Disobedience 105: Straight As PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Sanders
vs
Jones

176 cm
26
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

GREEN!

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanders clinches with his opponent.
Sanders jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanders closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanders tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanders drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanders is defended easily by Jones.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanders makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Sanders counters by clinching up.
Sanders is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanders.

Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Jones avoiding damage.
Sanders has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tommy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanders is defended easily by Jones.
Sanders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with the combination.
Sanders fails with the takedown.
Sanders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanders off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves to clinch but Sanders breaks away
and Sanders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tommy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones darts in trying to clinch

and Sanders moves into the clinch.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanders.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Sanders gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sanders will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanders seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanders controlling Jones's posture.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanders is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones tries to clinch but Sanders moves away
and Sanders counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones tries to clinch up but Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Simon Sanders will probably get the nod.
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.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanders can't break the clinch.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Simon Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones wants to clinch

and Sanders counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanders has double underhooks.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanders gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Sanders tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones tries to stall but Sanders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones is looking to control Sanders's arms but Sanders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Sanders stalling in the clinch.
Sanders fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Sanders has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Sanders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Sanders manages to pull guard.
Sanders is controlling Jones's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Jones pushing down on Sanders's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones prevents Sanders from standing back up.
Sanders trying to control here.
Jones tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sanders.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanders keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Simon Sanders has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
A punch combination from Sanders misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up but Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanders misses with the combination.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanders.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanders counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tommy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones closes the distance but Sanders moves to the side

and Sanders holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Sanders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones moves to clinch but Sanders breaks away

and Sanders holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanders wants to break free but Jones has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Sanders counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanders.
Tommy Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanders as Jones tries to tie him up.
Sanders tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanders gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Sanders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones tries to break free but Sanders pushes him back against the cage.
Sanders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick there by Jones.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanders.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Sanders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Sanders persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Sanders will be more careful next time no doubt.

Sanders clinches up against the cage.
Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanders has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanders slows down the pace here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Barnwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

White
vs
Barnwell

196 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
24
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Barnwell!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

White gets tackled into the cage by Barnwell. Barnwell maintains the clinch.
Barnwell tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
Barnwell is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

White turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
White just content to control the position.
Barnwell is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
White controlling from side mount.
White throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Barnwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnwell is trying to improve his position.
White tries to advance to mount but can't.
White is working hard here to advance position.
White trying to control the position but Barnwell is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnwell is wriggling around trying to escape but White has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Barnwell taps out and White picks up the big win! Great work there by White!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John White!
After winning the bout, John White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rooster by Alice In Chains. Nathan Drake has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Kent's chin.

Kent
vs
Drake

182 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Drake!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drake gets tackled into the cage by Kent. Kent maintains the clinch.

Kent is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Drake can't fight it off and eventually Kent manages to take the fight to the floor. Drake looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kent preventing the sweep.
Kent passes Drake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drake is trying to stand up here but Kent is controlling him well.
Kent tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Drake.
Drake wants to control but Kent passes into side.
Kent taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Drake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drake is still trying to improve position.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Drake tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kent presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kent lands a big elbow.
Drake wants to hold on but Kent pushes him away.
Drake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drake keeps trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent controlling his opponent.
Drake is working to get back to half guard.
Kent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kent avoids the attempt from Drake to control.
Drake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to buck Kent off but he can't manage it.
Kent controlling from mount.
Drake working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Kent dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kent shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drake is trying to defend but Kent finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kent throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kent is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Drake wants to improve his position but Kent is controlling well.
Drake wants to control the action here but instead Kent manages to pass to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent breaks from Drake's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Drake is rocked!
Kent postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Drake in real trouble here! The ref calls for Drake to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Kent!
Marcus Kent bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Szymon Piechnicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Mccray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szymon Piechnicki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Mccray 's chin.

Piechnicki
vs
Mccray

195 cm
23
217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Szymon Piechnicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Mccray !
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccray throws a half hearted mid kick.
Piechnicki tries to clinch there but Mccray circles away.

Mccray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Piechnicki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mccray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Piechnicki is looking to stand back up but Mccray counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Piechnicki.
Mccray stops Piechnicki from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccray is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mccray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Piechnicki!
Mccray controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Mccray has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Piechnicki really wants to buck Mccray off and get back to his feet.
Mccray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Bobby Mccray has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mccray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piechnicki manages to avoid it.
Piechnicki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mccray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piechnicki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piechnicki wants to clinch.
Mccray swats away the attempt to clinch by Piechnicki.
Mccray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mccray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mccray fails with a takedown attempt.
Piechnicki avoids a kick to the body.
Piechnicki wants to clinch up but Mccray keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piechnicki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mccray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Szymon Piechnicki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Mccray .

Piechnicki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Piechnicki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mccray is proving hard to escape from.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mccray can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccray manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Piechnicki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mccray on the ground.
Mccray looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piechnicki avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mccray .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Piechnicki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Piechnicki takes the fight into the clinch.
Piechnicki just leaning against Mccray , taking a breather.
Mccray is looking for a takedown.
Piechnicki lands a good knee to the midsection. Mccray won't want to take too many of those.
Piechnicki lands a knee to the head.
Piechnicki is trying to maintain a safe position but Mccray gets an underhook and turns Piechnicki into the cage.
Piechnicki slows down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Piechnicki.
Piechnicki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Piechnicki landing knees to the head.
Mccray tries to pull guard but Piechnicki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Piechnicki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mccray up against the cage.
Mccray is breathing heavily.
Piechnicki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechnicki landing knees to the head.
Piechnicki lands a left hand.
Piechnicki stops a takedown attempt from Mccray .
Szymon Piechnicki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Mccray .
Piechnicki is struggling to control the position.
Piechnicki landing knees to the head.
Piechnicki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Piechnicki lands a body shot.
Piechnicki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mccray up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piechnicki.
Piechnicki lands a left hand.
Mccray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Piechnicki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Piechnicki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Piechnicki lands a left hand.

Mccray is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piechnicki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mccray .
Piechnicki has Mccray pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Mccray is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Piechnicki - that's hurt Mccray badly! Oh, another knee lands and Mccray is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Mccray doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Szymon Piechnicki!
Szymon Piechnicki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Justin Dunn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Justin Dunn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Dunn
vs
Stone

188 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

208 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rock Stone!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone lands with a slapping head kick.
Dunn with a lazy takedown attempt

and Stone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Stone breaks the clinch.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stone.
Dunn is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
Justin Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dunn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stone is in Dunn's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn being controlled here, momentarily.

Dunn is working an open guard so Stone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Stone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn stops Stone from passing to mount.

Stone decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunn tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Stone.
Dunn misses with a takedown

and Stone counters by moving into the clinch.
Stone jumps guard but Dunn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone wants to clinch but Dunn slips to the side
and Dunn counters with a low kick, right behind Stone 's knee.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Dunn pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone scores with a jab to the body.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunn as he avoids it easily.
Stone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Dunn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stone to the ground. Dunn is now in Stone's 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!
Dunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
Stone is pulling down on Dunn's head. It's preventing any offense from Dunn, at least for the moment.
Stone is looking to stand up but Dunn isn't so interested in that idea.
Stone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Stone is looking for a triangle but Dunn pushes his legs off easily.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stone wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control the position here.
Dunn postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Dunn is fighting to break Stone's control of his arms but Stone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dunn's guard.
Dunn keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunn has momentary wrist control but Stone slips an elbow through the middle.
Stone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dunn's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stone counters with a thumping low kick.
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunn pinned against the cage. Dunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunn is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Dunn circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone shoots in but Dunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Justin Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Stone.

Stone drives through and clinches with Dunn against the cage.
Stone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stone has Dunn pushed against the cage.
Dunn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn tries to pull guard but Stone holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunn drops back down to his feet.
Dunn tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
Stone prevents a body shot from Dunn.

Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stone shoots for a takedown but Dunn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stone tries to clinch up
and Dunn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dunn throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Stone with a poor takedown
and Dunn counters with a head kick. That will keep Stone thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Dunn shoots in.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dunn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Stone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rock Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Stone lands with a punch from half guard.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stone controlling the pace.
Dunn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone slips a nice elbow through Dunn's hands, connecting with Dunn's forehead.
Dunn is trying to stand.
Stone is nestled in close to Dunn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stone lands strikes from half guard.
Stone is taking a breather. Dunn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dunn has hold of Stone's hands but Stone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stone passes to side control.
Dunn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Stone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dunn working to try and regain half guard.
Stone landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone with a couple of short strikes.
Stone content just to control the position here.
Stone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stone. Stone obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Stone takes the fight into the clinch.
Stone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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

Stone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dunn, up you get!
Dunn slaps away a takedown attempt from Stone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt
and Dunn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Justin Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Stone.
Dunn misses with a takedown attempt - Stone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Dunn gets caught flat footed, as Stone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stone passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Stone decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dunn checks it well.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stone but Stone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Dunn as Stone shoots in.
Stone scores with a one two! Dunn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stone's waist but Stone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunn off to one side.
Stone looks to land a combination but Dunn avoids it well.
Stone shoots in but Dunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dunn ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Dunn.
Stone stuffs the takedown.
Justin Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dunn tries to keep at a distance but Stone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dunn stops a takedown attempt from Stone.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Dunn.

Stone jumps guard and drags Dunn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dunn trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dunn!
Dunn wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stone 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Stone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks has chosen The Night by Kromestatik as his entrance music. Bam Bam Leonard has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bam Leonard
vs
Banks

195 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bam Bam Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Banks!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leonard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leonard eats them both and turns towards Banks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Bam Bam Leonard has been cut.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banks sprawls well. Banks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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

Leonard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OH! Leonard has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Banks smells blood and charges in for the finish! Banks unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Leonard sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Banks!
In his post fight interview, Brandon Banks 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Buretta Gali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timbo Styless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timbo Styless has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gali
vs
Styless

181 cm
25
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buretta Gali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timbo Styless!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Styless.
Styless lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gali's sensitive parts.
Gali misses with a straight right.
Styless dodges the punch combination from Gali.
Gali throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Styless to counter with a crisp jab.
Gali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Styless.
Gali throws a poor cross that misses

and Styless counters by clinching up.
Gali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Styless wants a takedown but no success here.
Gali prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gali has had enough of the clinch but Styless keeps him there for the moment.
Styless has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gali avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buretta Gali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timbo Styless.

Styless jumps guard and drags Gali to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Styless keeping moving, preventing Gali from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Timbo Styless!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

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

Ali
vs
Fynn

188 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

184 cm
25
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monty Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Fynn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fynn misses with a left hand
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Bob Fynn has been cut.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fynn.
A big right from Ali misses.
Fynn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fynn misses with a combination
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
Fynn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fynn ducks right into an uppercut from Ali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Fynn.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Ali throws a jab when Fynn was well out of range.
Fynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Fynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob Fynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fynn throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fynn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fynn misses with a straight left.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fynn lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Monty Ali has been cut.
Fynn looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Fynn throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Fynn misses with a body shot.
Fynn lands with a cross.
Fynn throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Fynn throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OH! Fynn has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Ali smells blood and charges in for the finish! Ali unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Fynn sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Monty Ali!
Monty Ali decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoda Haka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Hype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haka comes to the cage accompanied by Boyz In Da Hood. Yoda Haka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Haka
vs
Hype

181 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

LEEDS-NUTRITION

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoda Haka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hannibal Hype!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hype slips a jab and a cross from Haka.
Hype displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haka throws out the jab.
Haka looks to throw the jab but Hype is out of range.
Haka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hype dodges the punch combination from Haka.
Hype slips under a jab from Haka.
Hype keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haka.
Hype looks for a takedown but Haka sprawls well.
A big left from Haka misses.
Hype tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haka throws a hook to the side of Hype's head but Hype sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haka throws a shot from downtown. Hype moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hype tries to clinch up but Haka circles away and keeps his distance.

Hype shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hype showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Haka is looking to improve his position.

Haka looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hype takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hype seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Haka actively working from the bottom here.

Haka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hype is working for a kimura but Haka is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two 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!

Haka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haka is breathing heavily.
Haka has hold of Hype's hands but Hype slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Hype.

Haka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hype scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Haka looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hype connects with a nice short shot to Haka's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hype looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haka being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haka has his foot on Hype's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hype works his way back into a safe position though.
Hype tries to free his leg and advance position but Haka is retaining full guard.
Hype is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Hype thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hype stands up over Haka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hype postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Haka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Haka is looking for a triangle but Hype pushes his legs off easily.

Haka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hype doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hype manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hype chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hype slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hype must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hype looking to pass the guard.

Haka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hype is aware though and is defending well.
Hype with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hype trying to control but Haka is working from the bottom.
Haka can't keep his opponent in guard - Hype advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hype is keen to just control but Haka is a slippery customer.

Hype is trying to work for a kimura but Haka is defending well.
Haka tries to roll over but Hype keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Haka looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Hype.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hype closes the distance and clinches.
Haka tries to circle away but Hype has him pinned against the cage.

Haka is trying to trip Hype. He has hold of a leg but Hype is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Haka persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Haka postures up.
Hype working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haka.
Haka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hype is trying to control the position but Haka postures up.
Hype working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haka.
Haka advances to half guard.
Hype is looking to improve his position.
Hype keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haka looks to land a strike but Hype avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hype looking for a sweep. Not yet Hype, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haka tries to free his leg and advance position but Hype is retaining full guard.
Hype working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haka.
Haka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hype manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haka manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Haka has his foot on Hype's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hype works his way back into a safe position though.
Hype makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hype works over Haka with some ground and pound from guard.
Hype makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hype trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hype with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hype advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Haka actively working from the bottom here.
Hype scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hype working Haka over with strikes.

Hype seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hype looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Haka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Haka actively working from the bottom here.
Hype winds up and cracks Haka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hype working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hype slips a nice elbow through Haka's hands, connecting with Haka's forehead.

Hype is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haka tries to get to full guard but Hype has control of the leg.

Haka looking for submissions off his back.
Hype wants to pass the guard but Haka is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hype is looking to take a break and control but Haka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Haka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hype pulls his head out easily.
Hype takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Haka actively working from the bottom here.
Hype really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Haka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hannibal Hype has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hype is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hype.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haka looking for submissions off his back.
Hype frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Haka tries to reverse the position but Hype maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Hype.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hype cracks Haka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hype! Haka is hurt baaadly! Hype is firing away with more strikes - Haka is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Hype!
The defeated Yoda Haka had this to say: 'I think i need to drop to 185 or retire. I will try and get the rematch in the future if I continue in mma.'.