CFS 18: Eyes on the Gold PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Heynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rogerio Nogueria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Rogerio Nogueria has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anton Heynes's chin.

Heynes
vs
Rogerio Nogueria

187 cm
25
255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
255 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anton Heynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rogerio Nogueria!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heynes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heynes.

Heynes has closed the distance and engaged Nogueria in a clinch.
Nogueria taking a breather.
Nogueria tries to pull guard but Heynes won't allow it.
Heynes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nogueria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heynes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueria is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heynes to keep the fight standing.
Anton Heynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rogerio Nogueria.
Nogueria is trying to pull guard but Heynes has him pressed against the cage.
Heynes taking a breather.
Heynes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Heynes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nogueria in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueria tries to pull guard but Heynes holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueria drops back down to his feet.
Nogueria looks winded!
Nogueria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heynes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueria takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nogueria tries to pull guard but Heynes holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueria drops back down to his feet.
Nogueria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heynes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueria letting Heynes take a breather here.
Nogueria tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heynes smiles and moves away.
Nogueria should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Heynes misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueria shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heynes as he avoids it easily.

Heynes moves into range and clinches up with Nogueria.
Nogueria jumps guard but Heynes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heynes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Heynes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Heynes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Heynes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heynes seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anton Heynes.

Heynes takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Heynes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nogueria tries to pull guard but Heynes holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueria drops back down to his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heynes.

It looks like Antonio Rogerio Nogueria has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heynes has Nogueria pressed against the cage.
Nogueria is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heynes to keep the fight standing.
Nogueria is trying to pull guard but Heynes has him pressed against the cage.
Nogueria is trying to pull guard but Heynes has him pressed against the cage.
Heynes working Nogueria over with knees to the body.
Heynes stalls.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Heynes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rogerio Nogueria'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.

Heynes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nogueria.

Nogueria moves into the clinch successfully.
Heynes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heynes.
Nogueria tries to stall but Heynes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heynes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nogueria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nogueria is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heynes to keep the fight standing.
Nogueria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heynes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueria fails to pull guard.
Anton Heynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rogerio Nogueria.
Nogueria tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heynes smiles and moves away.
Nogueria is breathing heavily.

Heynes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueria fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heynes obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heynes obliges.
Heynes slows down the pace here.
Heynes scores a nice knee to the body.
Heynes stalling against the cage.
Heynes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heynes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Heynes lands a good knee to the midsection. Nogueria won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heynes lands a knee to the body.
Heynes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anton Heynes.

Heynes darts in and clinches Nogueria up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Heynes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nogueria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Heynes lands a knee to the body.
Heynes holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anton Heynes.

Heynes pushes Nogueria up against the cage in a clinch.
Heynes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nogueria is trying to pull guard but Heynes has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueria tries to pull guard but Heynes holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueria drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Heynes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rogerio Nogueria's cut.
That's time! Heynes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nogueria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heynes.

Heynes moves into the clinch successfully.
Nogueria tries to pull guard but Heynes won't allow it.
Heynes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nogueria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heynes connects with a knee to the head.
Heynes has Nogueria pushed against the cage.
Nogueria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueria tries to pull guard but Heynes holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueria drops back down to his feet.
Anton Heynes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Heynes to work.
Heynes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Heynes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nogueria being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heynes managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueria.
Heynes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anton Heynes.

Heynes closes the distance and clinches.
Heynes lands a knee to the body.
Heynes just leaning against Nogueria, taking a breather.
Heynes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heynes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anton Heynes.
Nogueria drops his hands momentarily and Heynes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Heynes moves into the clinch.
Nogueria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anton Heynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rogerio Nogueria.
Heynes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Heynes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nogueria's face.
Nogueria tries to pull guard but Heynes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nogueria tries to pull guard but Heynes won't allow it.
Nogueria tries to pull guard but Heynes holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueria drops back down to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heynes has Nogueria pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Heynes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heynes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Heynes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BarDagul Bayagrakol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bayagrakol
vs
Brennan

225 cm
27
265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BarDagul Bayagrakol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Brennan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brennan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bayagrakol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bayagrakol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like BarDagul Bayagrakol has been cut.
Brennan throws a right hand that Bayagrakol ducks under and follows up with a left that Bayagrakol also avoids with ease.

Brennan drives through and clinches with Bayagrakol against the cage.
Bayagrakol struggles to land a body shot inside as Brennan controls his hands.
Bayagrakol throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bayagrakol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brennan.

Brennan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brennan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bayagrakol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brennan working a defensive guard here.
Bayagrakol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bayagrakol throwing strikes but missing.
Brennan seems keen to control Bayagrakol's posture.
Bayagrakol with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brennan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bayagrakol landing with the ground and pound.
Bayagrakol trying to control the position from guard on top but Brennan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bayagrakol throws a big elbow that misses.
Bayagrakol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bayagrakol 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.
Bayagrakol prevents Brennan from getting back to his feet.
Bayagrakol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brennan trying to control the position.
Bayagrakol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brennan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brennan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bayagrakol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan wants to stand up but Bayagrakol is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bayagrakol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bayagrakol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayagrakol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bayagrakol's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brennan wants to clinch up but Bayagrakol keeps it at a distance.
Bayagrakol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brennan.
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!
Bayagrakol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brennan avoids it really well and circles away.
Bayagrakol blocks a head kick by Brennan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bayagrakol swivels and escapes.
BarDagul Bayagrakol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Brennan.
Brennan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bayagrakol has time to react.
Brennan misses with a looping right.
No luck for Bayagrakol with that takedown attempt.

Brennan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bayagrakol's half guard.
Bayagrakol wants to control but Brennan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brennan wants to pass to mount but Bayagrakol is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol trying to hold on to Brennan's head to control him but Brennan postures up.
Brennan wants to pass to mount but Bayagrakol is defending the position.
Bayagrakol punching from the bottom.
Bayagrakol trying to control but Brennan postures up.
Bayagrakol tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bayagrakol wants to control but Brennan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brennan is stalling here. Bayagrakol is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brennan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bayagrakol has ended up in side control on the top. Nice 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!
Bayagrakol working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brad Brennan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on BarDagul Bayagrakol's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Brennan tries to clinch up but Bayagrakol circles away and keeps his distance.

Brennan moves into the clinch.
Bayagrakol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brennan taking a breather.
Brennan wants a takedown.

Brennan decides to pull guard.
Bayagrakol forces his way into half guard.
Bayagrakol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brennan is looking to improve his position.
Bayagrakol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brennan's head.
Brennan tries to kick Bayagrakol off but Bayagrakol keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bayagrakol works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bayagrakol throws some wild stikes that Brennan manages to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bayagrakol with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bayagrakol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brennan wants to control but Bayagrakol is having none of it.
Brennan manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Brennan, under a barage of strikes from Bayagrakol.
Bayagrakol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brennan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bayagrakol.
Bayagrakol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brennan's head.
Bayagrakol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brennan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bayagrakol.
Bayagrakol is nestled in close to Brennan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan tries to kick Bayagrakol off but Bayagrakol keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brennan is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bayagrakol wants to pass to mount but Brennan is defending the position.
Bayagrakol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brennan is looking for a sweep. Bayagrakol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bayagrakol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brennan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bayagrakol.
Bayagrakol is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brennan!
BarDagul Bayagrakol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brennan blocking the ground and pound.
Bayagrakol lands a heavy elbow.
Brennan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bayagrakol.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bayagrakol throwing strikes here but Brennan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bayagrakol throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bayagrakol avoids the attempt from Brennan to control.
Bayagrakol lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bayagrakol unloads with some shots from mount but Brennan bucks and avoids them well.
Brennan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bayagrakol throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bayagrakol throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bayagrakol looking to finish with strikes here!
Brennan really wants to buck Bayagrakol off and get back to his feet.
Bayagrakol thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bayagrakol raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bayagrakol misses with a head shot.
Bayagrakol looking to finish with strikes here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brennan is working to get back to half guard.
Bayagrakol punching from mount but Brennan doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Bayagrakol has control of Brennan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brennan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bayagrakol scoring with strikes but Brennan is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bayagrakol prevents Brennan from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BarDagul Bayagrakol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on BarDagul Bayagrakol's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bayagrakol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brennan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brennan throws a nice looking combination but Bayagrakol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brennan wants to clinch up but Bayagrakol keeps it at a distance.
Bayagrakol shoots for a double leg takedown but Brennan sprawls well. He's pushed Bayagrakol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brennan misses with a body kick.
Bayagrakol leaves Brennan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brennan fails with a takedown attempt.
BarDagul Bayagrakol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Brennan.
Brennan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bayagrakol swats away the attempt to clinch by Brennan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brennan.
Brennan tries to clinch but Bayagrakol is having none of it.
Brennan lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan throws a series of punches but Bayagrakol avoids them all with ease.
Brennan looks to land a combination but Bayagrakol avoids it well.
Brennan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bayagrakol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brennan throws a right hand that Bayagrakol ducks under and follows up with a left that Bayagrakol also avoids with ease.
Bayagrakol with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brennan counters with a two punch combo.
Bayagrakol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brennan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bayagrakol fails with the takedown.
Brennan misses with a combination
enabling Bayagrakol to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bayagrakol swivels and escapes.
Brennan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bayagrakol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brennan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bayagrakol.
Brennan leaves Bayagrakol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brennan shoots for a double leg takedown but Bayagrakol sprawls well. He's pushed Brennan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bayagrakol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brad Brennan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayagrakol connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brennan shoots in looking for a takedown but Bayagrakol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brennan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brennan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bayagrakol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Brennan moves into range and clinches up with Bayagrakol.
Bayagrakol working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brennan.
Brennan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brennan stalling in the clinch but Bayagrakol improves position.
Bayagrakol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bayagrakol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brennan looking for a takedown.
Brennan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Brennan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brennan 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Brennan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Etherton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Stevens is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Etherton
vs
Stevens

165 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

177 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Etherton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Stevens!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stevens has managed to clinch.
Etherton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevens.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Etherton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens working Etherton over with knees to the body.
Etherton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Etherton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section. Etherton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stevens with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Etherton's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevens.
Stevens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Etherton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Etherton avoids it.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Etherton's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Stevens.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stevens lands a good knee to the midsection. Etherton won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Etherton's face.
Stevens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stevens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.
Stevens with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section. Etherton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Etherton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Etherton is trying to break free.
Stevens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stevens working Etherton over with knees to the body.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section. Etherton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etherton avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Stevens working Etherton over with knees to the body.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens connects with a knee to the head.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevens.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Etherton.
Etherton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevens.
Stevens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Etherton's face.

Etherton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oh Etherton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section. Etherton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a good knee to the midsection. Etherton won't want to take too many of those.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Stevens connects with a knee to the head.
Stevens lands a good knee to the midsection. Etherton won't want to take too many of those.
Stevens scores with a knee to the head.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Stevens working Etherton over with knees to the body.
Etherton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Etherton wants to break free but Stevens has control.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevens.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Stevens dominated that round.
That's time! Etherton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stevens moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevens scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Etherton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevens.
Stevens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Etherton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevens just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Etherton's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Etherton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Etherton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Etherton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.
Stevens lands a knee to the head.
Stevens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Etherton's face.
Stevens with a knee to the head.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Etherton's ribcage.
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stevens working Etherton over with knees to the body.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Etherton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Etherton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevens.
Stevens working Etherton over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens prevents Etherton from breaking the clinch.
Stevens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Etherton misses with a knee strike.
Etherton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stevens lands a good knee to the midsection. Etherton won't want to take too many of those.
Stevens prevents a takedown attempt 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!
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Stevens.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Etherton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevens walks away with a smile on his face. Etherton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Etherton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stevens clinches up against the cage.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Etherton's ribcage.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Etherton's face.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Etherton is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Etherton's face.
Stevens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Etherton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Etherton is looking for a takedown.
Stevens landing knees to the head.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.
Stevens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevens.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.

Etherton manages to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Etherton working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens content to stall in guard here.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stevens gets to his feet - Etherton follows without any prompting.

Stevens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Etherton, pushing him back against the cage.
Stevens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Stevens lands a knee to the head.
Stevens lands a good knee to the midsection. Etherton won't want to take too many of those.
Kevin Stevens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Etherton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Stevens.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Etherton's ribcage.
Stevens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Etherton's face.
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Etherton's ribcage.
Stevens working Etherton over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Etherton.
Stevens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stevens working Etherton over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Etherton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section. Etherton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Stevens lands a knee to the head.
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens with a knee to the head.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens landing knees to the head.
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Etherton's ribcage.
Etherton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stevens to keep the fight standing.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevens.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Stevens.
Etherton is trying to stall.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevens working Etherton over with knees to the body.
Stevens working Etherton over with knees to the body.
Stevens lands a knee to the head.
Etherton jumps guard but Stevens stands there with Etherton around his waist. Etherton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stevens connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens scores with a knee to the head.
Etherton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Etherton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Etherton managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens with a knee to the head.
Etherton wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Etherton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Etherton's ribcage.
Etherton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Stevens lands a good knee to the midsection. Etherton won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Etherton seems to have got his legs back now.
Etherton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Etherton avoids it.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Etherton takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etherton tries a knee to the head but Stevens blocks it.
Etherton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Etherton's ribcage.
Stevens working Etherton over with knees to the body.
Etherton managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens working Etherton over with knees to the body.
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens working Etherton over with knees to the body.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section. Etherton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Etherton tries to pull guard but Stevens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stevens landing knees to the head.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Samuel Etherton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Etherton's ribcage.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Etherton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stevens landing knees to the head.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section. Etherton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Kevin Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Etherton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stevens is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevens 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Stevens!
Our winner, Kevin Stevens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 Todd Duffee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spicey Mc Haggis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spicey Mc Haggis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Duffee
vs
Mc Haggis

191 cm
21
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Duffee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spicey Mc Haggis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffee looks to throw the jab but Mc Haggis is out of range.
Mc Haggis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duffee.
Mc Haggis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mc Haggis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duffee was well out of range. Poor timing from Mc Haggis.
Duffee dodges the punch combination from Mc Haggis.
Mc Haggis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duffee.
Mc Haggis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mc Haggis looks to throw the jab but Duffee is out of range.
Duffee misses with an uppercut.
Mc Haggis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mc Haggis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mc Haggis misses with a low kick.
Duffee dodges the punch combination from Mc Haggis.
Mc Haggis throws a hook but Duffee avoids it easily.
Mc Haggis misses with a few strikes there.
Duffee slips a jab and a cross from Mc Haggis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Duffee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mc Haggis throws a wild body kick that Duffee sees coming a mile off.
Duffee throws a shot from downtown. Mc Haggis moves away and avoids it.
Duffee misses with a two punch combination.
Mc Haggis lands a head kick. Duffee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Todd Duffee has been cut.
Duffee slips a straight right by Mc Haggis.
Mc Haggis feints and then cracks Duffee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duffee down.
Mc Haggis slips under a jab from Duffee.
Duffee throws a jab when Mc Haggis was well out of range.
A left and a right from Mc Haggis both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mc Haggis blocks a jab.
Duffee misses with a combination
and Mc Haggis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Duffee there.

It looks like Spicey Mc Haggis has been cut.
Mc Haggis misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Mc Haggis misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Haggis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mc Haggis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duffee's hands.
Duffee throws a big shot that misses.
Mc Haggis misses with a low kick as Duffee jumps back.
Duffee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mc Haggis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Mc Haggis drops Duffee with a left right combo! Mc Haggis follows him down to the ground into side control.

Duffee is rocked!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Duffee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Oh Duffee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mc Haggis prevents Duffee from getting the reversal.
Duffee seems to have got his legs back now.
Duffee is controlling an arm, preventing Mc Haggis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mc Haggis wants to control but instead Duffee manages to regain half guard.
Duffee wants to control but Mc Haggis passes into side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffee tries to buck Mc Haggis off but Mc Haggis is having none of it.
Mc Haggis trying to control the action but Duffee is working from the bottom.
Duffee tries to improve position but can't.
Mc Haggis trying to control the action but Duffee is working from the bottom.
Mc Haggis gets to mount! Duffee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duffee tries to control the position but Mc Haggis now has his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Mc Haggis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Duffee trying to control the hands but Mc Haggis breaks the grip.
Duffee turns into Mc Haggis and is now in his guard.

Duffee stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Duffee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mc Haggis.
Mc Haggis misses with a lunging right hand

and Duffee counters with a single leg into guard. Mc Haggis didn't expect that.
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!
Duffee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Duffee trying to control but Mc Haggis is working from the bottom.
Duffee wanted to stand there but Mc Haggis had control of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mc Haggis looking for a guillotine here but Duffee defends easily.
Mc Haggis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spicey Mc Haggis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Duffee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duffee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mc Haggis throws a one two combo.

Todd Duffee's cut is getting worse.
Mc Haggis misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Mc Haggis.
Mc Haggis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duffee.
Mc Haggis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duffee.
Duffee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mc Haggis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duffee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Duffee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duffee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duffee just misses with a punch to the body.
Duffee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duffee throws a lazy right hand but Mc Haggis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duffee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Haggis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duffee.
Mc Haggis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Duffee. Those never looked like landing.
Mc Haggis digs a good hook to Duffee's body.
Todd Duffee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffee wants to clinch up but Mc Haggis keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Duffee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mc Haggis doesn't seem phased though.
Mc Haggis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duffee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mc Haggis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Todd Duffee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Spicey Mc Haggis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Mc Haggis.
Mc Haggis misses with a wild body shot.
Duffee misses with a right hand
and Mc Haggis counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Duffee.
Mc Haggis scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Haggis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mc Haggis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mc Haggis lands with a shot to the body.
Mc Haggis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mc Haggis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duffee tries to move into range but Mc Haggis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Jeez, Todd Duffee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Duffee tries to bum rush Mc Haggis with a series of wild strikes but Mc Haggis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mc Haggis lands with a big right hook that stumbles Duffee - he's out on his feet here! Mc Haggis follows up with another monster hook that separates Duffee from consciousness! Duffee falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Mc Haggis stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Spicey Mc Haggis!
An out of breath Spicey Mc Haggis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Humble Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mike Tyson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Humble Two
vs
Tyson

225 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Humble Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson lands a left and a right that send Humble Two crashing to the mat, dazed. Tyson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Humble Two is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humble Two drops his hands momentarily. Tyson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Humble Two staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Humble Two doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Oxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White Oxe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hunter
vs
Oxe

165 cm
26
140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

192 cm
22
138 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, White Oxe!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunter rushes Oxe and presses him up against the cage.
Hunter lands a good knee to the midsection. Oxe won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Hunter.
Oxe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunter up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Hunter.
Oxe takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oxe looks winded!
Hunter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunter working Oxe over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oxe.
Hunter effectively controlling the action here.
Oxe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oxe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hunter.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunter unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunter steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Oxe is out on his feet! Hunter sets himself and nearly takes Oxe's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rick Hunter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

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

Sonnen
vs
O Brien

185 cm
27
192 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

182 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

TWGC Champion
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. O Brien tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Brien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O Brien keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Brien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Sonnen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sonnen lands in his opponent's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy O Brien!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kristian Saatanainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kristian Saatanainen
vs
Velasquez

196 cm
21
274 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Antti Kristian Saatanainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saatanainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
A swing and a miss from Saatanainen.
Antti Kristian Saatanainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saatanainen scores with a nice right hand.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Saatanainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saatanainen 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.

Velasquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saatanainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saatanainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saatanainen throws a strike but Velasquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Velasquez is looking to pass into half guard but Saatanainen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saatanainen is in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saatanainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saatanainen throws an elbow that misses. Velasquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saatanainen's guard. Nice move by Velasquez!
Velasquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Velasquez is working for a kimura but Saatanainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Velasquez is looking for a kimura but Saatanainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velasquez to get the leverage.

Velasquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saatanainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Velasquez.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Velasquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saatanainen is refusing to be controlled, as Velasquez sits in half guard.
Velasquez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Velasquez wants to control the pace but Saatanainen is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Velasquez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Saatanainen is surviving well by controlling Velasquez's body position as best he can.
Velasquez can't control as he wanted to and Saatanainen manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Saatanainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saatanainen.
Saatanainen keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Saatanainen is looking for a triangle here but Velasquez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Saatanainen is trying to control Velasquez's posture but Velasquez avoids it.
Saatanainen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Velasquez.
Saatanainen tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Saatanainen's legs.
Saatanainen tries to bench press Velasquez off him but Velasquez keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cain Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Saatanainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Saatanainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Saatanainen wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez taking some punishment here, with Saatanainen in his half guard.
Saatanainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Saatanainen thows a huge punch but Velasquez dodges it nicely.
Velasquez wants to control but Saatanainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Velasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saatanainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Velasquez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Antti Kristian Saatanainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saatanainen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Velasquez.
Saatanainen advances to mount.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position but Saatanainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Velasquez is bucking up trying to escape but Saatanainen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Saatanainen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saatanainen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Saatanainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Velasquez's face.
Saatanainen controlling from the full mount.
Velasquez is in a horrible position here. Saatanainen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Saatanainen looking to control but Velasquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saatanainen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saatanainen lands a big shot there that rocks Velasquez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Saatanainen avoids the attempt from Velasquez to control.
Saatanainen tries to control but Velasquez wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen with the ground and pound from mount.
Saatanainen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saatanainen landing shots from mount.
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.
Saatanainen with good strikes from the mount here!
Velasquez is trying to escape the mount.
Saatanainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Saatanainen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Velasquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saatanainen landing punches.
Velasquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Velasquez is still trying to improve position.
Velasquez regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saatanainen.
Velasquez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saatanainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Velasquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Saatanainen seems content to control.
Velasquez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Saatanainen trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.

Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Saatanainen is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saatanainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Kristian Saatanainen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Saatanainen throws a jab when Velasquez was well out of range.
Velasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saatanainen.

Saatanainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Velasquez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Velasquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saatanainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Saatanainen has an Americana. Velasquez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Saatanainen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Saatanainen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Antti Kristian Saatanainen!
Antti Kristian Saatanainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.