BFT-277 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Tyzzkling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyzzkling has chosen Dagger (mustasch) as his entrance music. Peter Tyzzkling is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Crocop
vs
Tyzzkling

188 cm
27
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

187 cm
33
270 lbs
14 - 33 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Tyzzkling!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyzzkling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crocop dips to his left and cracks Tyzzkling with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Crocop.
Crocop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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

Tyzzkling goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crocop has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tyzzkling but great work by Crocop.
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!
Crocop trying to control the position but Tyzzkling is working away.
Tyzzkling regains half guard, as Crocop was trying to land strikes.

Crocop decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyzzkling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crocop throws a shot from downtown. Tyzzkling moves away and avoids it.
Tyzzkling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyzzkling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mirko Crocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Crocop lands a big head kick that sends Tyzzkling tumbling to the mat! Crocop takes a step backwards and waves Tyzzkling back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Tyzzkling is rocked!

It looks like Peter Tyzzkling has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyzzkling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyzzkling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyzzkling is still on wobbly legs! Can Crocop finish him?
Tyzzkling looks up at the clock. Bad move! Crocop lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tyzzkling. Crocop pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Crocop!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lester McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKay comes to the cage accompanied by Hammer To Fall - Queen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McKay
vs
Diego

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lester McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Diego!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.

McKay rushes Diego and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diego in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McKay missing with knees to the body.

Diego is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McKay can't fight it off and eventually Diego manages to take the fight to the floor. McKay looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diego's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diego trying to control but McKay is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Diego gets to his feet. McKay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diego is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McKay's half guard.
Diego thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McKay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McKay trying to hold on to Diego's head to control him but Diego postures up.
Diego perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diego works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Diego controlling the pace for now.
McKay is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McKay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diego is working for a guillotine from mount but McKay frees his head quite easily.
Diego with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKay tries to hold on but Diego postures up.
McKay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diego trying to control but McKay is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Diego's lack of action.
Diego tries to pass to full mount but McKay defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKay keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Diego dominated that round.
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.

McKay moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.

McKay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diego was covering up waiting for the punch and McKay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diego wants to stand but McKay is controlling the position.
McKay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diego is concentrating on defense, preventing McKay from advancing position.
Diego is looking for a sweep. McKay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Diego trying to control but McKay postures up.
Jason Diego has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diego throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Diego tries to roll over but McKay keeps him under control.
Diego is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Diego uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McKay fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKay tries to clinch up but Diego circles away and keeps his distance.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diego tries to avoid it but McKay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diego to the ground. Diego escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKay doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.

Diego scores with a takedown into McKay's guard.
McKay can't keep his opponent in guard - Diego advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego is stalling here. McKay is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diego seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McKay has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Diego tries to improve position but can't.
Diego is trying to control McKay's posture but McKay avoids it.
Diego is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego struggling a bit here.
Diego has one of McKay's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diego can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diego tries to improve position but can't.
McKay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego is looking to regain half guard here but McKay keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McKay tries to clinch there but Diego circles away.
McKay tries to clinch but Diego moves away

and Diego counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Diego successfully pulls guard.
McKay would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diego throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Diego is trying to keep McKay in close.
Diego is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McKay is controlling him.
Diego can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McKay controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lester McKay wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McKay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by McKay.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch but Diego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McKay closes the distance but Diego moves to the side

and Diego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diego.
McKay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McKay lands a knee to the head.
Diego looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diego is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McKay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Diego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKay tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body.
McKay is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McKay is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns McKay into the cage.

Diego turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McKay is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diego is controlling him well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Diego has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McKay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diego is defended easily by McKay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McKay pushes Diego up against the cage in a clinch.
McKay lands a good knee to the midsection. Diego won't want to take too many of those.
McKay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by McKay.
McKay lands an elbow just above Diego 's eye.
McKay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McKay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego takes an elbow to the temple.

McKay breaks the clinch.

McKay closes the distance and pushes Diego back into the cage.
Diego avoids a wild elbow strike from McKay.
McKay lands a nice elbow.
Diego being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diego's defenses.
McKay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in the clinch, McKay scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lester McKay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego wants to stall.
McKay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McKay walks away with a smile on his face. Diego gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lester McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Diego.
McKay wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diego eats them both and turns towards McKay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McKay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Jason Diego is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McKay tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester McKay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Diego!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes to the cage accompanied by ThunderStruck. Kochanowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sting Of The Bumblebee. Janek Kochanowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Storm
vs
Kochanowski

172 cm
35
162 lbs
21 - 21 - 0

178 cm
37
165 lbs
19 - 29 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm fails to land the takedown.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kochanowski enables Storm to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kochanowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kochanowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Storm drops back looking for a leg! Kochanowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kochanowski manages to kick Storm off! Storm jumps back into Kochanowski's guard.

Storm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kochanowski dives on top into guard.

Storm looking for a guillotine here but Kochanowski defends easily.
Kochanowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kochanowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Storm looking for a guillotine here but Kochanowski defends easily.

Storm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Storm keeping full guard, as Kochanowski tries to pass.

Storm working for a triangle but Kochanowski defends it easily.

Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm keeping full guard, as Kochanowski tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Kochanowski from controlling successfully.
Storm wants to sweep here but Kochanowski controlling him for the moment.

Storm is looking for a triangle but Kochanowski pushes his legs off easily.

Storm has his foot on Kochanowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kochanowski works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kochanowski trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.

Kochanowski drops back looking for a leg! Storm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Storm manages to kick Kochanowski off! Kochanowski jumps back into Storm's guard.

Storm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kochanowski is aware though and is defending well.

Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kochanowski defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Storm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kochanowski is aware though and is defending well.

Storm working for submissions but it's allowed Kochanowski to get to half guard.

Kochanowski is working for a kimura but Storm is defending it quite comfortably.
Kochanowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Storm!
Kochanowski looking to control but Storm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kochanowski lands a heavy elbow.
Kochanowski looking to control but Storm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kochanowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Storm sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kochanowski pulls his head out easily.
Kochanowski is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kochanowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kochanowski thows a huge punch but Storm dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Storm dominated that round.
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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm misses with a takedown attempt - Kochanowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kochanowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Kochanowski.
Storm closes the distance and clinches up with Kochanowski, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes Kochanowski against the cage but Kochanowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kochanowski. No joy for Storm on that attempt.
Kochanowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kochanowski as he avoids it easily.
Storm shoots in and drives through. Kochanowski sprawls well.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kochanowski sprawls well. Kochanowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kochanowski gets caught flat footed, as Storm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Storm drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kochanowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kochanowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kochanowski!
Storm taking a bit of punishment here - Kochanowski scoring with strikes.

Kochanowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Storm, who protects the arm well.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
Jim Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kochanowski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Storm down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kochanowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Storm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kochanowski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Storm is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kochanowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Kochanowski seems to be working for a kimura but Storm defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kochanowski wants to free his trapped foot but Storm is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kochanowski trying to pass the guard but Storm defending well.
Kochanowski wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kochanowski lands a nice short elbow.
Storm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kochanowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kochanowski's back!

Kochanowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kochanowski biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Storm is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kochanowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kochanowski for a finish.
Kochanowski wants to get back to his feet.

Kochanowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kochanowski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Storm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kochanowski misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Kochanowski tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kochanowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Storm.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kochanowski moves into the clinch.
Storm has Kochanowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kochanowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kochanowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Storm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Storm avoiding damage as Kochanowski throws knees to the body.
Kochanowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kochanowski's efforts to push away.
Kochanowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Storm avoids it.
Kochanowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Storm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kochanowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Kochanowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Storm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski has had enough of the clinch but Storm keeps him there for the moment.
Storm is trying to pull guard but Kochanowski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Storm wants to take the fight to the mat but Kochanowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kochanowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kochanowski is working Storm over against the cage.
Kochanowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kochanowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Storm avoids it.
Storm avoiding damage as Kochanowski throws knees to the body.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Kochanowski is controlling the position.

Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kochanowski closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kochanowski.
Storm jumps guard but Kochanowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Storm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kochanowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Storm is trying to drag Kochanowski to the mat but Kochanowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kochanowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storm's efforts to push away.

Kochanowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Kochanowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kochanowski leaves Storm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kochanowski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janek Kochanowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Storm 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Storm!
In his post fight interview, Jim Storm gave a big smile as he said 'It's been a good run....but I'm done! Thank you!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermio Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermio Junior is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Howell
vs
Junior

210 cm
24
201 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
187 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hermio Junior!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior's corner calls for a 1-2. Junior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junior throws a right hand that Howell ducks under and follows up with a left that Howell also avoids with ease.
Junior lands with a nice combination. Howell backs away looking to recover.
Howell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junior.
A chopping leg kick lands by Junior.
Howell jabs at Junior's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Howell avoids the body shot from Junior.
Junior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Howell to score with a decent uppercut.
Howell scores with a jab.
Howell just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermio Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howell dodges the punch combination from Junior.
Junior slips under a jab.
A jab from Junior misses.
Junior slips under a jab.
Howell walks into a stiff left hand from Junior.
Howell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Junior connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howell scrambles back to his feet.
Howell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Howell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Howell lands a body shot.
Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Howell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howell throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior throws a series of punches but Howell moves out of range.
Howell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Junior.
Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Howell pushes him off.
Howell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junior misses with a double jab.
Howell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Howell finds it's target.
Junior throws a right hand that misses
and Howell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Junior throws a solid leg kick but Howell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Junior.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior throws a front kick aimed at Howell's knee but Howell avoids it well.
Junior misses with a wild combination.

Junior rushes Howell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Junior.
Junior lands with a short shot to the head.
Junior lands with a right to the head.
Junior is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howell circles away quickly and effectively.
Howell moves out of range as Junior strikes.
A swing and a miss from Howell.
A jab lands there for Howell.
Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
Howell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howell.
A slow jab from Junior misses its intended target.
Junior misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior slips under a jab.
Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Junior cracks Howell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Junior has managed to clinch.
Howell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Junior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Junior breaks the clinch.

Junior instigates a clinch.
Howell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Howell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Junior misses.
Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Junior misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior looks to land a right hand but Howell moved out of range.
Howell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Junior throws out the jab.
Junior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Howell misses.
Howell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howell cracks Junior with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Junior moves away from the strike by Howell.
Howell ducks under a wild hook from Junior.
Howell misses with a looping right.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Howell.
Junior paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Howell is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Howell out cold! Howell corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hermio Junior!
A relieved looking Hermio Junior thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolf West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

West
vs
Stevens

180 cm
31
215 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

191 cm
24
252 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolf West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Stevens throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
Stevens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevens's head.
West lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by West as he connects with a hook.
Stevens tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
West cracks a nice hook into Stevens's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wolf West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens shoots in and drives through. West sprawls well.
Wolf West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Stevens.
Stevens looks winded!
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
West throws a series of strikes that have Stevens backpedaling.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West is looking to wear down Stevens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

West drives through and clinches with Stevens against the cage.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Stevens controls the action.
Stevens jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West is trying to break free.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens blocks a body shot from West.
West pushes Stevens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but West turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on West's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
West works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
West misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
West stalls.
Stevens blocks an uppercut.
Stevens blocks a body shot from West.

Stevens pulls guard effortlessly.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
West scoring with some ground and pound.
West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevens keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevens is looking for a triangle but West pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at ATT inform us that Stevens has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Stevens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stevens pushes a forearm under West's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, West is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Stevens!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iqbal Al Mamood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Mamood is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mamute Pequenino. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Shields
vs
Al Mamood

183 cm
30
170 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

173 cm
36
171 lbs
24 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem
BeastMode

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 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Iqbal Al Mamood!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Mamood throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood misses with a lunging right hand

and Shields counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Shields postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Al Mamood is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shields, into his guard.
Al Mamood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Al Mamood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Mamood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
Al Mamood connects with a couple of short punches.

Shields escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Mamood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Shields looking for a guillotine here but Al Mamood defends easily.
Al Mamood chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mamood wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.

Shields looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shields is trying to control the position but Al Mamood postures up.
Al Mamood working some strikes from top position.
Shields not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Mamood scoring with some ground and pound.
Al Mamood scoring with some ground and pound.

Shields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shields definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Shields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Mamood pushing down on Shields's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Al Mamood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
Shields is trying to control but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Mamood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shields's head.
Al Mamood thows a huge punch but Shields dodges it nicely.
Al Mamood slows the pace down in half guard.
Shields keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Al Mamood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Al Mamood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Mamood lands a nice hook to Shields's body. Shields takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Al Mamood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Mamood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shields under the eye.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Mamood sprawls well. Al Mamood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Mamood punishes Shields's body with a nice straight punch.
Shields closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Mamood misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood lands a right hook to the body.
Al Mamood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Mamood swings away with a body shot that misses

and Shields counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shields.
Shields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Al Mamood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Mamood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Al Mamood wants to sweep but no luck.

Shields is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Al Mamood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Al Mamood has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Mamood trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shields had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Mamood defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iqbal Al Mamood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Al Mamood thows a body shot but no joy.
Al Mamood throws a predictable looking body shot

and Shields counters with a takedown into side control.

Shields is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Mamood has escaped the position, nice work there.

Shields is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Mamood is defending well.
Shields wants to control but Al Mamood is keeping him busy.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields gets back to half guard.
Al Mamood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Al Mamood wants to take a breather but Shields is having none of it.
Al Mamood slips a nice elbow through Shields's hands, connecting with Shields's forehead.
Shields on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Al Mamood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shields defending well though.
Well, if Al Mamood is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shields is trying to stand back up but Al Mamood is controlling him
Al Mamood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Al Mamood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Al Mamood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shields knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shields.
Al Mamood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shields working for a triangle but Al Mamood defends it easily.
Al Mamood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Mamood trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Mamood is working Shields over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Al Mamood cracks Shields with a solid left hand.

Shields is looking for a triangle but Al Mamood pushes his legs off easily.
Al Mamood throws a big right hand that misses.
Shields looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Mamood is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Mamood content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is trying to hold Al Mamood in close to prevent damage but Al Mamood has managed to pass into half guard.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.
Al Mamood with the ground and pound but Shields uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Al Mamood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Mamood is pushing down on Shields's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shields is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Mamood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Mamood wants to take a breather but Shields is having none of it.
Al Mamood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Al Mamood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Mamood pulls his head out easily.

Shields with the active half guard here but Al Mamood passes nicely into side control.
Iqbal Al Mamood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Mamood is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shields's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is not content to let Al Mamood control the position.
Al Mamood landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Al Mamood asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Al Mamood is working Shields over with some ground and pound from side control.
Al Mamood working the ground and pound.
Al Mamood scoring with punches from side control.
Al Mamood working the body and head with strikes.
Shields prevents Al Mamood from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Shields's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Mamood looks up at the clock and then as Shields takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Al Mamood smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Al Mamood cracks Shields with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iqbal Al Mamood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Al Mamood cracks a nice hook into Shields's ribs.
Shields staying out of range there.
Al Mamood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shields looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Al Mamood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Mamood lands a nice hook to Shields's body. Shields takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Mamood lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Mamood scores with a jab to the body.
Al Mamood lands a jab to the head.

Jake Shields's cut is getting worse.

Al Mamood scores with a takedown into Shields's guard.
Al Mamood stands up over Shields, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Al Mamood from controlling successfully.
Al Mamood chips away with some ground and pound.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Al Mamood from controlling successfully.
Al Mamood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields wants to get back to his feet but Al Mamood passes into half guard.

Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shields manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Al Mamood from controlling successfully.

Shields looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Mamood cracks Shields with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Mamood scoring with punches to the head and body.
Al Mamood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Mamood trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Al Mamood working some strikes from top position.
Shields 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.
Al Mamood chips away with some ground and pound.

Shields is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Mamood is aware though and is defending well.
Al Mamood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shields's head.
Al Mamood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Shields looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Mamood lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood landing with the ground and pound.

Shields is looking for a triangle but Al Mamood pushes his legs off easily.
Al Mamood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Mamood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Shields is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Mamood defends well.
Al Mamood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Mamood distracts Shields with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Al Mamood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shields avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Mamood is working Shields over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Shields is rocked!
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!

Shields is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Mamood cracks Shields with a solid left hand.
Oh Shields is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields seems to have got his legs back now.

Shields looking for a guillotine here but Al Mamood defends easily.
Al Mamood trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Al Mamood scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Mamood content to stall in guard here.
Al Mamood wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iqbal Al Mamood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Mamood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iqbal Al Mamood!
As Iqbal Al Mamood got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: BFT is the greatest org in the world and I hope to retire here one day!'.

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rodrigo Nogueira
vs
Hunt

191 cm
28
260 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

200 cm
36
245 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem
BeastMode

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a low kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigo Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Hunt forces Rodrigo Nogueira back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunt obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigo Nogueira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo Nogueira blocks with his arms.
Hunt lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Rodrigo Nogueira is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunt.
Rodrigo Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes an elbow to the temple.
Hunt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodrigo Nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hunt lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is getting worse.
Hunt lands an elbow inside that Rodrigo Nogueira shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunt obliges.
Hunt scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Hunt.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes an elbow to the forehead.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hunt working Rodrigo Nogueira over with knees to the body.
Hunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunt lands an elbow that stopped Rodrigo Nogueira in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a knee to the body.
Rodrigo Nogueira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Jeez, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A knee to the head by Hunt.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Hunt!
After winning the bout, Tony Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trinidad Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivin St Daintoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Suarez
vs
St Daintoro

183 cm
29
200 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

189 cm
29
221 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trinidad Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olivin St Daintoro!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Daintoro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez avoids the head kick by St Daintoro.
Suarez thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suarez.
St Daintoro misses with a low kick.
St Daintoro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suarez's head backwards.
St Daintoro throws a combination. Suarez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
St Daintoro throws a hook to the side of Suarez's head but Suarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Daintoro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Daintoro.
Suarez blocks a head kick by St Daintoro.
Suarez takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Daintoro misses with a head kick.
St Daintoro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Olivin St Daintoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez lands a body shot.

Suarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for St Daintoro!
Suarez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez cracks St Daintoro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Suarez prevents St Daintoro from escaping the position.
Suarez scores with a couple of short elbows.
St Daintoro is pushing Suarez's head away, looking to escape. Suarez manages to hold on to the position though.
St Daintoro stops Suarez from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez cracks St Daintoro with a big right hand but St Daintoro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sloppy strikes there by Suarez.
Suarez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at St Daintoro to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Daintoro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Suarez connects with a decent elbow.
St Daintoro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

St Daintoro is rocked!

It looks like Olivin St Daintoro has been cut.
Suarez 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.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but St Daintoro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Daintoro is still in real trouble! Can Suarez finish him?
St Daintoro is trying to get back to his feet.
Suarez cracks St Daintoro with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Suarez immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! St Daintoro is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Suarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trinidad Suarez!