BFT-238 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Dmitrigorbachovovonovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Dong has chosen Aegukka as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich
vs
Jong Dong

192 cm
26
244 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

225 cm
35
265 lbs
14 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

LOD: Affordable Quality

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vyacheslav Dmitrigorbachovovonovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong Dong!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Dong moves away.

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jong Dong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jong Dong throws a strike but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich stands and throws Jong Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Dong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dmitrigorbachovovonovich asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jong Dong stops Dmitrigorbachovovonovich from passing to mount.
Jong Dong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jong Dong prevents Dmitrigorbachovovonovich from moving into mount.
Jong Dong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries for a kimura but Jong Dong is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong manages to get back to half guard.

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is looking for a kimura here.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich stalling away here and it's allowed Jong Dong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jong Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to control from the top but Jong Dong keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich passes Jong Dong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jong Dong trying to get back to full guard but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a sloppy strike and Jong Dong uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Jong Dong has ended up in Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's guard.
Jong Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jong Dong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dmitrigorbachovovonovich haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jong Dong's guard.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to control from the top but Jong Dong keeps moving.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jong Dong is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jong Dong's guard.
Jong Dong wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Dong won't allow Dmitrigorbachovovonovich to pass to mount.
Jong Dong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Dong wants to control the position but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Dmitrigorbachovovonovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich looks to land a right hand but Jong Dong moved out of range.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a shot from downtown. Jong Dong moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses the target.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Jong Dong clinches up with Dmitrigorbachovovonovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Jong Dong blocks a body shot from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a short punch on the inside.

Jong Dong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is on top in guard.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Jong Dong is retaining full guard.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich trying to control but Jong Dong is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to pass the guard but Jong Dong is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jong Dong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dmitrigorbachovovonovich!
Jong Dong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich gets back to half guard.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jong Dong winds up and cracks Dmitrigorbachovovonovich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Dong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dmitrigorbachovovonovich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to roll over but Jong Dong keeps him under control.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich trying to control from the bottom.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jong Dong wants to work for an arm triangle but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Jong Dong trying to control but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is on top in guard.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich advances position into side control!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich controlling the position from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich happy to just control the position for now.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich 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.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich trying to control the position but Jong Dong is working away.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jong Dong will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong prevents Dmitrigorbachovovonovich from improving position.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jong Dong!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich looking to isolate an arm here. Jong Dong doesn't see it coming and as Dmitrigorbachovovonovich extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dmitrigorbachovovonovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vyacheslav Dmitrigorbachovovonovich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

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

Krampuk
vs
Cava

177 cm
31
169 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

191 cm
30
180 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pranang Krampuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zibraaz Cava!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cava moves out of range of the body kick from Krampuk.
Cava throws a series of punches but Krampuk avoids them all with ease.
Cava throws a lazy head kick
and Krampuk counters with a good low kick that Cava was not able to check.
Krampuk throws a head kick but Cava moves out of range.
Krampuk dodges the punch combination from Cava.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Cava misses.
Cava avoids the head kick by Krampuk.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cava misses with a head kick.
Krampuk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cava takes a step back to recover.
Krampuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Cava.
Cava tries a head kick but it misses.
Krampuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krampuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cava misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Krampuk blocks a head kick by Cava.
Cava stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krampuk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cava has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krampuk finds it's way round the side to connect with Cava's head.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cava crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krampuk - the referee stops the clock and Cava gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krampuk. Cava manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cava looks winded!
Cava misses with a head kick.
Krampuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cava blocks a head kick by Krampuk.
Krampuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Cava in the body.
Cava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krampuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krampuk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cava if he has to take too many more of those.
Krampuk throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampuk connects with a high kick.
Krampuk dodges the punch combination from Cava.
Krampuk throws a head kick that misses.
Krampuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krampuk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cava misses with a double jab.
Krampuk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cava throws a jab but it's blocked by Krampuk.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cava crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krampuk - the referee stops the clock and Cava gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krampuk. Cava manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krampuk throws a right hand that Cava ducks under and follows up with a left that Cava also avoids with ease.
Cava avoids a kick to the body.
Krampuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krampuk.
Krampuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Cava slips a jab and a cross from Krampuk.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cava misses with a head kick.
Cava takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cava takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick by Cava misses
and Krampuk counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cava misses with a head kick.
Krampuk throws a head kick but Cava moves out of range.
Krampuk lands with a nice combination. Cava backs away looking to recover.
Cava throws a head kick that misses.
Krampuk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Cava is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampuk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Krampuk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krampuk throws a series of strikes that have Cava backpedaling.
Cava is still on wobbly legs! Can Krampuk finish him?
Krampuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cava throws a sloppy head kick
and Krampuk counters with a huge left! Cava is in big trouble! He's backing up but Krampuk isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cava from any more damage. A dominating finish by Krampuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pranang Krampuk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey 2Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Midgard. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kochanowski
vs
2Face

193 cm
35
200 lbs
17 - 23 - 0

188 cm
28
214 lbs
13 - 16 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harvey 2Face!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
2Face avoids a kick to the body.
2Face swats away the attempt to clinch by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski shoots in looking for a takedown but 2Face manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kochanowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for 2Face. That snapped Kochanowski's head back.

It looks like Jakub Kochanowski has been cut.
2Face misses with a low kick as Kochanowski jumps back.
2Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
2Face displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
2Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
2Face lands with a cross.
Harvey 2Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
2Face tries a head kick but it misses.
2Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
2Face looks to land a right hand but Kochanowski moved out of range.
Kochanowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around 2Face's waist but 2Face gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kochanowski off to one side.
2Face checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kochanowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from 2Face.

That's one minute gone in the round.

2Face moves into the clinch.

Kochanowski manages to pull guard.
Kochanowski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
2Face wants to get up but he can't break Kochanowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kochanowski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
2Face tries to stand but Kochanowski is controlling from the bottom.
Kochanowski controlling 2Face's posture.

2Face stands up and waves to Kochanowski to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski ducks under a wild hook from 2Face.
Harvey 2Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kochanowski throws a big shot that misses.
2Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kochanowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
2Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
2Face scores with a nice strike.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochanowski ducks under a wild hook from 2Face.
2Face circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kochanowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
2Face scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
2Face throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - 2Face circles away.
Kochanowski throws the left hand but 2Face avoids the punch easily.
2Face missing with a left hand there. Kochanowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
2Face lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kochanowski at a distance.
Kochanowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kochanowski dips to his left and cracks 2Face with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from 2Face as Kochanowski shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Kochanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochanowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kochanowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kochanowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from 2Face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
2Face throws a looping overhand right but Kochanowski ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kochanowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
2Face misses with a low kick.
2Face throws a sloppy body shot

and Kochanowski counters with a takedown into side control.

Kochanowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. 2Face knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
2Face is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kochanowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An elbow from Kochanowski crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey 2Face dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Kochanowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fighters circle momentarily. 2Face darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for 2Face.
2Face dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kochanowski throws a shot from downtown. 2Face moves away and avoids it.
Kochanowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kochanowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed 2Face momentarily.
Kochanowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kochanowski looks to land a left hand but 2Face moved out of range nicely.
Harvey 2Face seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kochanowski wants to clinch up but 2Face keeps it at a distance.
Kochanowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and 2Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
2Face swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kochanowski.
2Face misses with a series of wild punches.
2Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kochanowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
2Face jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

2Face clinches up with Kochanowski and pushes him back against the cage.

2Face breaks the clinch.
2Face scores with a sloppy right hand. Kochanowski should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by 2Face there.
2Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kochanowski jabs 2Face right on the nose. 2Face blinks but takes it well.
2Face throws a shot from downtown. Kochanowski moves away and avoids it.
2Face throws a shot 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!
Kochanowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
2Face waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kochanowski.
Kochanowski fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Kochanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from 2Face does no damage.
2Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
2Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kochanowski slips under a jab from 2Face.
2Face fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
2Face misses with a left hand
and Kochanowski counters with a nice leg kick.
Kochanowski lands a slapping body shot.
2Face swinging wildly here.
Kochanowski fails to land the takedown.
Kochanowski walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
2Face swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Kochanowski.

2Face darts in and clinches Kochanowski up against the cage.
Kochanowski prevents 2Face from breaking the clinch.
2Face wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

2Face pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kochanowski dives in and grabs 2Face's left leg, looking for a takedown. 2Face pushes down on Kochanowski's head and hops out.
2Face takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
2Face scores with a hook.
Kochanowski ducks right into an uppercut from 2Face.
Kochanowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kochanowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts 2Face as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
2Face throws a low kick but Kochanowski avoids it.
Kochanowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
2Face throws a leg kick but Kochanowski moved away.
Kochanowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Kochanowski swings for the body but 2Face moves out of range.
2Face avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
2Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kochanowski is looking to clinch.
Kochanowski staying out of range there.
2Face scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey 2Face showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jakub Kochanowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kochanowski scores with a nice strike.
2Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
2Face throws a hook but Kochanowski avoids it easily.
Jakub Kochanowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
2Face misses with a two punch combination.
Kochanowski tries to bum rush 2Face with a series of wild strikes but 2Face uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
2Face throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kochanowski counters with a nice body kick.
Kochanowski takes one to the chin there.
2Face misses with an uppercut
and Kochanowski counters with a one-two to the body.

It looks like Harvey 2Face has been cut.

2Face fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kochanowski, pushing him back against the cage.

2Face pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kochanowski blocks a jab.
2Face scores with a jab to the jaw.
2Face throws an overhand right that lands on Kochanowski's shoulder, as Kochanowski tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski connects with a jab.
Nice shot by 2Face.
Kochanowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has 2Face pinned against the cage. 2Face gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
2Face misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski shoots for a takedown but 2Face saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kochanowski lands a head kick. 2Face smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

2Face has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kochanowski wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Kochanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochanowski trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by 2Face.
2Face wants to get back to striking at distance but Kochanowski won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski misses with a punch to the body.

2Face's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
2Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
Kochanowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by 2Face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
2Face misses with an uppercut
and Kochanowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kochanowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kochanowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

2Face has Kochanowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Kochanowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
2Face gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to 2Face's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kochanowski breaks from the clinch.
Kochanowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
2Face misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kochanowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses 2Face's sensitive parts.
Kochanowski moves away from the strike by 2Face.
2Face lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kochanowski circles away quickly and effectively.

Kochanowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jakub Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harvey 2Face is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

2Face manages to escape and get back to his feet!
2Face takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
2Face misses with a low kick as Kochanowski jumps back.
Nice jab there from Kochanowski.
2Face lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
2Face checks a low kick from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for 2Face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski slips under a jab from 2Face.
2Face moves out of range as Kochanowski strikes.
2Face lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kochanowski misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
2Face just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by 2Face. That's going to slow Kochanowski down.
Kochanowski walks into a straight right hand from 2Face.
Kochanowski slips under a jab from 2Face.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harvey 2Face.
I've got 2Face winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey 2Face!
Harvey 2Face really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BioPharm Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolf West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gusmero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

West
vs
Gusmero

180 cm
29
215 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

191 cm
30
210 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolf West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Gusmero!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West connects with the punch.
West moves in looking to clinch but Gusmero pushes him off.
West takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gusmero moves out of range as West strikes.
Gusmero defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gusmero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gusmero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
Gusmero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Gusmero scores with a jab to the body.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
West moves to clinch but Gusmero breaks away

and Gusmero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in West's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gusmero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gusmero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmero controls from within his opponent's guard.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
West looking to control but Gusmero passes into half guard.

Gusmero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, West has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gusmero controlling the action here.
West trying to control from the bottom.
Gusmero keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Gusmero maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! West could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gusmero has cracked it and West is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gusmero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Gusmero!
An out of breath Jose Gusmero 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
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes into the arena with Roy Jones - Can't be touched blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nuclear's choice of entrance music: Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rua
vs
Nuclear

185 cm
28
205 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

188 cm
31
209 lbs
19 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuclear cracks Rua with a good jab.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but Nuclear sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nuclear bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nuclear misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nuclear steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rua.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nuclear.
Nuclear throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nuclear looks to land a combination but Rua avoids it well.
Nuclear slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nuclear looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuclear lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nuclear fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Rua or perhaps it was just good defense by Nuclear which made him look bad.
Rua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nuclear misses with a few strikes there.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but Nuclear sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuclear throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nuclear jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nuclear leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nuclear catches Rua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nuclear sprawls well. Nuclear wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nuclear but Nuclear pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua.
Nuclear fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear connects with a single shot there.
Nuclear leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nuclear throws a sloppy body shot

and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nuclear's guard now.
Rua won't allow Nuclear to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nuclear controlling Rua's posture.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nuclear swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuclear is trying to control the position but Rua postures up.
Nuclear looking for a sweep. Not yet Nuclear, not yet.
Rua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nuclear looking to control.

OK we're going to have a standup here. David Nuclear hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nuclear lands a leg kick that knocks Rua off balance momentarily.
Rua slips under a jab from Nuclear.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua avoids the body shot from Nuclear.
Rua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nuclear avoids it really well and circles away.
Nuclear connects with a jab.
Nuclear scores with a sloppy right hand. Rua should have avoided that one.
Rua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Nuclear misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Nuclear dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rua has a takedown stuffed.
Mauricio Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuclear misses with a body shot.
Nuclear tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Rua shoots in but Nuclear avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nuclear jabs Rua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Nuclear there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
David Nuclear seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuclear misses the shot to the body.
Nuclear scores with a kick to the body.
Rua has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua takes one to the chin there.
Nuclear buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nuclear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nuclear can pounce on him.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Nuclear shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nuclear defends it nicely.
Rua shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuclear turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nuclear ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nuclear sprawls well. Nuclear wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
Nuclear connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by Nuclear.
Rua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nuclear. That one must have hurt.
Rua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nuclear sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rua somewhat.
Nuclear is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Nuclear rushes Rua and presses him up against the cage.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nuclear is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nuclear gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nuclear lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nuclear is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nuclear holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Nuclear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Nuclear 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! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua.
Rua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nuclear. Nuclear obviously looking to wear him down.
Nuclear tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Nuclear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nuclear feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rua's calf.
Nuclear throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nuclear scoring well with a low kick there.

Nuclear clinches up with Rua and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua prevents a body shot from Nuclear.
Nuclear is stalling here.
Rua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nuclear backwards.
Nuclear connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Nuclear lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Nuclear to work.
Rua tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nuclear stops a takedown attempt from Rua.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Nuclear.
Nuclear working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Rua is rocked!
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nuclear gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oh Rua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rua is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuclear pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nuclear is stalling here.
Rua is trying to drag Nuclear to the mat but Nuclear just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nuclear.
Nuclear lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuclear.
Nuclear creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rua's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rua drops to his knees and Nuclear pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Nuclear!
In his post fight interview, David Nuclear started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 Johnny Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suneet Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Trendy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Johnny Woo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Woo
vs
Chandler

170 cm
33
160 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

170 cm
31
150 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Suneet Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Woo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chandler is trying to defend but Woo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Woo trying to control from half guard but Chandler is working away.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Woo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Woo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chandler tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Woo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Woo!
Johnny Woo gave a mention to Blood Bank ($10) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August comes to the cage accompanied by Hit 'em up. Tatsuhiko Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by EYE OF THE TIGER. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

August
vs
Tatsuhiko Jr

188 cm
29
181 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

178 cm
29
183 lbs
24 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction

Dragon
Nutrition Your Way!

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oktawian August!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. August manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
August avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tatsuhiko Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
August preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tatsuhiko Jr working some strikes from top position.
Tatsuhiko Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but August has wrist control.
Tatsuhiko Jr stands up over August, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
August wants to stand but Tatsuhiko Jr is controlling the position.
August looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatsuhiko Jr is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to pass the guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr is fighting to break August's control of his arms but August is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
August working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing strikes from guard but August blocks nicely.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to pass the guard but August is keeping the position.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control but August is working from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. August is keeping the position for now.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control but August is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a jab.
Tatsuhiko Jr walks into a jab.
Tatsuhiko Jr has a takedown stuffed.
August throws the left hand but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids the punch easily.

Tatsuhiko Jr gets the takedown into side control.
August regains half guard, as Tatsuhiko Jr was trying to land strikes.
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!
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
August is holding on to half guard well.
Tatsuhiko Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks to land a strike but August avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tatsuhiko Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatsuhiko Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
August wants to stand but Tatsuhiko Jr is controlling the position.
August utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
August keeping moving, preventing Tatsuhiko Jr from controlling successfully.
August trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
August has a closed guard, preventing Tatsuhiko Jr from standing up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

August moves forwards but Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tatsuhiko Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. August tries to avoid it but Tatsuhiko Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag August to the ground. August escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. August defends it nicely.
Nice cross by August.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but August sprawls well. He's pushed Tatsuhiko Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oktawian August has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr.
August waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatsuhiko Jr.

Tatsuhiko Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
August is not content to let Tatsuhiko Jr control the position.

Tatsuhiko Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, August has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tatsuhiko Jr but great work by August.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Tatsuhiko Jr throws August to one side and escapes!
Oktawian August is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatsuhiko Jr blocks a leg kick.
August clobbers Tatsuhiko Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
August fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
August ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatsuhiko Jr moves away.
August throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tatsuhiko Jr defending well as August loads up on a big left hand.
August misses with a straight left.
August defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to clinch.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
August listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a takedown
and August counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Tatsuhiko Jr is rocked!
August fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tatsuhiko Jr.
August misses with a low kick.
August tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tatsuhiko Jr is able to avoid easily.
August's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tatsuhiko Jr under the eye.
Tatsuhiko Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can August finish him?
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a head kick but August moves out of range.
Tatsuhiko Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
August displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tatsuhiko Jr.
A head kick misses from Tatsuhiko Jr.
August misses the jab.
August swings for the body but Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
August looks to throw the jab but Tatsuhiko Jr is out of range.
August bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatsuhiko Jr's head.
Tatsuhiko Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by August.
Tatsuhiko Jr checks a leg kick.
August avoids the body shot from Tatsuhiko Jr.
August misses with a hook

and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tatsuhiko Jr.
August is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
August wants to stand and escape but Tatsuhiko Jr is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
August keeping moving, preventing Tatsuhiko Jr from controlling successfully.

Tatsuhiko Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and August dives on top into guard.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
August wanted to stand there but Tatsuhiko Jr had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
August is standing up over Tatsuhiko Jr. Tatsuhiko Jr looks to escape but August dives into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Tatsuhiko Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oktawian August dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A nice leg kick lands there from August.
August jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tatsuhiko Jr with a poor takedown
and August counters with a two punch combo.
Tatsuhiko Jr has a takedown stuffed.
A jab lands there for August.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oktawian August has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips a jab from August.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. August sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for August.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
August throws a lazy uppercut
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a body kick that stops August in his tracks momentarily.
Tatsuhiko Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Tatsuhiko Jr gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Tatsuhiko Jr there.
Tatsuhiko Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Tatsuhiko Jr there.
August regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
August working a defensive guard here.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but August has wrist control.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as August works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tatsuhiko Jr works over August with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
August trying to control the position.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working August over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but August is retaining full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
August lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tatsuhiko Jr!
August trying to control but Tatsuhiko Jr is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to improve his position but August isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
August trying to control but he's not successful this time.

August get's back to his feet.
Tatsuhiko Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from August.
August throws a head kick but Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range.
August takes a swing at Tatsuhiko Jr's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Tatsuhiko Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from August.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tatsuhiko Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicandro Aloisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kova Tangis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aloisio
vs
Tangis

190 cm
25
210 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

182 cm
24
218 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicandro Aloisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kova Tangis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tangis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aloisio with a hook.
Aloisio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tangis tries to clinch up.
Tangis throws a leg kick but Aloisio sees it coming and moves out of range.

Aloisio clinches up against the cage.
Aloisio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tangis takes a shot to the head.
Tangis is trying to pull guard but Aloisio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aloisio landing knees to the head.

It looks like Kova Tangis has been cut.
Aloisio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tangis blocks it with crossed arms.
Tangis tries for a takedown but Aloisio manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tangis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aloisio after a bit of a struggle.
Nicandro Aloisio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kova Tangis.
Aloisio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tangis blocks it with crossed arms.
Aloisio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tangis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aloisio after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Aloisio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangis takes a shot to the head.
Tangis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aloisio prevents it.
Aloisio lands a body punch.
A short left from Aloisio.
A hook to the body from Aloisio.
Aloisio scores with a shoulder strike.
Aloisio lands with a light punch inside.
Aloisio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aloisio.
Tangis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aloisio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tangis looks winded!
Aloisio scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Aloisio closes the distance and clinches.
Tangis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aloisio prevents it.
Aloisio lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio gets through Tangis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aloisio lands a left hand.
Aloisio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aloisio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tangis backwards.
Aloisio gets through Tangis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aloisio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aloisio is pressed up against the cage. Tangis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aloisio down to the mat. Aloisio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tangis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aloisio scores with a decent looking hook.
Tangis get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Tangis stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Aloisio runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicandro Aloisio!
After winning the bout, Nicandro Aloisio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.