with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Douglas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArmsnappington.
McArmsnappington looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
McArmsnappington scores with a decent looking hook.
Punchy McArmsnappington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Douglas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Douglas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Douglas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McArmsnappington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on McArmsnappington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Douglas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McArmsnappington is trying to get back to half guard.
McArmsnappington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Douglas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McArmsnappington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Douglas 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.
Douglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are battling for position here. McArmsnappington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

McArmsnappington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Douglas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Douglas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Douglas trying to control but McArmsnappington is working from the bottom.
Douglas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McArmsnappington looking for a sweep. Not yet McArmsnappington, not yet.

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

McArmsnappington working for a triangle but Douglas defends it easily.
Douglas controlling from the top position.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but McArmsnappington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArmsnappington throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McArmsnappington keeping full guard, as Douglas tries to pass.
Douglas stopping the sweep attempt from McArmsnappington.
Douglas's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Douglas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Douglas tries to clinch there but McArmsnappington circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArmsnappington.
McArmsnappington just misses with a punch to the body.
McArmsnappington lands a head shot.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArmsnappington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from McArmsnappington.

Douglas gets a clinch.
McArmsnappington tries to pull guard but Douglas won't allow it.
Douglas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Douglas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Douglas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McArmsnappington up against the cage.
Douglas misses with a knee to the head.
Douglas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas stalls.

Douglas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McArmsnappington regains 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!

McArmsnappington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Douglas defends it easily.

Douglas 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McArmsnappington is on top in guard.

McArmsnappington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArmsnappington stopping the sweep attempt from Douglas.

Douglas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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 Punchy McArmsnappington.
I think Douglas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Charles Douglas!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Charles Douglas!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Charles Douglas!

Charles Douglas wins by unanimous decision!
Charles Douglas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Penn
vs
Wallace

176 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

178 cm
21
179 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Wallace!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn with a poor takedown
and Wallace counters with a left and a right that stings Penn.

Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penn lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wallace seems keen to control Penn's posture.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Wallace manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wallace looking to finish Penn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penn!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wallace connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penn controlling the position well.
Penn is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn taking some punishment here, with Wallace in his half guard.
Wallace throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Wallace working Penn over with strikes.
Wallace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wallace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
Penn wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wallace drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wallace working Penn over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wallace thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Wallace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Penn's head.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn has Wallace pulled in close to control his posture.
Wallace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wallace stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Penn is rocked!

It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn tries to buck Wallace off but Wallace is having none of it.
Oh Penn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wallace scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looks up at the clock and then as Penn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wallace smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wallace working the body and head with strikes.
Penn is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Wallace lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Penn down.
Wallace working the head and body with strikes.
Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Penn stops Wallace from passing to mount.
Wallace working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wallace working away.
Wallace looks up at the clock and then as Penn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wallace smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wallace is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Penn looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Wallace turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Wallace!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Debonair Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Weebalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weebalos has chosen Big Sean - Guap as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Mitchell
vs
Weebalos

170 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
171 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Debonair Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Weebalos!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weebalos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Duke Weebalos has been cut.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Weebalos moves into the clinch.
Weebalos looking to stall.
Weebalos stops a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Weebalos goes for a takedown attempt but Mitchell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debonair Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitchell is defended easily by Weebalos.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell clinches with his opponent.
Mitchell can't get the takedown.
Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weebalos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weebalos looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weebalos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Mitchell wants the takedown. Weebalos is fighting it off but Mitchell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Weebalos's guard against the cage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Weebalos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
Weebalos has his hands on Mitchell's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Mitchell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mitchell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Weebalos for as long as he can get away with.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Weebalos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Debonair Mitchell just wasn't active enough.
Weebalos throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot.
Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weebalos is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Weebalos circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchell fails with the takedown.

Mitchell darts in and clinches Weebalos up against the cage.
Weebalos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Weebalos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mitchell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Weebalos to the mat. Weebalos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weebalos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Debonair Mitchell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Weebalos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weebalos is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Weebalos circles away and we're back to standing.
Weebalos avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Weebalos.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Weebalos.
Weebalos slaps away a takedown attempt from Mitchell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weebalos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weebalos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debonair Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mitchell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell postures up in Weebalos's guard and throws a big left but Weebalos blocks it.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weebalos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Weebalos wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Duke Weebalos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Weebalos throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitchell is defended easily by Weebalos.

Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to drag Weebalos to the mat but Weebalos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mitchell is working for takedown but Weebalos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Weebalos tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
Mitchell goes for a takedown attempt but Weebalos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Weebalos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weebalos counters with a left and a right that stings Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a takedown
and Weebalos counters with a three punch combo that has Mitchell backing up. Mitchell nods at Weebalos to acknowledge the strikes.
Mitchell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Weebalos counters with a left and a right that stings Mitchell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Weebalos has closed the distance and engaged Mitchell in a clinch.
Weebalos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Weebalos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell is working for takedown but Weebalos is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mitchell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mitchell manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Debonair Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duke Weebalos's cut.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell can't get the takedown.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Weebalos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Weebalos tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weebalos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debonair Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell wants a takedown.
Mitchell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Weebalos breaks the clinch.
Weebalos looks to land a left hand but Mitchell moved out of range nicely.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Weebalos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weebalos postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it.
Weebalos stops Mitchell from standing up.
Weebalos is stalling in the full guard.
Weebalos looking to pass the guard.
Weebalos trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Weebalos throws an elbow that misses. Mitchell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weebalos's guard. Nice move by Mitchell!
Debonair Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weebalos keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Debonair Mitchell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Weebalos dives in and grabs Mitchell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes down on Weebalos's head and hops out.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Weebalos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Mitchell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown.
Weebalos misses with a knee to the head.
Weebalos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
Mitchell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weebalos prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
Weebalos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weebalos scores with a knee to the head.
Weebalos is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Weebalos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mitchell regains guard.
Weebalos wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weebalos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell looking to control.

Weebalos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weebalos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weebalos is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.

Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weebalos defends it easily.
Weebalos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weebalos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Weebalos is looking to stand up but Mitchell won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weebalos won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mitchell kicks Weebalos off and gets to his feet.
Mitchell with a poor takedown
and Weebalos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Weebalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitchell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Debonair Mitchell!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Debonair Mitchell!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Debonair Mitchell!

Debonair Mitchell wins by unanimous decision!