TDFC 5 - Johnson vs. Maxwell PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Messinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Will Messinger enters the cage!

MacDonald
vs
Messinger

189 cm
26
150 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
139 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Knock Out Artistry
Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Messinger!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Messinger clinches up against the cage.
MacDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Messinger.

Messinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Messinger.
MacDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacDonald works over Messinger's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Will Messinger has been cut.
MacDonald misses with the combination.

Messinger has managed to clinch.
Messinger blocks an uppercut.
Messinger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacDonald avoiding damage as Messinger throws knees to the body.
MacDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Messinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacDonald is defending well for now.
MacDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Messinger obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacDonald throws a head punch that misses.
MacDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

MacDonald manages to break the clinch.
MacDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Messinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacDonald.
MacDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Messinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Messinger.
MacDonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Messinger tries to clinch but MacDonald moves out of range.
MacDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messinger slips a jab and a cross from MacDonald.
MacDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Messinger looks gassed!
Messinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacDonald tries to avoid it but Messinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacDonald to the ground. MacDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greg MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Messinger.

Messinger moves into the clinch.
MacDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from MacDonald.
Messinger prevents MacDonald from breaking the clinch.
MacDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Messinger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Messinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacDonald misses with a two punch combination.
MacDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacDonald throws a right and a left that Messinger avoids nicely.
MacDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Messinger scores with a leg kick.
Messinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Messinger fails to land the takedown.
MacDonald lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Messinger was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDonald.

Messinger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Messinger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Messinger has double underhooks.

Messinger breaks the clinch.
Messinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDonald scores with a nice strike.
MacDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacDonald throws a right and a left that Messinger avoids nicely.
Messinger wants to clinch.
Greg MacDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Messinger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MacDonald wants to get back to his feet but Messinger drags him back down.
Messinger throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to escape but Messinger is in control.

Messinger tries for a kimura but MacDonald is defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Messinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacDonald's waist but MacDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Messinger off to one side.
Messinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Messinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
MacDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacDonald misses with a combination
and Messinger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Messinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from MacDonald does no damage.
MacDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacDonald throws a shot from downtown. Messinger moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Messinger.

Messinger clinches.

Messinger pulls MacDonald into guard.
MacDonald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Messinger's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Messinger wants to stand up but MacDonald is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MacDonald stands up from Messinger's guard - MacDonald perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Messinger clinches up with MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on MacDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacDonald throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg MacDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Messinger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A thudding body kick lands there by Messinger!
Messinger thows a body shot but no joy.
MacDonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
MacDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greg MacDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Messinger.
Messinger throws a push kick but MacDonald slaps the foot to one side.
MacDonald misses with a hook.
MacDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Messinger.
MacDonald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MacDonald scores with a one two! Messinger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Messinger misses with a kick to the body.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Messinger moves away.
MacDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Messinger.
Messinger is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
Messinger is breathing heavily.
MacDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacDonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Messinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greg MacDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by MacDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacDonald.
MacDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Messinger clinches.
MacDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacDonald gets through Messinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Messinger has dropped down and is working for a takedown. MacDonald is trying to keep an underhook but Messinger manages to get the takedown into half guard.
MacDonald wants to get back to his feet.

Messinger decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Messinger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Messinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Messinger.
MacDonald has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Messinger.
Messinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Messinger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
MacDonald lands with a light punch inside.
Messinger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Messinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Messinger wants to clinch up but MacDonald keeps it at a distance.
Messinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Messinger slips a jab from MacDonald.
MacDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Messinger.
MacDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Messinger.
Messinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Messinger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacDonald is trying to get back to his feet.

Messinger decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Messinger wants to clinch.
MacDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacDonald takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Messinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Messinger has managed to clinch.
Messinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

MacDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Messinger.
MacDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Messinger moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald.
Messinger takes a shot to the head.
MacDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Messinger has him pinned against the cage.
Messinger has MacDonald pressed against the cage, preventing MacDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Messinger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Messinger blocks an uppercut.
MacDonald can't break the clinch.

Messinger jumps guard and drags MacDonald to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Messinger is working an open guard so MacDonald takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacDonald is fending him off so far but Messinger persists. Nope, MacDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
MacDonald lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacDonald lands with a nice combination. Messinger backs away looking to recover.
Messinger tries a head kick but it misses.
MacDonald falls off balance throwing a combination

and Messinger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Messinger.

Messinger breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Messinger lands a nice looking body shot.
MacDonald misses with a combination
and Messinger counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacDonald's knee momentarily.

Messinger moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald.
MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Messinger won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Messinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Greg MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Messinger.
MacDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Messinger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacDonald smiles and moves away.
MacDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Will Messinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Will Messinger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

MacDonald lands a head shot.
MacDonald throws a nice looking combination but Messinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from MacDonald finds it's target.
MacDonald misses with a shot to the body

and Messinger counters with a takedown into side control.
MacDonald is trying to buck Messinger off.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Messinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacDonald wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Messinger stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Messinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Messinger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Messinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Messinger's hands.
Messinger drops his hands momentarily and MacDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacDonald tries to bum rush Messinger with a series of wild strikes but Messinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacDonald misses with a body kick.
Messinger wants to clinch up but MacDonald keeps it at a distance.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut.
MacDonald throws a left and a right that both miss

and Messinger counters by moving into the clinch.
Messinger lands an elbow just above MacDonald 's eye.
Messinger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MacDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacDonald working aggressively here.
MacDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Messinger.

Messinger drags the fight down to the ground.
MacDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacDonald wants to get up but he can't break Messinger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

MacDonald stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Messinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Messinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Messinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Messinger fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messinger wants to clinch up but MacDonald keeps it at a distance.
MacDonald works over Messinger's head and body with a nice combination.
MacDonald misses with a wild combination.
MacDonald misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Messinger.
MacDonald throws a series of punches but Messinger avoids them all with ease.

Messinger forces MacDonald back against the cage and clinches.
MacDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Messinger.
Messinger blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from MacDonald.
MacDonald can't break the clinch.
MacDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Messinger fails to pull guard.
MacDonald working aggressively here.

Messinger has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed MacDonald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Messinger looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacDonald manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Messinger dodges the punch combination from MacDonald.
MacDonald blocks a head kick by Messinger.
Messinger tries to clinch up but MacDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
MacDonald misses with a double jab
and Messinger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacDonald thinking.
MacDonald dives in and grabs Messinger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Messinger pushes down on MacDonald's head and hops out.

MacDonald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Messinger to score an easy takedown into full guard.

MacDonald wriggles free and stands up.
MacDonald looks to land a left hand but Messinger moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald misses with a two punch combination.
MacDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Messinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Messinger somewhat.
Greg MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Messinger.
Some wild striking there from MacDonald.
MacDonald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Messinger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacDonald is trying to buck Messinger off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messinger in side control, throwing shots but MacDonald defends.
MacDonald tries to escape but Messinger is in control.
Messinger trying to control the action but MacDonald is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Messinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Messinger 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Messinger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Weatherby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyson Weatherby's chin.

Smith
vs
Weatherby

175 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ka-POW Clothing

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Weatherby!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weatherby tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Tyson Weatherby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weatherby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weatherby throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weatherby throws a head kick that misses.
Weatherby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Weatherby counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Weatherby.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weatherby plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Weatherby tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Weatherby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a right and a left that Weatherby avoids nicely.
Weatherby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a double jab

and Weatherby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Weatherby.
Weatherby taking a breather.

Weatherby breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weatherby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kevin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weatherby lands with a slapping head kick.

Weatherby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Weatherby.

Weatherby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Weatherby moves into the clinch.
Smith prevents Weatherby from breaking the clinch.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Weatherby shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Weatherby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Weatherby moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weatherby counters with a head kick.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weatherby circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weatherby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weatherby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Weatherby moves into the clinch.
Weatherby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Weatherby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Kevin Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Weatherby.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weatherby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weatherby was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Weatherby is rocked!
Smith fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Weatherby to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Weatherby looks to clinch but Smith throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Weatherby taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kevin Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gopal Unstoppable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hands's entrance music is Til I Collapse. A fine choice. Heavy Hands has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hands
vs
Unstoppable

180 cm
22
168 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heavy Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gopal Unstoppable!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hands misses.
Hands stalks Unstoppable and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Unstoppable's face. Unstoppable staggers backwards, shaken.
Unstoppable gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hands.
Unstoppable tries to clinch there but Hands circles away.

Hands drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hands stopping the sweep attempt from Unstoppable.
Unstoppable controlling Hands's posture.

Hands gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Unstoppable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hands.
Hands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Unstoppable fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hands avoids it really well and circles away.
Unstoppable misses with a kick to the body.
Hands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Unstoppable's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Hands. That snapped Unstoppable's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unstoppable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hands paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Unstoppable forces Hands back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hands gets underhooks to prevent Unstoppable's takedown attempt.
Hands has had enough of the clinch but Unstoppable keeps him there for the moment.

Unstoppable manages to break the clinch.
Heavy Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hands.
Unstoppable throws a push kick but Hands slaps the foot to one side.
Hands throws a jab when Unstoppable was well out of range.
Hands lands with a hook. Unstoppable tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hands throws a series of strikes that have Unstoppable backpedaling.
Unstoppable jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hands scores with a sloppy right hand. Unstoppable should have avoided that one.
Unstoppable misses with a takedown
and Hands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heavy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gopal Unstoppable.
Hands scores with a three punch combo!
Hands scores with a sloppy right hand. Unstoppable should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Hands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hands throws a hook but Unstoppable avoids it easily.
Hands scores with a punch to the head.
Unstoppable walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab by Hands.
Unstoppable wants to clinch up but Hands keeps it at a distance.
Unstoppable looks gassed!
Hands lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Unstoppable looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hands fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Unstoppable on the side of the head.
Unstoppable with a poor takedown

and Hands counters with a nice double leg into side control. Unstoppable won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.

Hands decides to stand up, so the ref orders Unstoppable to his feet.
Unstoppable takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands cracks Unstoppable with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hands throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unstoppable.
Hands jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Unstoppable has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hands, as that shot connected.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
Hands moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Unstoppable takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hands scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Unstoppable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hands.
Unstoppable has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hands connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Hands.

Hands closes the distance and clinches.

Hands manages to break the clinch.
Hands scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab by Hands.
Hands lands a head kick!

Hands shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Unstoppable is wriggling around trying to escape.

Hands is standing up, even though he is in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands scores with a jab.
Hands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hands connects with a looping right hand.
Hands throws a one two combo.
Hands connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Hands as he connects with a hook.
Hands digs a good body shot into Unstoppable's ribs.
Hands displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Hands rushes Unstoppable and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hands tries to clinch there but Unstoppable circles away.
Unstoppable wants to clinch.
Hands lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hands lands an overhand right.
Unstoppable fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Hands finds it's way through Unstoppable's defenses.
Hands lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unstoppable circles away quickly and effectively.
Hands is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice takedown defense from Hands. No joy for Unstoppable on that attempt.
Unstoppable shoots in looking for a takedown. Hands tries to sprawl out of it but Unstoppable keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hands manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Unstoppable shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Heavy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gopal Unstoppable.
Unstoppable is breathing heavily.

Hands shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Unstoppable is trying to defend but Hands finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Hands is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Unstoppable sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unstoppable wants to get back to full guard.

Hands decides to stand up.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
Unstoppable with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hands counters with a three punch combo that has Unstoppable backing up. Unstoppable nods at Hands to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Unstoppable.
Heavy Hands is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hands moves into range and clinches up with Unstoppable.

Hands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unstoppable gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hands.
Unstoppable changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hands tries to avoid it but Unstoppable manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hands to the ground. Hands escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hands closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands clobbers Unstoppable with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hands throws a series of punches but Unstoppable moves out of range.

Unstoppable has Hands up against the cage in a clinch.

Hands manages to break the clinch.
Hands lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Unstoppable tries to keep at a distance but Hands has taken the fight into the clinch.
Unstoppable tries a knee to the head but Hands blocks it.
Hands tries to break the clinch but Unstoppable is controlling the position.
Unstoppable is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hands pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hands wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Unstoppable pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hands tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Unstoppable paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Unstoppable tries to clinch there but Hands circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hands defends it nicely.

Unstoppable shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Unstoppable stops Hands from getting back to his feet.
Unstoppable trying to control the action but Hands is working from the bottom.

Hands has one foot on Unstoppable's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hands takes a jab right on the kisser.
Unstoppable slips a jab and a cross from Hands.
Unstoppable doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hands counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable wants to clinch.
Unstoppable looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hands throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Unstoppable on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hands.
Unstoppable scores with a hook to the body. Hands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Unstoppable 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.
Unstoppable sitting in guard here, content to control.
Unstoppable lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Unstoppable must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Unstoppable tries to stand but Hands is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heavy Hands dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hands forces Unstoppable back against the cage and clinches.
Hands goes for a takedown in the clinch but Unstoppable prevents it.
Unstoppable tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hands smiles and moves away.

Unstoppable throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hands was covering up waiting for the punch and Unstoppable finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hands is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Unstoppable is controlling him.
Unstoppable tries to free his leg and advance position but Hands is retaining full guard.
Unstoppable sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hands is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hands working for submissions but it's allowed Unstoppable to get to half guard.
Hands wants to improve his position but Unstoppable is controlling well.
Unstoppable stops Hands from getting back to his feet.
Unstoppable slows the pace down in half guard.

Unstoppable stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hands to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Unstoppable fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hands avoids it really well and circles away.
Unstoppable with a poor takedown
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Heavy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gopal Unstoppable.
Hands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Unstoppable fails with the takedown

and Hands counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Unstoppable trying to control from the bottom.

Hands gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hands scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unstoppable in his tracks.
Hands throws a series of punches but Unstoppable avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands looks to land a left hand but Unstoppable moved out of range nicely.

Unstoppable looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hands!

Unstoppable wants to finish this one by submission but Hands is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Unstoppable.
Unstoppable won't let Hands get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Unstoppable content just to control the position here.
Unstoppable throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hands wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unstoppable trying to control but Hands is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands trying desperately to get to his feet.

Hands bucks up and throws Unstoppable to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Unstoppable misses with a wild combination.
Hands throws a right hand that Unstoppable ducks under and follows up with a left that Unstoppable also avoids with ease.
Unstoppable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heavy Hands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unstoppable misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hands tests Unstoppable's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Unstoppable uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hands.
Gopal Unstoppable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Unstoppable throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Unstoppable tries to work over Hands's front leg with a kick but Hands checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gopal Unstoppable.
Well Hands has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heavy Hands!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mocassins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Emmersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Emmersson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mocassins
vs
Emmersson

186 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gegard Mocassins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Emmersson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mocassins tries to clinch but Emmersson moves out of range.

Mocassins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mocassins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mocassins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emmersson wants to control but Mocassins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emmersson is staying active underneath Mocassins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mocassins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mocassins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mocassins moves into full mount! Emmersson won't be happy about that!
Emmersson tries to reverse the position but Mocassins maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mocassins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mocassins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mocassins dominating with strikes here.
Mocassins controlling from the full mount.
Mocassins 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emmersson can't escape the position.
Mocassins lands with some strikes.
Mocassins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mocassins with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mocassins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Emmersson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mocassins wants to control the pace but Emmersson is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mocassins lands a heavy elbow.
Mocassins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mocassins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Emmersson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mocassins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mocassins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Emmersson hang on?

Emmersson is rocked!
Mocassins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mocassins raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mocassins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Emmersson hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mocassins lands a big elbow - Emmersson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Emmersson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gegard Mocassins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Maxwell

175 cm
23
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mathew Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maxwell as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Maxwell misses.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson tries to clinch but Maxwell moves out of range.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Maxwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell is looking to clinch.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Maxwell clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maxwell tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Maxwell misses with a hook to the body

and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maxwell gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Maxwell has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson keeps control of Maxwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Maxwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Maxwell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maxwell wants to clinch.
Maxwell misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Maxwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maxwell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Maxwell moved out of range.
Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Maxwell throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maxwell misses with a double jab.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maxwell as he jumps to the side.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Johnson is rocked!
Maxwell is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Johnson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Todd Maxwell!
Todd Maxwell is the new bantamweight champion!