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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rocky Road to Dublin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bing
vs
O Brien

170 cm
27
163 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

172 cm
35
142 lbs
35 - 18 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Bing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Donnie O Brien !
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien throws the left hand but Bing avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by O Brien as he connects with a hook.
Bing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but O Brien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bing wants to clinch up but O Brien keeps it at a distance.
Bing slips a straight right by O Brien .
Bing tries to clinch but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien blocks a head kick by Bing.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Bing ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Brien .
O Brien cracks Bing with an open hand slap.
O Brien moves out of range of the leg kick from Bing.
Bing throws a head kick but O Brien moves out of range.

O Brien closes the distance and clinches.
Bing is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bing lands an elbow inside that O Brien shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bing obliges.
Bing throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien avoiding damage as Bing throws knees to the body.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Bing forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Bing tries to throw a body punch but O Brien avoids it by throwing Bing back against the ropes.
Bing misses with a body punch.
Bing throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bing.
Bing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

O Brien lands a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bing is adopting a defensive guard.
Bing controls O Brien momentarily but O Brien frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bing is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Brien is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bing looking for a sweep. Not yet Bing, not yet.
Bing trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Eric Bing just wasn't active enough.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
Bing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Brien misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Brien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bing is fending him off so far but O Brien persists. Nope, Bing circles away and we're back to standing.
Eric Bing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
A punch combination from O Brien misses.
Bing fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bing slips a straight right by O Brien .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Brien is defended easily by Bing.
O Brien misses with a combination
and Bing counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bing. That's going to slow O Brien down.
O Brien shoots in but no luck this time.
Bing connects with a leg kick. O Brien looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bing throws a head kick that half lands.
Bing fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.

O Brien instigates a clinch.
Bing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bing missing with knees to the body.
Bing lands an elbow just above O Brien 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bing fails to land.
Nice elbow from Bing.
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!
Bing tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it.
Bing lands an elbow just above O Brien 's eye.
Bing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bing lands an elbow just above O Brien 's eye.
O Brien takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bing lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bing connects with a nasty looking knee right to O Brien 's face.
Bing misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Bing dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bing lands with a cross.
Donnie O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Bing as O Brien shoots in.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bing lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Brien 's sensitive parts.
Eric Bing is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Brien fails to land the takedown.

Bing darts in and clinches O Brien up against the ropes.
Bing tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms.
Bing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bing pushes O Brien back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bing swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
Bing misses with an elbow strike.
Bing has a couple of punches blocked by O Brien .
Bing holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Brien .
Bing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Brien is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bing just misses with a elbow thrown towards O Brien 's brow.

O Brien jumps guard and drags Bing to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

O Brien working for a triangle but Bing defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Bing from controlling successfully.
Bing stopping the sweep attempt from O Brien .
O Brien lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bing!
Bing really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bing is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing is working to get back to half guard.
Bing is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
O Brien tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bing is working to get back to half guard.
Bing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Brien on the ground.
Bing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
O Brien unloading with bombs!
Bing is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
O Brien tries to push Bing's head away but Bing is holding on tight.
Bing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bing is looking to escape.
O Brien scoring with strikes but Bing is staying in there.
O Brien takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bing tries to hold on but O Brien pushes him away.
Bing can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien lands a nice shot to the head.
Bing is looking to get to half guard.
Bing wants to hold on but O Brien pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bing is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bing is looking to escape.
Bing sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Bing dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bing slips a jab and a cross from O Brien .
Bing stuffs the takedown.
Bing stuffs the takedown attempt from O Brien . O Brien gets slowly back to his feet.
Donnie O Brien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Brien goes for a double leg but Bing avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Bing continues to drive forward.
Eric Bing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
Bing lands a nice elbow.
Bing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bing taking a breather.
O Brien takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bing missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien takes an elbow to the temple.
O Brien blocks the elbow strike.
Bing lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bing.
Bing tries to work over O Brien 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Brien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bing misses with the head strike.
O Brien takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Donnie O Brien has been cut.
Bing misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing pushes O Brien back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bing misses with a knee strike.
Bing is trying to stall.
Bing tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms.
Bing is trying to stall.
Bing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bing lands an elbow inside.
Bing lands a nice elbow.
O Brien fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Brien .
Bing missing with knees to the body.
Bing tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bing tries to stall but O Brien uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bing misses with a punch on the inside.
Donnie O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Brien 's elbow.
Bing prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bing landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bing misses with a knee strike.
Bing throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Bing.
O Brien avoids a wild elbow strike from Bing.
Bing misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bing.
Bing tries to land knees in the clinch but O Brien avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bing tries to stall but O Brien uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Bing.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Bing to keep the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Bing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bing, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight for Eric Bing!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Eric Bing!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Eric Bing!

Eric Bing wins by unanimous decision!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Keita Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeperton has chosen Sexy Body Girl as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Aoki
vs
Sweeperton

165 cm
33
144 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

170 cm
32
167 lbs
25 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keita Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leg Sweeperton!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki tries to clinch there but Sweeperton circles away.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Sweeperton circles away.
Sweeperton throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Keita Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweeperton fails to land with a series of punches.
Sweeperton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.

Aoki clinches with his opponent.
Aoki misses with a knee strike.
Sweeperton tries to score a body lock takedown but Aoki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki tries to work over Sweeperton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aoki trying to land knees to the body.
Aoki tries to stall but Sweeperton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Sweeperton backwards.
Sweeperton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
Aoki tries a body shot but Sweeperton blocks it.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Sweeperton controls the action.
Aoki misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki lands a good knee to the midsection. Sweeperton won't want to take too many of those.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Sweeperton avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sweeperton as Aoki tries to tie him up.
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
Sweeperton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aoki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sweeperton misses with a takedown attempt - Aoki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keita Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leg Sweeperton.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sweeperton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sweeperton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki tries to clinch but Sweeperton moves out of range.
Aoki tries to clinch but Sweeperton moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sweeperton.
Aoki taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sweeperton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aoki, who protects the arm well.
Aoki wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sweeperton cracks Aoki with a big elbow.
Aoki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sweeperton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sweeperton lands some shots froms side control.

Sweeperton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aoki, who protects the arm well.
Sweeperton is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton working the head with strikes.
Aoki is looking to reverse the position.
Sweeperton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Aoki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sweeperton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Sweeperton is putting a hurting on Aoki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sweeperton lands a few punches from side control.
Sweeperton scores with punches from side control.
Aoki is trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweeperton lands a few punches from side control.
Aoki is looking to reverse the position.
Sweeperton scores with a couple of short elbows.

Sweeperton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aoki, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton working the head with strikes.
Sweeperton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aoki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sweeperton connects with a decent elbow.
Sweeperton is working Aoki over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sweeperton cracks Aoki with a big elbow.

Aoki is rocked!
Sweeperton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aoki some visible discomfort.
Oh Aoki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki seems a little lost for a moment, as Sweeperton dominates the positioning.
Sweeperton working the ground and pound.

Sweeperton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aoki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sweeperton prevents Aoki from escaping the position.
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sweeperton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sweeperton landing strikes.
Sweeperton is chipping away with strikes.
Sweeperton wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leg Sweeperton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sweeperton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sweeperton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Sweeperton keeps the fight on the outside.

Aoki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aoki seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sweeperton wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Sweeperton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sweeperton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Aoki is going to stand back up.
Sweeperton moves into full guard.
Sweeperton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sweeperton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Aoki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sweeperton is controlling him.
Sweeperton trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sweeperton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sweeperton is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Sweeperton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki wants to get back to his feet.
Sweeperton is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aoki is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Sweeperton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweeperton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sweeperton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aoki pushes Sweeperton off looking to stand but Sweeperton dives back in and keeps control.
Aoki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sweeperton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aoki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sweeperton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sweeperton working over Aoki with some ground and pound. Aoki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sweeperton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sweeperton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Sweeperton.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sweeperton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leg Sweeperton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sweeperton is taking a breather. Aoki 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.
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. Sweeperton connects with a nice short shot to Aoki's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sweeperton winds up and cracks Aoki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to stand back up but Sweeperton is controlling him
Sweeperton working over Aoki with some ground and pound. Aoki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Sweeperton there.
Sweeperton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sweeperton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sweeperton prevents Aoki from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sweeperton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sweeperton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sweeperton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sweeperton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leg Sweeperton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sweeperton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leg Sweeperton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Aoki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sweeperton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aoki is in Sweeperton's guard.
Aoki wants to stand and escape but instead Sweeperton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sweeperton wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Sweeperton won't allow Aoki to get back to his feet.
Sweeperton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sweeperton defends it easily.
Sweeperton landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Sweeperton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sweeperton stands and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aoki is not content to let Sweeperton control the position.
Aoki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sweeperton is controlling him well.
Sweeperton lands an elbow.

Sweeperton tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Sweeperton scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki pushes Sweeperton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sweeperton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sweeperton trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Sweeperton looks up at the clock and then as Aoki takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sweeperton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sweeperton wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweeperton scoring with punches from side control.
Sweeperton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sweeperton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aoki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sweeperton is controlling him well.
Aoki is not content to let Sweeperton control the position.
Aoki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sweeperton connects with a decent elbow.
Sweeperton working the ground and pound.
Aoki taking a bit of punishment here - Sweeperton scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton lands a nice forearm strike.
Sweeperton lands an elbow.
Aoki wants to get back to his feet but Sweeperton drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweeperton cracks Aoki with a big elbow.
Sweeperton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sweeperton in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Aoki looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sweeperton turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leg Sweeperton!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Leg Sweeperton made sure he mentioned Just Fight (Everything 7$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agapito Hampaslupa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Knight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hampaslupa
vs
Knight

193 cm
31
300 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

210 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agapito Hampaslupa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Knight!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight sizes up Hampaslupa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Knight.
Hampaslupa throws a lazy head kick
and Knight counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A shot to the body from Knight misses
and Hampaslupa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hampaslupa throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Knight colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Hampaslupa as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Knight is left battered and dazed whilst Hampaslupa and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agapito Hampaslupa!
Agapito Hampaslupa 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
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinisa Veljko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veljko has chosen Stemm - Face the pain as his entrance music. 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.

Henderson
vs
Veljko

185 cm
27
215 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

184 cm
31
201 lbs
25 - 16 - 2

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Sinisa Veljko!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Veljko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Veljko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A good leg kick by Veljko.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and Veljko counters with a nice kick to the body.

Veljko closes the distance and clinches.
Veljko is looking for a takedown.

Veljko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Henderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Veljko controls the position.
Veljko lands shots from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson is taking damage to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljko is landing with strikes. Henderson can't take much more of this.
Henderson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Veljko.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Veljko lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Veljko.
Veljko connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Henderson to escape the position.
Veljko is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Veljko gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Veljko gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Veljko apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Veljko tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.

Veljko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veljko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Veljko slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
Henderson is not content to let Veljko control the position.
Veljko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henderson!
BOOM! Veljko connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljko cracks Henderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Veljko on the ground.
Veljko connects with a bit shot that sees Henderson covering up! More strikes from Veljko and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Veljko is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sinisa Veljko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erick Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sierra
vs
Volkov

183 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
240 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erick Sierra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sierra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sierra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erick Sierra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sierra misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a series of strikes. Sierra will be more careful next time no doubt.

Sierra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sierra leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Sierra - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sierra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Alexander Volkov has been cut.
Volkov looks winded!
Volkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Volkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sierra stalls.
Sierra lands an elbow inside that Volkov shrugs off.
Sierra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sierra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Volkov has had enough of the clinch but Sierra keeps him there for the moment.
Sierra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra working Volkov over with knees to the body.
Sierra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sierra scores with a knee to the head.
Sierra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sierra lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sierra has Volkov pressed against the ropes. He pushes Volkov back and as he springs towards him off the ropes, Sierra throws a beautiful elbow that sends Volkov crashing to the floor! Sierra piles on the pressure with more strikes! Volkov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Sierra!
Erick Sierra decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bashor
vs
Boyka

182 cm
25
186 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

182 cm
23
182 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Bashor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka slaps away a takedown attempt from Bashor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A punch combination from Boyka misses.
Bashor has a takedown stuffed.
Bashor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bashor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyka circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bashor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka lands a nice shot to the body.
Boyka connects with a crisp jab.
Boyka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab from Boyka.
Boyka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boyka duly obliges.
Boyka lands a jab-cross combination.
Yuri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bashor shoots in looking for a takedown but Boyka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bashor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Boyka.

Bashor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boyka to the mat! Boyka manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka is trying to control the position but Bashor postures up.
Boyka wants to sweep but no luck.
Bashor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bashor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boyka trying to keep a closed guard but Bashor is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bashor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bashor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bashor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boyka trying to keep a closed guard but Bashor is proving a slippery customer.
Bashor landing with the ground and pound.
Boyka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boyka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashor throwing strikes but missing.
Boyka has momentary wrist control but Bashor slips an elbow through the middle.
Bashor preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bashor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bashor trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boyka working a defensive guard here.
Boyka wants to stand up but Bashor is controlling him.
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 Jason Bashor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bashor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boyka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boyka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bashor has time to react.
Bashor shoots in looking for a takedown but Boyka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bashor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boyka misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Bashor avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boyka wants it to stay on the feet.
Bashor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boyka.
Bashor takes one to the chin there.
Boyka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boyka scores with a hook to the body. Bashor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka throws a right hand that Bashor ducks under and follows up with a left that Bashor also avoids with ease.
Boyka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boyka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boyka tries to bum rush Bashor with a series of wild strikes but Bashor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Boyka has closed the distance and engaged Bashor in a clinch.
Bashor is working for takedown but Boyka is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bashor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bashor has Boyka pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bashor pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Boyka tumbling to the mat - Bashor dives into Boyka's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka controls Bashor momentarily but Bashor frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bashor landing with the ground and pound.
Boyka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bashor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bashor stands up over Boyka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boyka wants to stand and escape but Bashor is having none of it.
Boyka wants to sweep but no luck.
Bashor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bashor.
Bashor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bashor throws a big right hand that misses.
Boyka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boyka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bashor manages to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bashor throwing shots but Boyka is blocking nicely.
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!
Bashor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bashor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bashor is nestled in close to Boyka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bashor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bashor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boyka's head.
Bashor throwing shots but Boyka is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyka has hold of Bashor's hands but Bashor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bashor trying to control from half guard but Boyka is working away.
Boyka is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bashor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Boyka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boyka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyka works over Bashor's head and body with a nice combination.
Boyka is looking to slow Bashor down with leg kicks.
Boyka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boyka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boyka works Bashor's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashor shoots in but no luck this time.
A right-left combo lands from Boyka.
Boyka is looking to slow Bashor down with leg kicks.
Boyka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bashor on the side of the head.
Crunch! Boyka slams his shin into Bashor's torso.
Boyka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bashor eats them both and turns towards Boyka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boyka lands with a nice combination. Bashor backs away looking to recover.
Boyka throws a right hand that Bashor ducks under and follows up with a left that Bashor also avoids with ease.
Boyka misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Bashor avoids them all with ease.
Jason Bashor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Boyka scores with a four punch combination!
Bashor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boyka as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bashor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka digs a good body shot into Bashor's ribs.
Yuri Boyka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boyka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bashor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bashor.
Bashor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boyka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bashor shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Bashor with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bashor doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Boyka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bashor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Yuri Boyka!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Yuri Boyka!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Yuri Boyka!

Yuri Boyka wins by unanimous decision!
As Yuri Boyka got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the most complete fighter in the world. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kawan Filjandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filjandro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HOMEGROWN. Emelianenko has chosen Казаки - Ой Да as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kawan Filjandro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fedor Emelianenko's chin.

Filjandro
vs
Emelianenko

193 cm
24
221 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

183 cm
31
229 lbs
20 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kawan Filjandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Emelianenko is rocked!

It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Kawan Filjandro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Filjandro finish him?
Filjandro misses with a double jab
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filjandro throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Filjandro misses with a combination
and Filjandro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Filjandro ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Filjandro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filjandro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Filjandro misses.
A punch lands to the side of Filjandro 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Emelianenko shoots in and bounces Filjandro off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Filjandro has his foot on Emelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Filjandro has wrist control.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Filjandro keeps moving.
Emelianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Emelianenko trying to control but Filjandro is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Filjandro is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Filjandro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fedor Emelianenko.
Filjandro closes the distance and clinches up with Emelianenko, looking for a takedown. Filjandro pushes Emelianenko against the ropes but Emelianenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filjandro throws a right and a left that both miss.

Emelianenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Filjandro looking to sit in guard and control but Emelianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Emelianenko content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Filjandro has locked up a guillotine! Filjandro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Emelianenko is holding on here and Filjandro must be using up a lot of energy. Emelianenko has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Filjandro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kawan Filjandro!
Kawan Filjandro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sex Panther Supplements!, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kato Munechika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munechika's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Requiem for a Dream. The key to victory for Kato Munechika has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Munechika
vs
Rodriguez

173 cm
35
160 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

178 cm
26
165 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kato Munechika!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Munechika moves into the clinch.

Rodriguez decides to pull guard.

Rodriguez working for a triangle but Munechika defends it easily.

Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munechika preventing the sweep.

Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munechika is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Munechika has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodriguez is proving hard to escape from.
Rodriguez tries to strike from the bottom.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing Munechika from standing up.

Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munechika doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munechika manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Munechika is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing Munechika from standing up.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Munechika controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munechika is looking to stand up but Rodriguez won't let him.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munechika is one step ahead there.
Munechika has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kato Munechika wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Munechika bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rodriguez tries to clinch
and Munechika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munechika catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodriguez misses with a takedown

and Munechika counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munechika smiles and moves away.
Munechika is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munechika connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kato Munechika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Munechika counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Munechika tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Munechika manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Munechika lands a nice shot that snaps Rodriguez's head back.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munechika connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Munechika circles away easily
and Munechika cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kato Munechika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rodriguez.

Munechika gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munechika blocks an elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Munechika connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Ricardo Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Munechika won't allow it.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Munechika to keep the fight standing.

Rodriguez decides to pull guard.
Munechika trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez's guard.

Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munechika gets to his feet. Rodriguez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Munechika moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Munechika throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munechika throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Munechika moves away
and Munechika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Munechika circles away easily
and Munechika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Munechika counters with a thumping low kick.
Munechika keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Munechika pinned against the ropes. Munechika gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kato Munechika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munechika looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munechika slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Munechika circles away easily
and Munechika counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Munechika counters with a left to the body.
Munechika scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ricardo Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Munechika has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Munechika trying to control the position but instead, Rodriguez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Munechika into the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Munechika has him pressed against the ropes.
Rodriguez tries to stall but Munechika uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kato Munechika dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Rodriguez's cut.
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.

Munechika drives through and clinches with Rodriguez against the ropes.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munechika walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munechika connects with a jab.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Kato Munechika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rodriguez.
Munechika connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
Munechika lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Munechika counters with a head kick.
Rodriguez thows a leg kick but Munechika checks it
and Munechika counters with a nice body shot.
Munechika wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Munechika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Munechika lands with a thumping leg kick.
Munechika lands a jab to Rodriguez's midsection.
Munechika lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Munechika is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Munechika counters with a nice uppercut.
Munechika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munechika scores with a nice right hand.

Rodriguez is rocked!

Rodriguez gets tackled into the ropes by Munechika. Munechika maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Munechika stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Munechika to keep the fight standing.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Munechika forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Munechika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munechika walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munechika catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Munechika scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
Munechika lands a nice looking body shot.

Munechika has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.

Munechika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munechika keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Munechika thuds his right hand into Rodriguez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Munechika finish him?
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Munechika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munechika lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Munechika counters with a leg kick.
Munechika lands a slapping body shot.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Munechika counters with a shoot takedown. Rodriguez fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munechika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing Munechika from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munechika is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Munechika pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Munechika is looking to stand up but Rodriguez won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rodriguez working for a triangle but Munechika defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kato Munechika clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Munechika's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Munechika connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodriguez. Rodriguez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Munechika paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick
and Munechika counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rodriguez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Munechika counters with a good low kick that Rodriguez was not able to check.
Munechika doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Kato Munechika is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Munechika circles away easily
and Munechika counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Munechika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kato Munechika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A jab from Munechika does it's job there.
BOOM! Munechika lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rodriguez. Rodriguez tries to recover but Munechika is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rodriguez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kato Munechika!
Kato Munechika retains his lightweight title!
Kato Munechika really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.