U.H.F. 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antony Biistron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Waganowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Waganowski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Biistron
vs
Waganowski

180 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antony Biistron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Waganowski!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biistron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Waganowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Biistron eats them both and turns towards Waganowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A shot to the body from Biistron misses
and Waganowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Biistron scores with a takedown into Waganowski's guard.
Waganowski is trying to keep Biistron in close.
Biistron scoring with punches to the head and body.

Biistron gets to his feet. Waganowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biistron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Waganowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Waganowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Biistron under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waganowski with a jab.

Biistron shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Waganowski is trying to defend but Biistron finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Biistron not doing much here.
Biistron has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Waganowski tries to get to full guard but Biistron has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biistron is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Waganowski defends it well.
Biistron sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Biistron stands up out of the half guard.
A left and a right from Waganowski both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biistron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Waganowski pinned against the cage. Waganowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Waganowski throws a one two combo.

Waganowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Waganowski as Biistron tries to tie him up.
Biistron drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waganowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antony Biistron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biistron trying to land knees to the body.
Waganowski wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biistron jumps guard but Waganowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Biistron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Waganowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Biistron has double underhooks.
Biistron is looking for a takedown.
Waganowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biistron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waganowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Biistron is trying to maintain a safe position but Waganowski gets an underhook and turns Biistron into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biistron misses with an elbow strike.
Biistron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Waganowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Biistron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Waganowski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Biistron back to the cage. Waganowski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Antony Biistron has been cut.
Biistron wants to clinch.
Tim Waganowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waganowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Biistron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Waganowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Biistron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Waganowski.
Biistron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waganowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Waganowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biistron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biistron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biistron doesn't manage to clinch there - Waganowski circles away.
Waganowski lands with a right hand.
Waganowski cracks Biistron with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waganowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Biistron misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Waganowski as Biistron shoots in.

Biistron shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Biistron showed some decent athleticism there.
Waganowski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Biistron jumps into side control!
Waganowski is trying to work for a sweep but Biistron has mounted him!
Biistron takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Biistron with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biistron is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biistron tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Biistron landing strikes from the mount.
Waganowski is squirming around, avoiding Biistron's attempts to control the action.
Biistron breaks from Waganowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Biistron content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Waganowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biistron lands a heavy elbow.
Biistron avoids the attempt from Waganowski to control.
Biistron controlling the position easily from mount.
Biistron breaks from Waganowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Biistron is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Waganowski is surviving well by controlling Biistron's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Biistron with shots to the head and body - Waganowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antony Biistron dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antony Biistron's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

No luck for Biistron with that takedown attempt.
Waganowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Biistron shoots in looking for a takedown. Waganowski tries to sprawl out of it but Biistron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Waganowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Waganowski.
Biistron tries to clinch but Waganowski is having none of it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Waganowski enables Biistron to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Waganowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Biistron stands up over Waganowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Biistron stands up and waves to Waganowski to follow him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waganowski feints a jab promting Biistron to slip. Waganowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Biistron slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waganowski cracks Biistron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Waganowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Waganowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab by Waganowski.
Waganowski clobbers Biistron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Waganowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Biistron looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Waganowski wants to get back to his feet but Biistron is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Biistron 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.
Biistron passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waganowski has hold of Biistron's hands but Biistron slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Biistron is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Waganowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antony Biistron!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Kassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Socially Awesome Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kassidy
vs
Awesome Penguin

195 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Butch Kassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Socially Awesome Penguin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Awesome Penguin.
Awesome Penguin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Awesome Penguin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kassidy as he avoids it easily.
Kassidy tries for a takedown but Awesome Penguin circles away easily
and Awesome Penguin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kassidy is breathing heavily.

Kassidy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kassidy lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kassidy throws an elbow that misses. Awesome Penguin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kassidy's guard. Nice move by Awesome Penguin!
Awesome Penguin lands a couple of elbows.
Awesome Penguin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Awesome Penguin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Awesome Penguin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Awesome Penguin postures up in Kassidy's guard and throws a big left but Kassidy blocks it.
Awesome Penguin lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome Penguin passes into half guard.
Awesome Penguin controlling the action here.
Awesome Penguin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kassidy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Awesome Penguin is nestled in close to Kassidy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kassidy taking some punishment here, with Awesome Penguin in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Awesome Penguin.
Awesome Penguin working over Kassidy with some ground and pound. Kassidy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Awesome Penguin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kassidy is looking to improve his position.
Awesome Penguin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Awesome Penguin winds up and cracks Kassidy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome Penguin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Awesome Penguin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kassidy trying to hold on to Awesome Penguin's head to control him but Awesome Penguin postures up.
Awesome Penguin lands strikes from half guard.
Awesome Penguin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Awesome Penguin lands a nice shot to the head.
Oooh a big shot lands for Awesome Penguin! Kassidy is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Socially Awesome Penguin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Pearmine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pearmine
vs
Jackman

183 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 11 - 0

188 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Pearmine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugh Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearmine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pearmine looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Jackman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackman lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Jackman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jackman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pearmine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackman has managed to get both his arms back between Pearmine's legs - danger averted.
Jackman cracks Pearmine with a solid left hand.

Pearmine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearmine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackman is stalling in the full guard.
Pearmine keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Jackman throwing strikes from guard but Pearmine blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pearmine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackman defends it easily.
Pearmine keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Jackman working some strikes from top position.
Jackman wants to control from the top but Pearmine keeps moving.
Jackman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackman looking to sit in guard and control but Pearmine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearmine wants to stand and escape but instead Jackman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Jackman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pearmine, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackman rushes Pearmine and presses him up against the cage.
Jackman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pearmine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackman walks away with a smile on his face. Pearmine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackman throws a chopping leg kick but Pearmine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pearmine throws a nice looking combination but Jackman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Jackman has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearmine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearmine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackman walks away with a smile on his face. Pearmine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackman throws a big shot that misses.
Jackman digs a good hook to Pearmine's body.
Jackman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pearmine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pearmine wants it to stay on the feet.
Pearmine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Jackman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackman content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pearmine looking for submissions off his back.
Jackman trying to control from half guard but Pearmine is working away.
Jackman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackman controlling the action here.
Jackman is trying to control the action in half guard but Pearmine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearmine wants to get back to full guard but Jackman has passed into side control.
Jackman working the ground and pound.
Jackman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearmine keeps working.
Pearmine wants to get back to his feet.
Pearmine is not content to let Jackman control the position.
Pearmine being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman tries to advance to mount but Pearmine denies him.
Jackman landing strikes.
Pearmine defending against the ground and pound.
Pearmine is not content to let Jackman control the position.
Pearmine gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman controlling the position easily from mount.
Pearmine wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Jackman.
Jackman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackman content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jackman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackman throws a series of punches but Pearmine moves out of range.
Jackman swings widly with a right hand
and Pearmine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackman misses with a looping left.
Pearmine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackman throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman swings for the body but Pearmine moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackman misses the jab.
Jackman misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearmine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Jackman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pearmine quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackman wants to control the pace but Pearmine is squirming around nicely.
Pearmine flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jackman with good strikes from the mount here!
Pearmine tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackman looking to finish Pearmine with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pearmine!
Pearmine is looking to improve his position but Jackman isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
Jackman unloading with bombs!
Jackman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackman controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearmine tries to reverse the position but Jackman maintains control.
The referee warns Pearmine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackman wants to control the pace but Pearmine is squirming around nicely.
Jackman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackman tries to control but Pearmine wriggling away.
Tim Pearmine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearmine is trying to stand up.
Pearmine throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jackman. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackman content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackman trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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

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

Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Hugh Jackman!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Hugh Jackman!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Hugh Jackman!

Hugh Jackman wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemmy Winks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Manhoef
vs
Winks

177 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

188 cm
19
193 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lemmy Winks!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef misses with an attempted mid kick.
Winks blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef moves out of range as Winks throws a body kick.
Winks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Manhoef fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winks, pushing him back against the cage.
Manhoef looking to throw knees to the head but Winks is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manhoef.
Manhoef is pushing Winks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Manhoef for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Winks wants to stall.
Winks working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef stalls.
Winks looking to slow down the pace here.
Manhoef holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manhoef.
Winks managing to block the knees to the body from Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manhoef stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Winks wants to stall.
Winks managing to block the knees to the body from Manhoef.
Manhoef taking a breather.
Manhoef looking to throw knees to the head but Winks is blocking nicely.
Winks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manhoef is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winks being controlled against the cage.
Winks blocks a body shot from Manhoef.
Winks letting Manhoef take a breather here.
Manhoef misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Melvin Manhoef.
Winks scores with a spinning back kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winks slips a straight right by Manhoef.
Winks swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhoef.
Manhoef scores with a jab to the body.
Winks throws a sloppy head kick and Manhoef moves out of range easily.
Manhoef takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.

Manhoef clinches up against the cage.
Winks trying to land knees to the body.
Manhoef trying to stall but Winks improves his position.
Winks tries to land knees in the clinch but Manhoef avoids the damage to the body.
Manhoef tries to land knees in the clinch but Winks avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Manhoef.
Manhoef is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Winks taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoef dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Winks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manhoef.
Winks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manhoef if he has to take too many more of those.
Manhoef misses with a body shot.
Winks lands with a nice body kick.
Winks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manhoef throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manhoef blocks a head kick by Winks.
Winks walks into a straight right hand from Manhoef.
Manhoef clobbers Winks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manhoef looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winks tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef lands a body shot.
Manhoef looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Winks throws a head kick but Manhoef moves out of range.
Winks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
Winks pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Manhoef clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winks taking a breather.
Manhoef lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Manhoef pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winks throws a nice head kick!
Manhoef tries to clinch up.
Winks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manhoef to score with a decent uppercut.
Manhoef takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
Manhoef misses with an uppercut. Winks saw that one coming.
Winks throws a low kick, looking for Manhoef's leg but Manhoef calmly moves out of range.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that Winks avoids nicely.
Manhoef fails to land with a series of punches.
Manhoef throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manhoef.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhoef misses with a combination
and Winks counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winks misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Manhoef there.
Manhoef takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Manhoef throws a leg kick but Winks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Winks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhoef throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Winks avoids the body shot from Manhoef.
Manhoef misses the jab.
Manhoef fails to land with a series of punches.
Winks misses with a low kick.
Manhoef avoids the head kick by Winks.
A head kick misses from Winks.
Nice uppercut there from Manhoef.
That kick from Winks tenderised Manhoef's leg. Manhoef is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manhoef throws an overhand right that lands on Winks's shoulder, as Winks tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Winks tries a head kick but it misses.
Winks lands a high kick!
Melvin Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winks throws a head kick but Manhoef moves out of range.
Manhoef misses the jab.
Manhoef paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Manhoef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manhoef.
Winks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manhoef.
Winks looks for the body kick but Manhoef saw that one coming.
Winks throws a head kick that misses.
Winks keeps the fight on the outside.
Winks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manhoef connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef scores with a nice head shot.
Manhoef moves out of range as Winks throws a body kick.
Manhoef looks to land a right hand but Winks moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoef fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Winks.
Winks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winks misses with an uppercut. Manhoef saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Winks.
Winks pushes Manhoef away with a front kick.
Manhoef throws out a loose jab but Winks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winks ducks under a wild hook from Manhoef.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manhoef. Winks does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winks misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Winks.
Winks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manhoef moves away.
Winks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manhoef's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lemmy Winks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Manhoef walks forward, straight into a front kick from Winks.
A jab from Manhoef does it's job there.
Winks throws a lazy head kick
and Manhoef counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manhoef thuds his right hand into Winks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manhoef. Winks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winks tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Manhoef misses the target.
Winks misses with a head kick.
Manhoef's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winks under the eye.
Winks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Winks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Winks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manhoef moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Winks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Manhoef looks to land a combination. Winks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef wants to clinch up but Winks keeps it at a distance.
Winks throws a head kick that misses.
Manhoef scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Winks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manhoef has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Winks.
Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winks.
Manhoef with a jab.
Manhoef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manhoef wants to clinch up but Winks keeps it at a distance.
Manhoef misses with a few strikes there.
Manhoef throws a shot from downtown. Winks moves away and avoids it.
Winks moves away from the strike by Manhoef.
Winks tries a head kick but it misses.
Winks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manhoef.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manhoef misses with an uppercut. Winks saw that one coming.
Manhoef moves out of range of the body kick.
Lemmy Winks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winks misses with a head kick.
Manhoef swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef misses with a hook. Winks ducked under it nicely.
Manhoef avoids the head kick by Winks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manhoef. Winks does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Winks.
Winks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Winks lands but Manhoef takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winks wants to land a leg kick but Manhoef is out of range.
A jab from Winks misses.
Manhoef checks the leg kick.
Manhoef avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winks needs to keep his hands up - Manhoef had a free shot at his head there.
Winks throws a head kick that misses.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manhoef misses with a straight right.
Winks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manhoef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Winks lands with a kick to the temple. Manhoef shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Manhoef tries to clinch but Winks moves out of range.
Winks misses with a body kick.
Manhoef thuds his shin into the meat of Winks's side.
A head kick from Winks lands but Manhoef takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manhoef.
Winks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manhoef manages to avoid it.
Winks throws a wild body kick that Manhoef sees coming a mile off.
Manhoef connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manhoef takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
Winks moves away from the strike by Manhoef.
Winks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manhoef will feel that in the morning.
Manhoef avoids the head kick by Winks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Winks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winks ducks under a wild hook from Manhoef.
Manhoef fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manhoef lands a jab to Winks's midsection.
Manhoef fails in his attempt to clinch.

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 Melvin Manhoef.
I think Manhoef has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Melvin Manhoef!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Melvin Manhoef!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Melvin Manhoef!

Melvin Manhoef wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theo Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pretzel Vendor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paris comes to the cage accompanied by Delta Heavy - Must Be The Feeling. Pretzel Vendor has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Paris
vs
Vendor

180 cm
21
197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

181 cm
24
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Fishy Fighting

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theo Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pretzel Vendor!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paris.
Paris shoots in but no luck this time.
Paris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vendor.
Vendor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vendor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paris.

Paris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Paris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paris throws a strike aimed at the side of Vendor's head but Vendor avoids it well.
Paris working away.
Vendor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Paris wants to control but Vendor is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris tries to advance to mount but Vendor denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendor tries to improve position but can't.
Paris 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.

Paris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vendor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vendor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paris lands a nice short elbow.

Paris is working for a submission of some sort.
Vendor is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vendor is trying to get back to full guard.

Paris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vendor trying to control from the bottom.

Paris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vendor has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paris is looking for a kimura here.
Vendor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paris.
Paris trying to control from half guard but Vendor is working away.
Vendor is trying to get back to full guard.

Paris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vendor sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris is trying to control the action in half guard but Vendor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vendor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vendor moves into full guard.
Paris throws a big right hand that misses.
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vendor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paris is stalling in the full guard.

Vendor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vendor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theo Paris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Paris has his takedown stuffed

and Vendor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paris won't be happy with that.
Vendor trying to control the action but Paris is working from the bottom.
Vendor taking a break here but Paris is having none of it and regains half guard.

Vendor is working for a submission of some sort.

Vendor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paris looking for submissions off his back.

Vendor seems to be looking for submissions.

Vendor is working for a kimura but Paris is defending it quite comfortably.
Vendor trying to control the action but Paris is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris is looking to improve his position.
Vendor is keen to just control but Paris is a slippery customer.
Vendor working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Paris's thigh. Paris counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vendor wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.
Theo Paris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pretzel Vendor.
Vendor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Vendor scores with a takedown into Paris's guard.
Paris keeping moving, preventing Vendor from controlling successfully.
Paris keeping full guard, as Vendor tries to pass.
Vendor is looking to advance position but Paris has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Paris swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vendor is now in Paris's guard. A big mistake from Paris there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris is trying to control the position but Vendor postures up.

Paris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vendor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris is looking for a sweep. Vendor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vendor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paris is just riding it out for now. Vendor eventually gives up the hold.
Vendor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paris's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pretzel Vendor 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Paris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vendor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vendor shoots in for a double leg but Paris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vendor stuffs the takedown attempt from Paris. Paris gets slowly back to his feet.
Vendor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vendor misses with a takedown

and Paris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paris prevents the takedown attempt.
Vendor is looking to take this one to the mat.

Paris has clasped his hands together around Vendor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vendor is trying to get back to half guard.

Paris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vendor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vendor wants to control but Paris postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Paris working the body and head with strikes.
Paris looks up at the clock and then as Vendor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Paris is trying to get an arm triangle but Vendor is defending well.
Vendor is not content to let Paris control the position.
Paris with the ground and pound but Vendor regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris works his way into side control.
Vendor tries to improve position but can't.
Paris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paris lands some shots froms side control.
Paris is looking to take a break and control but Vendor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vendor is not content to let Paris control the position.

Paris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vendor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vendor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vendor missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris trying to control the action but Vendor is working from the bottom.

Paris seems to be working for a kimura but Vendor defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paris is pressing down on Vendor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vendor is holding on for now.
Vendor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theo Paris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paris 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Theo Paris!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Theo Paris!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Theo Paris!

Theo Paris wins by unanimous decision!
Theo Paris 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
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hankerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Death Bringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hankerson
vs
Bringer

195 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
195 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Hankerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Death Bringer!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Bringer.

Oooooh!!! Bringer has knocked Hankerson down with a huge combo! Bringer steps away and waves a wobbly Hankerson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Hankerson is rocked!

It looks like Hank Hankerson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Bringer does no damage.
Oh Hankerson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bringer lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Hankerson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Bringer and Hankerson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Bringer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Death Bringer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Panos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Panos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Panos
vs
Penn

185 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liam Panos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Panos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Panos misses with a wild combination.

Panos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Panos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Panos shoots for a takedown but Penn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Panos is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.

Penn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Panos's half guard.
Penn lands strikes from half guard.
Panos wants to get back to his feet.
Panos wants to get back to full guard.

Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Penn working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Panos wants to get back to his feet.
Penn controlling the action here.

Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panos sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn prevents Panos from standing back up.
Panos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Penn lands with a punch from half guard.
Panos wants to get back to his feet.
Penn winds up and cracks Panos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Panos is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn with shots to the head and body - Panos looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panos is in a horrible position here. Penn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Panos is trying to stand up.
Panos is breathing heavily.
Penn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Penn cracks Panos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Penn with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Panos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Penn landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Penn.
Penn content just to control the position here.
Penn trying to control but Panos is having none of it.
Penn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Panos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Penn with a couple of short strikes.

Penn has hold of Panos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Panos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Penn with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Panos is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Penn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Panos?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panos wants to get back to his feet.
Panos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Penn landing strikes from the mount and Panos is in trouble!
Penn unloading with bombs!
Penn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Penn prevents Panos from getting the reversal.
Panos tries to buck Penn off but he can't manage it.
Panos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn slips a nice elbow through Panos's hands, connecting with Panos's forehead.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Panos taking some punishment here, with Penn in his half guard.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn working over Panos with some ground and pound. Panos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Panos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penn working the head and body with strikes.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panos keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Panos has hold of Penn's hands but Penn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Panos!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn with shots to the head and body - Panos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Panos trying desperately to get to his feet.
Penn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Penn dominating with strikes here.
Panos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Panos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Panos tries to clinch up.
Panos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panos stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.

Penn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Panos quickly recovers to half guard.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panos is trying to get back to full guard.
Panos is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Penn blocks the strikes from Panos.
BJ Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Penn.
Panos pushes Penn off looking to stand but Penn dives back in and keeps control.
Panos is not content to let Penn control the position.
Penn stops Panos from getting back to his feet.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Panos is looking to escape.
Penn lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn drops an elbow to the side of Panos's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn slips a nice elbow through Panos's hands, connecting with Panos's forehead.
Penn prevents Panos from standing back up.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Penn connects with a nice short shot to Panos's temple.

Penn stands up and beckons Panos to join him on the feet.
Panos moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panos tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panos to the ground. Panos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liam Panos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Panos tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.

Panos gets caught napping as Penn dives in and scores a takedown. Panos manages to retain guard.
Panos striking from the bottom.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penn controls the pace.
Panos tries to strike from the bottom.
Penn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Panos is working from the bottom.
Panos is looking to stand up but Penn isn't so interested in that idea.
Penn connects with a couple of short punches.
Penn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panos's head.
Penn wants to control from the top but Panos keeps moving.
Penn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Panos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. BJ Penn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Panos tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Penn on the side of the head.

It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Liam Panos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Panos backing up. Panos nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Panos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
Panos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panos tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panos to the ground. Panos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Panos.
Panos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Panos wants it to stay on the feet.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Penn looking to score a takedown here. Panos is defending well but Penn drives through and ends up in Panos's guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Panos keeps moving.
Panos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Panos wants to stand and escape but Penn is having none of it.
Penn trying to control but Panos is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn stops Panos from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Penn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Panos's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panos looking for a sweep. Not yet Panos, not yet.
Penn postures up and lands a big shot to Panos's brow.
Penn wants to control from the top but Panos keeps moving.
Penn lands a couple of elbows.
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Penn postures up and lands a big shot to Panos's brow.
Panos looking to control.
Panos is looking to stand up but Penn isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Panos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Penn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Panos scores with a head kick. Penn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Panos lands with a kick to the ribs.

Panos gets caught napping as Penn dives in and scores a takedown. Panos manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Panos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn postures up and lands a big shot to Panos's brow.

Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Panos's legs - danger averted.
Penn is pushing down on Panos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panos is fighting to maintain full guard but Penn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penn working over Panos with some ground and pound. Panos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Penn is trying for a kimura here. Panos looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Penn wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Penn!
A very excited looking BJ Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.